Familiar worlds
Anime, K-pop, film and games connect directly with a young and diverse audience.
Anime, K-pop, film & games on piano
The music that shaped your favourite worlds, performed live.
An evening where anime, K-pop, film and games meet in new live piano arrangements. Experience the music, stories and worlds you know at Theater Walhalla.
- Date
- 19 September 2026
- Venue
- Theater Walhalla
- City
- Rotterdam-Zuid
- Admission
- €20incl. service fee
01 / The experience
Pop culture belongs on stage.
A bridge between young people's worlds and the performing arts.
DreamMania translates music from anime, K-pop, film and games into a professional theatre experience. Familiarity lowers the threshold, while live piano opens the door to a new cultural experience.
Live on stage
Familiar music takes on a new artistic form in a professional theatre setting.
Room for talent
Young Rotterdam makers develop experience in performance, media and production.
4musical worlds
1live piano
1unforgettable evening
Southlive in Rotterdam-Zuid
02 / The programme
Four worlds. One live experience.
An accessible introduction to live music, fuelled by the international pop culture of a new generation.
Openings / endings / familiar themes
Anime
Anime melodies are brought back to their emotional core and retold on piano.
- Familiar openings and endings
- Adventure, friendship and perseverance
- Intimate character and memory themes
Programme note The categories show the artistic direction. Final titles and arrangements will be confirmed later.
The shape of the evening
More than listening alone.
- 01
Connect
An accessible welcome for fans, families and curious cultural explorers.
- 02
Opening act
Young Rotterdam talent takes the stage with support from LEVELS.
- 03
Live piano
Anime, K-pop, film and games meet in a professional performance setting.
- 04
Conversation
After the performance, there is room for Q&A, feedback and connection.
Programme structure subject to change.
Line-up coming soon
0303 / Talent development
A stage to grow on.
Talent development is a central pillar of DreamMania the Experience.
DreamMania creates opportunities for young Rotterdam talent on stage and behind the scenes. Through LEVELS, young makers contribute to the opening programme, photography, video, production and event organisation.
GMA-JUNKS × LEVELSOrganiser and talent partner
04 / The atmosphere
A theatre filled with recognition.
Light, piano and audience bring different cultures and generations together in one shared live experience.
DreamMania / community
Pop culture is experienced together
DreamMania / live atmosphere
A room filled with recognition
DreamMania / artistic direction
Familiar worlds, retold
05 / The venue
Theater Walhalla.
Rotterdam-Zuid.
On 19 September 2026, Theater Walhalla opens its doors for an evening of live piano, familiar worlds and new connections in Rotterdam-Zuid.
- Date
- 19 September 2026
- Venue
- Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam-Zuid
- Times
- Start time to be announced
Start time and visitor information will follow through Theater Walhalla.
06 / Tickets
Tickets coming soon through Theater Walhalla.
Official ticket sales will open later through Theater Walhalla. The total ticket price is €20, including the service fee.
On sale soon
DreamMania ticket
€20incl. service fee
Admission to DreamMania the Experience at Theater Walhalla on 19 September 2026.
- Live piano concert
- Opening programme with young talent
- Q&A and audience interaction
One clear total price
€20 including service fee.
Once sales open, official DreamMania tickets will be available exclusively through Theater Walhalla, ensuring that you always pay the correct price.
- Official sales through Theater Walhalla
- No unexpected service charges
- Practical details on the ticket page
07 / Questions
Before you come to Walhalla.
The date, venue and ticket price are confirmed. Further visitor information will appear when sales open through Theater Walhalla.
No. DreamMania is created for fans of anime, K-pop, film and games, as well as anyone curious about an accessible live piano performance.
The programme brings together music from anime, K-pop, J-pop, international films and games. The categories show the artistic direction; final titles will follow later.
DreamMania the Experience takes place on 19 September 2026 at Theater Walhalla in Rotterdam-Zuid.
Ticket sales will open later and will run exclusively through the official Theater Walhalla website. DreamMania does not sell tickets through other providers.
The total ticket price is €20, including the service fee.
The start time, doors-opening time and expected finish will be announced on the official Theater Walhalla ticket page.
Age guidance, accessibility and venue information will be published together with the official ticket sale.
The four musical worlds are confirmed. Final titles, arrangements and the line-up will be announced soon.
19 September 2026 / Rotterdam-Zuid
Save the date for DreamMania.
Anime, K-pop, film and games come together live at Theater Walhalla.
Ticket sales
Coming soon through Theater Walhalla.
Tickets will be sold exclusively through the official Theater Walhalla website. The ticket link will appear here as soon as sales open.
€20 incl. service feeVisit Theater Walhalla