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

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...

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...

Designed by Danish architects 3xNielsen, this is one of the most innovative musical complexes in Europe. Effectively a replacement for the IJsbreker, the...

Home of the Dutch National Ballet, the Netherlands Opera and the more recently established Holland Symfonia (the combined forces of the Netherlands Ballet...

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 Panama, a music venue, restaurant and nightclub under one roof, offers concerts, dance nights, comedy shows and occasional theatre events.

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...

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...

Housed in an old factory that once built ship engines, Theater Fabriek organises big musical shows, popular operas and post-Cirque de Soleil performances...

Falling under the umbrella of the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), an independent non-profit organisation that specialises in the areas of international and...

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...