Burgerweeshuis

Music venue for
alternative sound

We are Burgerweeshuis, for over 40 years the music venue for live music, club culture, and talent in Deventer and far beyond...

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Burgerweeshuis
Burgerweeshuis in Deventer
Burgerweeshuis

Live, Club &
Talent

As a driving force in pop and club culture, we provide a professional stage within the music world. From this central role, we stimulate various initiatives, build collaborations, and support ambitious talent in their development and their search for a unique sound and identity.

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Burgerweeshuis

An open space for meeting & development

Burgerweeshuis is an open space with room for self‑expression, diversity, and growth. A home base for various (sub)cultures. It’s where you meet artists, discover new talent, and make new friends.

Our dedicated team works with passion and joy in a pop venue that’s just a little different. We do this together with a group of 124 volunteers.For 40 years, Burgerweeshuis has been located in the beautiful, historic, and characterful building on Bagijnenstraat.

With an intimate main hall and a cozy café, it’s a place music lovers return to again and again. We also program events at various locations throughout the beautiful city of Deventer

Locations

Concert hall

Concert hall

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Our concert hall is known for its excellent acoustics and low ceiling, which creates an intimate atmosphere for both concerts and club nights. You can almost reach out and touch the artist...
Burgertuin

Burgertuin

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Every year, we host festivals and concerts in our charming and inviting garden. With two outdoor bars and an outdoor stage, you'll feel like you're at a festival.
The Penninckshuis

The Penninckshuis

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The Penninckshuis is a former clandestine church featuring beautiful architectural details and superb acoustics. The concerts we host here offer a truly unique experience.
Walhalla

Walhalla

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Walhalla is a cultural hotspot and youth center in the heart of Deventer, run entirely by volunteers. Burgerweeshuis regularly programs shows here featuring up-and-coming bands and artists.
Burnside

Burnside

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The combination of our cozy shop, indoor skatepark, and newly added café creates a space where you'll feel right at home the moment you walk in. The indoor skatepark located behind the shop and café is arguably the best in Europe.
Wonderbar

Wonderbar

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A welcoming space, perfect for meetings, workshops, and presentations. In addition to a cocktail bar, the room is equipped with a screen, lighting, and sound system. The Wonderbar is furnished with tables and chairs.
Buitenpost

Buitenpost

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12-hectare estate featuring a barefoot path, campsite, and vineyard. Plenty of space, numerous terraces, and lush greenery. The perfect location for a festival.
Pub

Pub

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A cozy pub, perfect for drinks and informal presentations. Fully equipped with furniture, a projector and screen, and lighting and sound systems. The seated capacity is 50 people.
Molbergsweg 1, Deventer

Molbergsweg 1, Deventer

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The Ter Hunnepe estate in Deventer, once the site of a monastery, will become the backdrop for the techno festival Het Systeem this August.
Gasfabriek Grounds Park

Gasfabriek Grounds Park

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Right by the beautiful IJssel river and nestled among the trees lies the cozy park on the Gasfabriek grounds.
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Burgerweeshuis

"A home far away from home"

Burgerweeshuis offers the city and its surroundings a diverse music program. Over the years, legends such as Solomon Burke, Xzibit, Soundgarden, Jeff Mills, Grandmaster Flash, as well as Dutch greats like Doe Maar, DeWolff, De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig, and Goldband have taken the stage.

There is room for all genres, for local and regional talent, and for innovative projects. The artists who perform at Burgerweeshuis describe it best themselves: "Burgerweeshuis is a home away from home".