Folk Music Events in Amsterdam

Het Amsterdams Smartlappen Koor

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Theater De Roode Bioscoop

Music

Het Amsterdams Smartlappen Koor performs at De Roode Bioscoop, weaving traditional Dutch smartlappen with fresh vocal flair inside an intimate cinema-turned-venue, revealing Amsterdam's living musical heritage.

Thierry, Philip & John

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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Thierry Masure (Fiddle), Philip Masure (Guitar) & John Linden (Whistle) light Mulligans in Amsterdam with a lively, folk-tinged jam that dances between traditional lines and spirited improvisation.

Tide Lines

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Tolhuistuin

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Tide Lines weaves highland folk-rock from the Scottish Highlands into an electric set at Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam—stirring melodies, drumlike feet, and songs that ride the wind.

Aaron Fitzpatrick live at Mulligans – King's Day

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans

Music

On King's Day, April 27, 2026 at 21:00, Irish guitarist Aaron Fitzpatrick performs at Mulligans in Amsterdam, delivering a lively mix of Irish folk, contemporary R&B, country, pop and rock. The pub show blends traditional reels with modern flavors in a casual, social setting.

Vincent Lima

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Bitterzoet

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Vincent Lima captivates Bitterzoet with intimate folk—piano-led storytelling about love, longing, and resilience, born of a Chicago childhood and New Jersey roots, where personal loss deepens every verse.

Boxin' The Vox

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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Boxin' The Vox headlines an Irish folk night at Mulligans in Amsterdam, featuring David Plasmeijer (banjo, lute) and Anne-Lotte Paymans (guitar). Expect lively reels and intimate pub tunes that celebrate island roots with modern flair.

Willi Carlisle

Tue, 5 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

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Willi Carlisle at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam brings traditional folk with a progressive voice—gentle, storytelling songs that push boundaries under the venue's intimate, outdoor vibe.

Archie & Grace

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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Archie & Grace bring inventive instrumental folk to Mulligans in Amsterdam, a tight duo performance by Grace Smith and Archie Moss featuring intricate melodies, warm harmonies, and an intimate live atmosphere.

Sunday Session with Craobh Rua

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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A lively Sunday session at Mulligans in Amsterdam, featuring Craobh Rua from Belfast delivering Irish traditional tunes in a distinctive northern style, blending ceilidh-friendly fiddling with spirited reels in a cozy pub setting.

Fiachra, Sjoerd & Gregory

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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A lively evening of high-energy traditional and Americana tunes featuring Fiachra Meek on Uilleann pipes and whistles, Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij on banjo/guitar/vocals, and Gregory Mulkern on banjo/vocals at Mulligans in Amsterdam.

DakhaBrakha

Fri, 15 May 2026

Melkweg

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DakhaBrakha fuse traditional Ukrainian folk with experimental textures for an exhilarating live show at Melkweg in Amsterdam, blending choral voices, percussion, and cross-cultural rhythms into a boundary-pushing world-music concert.

Fiachra & AN Other

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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An intimate live folk set by Fiachra & AN Other at Mulligans in Amsterdam. Enjoy warm acoustic melodies, Irish-inflected tunes, and a cozy pub atmosphere for a relaxed night out in the city.

Otis Gibbs @ Paradiso Noord, Tolhuistuin

Sun, 17 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

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Otis Gibbs headlines with Ags Connolly at Paradiso Noord and the Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, weaving rootsy Americana and smoky blues as the sun sets over this legendary, festival-friendly pair of stages.

Veulpoepers in Paradiso

Mon, 18 May 2026 at 21:00

Paradiso

Music

Veulpoepers in Paradiso marks fifty years with Veulpoepers 3.0, a bold Dutch Nederfolk show blending activism, humor and sharp social critique in Amsterdam's iconic Paradiso.

Lilly Wood and The Prick

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 21:30

Paradiso

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Lilly Wood and The Prick bring free-spirited French folk-pop to Paradiso, Amsterdam, delivering sunlit harmonies, buoyant melodies and carefree sing-alongs that invite dancing.

The Legacy Tour

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 22:15

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

Marcel Khalife joins Rami and Sary Khalife for an Arabic folk-informed concert blending poetry, tradition and contemporary themes at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.

16 Horsepower @ Paradiso

Wed, 27 May 2026

Paradiso

Music

16 Horsepower roars into Paradiso, Amsterdam, delivering moody alt-country-tinged rock with feral energy and haunting harmonies in a venue revered for its atmosphere.

Magpie Market

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

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An intimate live-music evening at Mulligans in Amsterdam as the Dutch trio Merel, Johannes and Una deliver pop, folk and Americana with guitar and mandolin, reviving 60s–70s gems for a casual, social night.

Annahstasia

Sat, 30 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

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Annahstasia graces Tolhuistuin with soulful folk woven through poetry, crafting intimate guitar lines and whispered verses on Amsterdam's riverside garden stage, where lanterns glow and the city softens into song.

John-Lewis

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 00:30

Paradiso

Music

John-Lewis at Paradiso in Amsterdam serves Dutch folk twinned with funk and blues grit, weaving warm melodies and earthy grooves inside the iconic Dutch venue’s bohemian glow.

Sierra Ferrell @ Paradiso

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Paradiso

Music

Sierra Ferrell electrifies Paradiso, Amsterdam, with twangy country-folk, smoky vocals and soaring fiddle solos in Paradiso's iconic, candlelit main hall.

Shakey Graves

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Tolhuistuin

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Shakey Graves converts Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam into a sunlit tent of folk, Americana and rootsy blues, where raw guitar, dusty storytelling and midnight-sky vibes collide under the stage's intimate glow.

Chicco

Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 21:30

Paradiso

Music

Chicco, a rising young folk singer, headlines Paradiso in Amsterdam. Expect intimate storytelling and melodic, warm folk tunes in a venue known for its legendary acoustics and vibrant atmosphere.

The Bones of J.R. Jones

Thu, 1 Oct 2026

Tolhuistuin

Music

The Bones of J.R. Jones brings raw Americana blues to Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam for a gritty, rootsy live show, delivering gravelly vocals and soulful guitar in an intimate, authentic night.

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