Dutch Double Bass Festial is now BassFest!
First Bird Tickets now on sale!
BassFest is the new name of the Dutch Double Bass Festival. After four successful editions, we’ve chosen a new name that better reflects what the festival already is and aligns with our mission: to turn every music lover into a bass lover! The good news is, the packaging may have changed, but the content remains just as great!
As always, BassFest will bring you the very best of the bass for two full days. On November 8 & 9 at our regular venue, Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam, you can expect more than 15 concerts with the bass taking center stage—both double bass and bass guitar! From (international) soloists to bands, from classical to jazz, hip-hop, funk, global, and pop. Plus Q&A sessions, our Ateliers in Residence, captivating bass films, and much more.
You can already purchase your First Bird ticket, a significantly cheaper ticket that grants you access to the entire festival weekend. We’ll announce the lineup later, but as you know by now, it’s always a perfect mix of big names and fresh, new adventures!
Are you an even bigger fan of the festival and want to support us extra? Then buy the Golden Support ticket, which gives you access to both festival days plus some additional perks!
In the unlikely event the festival is canceled, all purchased tickets will be fully refunded.
Thank you for coming to DDBF ’23!
It is with pride that we now look back at Dutch Double Bass Festival 2023 which took place on October 13th & 14th at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam. For two days, the double bass, bass guitar, violone and viola da gamba took center stage during 19 concerts, 7 talking bass sessions, with 12 ‘Ateliers in Residence,’ a photo exhibition, and a bass cinema. See you in 2025!
First BassFest Junior on 22 November
Do you play bass, or are you just curious? Join in for free!
On 22 November, Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam hosts the very first BassFest Junior! A whole day for under-18s who love music and love bass!
Already playing double bass or bass guitar? Never picked one up in your life? Doesn’t matter – you’re welcome either way. Try the instrument in workshops and masterclasses, play alongside others, catch some performances, and meet other young bassists.
Sign up now on the BassFest Junior page.
BassFest 2025 was amazing!
With a sold-out Sunday and an almost sold-out Saturday, BassFest was a roaring success. Two full days of double bass and bass guitar across every style imaginable. With more than 20 concerts, 8 Talking Bass Q&As, our Ateliers in Residence, the Bass Cinema and so much more!
See you in 2027!
Manou Gallo, Y.O.P.E. and Joëlle Léandre added to the BassFest ’25 lineup!
Tickets now on sale!
The line-up of BassFest just got even richer. We’re thrilled to welcome three exceptional artists: the irresistible funk and global grooves of Manou Gallo & Orchestra, the adventurous jazzy electronics of Y.O.P.E., and the boundary-pushing free improvisations of Joëlle Léandre. Together with Victor Wooten, Vincen Garcia, Xavier Foley, Mohini Dey, Dave Hollandand much more, they’ll turn 8 & 9 November 2025 at Theater Zuidplein (Rotterdam) into the ultimate bass weekend. Beyond the concerts, you can also enjoy our Ateliers in Residence filled with beautiful instruments, plus the brand-new BassBios. Get your tickets here.