Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
concert hallContemporary-music concert hall on the IJ in Amsterdam featuring a striking glass façade and waterside terrace. It houses a main hall of about 710 seats plus smaller halls and is known for contemporary classical, jazz, electronic programs and festival presentations.
Upcoming Events (6)
All Souls’ Day
An atmospheric evening with the Nederlandse Bachvereniging at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, presenting 'The sound of silence.' Expect intimate Bach-driven chamber textures, reflective solo passages, and refined ensemble color in a contemporary Amsterdam venue. A formal, cerebral classical experience.
CALM DOWN!!! (6+)
An intimate musical family performance exploring our most feared emotion, tailored for ages 6 and up. Set in Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Bimhuis, the show blends storytelling and song into a playful, emotionally engaging experience for kids and adults alike.
Yurt Sessions
Experience a surprise intimate cello concert in a cozy yurt on the terrace of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. The Cello Yurt offers a warm, intimate setting for a live chamber performance with distinctive decor. Tickets are €15 for Oct 31, 2026 at 12:30 in Amsterdam.
Gear Talk
Annie Tångberg leads a hands-on workshop on electronic cello at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Terras in Amsterdam. Explore gear, live electronics, and experimental techniques in a collaborative session on Oct 31, 2026 at 18:30.
The comparison
Giovanni Gnocchi performs at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ – Bimhuis in Amsterdam, playing newly built instruments and pushing the boundaries of sound. A contemporary program that pairs inventive instrument design with intimate, high-tech acoustics in one of Amsterdam's premier concert spaces.
CELLOFEST
CelloFest brings François Salque, Hermine Deurloo, Gwilym Simcock and Vincent Peirani to Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam for a night blending lyrical jazz with classical finesse. A boundary-crossing program in an iconic concert hall promises intimate interplay, virtuosic cello lines, and a sophisticated evening of genre-fluid chamber music.