Upcoming Events (50)
The soul of the raga
A Hindustani classical raga concert featuring Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and Shashank Subramanyam at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam.
SoundLAB workshop - Groove Special
SoundLAB Groove Special: a family-friendly workshop for kids 7+ with adults at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Atriumzaal in Amsterdam, exploring remarkable musical instruments.
SoundLAB workshop
SoundLAB workshop at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam invites adults to a hands‑on session with remarkable musical instruments, blending curiosity and creative play.
Lunchtime Concert
Lunchtime Concert at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam showcases exceptional classical music talent during a midday performance.
St Matthew Passion
Cappella Amsterdam and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century perform Bach’s St Matthew Passion at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam.
The Great 18+ Cello Orchestra
An extraordinary 100-cello concert featuring Metrocelli, Cello Collectief, jongNBE, Ildikó Szabó and Astrig Siranossian at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ.
Music for Holy Week
Choral concert by the Gesualdo Six performing Easter works by Tallis, Bingham, Gesualdo, De Victoria, and Park at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam.
Gli Incogniti at Muziekgebouw Aan't IJ, Grote Zaal
Gli Incogniti, led by violinist Amandine Beyer, join Voces Suaves for a magnetic evening in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, where luminous acoustics meet bold chamber color and modern edge.
Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri
Voces Suaves and Gli Incogniti perform Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri—seven cantatas about the body of the suffering Christ, at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam.
The Passion of Joost Oomen
The Passion of Joost Oomen returns to Muziekgebouw aan't IJ, Grote Zaal with Pynarello, weaving a disarming story framed by Schumann-like melodies, intimate storytelling, and a shimmering, collaborative soundscape.
CvA Koor
Lunchtime concert in Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal, a collaboration with Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where exceptional talent and magnificent music light up the noon hour.
Zapp Mattheus (8+)
Carthago Consort and Cappella Amsterdam perform a compact St Matthew Passion for the whole family at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
A tribute to Farid al-Atrash
At Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal, the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra presents a tribute to Farid al-Atrash, weaving oud-flourishes and cinematic nostalgia—the musical story behind the king of the oud.
A New St John Passion
Dionysos Now! presents a St John Passion program with 16th-century rediscovery and modern harpsichord sounds by Willaert and Ligeti, at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
Timeless and boundless
Timeless and boundless at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal in Amsterdam teams Fuse with mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital for a Bach-to-Dessner program, weaving JS Bach, Bartók, and Bryce Dessner into a bold, boundary-breaking night.
Tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet
Tribute concert in Amsterdam featuring The Bad Plus with Chris Potter and Craig Taborn, honoring Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ.
Two piano concertos by Mozart
Two Mozart piano concertos come alive in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ as Il Gardellino teams with Olga Pashchenko for drama and exuberance, weaving delicate clarity with sparkling virtuosity.
The Sax Family (4+)
In Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ’s Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, The Sax Family (4+) features the Berlage Saxophone Quartet as eight saxophones converse in a playful, poignant dialogue of sound, breath, and emotion.
Schubert according to Boesch
Florian Boesch and Malcolm Martineau perform a Schubert recital, delivering gripping lieder storytelling at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
Public rehearsal premiere of Kate Moore's new work
Public rehearsal premiere of Kate Moore's new percussion concerto unfolds at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, a spirited preview written for Claire Edwardes that fuses rhythm and revelation.
Opening Concert: Minimal Music Festival
Opening concert of the Minimal Music Festival at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ with world premieres and works by Claire Edwardes, Vukosavljevic, Moore.
Terry Riley 90th Birthday Celebration
A concert celebrating Terry Riley's 90th birthday with Bang on a Can All-Stars performing two classics at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
Primordial / Lift
Concert Primordial / Lift at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ features MAZE and Pauline Oliveros works exploring the healing power of the Earth.
Bendik Giske + Sam Barker & Mohammad Reza Mortazavi
Bendik Giske performs acoustic techno and contemplative electronica with Sam Barker and Mohammad Reza Mortazavi at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
John Luther Adams - Piano recital
John Luther Adams - Piano recital at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam features Ralph van Raat and Emanuele Arciuli, translating vast, rugged northern landscapes into expansive piano textures.
Song for tomorrow
Song for tomorrow at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ presents The King's Singers with Colin Currie, weaving iconic British vocal mastery with avant percussion through Martland, MacMillan, Dessner, and more.
Lunch concert
Lunch concert at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, a sunlit, acoustically grand setting, in collaboration with Sweelinck Academie; discover exceptional talent and magnificent music.
Fazıl Say: Bach’s Goldberg Variations
Fazıl Say performs Bach's Goldberg Variations in Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal, merging flawless technique with fearless spontaneity in a masterful, intimate recital.
