Top Choice Classical Music in Vondelpark & the Old South
Concertgebouw
Bernard Haitink, former conductor of the venerable Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, once remarked that the world-famous hall – built in 1888 with near-perfect acoustics – was the orchestra's best instrument. Free half…
Top Choice Live Music in The Hague
Paard van Troje
This emporium has an eclectic program of live music – from classical concerts to metal, blues, roots, reggae and soul – as well as Dutch spoken-word poetry, and club nights, such as hip hop and dance. Check the onli…
Cinema in Rotterdam
KINO
Since the ribbon was cut in 1909, this legendary Rotterdam cinema has had bit-part roles as a music venue, a theatre and even as a hospital. Renovated in 2016, when it reopened as KINO, it now houses four cinemas, a…
Live Music in Rotterdam
Annabel
Hosting bands from all genres, Annabel is a choice mid-sized live music venue that also hosts regular dance nights. Club Transport, which is located directly underneath, is reputed to have the best sound system in t…
Theatre in Western Canal Ring
Felix Meritis
Amsterdam's centre for arts, culture and science puts on innovative modern theatre, music and dance, as well as talks on politics, diversity, art, technology and literature. Its adjoining cafe is exceptional for cof…
Performing Arts in Southern Canal Ring
Koninklijk Theater Carré
This esteemed theatre was built in 1887 by the Carré family, who'd started their career with a horse act at the annual fair. The classical facade is richly decorated with faces of jesters, dancers and theatre folk. …
Theatre in Southern Canal Ring
Stadsschouwburg
In 1894, when this theatre with the grand balcony arcade was completed, public criticism was so fierce that funds for the exterior decorations never materialised. Architect Jan Springer couldn't handle this and prom…
Comedy in Jordaan & the West
Boom Chicago
Boom Chicago stages seriously funny improv-style comedy shows in English. They make fun of Dutch culture, American culture and everything that gets in the crosshairs. They take place Wednesday through Sunday in the …
Concert Venue in Nieuwmarkt, Plantage & the Eastern Islands
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Behind this multidisciplinary performing-arts venue's hi-tech exterior, the dramatically lit main hall has a flexible stage layout and great acoustics. Its jazz stage, Bimhuis, is more intimate. Under-30s can get €1…
Cinema in Oosterpark & South Amsterdam
Studio K
Sporting two cinemas, a club, a stage for bands and theatre, an eclectic restaurant (serving sandwiches for lunch, and vegetarian-friendly, international-flavoured dishes for dinner) and a huge terrace, the student-…