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 (24)
OCCII on Tour with Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian & Valentin Portron
On 2026-04-04 15:00 UTC, OCCII in Amsterdam hosts an on-tour double bill with Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian and Valentin Portron, delivering intimate world-music vibes at a cross-cultural stop blending traditional melodies with contemporary textures.
APOPTOSI (IT) + SLIJK DER AARDE + MORE TBC
A gritty night of live punk/indie at OCCII in Amsterdam featuring APOPTOSI (Italy) plus SLIJK DER AARDE with more acts to be announced; expect raw energy, loud guitars, and an intimate underground venue vibe.
'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.
Evergreen Mars + DJIIN + IKAD! + Brandmerk
Eclectic indie/experimental night at OCCII in Amsterdam featuring Evergreen Mars, DJIIN, IKAD!, and Brandmerk. A multi-national lineup delivering adventurous sounds in a gritty, intimate club known for underground gigs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BIG|BRAVE (CA) + A TABLE & A CHAIR (Aart-Jan Schakenbos (The Julie Mittens) and Arvind Ganga)
Experience a boundary-pushing evening as Canadian experimental duo BIG|BRAVE performs with A Table & A Chair (Aart-Jan Schakenbos and Arvind Ganga) at OCCII in Amsterdam, blending brutal textures with intimate, improvised dialogue.
Pale Spektre + Pelorous + BLOED
Triple bill of dark metal at OCCII in Amsterdam featuring Pale Spektre, Pelorous, and BLOED. Expect ferocious black and death metal with punk edges, scorching riffs, relentless drums, and a raw underground vibe in a compact venue known for intimate shows.
Pretty//Ugly: Cuntroaches + Brandnetel
Raw, high-energy punk night at OCCII in Amsterdam on June 5, 2026, 8pm, featuring Cuntroaches and Brandnetel. Expect snarling guitars, chaotic hooks, and a DIY basement-show vibe that keeps the crowd close and the energy loud.
Night at the Mausoleum
Experience a night of New Wave, synth-punk and dark synth at OCCII, featuring Camy Huot, Modern Figure, Holograph, and Hollow Reflection. Expect pulsing electronics, gritty riffs, and a raw, DIY-venue atmosphere in Amsterdam.
SICK URGE (FI) + PRESSURE PACT + MEDITATION + ANGSTMÄLER
R & J's Birthday Bash at OCCII in Amsterdam on July 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM features SICK URGE (FI), PRESSURE PACT, MEDITATION, and ANGSTMÄLER delivering high-energy punk/hardcore riffs and a raw, immersive live show.
Die Verlierer @ OCCII
Die Verlierer perform a high-energy punk show at OCCII in Amsterdam. The intimate DIY venue hosts the German band for a night of raw guitars, fast rhythms, and crowd-friendly energy in an underground setting.