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Live music

Live music in Amsterdam

Room oriented around a stage.

Example nights

Real Amsterdam venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at Paradiso in De Weteringschans, then dinner at The Bulldog Palace.

  • 01ParadisoDe Weteringschans · $$$
  • 02The Bulldog PalaceDe Weteringschans · $$

Games at Splendor Amsterdam in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage, then dinner at Beurs van Berlage in Burgwallen-Oude Zijde.

  • 01Splendor AmsterdamNieuwmarkt/Lastage · $$
  • 02Beurs van BerlageBurgwallen-Oude Zijde · $$$

Games at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Oostelijk Havengebied, then dinner at A Beautiful Mess - Amsterdam in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage.

  • 01Muziekgebouw aan 't IJOostelijk Havengebied · $$$
  • 02A Beautiful Mess - AmsterdamNieuwmarkt/Lastage · $$$

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Ziggo Dome

    Amstel III/Bullewijk · $$$

    Arena seating 17,000 people for high-profile concerts with international stars, plus restaurants.

  2. 02

    Maloe Melo

    Jordaan · $

    Legendary, old-school bar with an edgy vibe & a calendar of regular live rock & blues music.

  3. 03

    Paradiso

    De Weteringschans · $$$

    Converted church housing live music & nightclub venue with eclectic program in 2 rooms.

  4. 04

    Melkweg

    De Weteringschans · $$$

    Long-standing non-profit venue for concerts, club nights & arts events in a former milking factory.

  5. 05

    Bitterzoet

    Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde · $$

    Hip venue lined with quirky stained glass for alternative gigs & club nights from hip-hop to reggae.

  6. 06

    The Orgelpark

    Vondelparkbuurt · $$$

  7. 07

    Culture Cocktail

    Burgwallen-Oude Zijde · $$$

  8. 08

    The Waterhole

    De Weteringschans · $$

    Live rock bands & billiards feature at this funky tavern with an old-school feel & snack menu.

  9. 09

    The Cave Rock Club

    De Weteringschans · $$

    Compact, underground pub for heavy metal & rock fans with live music on Fridays & Saturdays.

  10. 10

    On the Roof

    Noordelijke IJ-oevers-Oost · $$

  11. 11

    Jazz Café Alto

    De Weteringschans · $$

    Nightly live acts at this intimate, bohemian-vibe jazz bar hung with photos of iconic musicians.

  12. 12

    Bourbon Street

    De Weteringschans · $$

    Music memorabilia covers the walls of this intimate club hosting live jazz, blues & soul.