Must-see entertainment in Amsterdam

  • Orgelpark

    Amsterdam

    A unique performance space for organ music, with four big organs in a lovely restored church on the edge of the Vondelpark. Around 80 events take place…

  • Cave

    Southern Canal Ring

    This grunge-fest is buried in a basement. Metalheads rejoice: there are live hard rock and metal gigs Thursday to Saturday, and DJs spin the same the rest…

  • Amsterdamse Bos Theatre

    Amsterdam

    This large, open-air amphitheatre stages plays from Shakespeare to The Gruffalo in Dutch, as well as regular gigs. It's close to Schipol airport, and so…

  • De Uitkijk

    Southern Canal Ring

    Located in a 1913 canal house, this fun art-house stalwart is the city's oldest surviving cinema and has a great programme that mixes classic oldies with…

  • De Heeren van Aemstel

    Southern Canal Ring

    A student and expat favourite, this is a grand café–style club, with a roster of live bands and themed nights, all oiled by cheap drinks, especially…

  • Ziggo Dome

    Amsterdam

    The 17,000-seat, indoor Ziggo Dome hosts big-name concerts: Metallica, Katy Perry, Nick Cave and Elton John have tramped these boards.

  • Conservatorium van Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Catch a classical recital by students at the Netherlands' largest conservatory of music. There are regular festivals in this snazzy contemporary building…

  • AFAS Live

    Amsterdam

    This mid-sized venue has excellent acoustics and lighting, plus an on-site restaurant. Expect rock and pop acts from medium to big names.

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