When the football season ends, Ajax's stadium is reborn as a musical amphitheatre hosting tours by the likes of U2, Madonna and the Rolling Stones, outdoor raves, and even a...

This beautiful circus theatre opened in the late 19th century and boasts a rich history. Refurbished in recent years, it's still a top-notch venue. However, the bookers do shy...

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 three little-known...

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 its troubles, it has...

A surprisingly cosy musical arena in the ArenA complex, the Heineken Music Hall regularly plays host to pop, rock and dance acts who are too big for the more central venues....

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 rockabilly and roots...

Its modern architecture and peripheral location do nothing for its ambience, but the Meervaart does offer an interesting mix of cabaret and theatre shows, along with a...

A former dairy (the name translates as 'Milky Way'), the Melkweg acts as a home away from home for music of all styles, and thus draws a suitably eclectic crowd. Its two...

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 frequented similar places...

Formerly a squat, this friendly bar and concert hall is tucked away at one end of Vondelpark. While its squat-scene days may be over, their legacy remain: the roster offers...

A cornerstone of the Amsterdam scene, this former church is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day. The main hall has a rare sense of grandeur, with...

Part of a weird and wonderful hotel complex, the Winston is where artistic decadence collides with rock 'n' roll grime. Evenings offer new talent, both local and international,...