SoundLAB
SoundLAB at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, is a holiday workshop for kids 7-12, a playful, instrument-filled journey through sound in a grand, luminous concert hall.
Dear Professor
Dear Professor at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ – Grote Zaal presents the Netherlands Chamber Choir premiering Mathilde Wantenaar’s science-flavored new work, a witty, luminous choral piece that nods to laboratory wonder.
Wonder Women
L'Arpeggiata led by Christina Pluhar performs songs by women composers (Strozzi, Campana, Leonarda) at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam.
Sweetbitter Fruit — IJ-Salon: Female Pleasure in Music
A concert at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ exploring female pleasure and desire in music through works by Caccini, Monteverdi and Hidalgo.
In memoriam
In memoriam at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal, the Schumann Quartett presents a solemn, luminous program honoring victims of the Second World War, with Schulhoff and Bosmans echoing through Amsterdam.
L'Atlantide (1921)
L'Atlantide (1921) unfolds in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal with Marmoucha Orchestra, painting desert landscapes through traditional tunes and bold improvisations under Contreras' evocative baton.
Charlotte Salomon
Charlotte Salomon at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal in Amsterdam blends Wishful Singing and But What About with Kamperman for gripping musical theatre about a German artist, a hauntingly staged portrait on stage.
An Evening of Today 2026
An Evening of Today 2026 at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, showcases young ensembles and composers in a twilight program of fresh ideas, shimmering textures, and bold premieres that fill the hall with anticipation.
Sakamoto’s 1996
Bang on a Can All-Stars celebrate Ryuichi Sakamoto with a dramatic 1996 program at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam—electro-acoustic textures, film-score hues and orchestral mood.
Alicia De Keulenaer, Floor Kes + Katja Naegele
Three rising musicians—Alicia De Keulenaer, Floor Kes, and Katja Naegele—perform a Lunchtime Concert in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Grote Zaal. Recognized as Coosje Wijzenbeek Prize winners, they deliver a concise, accessible classical program perfect for a midday cultural break in Amsterdam.
By Her Absence – A Portrait of Marianna Martines
An evening orchestral portrait of the forgotten 18th‑century composer Marianna Martines by the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century.
A ladder to paradise
Collegium Vocale Gent performs a program on Repentance and divine grace with a lecture by Saskia Törnqvist, featuring works by Agostini, De Rore, De Wert, Gesualdo, and Luzzaschi.
Bach's inspiration
The Netherlands Bach Society presents Bach's inspiration at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, Amsterdam: a threefold poetic journey where JS Bach, J. L. Bach, and Mayrhofer illuminate a shared musical muse in luminous, contemporary echoes.
The Age of Greed
The Age of Greed at Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal sweeps from Mahler-like orchestration to Radiohead-esque intensity, a bold ORBI-led program that marries classical grandeur with modern edge.
CvA Harp
Lunchtime harp recital at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, in collaboration with Conservatorium van Amsterdam, featuring talented harpists and intimate, refined classical music in a modern, acoustically renowned venue.
The best Dutch wind players 1: Maite Hontelé
Maite Hontelé headlines Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, with the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, delivering an exhilarating mix of salsa-driven brass and Dutch wind-band prowess for a radiant, high-energy Amsterdam night.
Cairo’s Golden Age
Cairo's Golden Age returns to Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, as the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra paints a lush journey through maqam-inflected orchestration, transporting listeners to Cairo's luminous past.
Salve Susato
Salve Susato conjures utopian chanson magic in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, delivering Renaissance tunes by Antwerp printer Susato and peers like Gombert, Desprez, Crecquillon.
Festival Sacred Sounds of India
Festival Sacred Sounds of India fills Muziekgebouw aan t IJ's Grote Zaal with Parvaty Baul, Ustad Sabir Sultan Khan Khan, Ashwani Shankar, Ustad Akram Khan and the Mysore Brothers for listening, tasting, and immersion in living Indian music.
Hatem & Suleika
Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs Hatem & Suleika, a Persian-love-story-inspired program with Candida Thompson, Kian Soltani, and Kayhan Kalhor.
Steve Reich: Six Pianos
Steve Reich’s Six Pianos at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ’s Grote Zaal, performed by Amaral, Croene, Van Houdt, Oya, Picavet + Shichijo. A hypnotic minimalist centerpiece blending rhythmic subtlety with virtuosic piano textures in Amsterdam.
Messiaen’s war monument
A classical chamber concert at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ featuring Faust, Widmann, Queyras, and Aimard performing Berg, Carter, Messiaen, and Ravel.