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Amsterdam

Live Performance entertainment in Amsterdam

  1. A

    Casa Rosso

    The block’s most famous club is Casa Rosso, where live sex shows mount the stage each evening.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Sugar Factory

    A cool spot, an excellent location and a varied line-up are the hallmarks here. But this ain’t your average club – most nights start with music, cinema, or a dance or spoken-word performance, followed by late-night DJs and dancing.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Cosmic Theatre

    This theatre originated in Curaçao and has made it all the way to the big city, staging plays representing a variety of cultures. Emphasis is on Surinamese, African, Turkish and Moroccan. There's also a competition for young writers.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Casablanca Variété

    Casablanca contains the Netherlands’ only theatre devoted to the art of circus performance – sleight of hand, magic, variety shows and singers. There’s a special kids show on Saturdays at 4pm (€6.50, including one nonalcoholic beverage).

    reviewed

  5. E

    Muziektheater

    The Stopera’s swanky theatre is home to the Netherlands Opera, the National Ballet and the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra. There are free lunchtime concerts of 20th-century music on Tuesday from 12.30pm to 1pm between October and June.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Frascati

    This experimental theatre is a draw for young Dutch directors, choreographers and producers. Expect multicultural dance and music performances, as well as hip hop, rap and breakdancing. It hosts a theatre, dance, art and music festival, Breakin’Walls, in both November (main festival) and April (minifestival).

    reviewed

  7. G

    Amsterdams Marionetten Theater

    Located in a former blacksmith’s shop, the puppeteers put on a limited repertoire (mainly Mozart operas such as The Magic Flute ), but the fairy-tale stage sets, period costumes and singing voices are absolutely enthralling. From June to August the theatre only performs for groups; at other times, check the website for a schedule.

    reviewed