Events in Amsterdam

Messiaen’s war monument

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:15

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

A classical chamber concert at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ featuring Faust, Widmann, Queyras, and Aimard performing Berg, Carter, Messiaen, and Ravel.

Gipsy Kings at AFAS Live

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

AFAS Live

Music

Gipsy Kings ignite AFAS Live in Amsterdam with sun-kissed flamenco fire, soaring guitars, and fiesta-ready rhythms that fill the arena with warmth, dancing passion, and a vivid cross-cultural celebration.

Sasha Velour @ Rai Theater

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 21:00

RAI Theatre

Theater

Drag icon Sasha Velour takes Amsterdam's historic Rai Theater on a couture-soaked journey, weaving fearless storytelling, razor-sharp wit, and immersive theatrical spectacle into an intimate, velvet-lit night that lingers long after the curtain.

Brass Rave Unit

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:30

Paradiso

Music

Brass Rave Unit blasts Paradiso with a carnival of brass, drums, and ecstatic energy as they debut a bold new album; the historic Amsterdam venue vibrates with soaring horn lines, crowd-splitting percussion, and neon-lit, dance-floor euphoria.

Johannette Zomer & Bert van den Brink

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:15

De Waalse Kerk

Music

Classical concert with soprano Johannette Zomer and pianist Bert van den Brink performing Bach Unlimited at De Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam.

Aaron Parks Little Big

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Aaron Parks brings his Little Big project to Bimhuis for an intimate Amsterdam jazz night, delivering intricate piano-led improvisations and vibrant ensemble interplay in the venue's famed intimate setting.

komm schon Alter·Das Festival

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 01:00

Tuinen van West

Nightlife

At Tuinen van West, komm schon Alter·Das Festival unfurls euro-house rhythms, indie pop spark, and late-night DJ sets beneath twinkling string lights in Amsterdam's garden district, turning a riverfront terrace into a fearless energy playground.

KC Lights @ Thuishaven

Sun, 24 May 2026

Thuishaven

Music

KC Lights headlines an open-air electronic night at Thuishaven in Amsterdam, blending pulsing house beats with melodic textures against the site’s industrial outdoor backdrop for a high-energy dance experience.

Kovacs at Koninklijk Theater Carré

Sun, 24 May 2026

Koninklijk Theater Carré

Music

Experience a moody, magnetic evening as Kovacs graces Amsterdam's historic Koninklijk Theater Carré, blending noir pop, sultry vocals and intimate stagecraft amid velvet balconies and gilded chandeliers.

The Jazz Room: A musical journey into the heart of New Orleans

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

The Jazz Room invites you on a musical voyage into the heart of New Orleans at 1 Amsterdam, where brass threads, smoky swing, and soulful grooves pour through an intimate space, letting Amsterdamers stroll the French Quarter with every note.

Ben Van Gelder & Ensemble

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:15

Het Orgelpark

Music

Ben Van Gelder & Ensemble ignite Orgelpark with shimmering modern jazz, where saxophone dialogue dances with organ textures in a sunlit venue that makes Amsterdam feel like a listening room filled with wind and wonder.

JIGGY 12 YEARS – THE LAST DANCE 💐

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 01:30

Bitterzoet

Nightlife

JIGGY marks 12 years with one final late-night dance at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam. Expect feel-good hip-hop and R&B classics, sing-alongs, and a warm, club-night atmosphere as friends and new faces celebrate one last moment on the floor.

Nick Mulvey @ Royal Theater Carré

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Koninklijk Theater Carré

Music

Nick Mulvey headlines Amsterdam's iconic Royal Theater Carré, weaving intimate folk with worldbeat shimmer under gilded balconies as the room glows with candlelight and anticipation, turning a night into a moving, memory-soaked musical postcard.

Doepke / Naishtat Quartet

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Experience an intimate chamber concert as the Doepke / Naishtat Quartet performs contemporary-classical works at Theater Mascini in Amsterdam. A refined evening of expressive ensemble playing, intimate acoustics, and inventive melodies in a stylish venue.

Ivan Laranjeiro Trio – Brazilian Jazz

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Experience the Ivan Laranjeiro Trio performing Brazilian Jazz in Amsterdam. A vibrant live night of lush melodies, tight rhythms, and expressive improvisations in an intimate venue.

De Waalse Kerk

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Experience an intimate classical concert inside De Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam. This historic church delivers warm acoustics and a refined evening program, inviting audiences to enjoy live chamber music in a sacred yet welcoming setting.

Kurashi

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 01:00

Paradiso

Music

Kurashi brings an electric electronic clubnight to Paradiso in Amsterdam, featuring bouyon, bubbling and live bands for a night of boundary-pushing sounds, a vibrant crowd, and the venue’s iconic atmosphere.

Fokofpolisiekar + Die Heuwels Fantasties

Sun, 24 May 2026

Melkweg

Music

Melkweg in Amsterdam hosts Fokofpolisiekar and Die Heuwels Fantasties for a high-octane punk-rock night, blistering riffs, crowd-chant anthems, and a mosh-ready energy beneath the venue’s industrial-chic ceilings.

Mozart's Requiem & Eine kleine Nachtmusik in the Netherlands

Sun, 24 May 2026

Music

The Bach Choir and Orchestra of the Netherlands perform Mozart's Requiem and Eine kleine Nachtmusik at venues across the Netherlands, including Amsterdam. A refined night of soaring choral-orchestral finesse, rich harmonies, and timeless Mozart melodies.

Museum Concert: Duo Pleyel & Sweelinck Academy Young Talent

Sun, 24 May 2026

Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Music

A refined museum concert pairing Duo Pleyel's elegant piano dialogue with rising Sweelinck Academy talent, staged at Conservatorium of Amsterdam for a luminous afternoon of intimate chamber warmth.

Munganga Theater

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Theater

Munganga Theater conjures a lively, boundary-pushing show at 1 Amsterdam, where bold storytelling, physical theater, and musical mischief collide in a kinetic, intimate space that crackles with audacious creativity, color, and surprise.

BLOOM presents Nectar Woode with NOTION

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 21:30

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

BLOOM presents Nectar Woode with NOTION at 1 Amsterdam, an intimate, late-night showcase of emerging jazz and soul talent, where crisp horn lines, warm keys, and soulful grooves converge in a candlelit club atmosphere.

Sound of View

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00

Theater De Roode Bioscoop

Film

Screening of Sound of View at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. Enjoy this title on the big screen in a cozy, classic cinema setting, with a focused narrative and intimate atmosphere that cinema lovers prize.

Tea Stories: From Movement to Stillness

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 21:00

Stretch & Fold

Wellness

A layered evening blending yin-based movement, a soothing sound bath, and ceremonial tea to slow the body and invite deep rest. Hosted with Tea Stories at Stretch and Fold in Amsterdam, this mindful session guides gentle presence and restorative calm.

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