Students

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Classes done? Griffioen starts here.

For a night out or a new hobby, you don’t have to leave campus. At VU Griffioen, you’ll find theatre, film and more than 70 courses and workshops; always with student benefits.

Theatre Courses & Workshops Film

Theatre

From comedy and dance to music, podcasts and theatre lectures: across Griffioen’s two stages, you’ll find both established names and emerging talent.

Especially for students

Always get a discount on performances.
Selected shows for €7,50.
Extra student tickets are reserved for popular shows, giving you a better chance of getting in — even when a show sells out quickly.

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Courses & workshops

Dance, paint, take photos, write, sing or simply slow down for a while. Choose from more than 70 courses for beginners and advanced participants, offered in Dutch, English or both.

Especially for students

More than 50% off all courses.
All Body & Mind courses for €30.
Recently graduated? You can still use the student rate for up to two years after graduation.
Free try-outs in September and February. View the timetable here.

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Film

In the mood for a good film? At Rialto VU Griffioen, you can watch new releases, arthouse films and special screenings across four cinema screens.

Especially for students

Tickets for €6.50*.
Special screenings, talks and film clubs.
Cineville is accepted.

*A surcharge may apply to films longer than 2.5 hours and special screenings.

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Take these courses for just €30!

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Shows for €7,50

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Extra student tickets

Popular show sold out? For selected performances, we keep extra tickets aside especially for students.

Comedy

di 01 dec. 2026- 20.00 uur Hokjesdenker We zien het wel even

De Slaapwetenschapper - Merijn van de Laar (Universiteit van Nederland Live)

Theatrecollege

vr 09 apr. 2027- 20.00 uur Merijn van de Laar (Universiteit van Nederland Live) De Slaapwetenschapper

Comedy

di 11 mei 2027- 20.00 uur Kor Hoebe Korrelatie (try-out)

Niks Persoonlijks (try-out) - Alex Ploeg

Comedy

vr 21 mei 2027- 20.00 uur Alex Ploeg Niks Persoonlijks (try-out)

Comedy

za 22 mei 2027- 20.00 uur Alex Ploeg Niks Persoonlijks (try-out)

Ze moesten eens weten (try-out) - Teun van den Elzen

Comedy

vr 28 mei 2027- 20.00 uur Teun van den Elzen Ze moesten eens weten (try-out)

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Now showing at Rialto VU Griffioen:

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Who qualifies for the student rate?

You are eligible for the student rate if you:

are a full-time student at a Dutch MBO, university of applied sciences or research university;
or are a part-time or pre-master’s student at VU Amsterdam.

Bring valid proof of enrolment for the current academic year. The discount only applies to your own ticket or course.