Festival programme
Auditions take place on 16 and 17 January 2027 at Café Caat by Leidse Schouwburg. After the festival, the finalists tour the Netherlands, including later Leiden dates in June.
- Monday 15 February 2027 at 20:15: preliminary round.
- Tuesday 16 February 2027 at 20:15: preliminary round.
- Thursday 18 February 2027 at 20:15: semi-final.
- Saturday 20 February 2027 at 20:15: final.
Tickets and venue
The official festival agenda and the Leidse Schouwburg – Stadsgehoorzaal website provide ticket links. Leidse Schouwburg is at Oude Vest 43 in Leiden.
Plan your evening
Frequently asked questions
- When is Leids Cabaret Festival 2027?
- From Monday 15 to Saturday 20 February 2027.
- Where is the festival held?
- At Leidse Schouwburg, Oude Vest 43 in Leiden.
- When is the final?
- Saturday 20 February 2027 at 20:15.
Continue exploring Leiden
- AccommodationWhere to stay in Leiden: canal-side hotels, boutique B&Bs and apartments in the historic centre, all within walking distance of Leiden Centraal station.
- Leidse Hofjes FestivalDiscover Leidse Hofjes Festival: two days of music and performances in historic courtyards and special venues across Leiden.
- Peel Slowly and SeeVisit Peel Slowly and See in Leiden on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2027: two days of adventurous music across several city venues.
- Christmas & winterChristmas and winter in Leiden: lights along the canals, winter markets, warm museums and a compact centre at its most atmospheric in December.