OCCII (Onafhankelijk Cultureel Centrum In It)
community centerSelf-managed, volunteer-run cultural center and DIY music venue hosting alternative and independent music and events; part of the Binnenpret complex with a café, library and other autonomous projects and rooted in the squatting movement.
Upcoming Events (25)
BBG PRESENTS: COMMUTED (CA) + MAEVE CHUSTAR (NL) + FAWN PRACTICE (NL)
At OCCII in Amsterdam, BBG PRESENTS unites Commuted (CA) with Maeve Chustar and Fawn Practice (NL) for an intimate night of bedroom emo, Noise Pop grit and soaring screamo energy.
Lelee @ OCII
Lelee headlines OCII in Amsterdam alongside Julián Mayorga and It Dockumer Lokaeltsje, blending hypnotic electronics with wind-swept folk and fearless vocal flair in a beloved warehouse venue buzzing with adventurous sound.
World/No Wave Night: Lelee, It Dockumer Lokaeltsje & Julián Mayorga
At OCCII in Amsterdam, a triple bill fuses Yugoslav New Wave, Frisian No Wave and Colombian post-cumbia as Lelee, It Dockumer Lokaeltsje, and Julián Mayorga ignite a fearless, genre-smashing night.
Berthold City + Dry Socket + Misled + Leave Me Out
Amsterdam's OCCII roars as Berthold City, Dry Socket, Misled, and Leave Me Out unleash a raw, guitar-fueled clash of punk and metal, turning the DIY venue into a sweaty, spellbinding night of underground energy.
Parasite Jazz + Wally + Bhajan Bhoy Live
Parasite Jazz, Wally, and Bhajan Bhoy collide at OCCII in Amsterdam for a fever dream of dub jazz, krautrock drive, psychedelic pop hues, and jangly harmonies that spark onstage.
Cold Echoes: Doom & Noise Night
Cold Echoes host Doom & Noise Night at OCCII in Amsterdam, a crushing blend of post-punk, electropunk, and indie pop that rattles the speakers and slams the senses with raw, kaleidoscopic energy.
Divide & Dissolve live at OCCII
Divide & Dissolve unleash a live noise storm at OCCII in Amsterdam, mutating granular textures into thunderous riffs and hypnotic pulses that pull the crowd into a visceral, immersive experience.
Charnel Ground: Desolation Colony, Aska, Sharps Formation & Vincent at OCCII
OCCII in Amsterdam hosts Charnel Ground: Desolation Colony alongside Aska, Sharps Formation, and Vincent, a raw, heavy-night of post-punk, noise, and industrial grit in a beloved DIY venue.
Stomp Night: Queer-Centered Line Dancing
Stomp Night at OCCII in Amsterdam delivers a queer-centered line-dancing workshop: raw energy, inclusive vibes, thumping beats, and slick choreo in a gritty, DIY venue that champions self-expression.
OCCII on Tour: Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian live
Immerse yourself in an intimate live set by Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian at OCCII, Amsterdam's legendary DIY venue, where raw guitars, looping textures, and intimate vocals fuse into a vivid, bedroom-to-studio soundscape.
'MATTii PASSii' #3 - 7090 (Koen Kaptijn & Nora Mulder) + Vera Morais, Giuseppe Doronzo & Wilbert de…
'MATTii PASSii' #3 at OCCII in Amsterdam unfurls an Easter matinee of installations, improvisation, and live performances by Koen Kaptijn, Nora Mulder, Vera Morais, Giuseppe Doronzo, and Wilbert de... in an intimate, avant-garde theater space.
HUT. + TAUPE + BIG HARE
A boundary bending triple bill at OCCII features HUT, TAUPE and BIG HARE mixing weird punk, art rock and improv into a living happening fueled by DIY energy.
Taupe @ OCCII
Taupe at OCCII brings Amsterdam's underground energy to life with pounding guitars and hypnotic riffs, as OCCII's dim, industrial lighting amplifies the gritty, intimate club vibe.
VITAMIN X + NÂO (DE) + TAIFUN (DE) + CONTROLLED ILLUSION
VITAMIN X, NÂO (DE), TAIFUN (DE) and CONTROLLED ILLUSION hit OCCII Amsterdam for a raw punk-trash record-release bash—guttural guitars, smoky chaos, and a raucous, collective roar.
From 2 Live with Elizabeth Davis and Toulip Wonder
Live performance at OCCII featuring From 2 (Live) with Elizabeth Davis and Toulip Wonder, blending mutant folk, DIY aesthetics, and electronic music.
M.I.A. (US) + BLEAKNESS (FR) + RITES
M.I.A. (US), Bleakness (FR) and RITES ignite OCCII with a blistering clash of 80s punk legends and melodic hardcore, raw riffs, crowd-punch energy, and a true Amsterdam DIY night.
RAT CAGE (UK) + TRAUMATIZER + ABUSIVE FORMS
A brutal, high-energy triple bill hits OCCII in Amsterdam as RAT CAGE, TRAUMATIZER and ABUSIVE FORMS fuse noise, hardcore and DIY punk into a raging, unforgettable show.
A Night of Terror #2 w/ NEKUS (DE) + EREMIT (DE) + DODENTOCHT
Immerse yourself in A Night of Terror #2 at OCCII in Amsterdam, where NEKUS, EREMIT, and DODENTOCHT unleash doom and death metal in a dim, sweaty basement—brutal riffs, thundering drums, and raw, unforgettable intensity.
Pretty//Ugly: Ryan Cassata and the Top Surgeons
Pretty//Ugly: Ryan Cassata and the Top Surgeons ignite OCCII with fearless, bright pop-punk energy, jangly guitars and candid storytelling in Amsterdam's beloved DIY venue.
Ryan Cassata @ OCCII
At OCCII in Amsterdam, Ryan Cassata crafts intimate, queer-led indie pop with raw honesty and shimmering guitars, delivering a candid, sunset-drive set in a gritty, beloved venue.
BAD BREEDING (UK) + KLONNS (JP) + ZENOCIDE (JP) + ROBBER
Anarcho-punk night at OCCII in Amsterdam features BAD BREEDING (UK), KLONNS (JP), ZENOCIDE (JP) and ROBBER—NWOJH and stompin' HC energy that erupts in a feral, roar-filled show.
Real Farmer + DJ Steve at OCCII
Real Farmer + DJ Steve at OCCII in Amsterdam deliver raw post punk energy and buzzing DIY charm, guitars cutting through the crowd as the night promises more to come.
BBG Presents: Ecurie d'Argent, Twinningl00m, VHS Midnight Style
BBG Presents: Ecurie d'Argent, Twinningl00m, and VHS Midnight Style performing electronic and underground rap live at OCCII in Amsterdam.
Turn of Phrase / Compete / 32 Elephants
A three-band melodic hardcore night at OCCII in Amsterdam featuring Turn of Phrase (UK), Compete (AT), and 32 Elephants, delivering fast riffs, tight rhythm sections, and youth-crew energy in an intimate venue.
BIG|BRAVE Live at OCCII
BIG|BRAVE blasts OCCII in Amsterdam, delivering their trademark cavernous guitars, looming rhythms, and cathartic, slow-burn crescendos in a brutal, immersive live set that lingers long after the final echo.