What is it?
Meaning ‘Milky Way’ in Dutch, Melkweg is one of Amsterdam’s prime musical venues. It sits in the heart of the city, just off Leidseplein, and hosts gigs, club nights, and movie showings. With six different halls, something interesting is always happening.
Is it worth visiting?
Amsterdam is a techno-first city. If you’re going out clubbing at random, there’s a strong chance you’ll end up somewhere playing techno or techno-adjacent music.
Of course Melkweg also hosts these sort of genre nights too, but it also has a whole load more; from DnB to hip hop, and heavy metal to Taylor Swift – you’re likely to find some music you like. Oh, and there‘s no dress code.
Should I get tickets in advance and can I go for free?
You can often get tickets on the door, but not only are they more expensive, they’re also liable to sell out if it’s a popular night. We advise you to sort out your tickets online beforehand. If you grab an Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket in advance, you can get free entry every Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
Melkweg also has a variety of accessibility features, including seating options in the main hall, lifts, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Where’s good to eat near Melkweg?
As you’re in the centre of town, you have a raft of options. If we had to pick one place with good food and a high likelihood of getting a seat, then we’d suggest Umaimon, a mouth-watering ramen spot about a two minute walk from Melkweg.
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