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 a long-running slot...

A huge convention and exhibition centre by day, the RAI is an enormous theatre by night and at weekends. Musicals, operas, comedy nights, ballets and spectacular shows can all...

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...

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 café plays host to...

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 teeth. Amsterdam's top...

This former stock exchange, designed by Hendrik Berlage, is worth a visit in its own right as perhaps the most important piece of 20th-century architecture in Amsterdam. But...

Jazz musicians from far and wide queue up for a chance to grace the stage at the Bimhuis, even after its relatively recent transplant to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ complex. The...

This busy, comfy and casual bar triples as a venue for theatre and music. Both bands and DJs tend to embrace the jazzy, world and urban side of sound, as demonstrated by...

This festival brings some of the best world music acts to Amsterdam every year.

Part of the Pakhuis Wilhelmina breeding ground for underground young artists in the docklands, this café aims to host challenging dance nights and interesting live acts. That...

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...

With its beautiful architecture and clear acoustics, the Concertgebouw is a favourite venue of many of the world's top musicians, and is home to the world famous Royal...

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...