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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Free Your Mind Koningsdag Rave – Rai Rivierenbuurt

An electrifying Koningsdag rave in Rai Rivierenbuurt, Amsterdam. Free Your Mind delivers high-energy electronic dance music, immersive lights, and a festive crowd ready to celebrate King's Day with late-night dancing and vibrant street-energy.

KKAARREENNIINNAA

Double bill of electroacoustic soundscapes by FUJI|||||||||||TA and Charlemagne Palestine with Oren Ambarchi and Daniel O’Sullivan at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.

Crack Cloud

Crack Cloud storms Bitterzoet with their quirky multimedia blend - art rock, post-punk, and cinematic visuals - returning from Calgary and Vancouver to premiere Red Mile, a homecoming that frames their art-hybrid world.

April 2026 OWASP Chapter Netherlands Meetup

Join the April 2026 OWASP Chapter Netherlands Meetup at Beyond Republica in Amsterdam. Network with security professionals and students, and hear short talks on web application security trends, best practices, and defense strategies in a friendly, informal setting.

Ties Mellema @ Splendor

A saxophone-soaked evening at Splendor in Amsterdam as Ties Mellema teams with Juana Palop and the Fontys/Artez Saxophone Orchestra, blending jazz and classical textures for a unique concert.

Remembering Otherwise: In Gesprek

An in-depth, interactive discussion prompted by belit sağ's Remembering Otherwise. With professionals and lived-experience experts, the session examines women's rights, access to justice, labor struggles, discrimination, and solidarity—then and now—and what this means for contemporary views on justice and equality.

Steph Strings at Paradiso

Steph Strings captivates Paradiso in Amsterdam, merging shimmering violin-driven melodies with indie-pop energy on a legendary, bohemian stage that makes the venue glow with luminous, late-night vibes.

Welly

Welly storms Paradiso in Amsterdam with whip-smart, crisp indie-pop that sparkles with cheeky hooks and jangly guitars, turning the grand venue into a bright, boundary-pushing night.

Saxophone Orkest van het Conservatorium van Tilburg en ArtEZ

Join the Saxophone Orchestra of Tilburg Conservatory and ArtEZ for a joint concert at Splendor Amsterdam. This student-teacher ensemble, directed by Ties Mellema, offers a varied saxophone program in an intimate, professional setting.

Warekes Live: Latin-Folk

Latin-Folk act Warekes performs a vibrant live show at Mezrab in Amsterdam. Expect intimate acoustic textures, infectious rhythms, and Mezrab's cozy, artsy atmosphere creating a memorable evening of world-fusion folk.

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.