Melkweg

concert hall

Multi-room music venue and cultural centre housed in a former dairy near Leidseplein, featuring four music halls (including a main hall with up to about 1,500 capacity), a cinema, restaurant and exhibition space. Known for live music, club nights, film screenings and festivals.

Melkweg, 234a, Lijnbaansgracht, Centrum, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland, 1017 PH, Nederland
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Music~28 events/month

Upcoming Events (50)

The Castellows

Today

The Castellows blend countrypop, Southern vibes and bluegrass on Melkweg’s lively Amsterdam stage, weaving twangy strings and lush harmonies into an irresistible, sunset-tinged night with city lights.

Biohazard

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Hard-hitting hardcore punk/metalcore double bill as Biohazard headlines with Sworn Enemy at Melkweg, Amsterdam. Expect explosive riffs, pounding drums, and a high-energy show in the venue’s iconic, intimate club atmosphere.

MonoNeon

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Experience MonoNeon’s experimental funk live at Melkweg in Amsterdam, delivering boundary-pushing grooves, fearless guitar riffs, and a high-energy performance in the iconic venue.

Violet Chachki

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Violet Chachki brings her drag-infused synthpop act to Melkweg in Amsterdam. A high-energy, LGBTQIA+-themed concert in an iconic indoor venue, blending glittering visuals with catchy electronic pop.

World Pride 2026 @ Melkweg

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

World Pride 2026 bursts through Melkweg with a starry night as Pabllo Vittar commands the stage in glittering Euro-pop energy, uniting music, pride, and spectacular visuals inside Amsterdam's iconic venue.

Pabllo Vittar

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

Pabllo Vittar headlines Club Vittar at the iconic Melkweg in Amsterdam, blending drag performance with glittering pop and high-energy twists under the venue's moody neon lights.

Durand Bernarr

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Durand Bernarr commands Melkweg Amsterdam with a sultry blend of R&B, neo-soul, indie-soul and LGBTQIA+ vibes, delivering velvet vocals, lush grooves and an inclusive late-night atmosphere.

Dekmantel Festival: Darkside / Headache / Juan Atkins pres. INFINITI / NEW YORK e.a.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026atAll day

Dekmantel Festival at Melkweg Amsterdam features Darkside, Headache, Infiniti Live, New York and more with techno, house and live acts.

Mykki Blanco

Fri, 31 Jul 2026

Mykki Blanco storms Melkweg in Amsterdam, weaving queer-alternative hip-hop and rap into a high-energy night where fearless lyricism meets neon-lit stage bravado.

Rapido & Funhouse present World Pride Opening Event

Fri, 31 Jul 2026

World Pride Opening Event at Melkweg in Amsterdam features Andro G, Kingstone, Kitty Glitter, and Prisz for a Queer House/Techno club night. An electric celebration blending techno rhythms with LGBTQ+ pride vibes.

World Pride

Sat, 1 Aug 2026at01:00

World Pride lights up Melkweg with a neon-drenched lineup of international DJs and performers, turning Amsterdam's club into a rainbow-fueled dance floor of unity, energy, and late-night euphoria.

WE ARE THEM

Sun, 2 Aug 2026

WE ARE THEM at Melkweg stacks a jaw-dropping LGBTQ+ drag lineup—Alaska Thunderfuck, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Envy Peru, Janey Jacké and more—for an all-night, unapologetic celebration of drag, music, and color.

Peaches

Fri, 7 Aug 2026

Peaches performs a bold LGBTQIA+ electropop concert at Melkweg in Amsterdam on 7 August 2026, delivering provocative synth-pop anthems in Amsterdam’s iconic music venue known for its intimate, club-like atmosphere.

When Chai Met Toast

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

When Chai Met Toast storms Melkweg in Amsterdam with their Joy of Little Things tour, a lush blend of indie folk and Indian-inflected alt-rock fills the intimate venue with warm harmonies and crisp guitars.

Dance Gavin Dance

Tue, 1 Sept 2026

Dance Gavin Dance brings high-energy post-hardcore to Melkweg in Amsterdam. Expect dynamic guitars, screamo-inflected vocals, and a night of energetic rock and catchy melodies.

