Small and often smoky, the widely renowned Alto is one of the city's older and better jazz venues. Renowned Dutch saxophonist Hans Dulfer (Candy's dad) has...
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115
The focus at this small and friendly venue is on world and jazz. Besides the intriguing range of international talents that play the main hall, the cute...
1e Sweelinckstraat 10
Hidden in a small alley between Damstraat and the Nieuwmarkt, this former monastery is a wonderful stage for promising new talent to cut their musical...
Barndesteeg 6b
This festival brings some of the best world music acts to Amsterdam every year.
Leidsekruisstraat 6-8
This old film theatre bursts into life on Wednesday nights for a live national radio and TV show. Each broadcast throws up a diverse line-up - one week it's...
Studio Desmet, Plantage Middenlaan 4A
Amsterdam's home of rockabilly and swing has had a rough time since the city confiscated its land and moved the club into temporary accommodation. Despite...
Zuiderzeeweg 29
Well, I woke up this morning, feeling Maloe Melowed… This small, fun little juke joint on Lijnbaansgracht is Amsterdam's native house of the blues. Quality...
Lijnbaansgracht 163
You'll find Irish pubs in every major European town, but only a handful are as much fun as Mulligans. The formula will be familiar to anyone who has...
Amstel 100
This cheap little joint is new to the scene but is already living up to its potential. Run by the same student organisation in charge of Filmtheater...
Zeedijk 4-8