GoGo Penguin @ Paradiso

GoGo Penguin electrifies Paradiso, Amsterdam, fusing sleek jazz, electronica, and buoyant grooves as the historic venue hums with neon echoes and a night of intimate, kinetic energy.

Hannah Bahng at Melkweg, Amsterdam

Hannah Bahng brings indie pop and alt-pop energy to Melkweg Amsterdam, a TikTok-sensation set that pairs shimmering hooks with stadium-ready choruses in one of the city’s iconic venues.

The Good Noise

The Good Noise is a hip-hop showcase presented by Poldertheater at Melkweg in Amsterdam. This live hip-hop concert spotlights emerging acts in a vibrant indoor setting, delivering an energetic night of urban beats and stage presence on 16 April 2026.

Oren Ambarchi @ Bimhuis

Oren Ambarchi delivers a hypnotic, drone-soaked set at Bimhuis, Amsterdam's iconic jazz venue, where warm wood and low light cradle each tremor as the guitarist reshapes silence into living texture.

Inaugural lecture - Naomi Bueno de Mesquita

A formal inaugural lecture by Naomi Bueno de Mesquita at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. The keynote explores contemporary politics within an elegant, music-conservatory setting, followed by discussion, inviting scholars, students and professionals to engage in interdisciplinary civic dialogue.

The only way is up

The Only Way Is Up delivers a high-energy music night at Docklands in Amsterdam, where soaring synths meet gritty club bass and canal-side lights create a warehouse vibe with big stage energy.

The Virginmarys at Luxor Live

The Virginmarys fuse raw riffs and fearless vocals at Luxor Live in Amsterdam, delivering blistering modern rock in an intimate, club-like venue that makes the crowd roar.

Father Mother Sister Brother

Screening of the feature film Father Mother Sister Brother (drama-comedy) at Rialto Film in Amsterdam. A witty, heartfelt tale told in a classic cinema setting, delivering character-driven humor and emotional moments.

Asko|Schönberg, Clark Rundell, Claire Edwardes — World premiere

World premiere performance by Asko|Schönberg under Clark Rundell with Claire Edwardes at the Muziekgebouw aan’t IJ Main Hall in Amsterdam. A bold program of new contemporary works delivered in a venue famed for its superb acoustics and intimate, night-friendly atmosphere.

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.

Student Ensembles - Amsterdam Conservatory

Enjoy an afternoon of intimate classical performances by student ensembles from the Amsterdam Conservatory, delivered inside the resonant acoustics of the English Reformed Church. A free, accessible showcase of emerging talent in a historic setting.

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.

Amsterdam Coffee Festival (Apr 16-18, 2026)

A multi-day coffee festival at NDSM Loods Amsterdam celebrating artisan coffee with live roasting, barista demonstrations, gourmet food stalls, plus music and art exhibitions. Attracts professionals and enthusiasts since 2014.

Kingsland Festival Olympisch Stadion

Kingsland Festival lands at the Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam for a high-energy stadium-nightlife experience. An acclaimed electronic lineup spanning house, techno, and EDM arrives with top DJs, dynamic production, and a buzzing crowd in a historic venue.

KKAARREENNIINNAA – Charlemagne Palestine, Oren Ambarchi & Daniel O’Sullivan

KKAARREENNIINNAA at 1 Amsterdam in Amsterdam presents Charlemagne Palestine, Oren Ambarchi & Daniel O’Sullivan in a boundary-pending sonic ritual—pulsating drones, ecstatic keyboards, and fearless experimental textures.

G Jones b2b Eprom

Paradiso roars as bass titans G Jones and Eprom collide in a b2b showcase, weaving seismic drops, shimmering synths, and a night-long pulse that electrifies Amsterdam's iconic venue from first beat to last encore.

Peter Somuah & Anton de Bruin at Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw

Peter Somuah and Anton de Bruin perform at Amsterdam's Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw, delivering refined chamber-music tones in one of Europe’s most storied concert halls.

Alexander Kashpurin | Bösendorfer Piano Series

Beginner Hand-Building Ceramics Workshop (5 weeks)

Beginner-friendly hand-building ceramics workshop running 5 weeks from Apr 16 to May 21 on Thursday mornings, 10:00–12:30, at Studio Pansa KNSM in Amsterdam. Clay and materials included; maximum 8 participants.

Amsterdam JUG Meetup at OpenValue

Join the Amsterdam JUG Meetup at OpenValue for two talks: Agentic DevSecOps: Autonomous Security Pipelines with AI Agents & Agentic Workflows by Soham Dasgupta (Microsoft), and JDK Doping: Performance Gains Without Touching Your Code. Doors open at 17:30, talks 18:00-19:45, with food included. Casual, professional tech gathering in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Coffee Festival

Amsterdam Coffee Festival at NDSM Loods brings artisan coffee, live music, art exhibits and gourmet food to fans and industry pros.

Schoolfeest Barlaeus Gymnasium

Private school party and band competition at Melkweg in Amsterdam for Schoolfeest Barlaeus Gymnasium. Student bands perform on stage in a lively, closed-night concert at a famed venue, delivering a community-driven music showcase with youthful energy.

Alle Farben

Alle Farben headlines a Melkweg night in Amsterdam with Crüpo, Marten Hørger and Noel Holler, weaving techno and tech-house into a glowing clubnacht across the venue’s iconic, buzzing floors.

Loveland Burst Festival: Meerpark House Techno

Experience Loveland Burst Festival at Meerpark in Amsterdam, delivering non-stop techno and house sets from top DJs. This vibrant nightlife festival features immersive production, outdoor stages, and cutting-edge electronic vibes in a city famed for its club culture.