OGENE

Sat, 5 Sept 2026

Amsterdam's Melkweg hosts OGENE, a fusion of pop hooks, sleek R&B textures and Dutch flair, turning a celebrated club into a glossy night of catchy melodies, tight vocals, and club-ready energy.

Strength of Unity at Melkweg

Sun, 6 Sept 2026at01:00

Strength of Unity lights up Melkweg in Amsterdam with a dynamic night of underground anthems, pounding beats, and collective energy; a diverse lineup turning the iconic venue into a pulsing, inclusive party.

Bailey Zimmerman

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

Bailey Zimmerman fills Melkweg with high-energy country-pop vibes, gritty guitars, and stadium-sized hooks in Amsterdam, turning a famed venue into a bite-sized concert spectacle of modern country.

WITCHZ

Tue, 8 Sept 2026

WITCHZ storms Amsterdam's Melkweg with blistering alt-pop bass, neon synths, and fearless stage presence, turning the famous club into a high-voltage midnight party.

Os Garotin

Thu, 17 Sept 2026

Os Garotin delivers a sizzling blend of R&B, funk and soul at Melkweg in Amsterdam. The indoor show promises tight grooves, sultry vocals, and a danceable, high-energy night in a legendary venue.

Nnelg

Fri, 18 Sept 2026

Nnelg headlines Melkweg in Amsterdam for Het Grote Rijkdom Spektakel, a high-energy night blending rap, hip-hop and gospel inside one of the city's iconic venues.

Curated by Break

Sat, 19 Sept 2026

Curated by Break brings a heavyweight Drum & Bass/Jungle club night to Melkweg in Amsterdam, featuring Break, Breakage, Kira, Nymfo, VOXI & Leks, and Innate MC. Expect relentless bass, MC energy, and a buzzing dancefloor under the club lights.

Emo Night Mainland

Sat, 19 Sept 2026

Emo Night Mainland brings a nostalgia-soaked club night to Melkweg in Amsterdam, spinning pop-punk and metalcore anthems from the 2000s. Expect raucous sing-alongs, neon lights and a high-energy, crowd-driven vibe as fans relive era-defining tracks.

Vanessa Paradis

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

French singer Vanessa Paradis performs a French-language pop/chanson concert at Melkweg in Amsterdam, delivering an intimate, stylish evening of signature songs in one of the city's iconic indoor venues.

Poets Of The Fall

Thu, 24 Sept 2026

Poets Of The Fall headline at Melkweg, Amsterdam on 24 Sep 2026 with Rabbit Cult as support. A high-energy rock/metal/industrial show in a famed venue, pairing melodic hooks with heavy riffs and a punchy live atmosphere.

Polyphonic

Sat, 26 Sept 2026

Polyphonic at Melkweg Amsterdam delivers live Drum & Bass with razor-sharp basslines and shimmering synths, turning the iconic venue into a pulse-pounding, midnight-meets-dawn sonic odyssey.

Donny Benét

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

Donny Benét brings an 80s Italodisco and synthpop set to Melkweg in Amsterdam. Expect glossy retro synth lines, infectious disco hooks, and a playful, nightlife-forward live show in an iconic venue.

Daft Funk Live

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

Daft Funk Live delivers a high-energy electronic tribute to Daft Punk at Melkweg in Amsterdam, blending funk-influenced French house with iconic synth riffs for a club-night experience under vibrant stage production.

Scouting For Girls

Thu, 1 Oct 2026

Scouting For Girls perform indiepop and Britpop at Melkweg in Amsterdam on 1 October 2026, a lively indie-night club show with punchy songs and singalong choruses.

Conor McLain

Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Conor McLain brings intimate folk-pop to Melkweg, a warm, acoustic singer-songwriter set that glides between introspective verses and catchy chorus hooks under Amsterdam's evening glow.

Kaizers Orchestra

Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Kaizers Orchestra unleash Gypsy-punk theatrics and blistering alt-rock at Melkweg, a wild, cinematic show where neon lights meet brass swagger and storytelling becomes performance art.

Matt Maeson

Sun, 4 Oct 2026

Matt Maeson performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam, delivering indie rock/alternative vibes with a high-energy live set in a renowned, intimate-venue atmosphere. Expect smoky guitars, melodic hooks, and a night of dynamic, crowd-ready songs.

