Artsy & Creative Events in Amsterdam

Kinkajous

Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Tolhuistuin

Music

Kinkajous present filmic soundscapes and modern ambient from London at Tolhuistuin. A cinematic electronic set blending atmospheric textures and hypnotic rhythms for an immersive, mood-rich listening experience in Amsterdam's outdoor-venue setting.

Sonico - Piazzolla - Rovira: The Edge of Tango

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Experience The Edge of Tango as Sonico, Piazzolla and Rovira fuse fiery Argentine passion with contemporary mood at 1 Amsterdam, where a compact stage, glinting brass and dancers ignite the night.

Nathan Bowles Trio @ Melkweg Max

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Melkweg Max

Music

Nathan Bowles Trio performs at Melkweg Max in Amsterdam, delivering intimate folk-infused instrumentals with banjo, fiddle, and percussion in a warm, venue-rich night that blends tradition with modern energy.

Bill Callahan

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Melkweg

Music

Bill Callahan brings intimate alt-folk to Melkweg Amsterdam, where hushed guitars and a smoky voice turn the venue into a warm, introspective listening room.

Half stories (6+)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 15:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Theater

Two accordionists and three dancers collide in Half Stories (6+), a cross-arts collaboration by De Stilte and TOEAC. Set in Muziekgebouw’s Grote Zaal, this immersive performance spins a world where nothing is as it seems, blending live music and contemporary dance for families and curious adults in Amsterdam.

Metropolis (1927)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 21:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Film

Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) returns to the big screen with a live score by Wishful Singing, Yonga Sun, Steven Kamperman and Jorrit Westerhoff at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam's Grote Zaal. This silent-era classic, paired with a contemporary ensemble, offers a gripping blend of cinema and live music for adult audiences.

DeVotchKa

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Melkweg

Music

DeVotchKa storms Amsterdam's Melkweg with indiefolk, gypsy-punk and lush orchestration, blending Balkan brass, cinematic strings and moody storytelling into a spellbinding, nocturnal concert.

Falling Apart Together

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 20:00

Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Music

Ólafur Arnalds presents Falling Apart Together, a live experience at Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam on Oct 14, 2026 at 18:00. The performance weaves dismantling distance into intimate, cinematic soundscapes by a renowned contemporary-classical composer in Amsterdam's iconic concert hall. Pre-sale starts Jan 19, general sale Jan 21.

Michael Gordon's Trance

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at 22:15

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

An explosive, hypnotic large-ensemble work by Michael Gordon performed by Ensemble Klang and United Instruments of Lucilin at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam. Trance is a defining contemporary classical piece for big forces, blending precision, drive, and shimmering textures to envelop the audience.

Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

Van Gogh Museum

Art

Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, a major retrospective exploring the artist’s influence and daring style.

Jean-Michel Jarre @ AFAS Live

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 at 22:00

AFAS Live

Music

Jean-Michel Jarre headlines AFAS Live in Amsterdam, delivering a high-energy electronic music performance with immersive synth textures and striking visuals in a renowned venue.

Stu Larsen

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Tolhuistuin

Music

Stu Larsen at Tolhuistuin offers tender folk born from isolation, with husky guitar, intimate storytelling, and a sun-dappled stage in Amsterdam's north.

okvsho live at Melkweg & Paradiso, Amsterdam

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Amsterdam - Melkweg / Paradiso

Music

Okvsho brings a live show to Amsterdam, performing at the iconic Melkweg and Paradiso. A double-venue night delivering immersive electronic-infused performances in two legendary spaces. A must-see for fans of contemporary live music in a historic club scene.

Girls In Hawaii @ Paradiso

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Paradiso

Music

Girls In Hawaii performs live at Paradiso in Amsterdam. This indie-rock night spotlights their melodic guitar-driven songs in the iconic venue, delivering an intimate, immersive show for fans in a historic music hall.

Girls In Hawaii

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Tolhuistuin

Music

Girls In Hawaii, the acclaimed Walloon indie band, performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam. Expect moody melodies, lush guitars and a polished indie-rock night in an intimate venue.

Masterclass Baroque cello

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 17:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

On Oct 30, 2026 at 16:30, renowned cellist Bruno Cocset leads an intimate Baroque cello masterclass at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Kleine Zaal in Amsterdam. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in period performance and stylistic nuance from top international soloists.

CALM DOWN!!! (6+)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 12:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Family

An intimate musical family performance exploring our most feared emotion, tailored for ages 6 and up. Set in Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Bimhuis, the show blends storytelling and song into a playful, emotionally engaging experience for kids and adults alike.

Yurt Sessions

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 13:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Music

Experience a surprise intimate cello concert in a cozy yurt on the terrace of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. The Cello Yurt offers a warm, intimate setting for a live chamber performance with distinctive decor. Tickets are €15 for Oct 31, 2026 at 12:30 in Amsterdam.

LINGERIE FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · All day

DE KONING

Art

Experience Lingerie Fashion Week Amsterdam as designers unveil bold lingerie trends in a chic couture runway at De Koning. This intimate-wear showcase highlights daring textures and silhouettes, offering a stylish glimpse into Amsterdam's evolving fashion scene.

Escher and Contemporary Islamic Culture

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · All day

Escher Museum

Art

Exhibition at Escher Museum in Amsterdam exploring links between Escher's works and Islamic visual culture, June 10 - Nov 1, 2026.

The comparison

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 14:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Music

Giovanni Gnocchi performs at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ – Bimhuis in Amsterdam, playing newly built instruments and pushing the boundaries of sound. A contemporary program that pairs inventive instrument design with intimate, high-tech acoustics in one of Amsterdam's premier concert spaces.

Ig Henneman & Ab Baars: De Voortzetting van een Viering

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 21:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Jazz legends Ig Henneman and Ab Baars present a continuation of a celebration in an intimate live performance at Splendor Amsterdam.

Kalben ‘Land of Lost Poets’ Tour

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 at 20:00

Bitterzoet

Music

Kalben brings her Land of Lost Poets tour to Bitterzoet in Amsterdam. Expect an intimate evening blending folk, indie and acoustic pop, led by the Istanbul-based singer-songwriter with poetic, emotive songs from her new album. A compact, atmospheric show perfect for fans of indie storytelling.

Alceu Valença

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Melkweg

Music

Brazilian icon Alceu Valença headlines Melkweg in Amsterdam for his 80th birthday tour, delivering a lively concert of traditional pop fused with local influences in an intimate, urban venue.

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