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De Nieuwe Kolk is a cultural venue and cinema in Assen, Netherlands, hosting film screenings, theatre, and live performances.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

De Nieuwe Kolk is a cultural venue and cinema located in Assen, in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It operates as a combined film house and theatre, presenting a programme that spans arthouse and mainstream cinema, children's and youth films, theatre productions, music performances, and family events. Its official website describes it as a place where audiences can discover a new season of programming, with dedicated offerings for youth, teenagers, and seniors. The venue's film programme includes both international and Dutch titles, ranging from animated family films such as "Shaun het Schaap: Het Beest op de Boerderij" and "Bumba: Het Circusorkest" to documentary and arthouse selections presented under its "Filmliga" banner, such as "The Portuguese House." It also screens popular releases like "Paw Patrol: De Dinofilm" and "Het Vergeten Eiland." Beyond cinema, De Nieuwe Kolk hosts theatre and music events, including performances by the Delta Piano Trio as part of Muziekkamer Assen, and literary/theatrical productions such as "Behoud de Begeerte | Tom Lanoye." The venue runs recurring audience initiatives, including the "Bioscoop 10-Daagse" (Cinema 10 Days), a ten-day programme of exclusive events, previews, and film prizes, and a Kinderboekenfeest (Children's Book Festival) aimed at ages 6 to 12. Its programming also features popular entertainment such as "Titanique," a musical comedy. De Nieuwe Kolk thus functions as a central cultural hub for Assen and the surrounding region, combining cinema exhibition with live performance and community events. As of the available evidence, De Nieuwe Kolk is an active venue in Assen, Netherlands. Detailed corporate ownership, founding date, and executive leadership are not specified in the supplied sources.

History

De Nieuwe Kolk is a cultural venue and cinema in Assen, Netherlands. Its name, which translates roughly to "The New Kolk," references a historic local waterway or district known as the Kolk in Assen. The venue operates as a combined film theatre and performing arts centre, serving the city of Assen and the wider province of Drenthe. According to its official website, De Nieuwe Kolk presents a seasonal programme that includes cinema, theatre, music, and youth activities. The site highlights dedicated programming strands for youth, teenagers, and seniors, indicating a deliberate effort to serve multiple age groups. Its film schedule features a mix of animated family films, mainstream releases, and arthouse or documentary titles shown under the "Filmliga" label. The venue hosts recurring events such as the Bioscoop 10-Daagse, a ten-day cinema festival with exclusive events, previews, and prizes, and the Kinderboekenfeest, a children's book festival for ages 6 to 12. It also serves as a stage for theatre and music productions, including performances by the Delta Piano Trio as part of Muziekkamer Assen and literary theatre such as "Behoud de Begeerte | Tom Lanoye." As of the available evidence, De Nieuwe Kolk is active. Specific details about its founding, ownership structure, and corporate history are not provided in the supplied sources.

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A cultural venue and cinema in Assen offering a broad programme of film, theatre, music, and family events for the Drenthe region.

  • Shaun het Schaap: Het Beest op de Boerderij

  • The Portuguese House

  • De Film van Rutger, Thomas & Paco 2

  • Bumba: Het Circusorkest

  • Paw Patrol: De Dinofilm

  • Het Vergeten Eiland

  • Titanique

  • Kinderboekenfeest

  • Bioscoop 10-Daagse

  • Muziekkamer Assen | Delta Piano Trio

  • Behoud de Begeerte | Tom Lanoye

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