Snelle

Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Snelle storms Melkweg in Amsterdam with Nederpop energy and catchy hooks, a Dutch-pop anthem delivery that blends heartfelt storytelling with high-energy crowd moments.

Future Palace

Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Future Palace headlines Melkweg in Amsterdam, supported by As Everything Unfolds and Luna Kills, weaving post-hardcore, electronic, and metal into a genre-smashing, high-octane night.

DJ Krush

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

DJ Krush delivers an immersive night blending trip-hop, hip-hop and electronic textures at Melkweg in Amsterdam. Expect cinematic, moody beats, intricate samples, and a vinyl-forward live show that fuses atmospheric grooves with punchy rhythm.

Bill Callahan

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Bill Callahan brings intimate alt-folk to Melkweg Amsterdam, where hushed guitars and a smoky voice turn the venue into a warm, introspective listening room.

De Kift

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Dutch ensemble De Kift performs a brass-fueled blend of fanfare, ska, and funk at Melkweg. Expect high-energy brass, punchy rhythms, and a lively, festive night in Amsterdam.

DeVotchKa

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

DeVotchKa storms Amsterdam's Melkweg with indiefolk, gypsy-punk and lush orchestration, blending Balkan brass, cinematic strings and moody storytelling into a spellbinding, nocturnal concert.

Des Rocs

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Des Rocs delivers high-energy alternative rock and rock-'n-roll at Melkweg in Amsterdam. Support act Finn Forster sets the tone for an electric night of guitar-driven tunes in a renowned venue.

Myles Sanko

Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Soul-jazz sensation Myles Sanko headlines an intimate indoor show at Amsterdam's iconic Melkweg, delivering groove-heavy vocals, lush horn lines, and irresistible grooves that make this all-evening concert a standout.

Kid Francescoli

Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Kid Francescoli brings electropop and indie-pop vibes to Melkweg in Amsterdam. A synth-driven, energetic live show in a storied venue, blending catchy hooks with danceable rhythms and crowd-ready choruses.

Fanfare Ciocărlia

Sat, 17 Oct 2026

Fanfare Ciocărlia blasts Balkan brass energy through Melkweg’s iconic rooms, a feverish parade of gypsy tempo and roaring rhythms that turns Amsterdam into a dancing carnival.

Jon Allen & the Luna Kings

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Jon Allen & the Luna Kings fuse warm Americana and smoky blues on the Melkweg stage in Amsterdam, weaving stories with slide guitar, lush harmonies, and a rootsy vibe that hums through the venue.

Walter Trout

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Walter Trout lights up Amsterdam’s Melkweg with blistering blues-rock, gnarly riffs and gritty vocal wails under neon glow, delivering a sweaty, high-voltage set fans will talk about for years.

Melanie C

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Pop icon Melanie C delivers a high-energy Britpop and 90s dance-pop show at Melkweg in Amsterdam on 29 October 2026, bringing nostalgic hits to an iconic concert venue with punchy live arrangements.

Frank Boeijen

Sun, 1 Nov 2026

Experience Dutch singer-songwriter Frank Boeijen live at Melkweg in Amsterdam as he delivers Nederpop and kleinkunst. This intimate concert blends melodic Dutch pop with storytelling at the iconic venue on 1 November 2026, offering a nostalgic night for fans of classic Dutch songs.

The Home Team

Sun, 1 Nov 2026

The Home Team at Amsterdam’s Melkweg blends pop, punk, and metal into a high-energy show, punching through riffs and singalong hooks in a venue famous for its eclectic, intimate-like crowd energy.

Picture This

Mon, 2 Nov 2026

Picture This headlines Melkweg in Amsterdam with indie folk and pop-rock hooks, a sunlit, anthemic night where candid vocals meet jangly guitars under the venue's buzzing, clubby atmosphere.

Alceu Valença

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Brazilian icon Alceu Valença headlines Melkweg in Amsterdam for his 80th birthday tour, delivering a lively concert of traditional pop fused with local influences in an intimate, urban venue.

Digitalism

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Digitalism, the indie-dance and synthwave duo, headlines Melkweg in Amsterdam for a high-energy electronic night. Expect pulsating beats, neon-lit vibes, and crowd-pleasing hooks that fuse club-ready rhythms with retro synth textures in the venue’s iconic space.