French lineages
Pierre-Laurent Aimard performs with composer George Benjamin in a visionary programme at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal on 8 Oct 2026 at 20:15. An intimate evening of French lineage and contemporary repertoire, showcasing luminous piano and modern orchestration in Amsterdam.
Kinkajous
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.
Intimate letters and Suite Italienne
Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs a program featuring a brand-new Stravinsky arrangement and Janáček’s love music, with Liza Ferschtman and Rick Stotijn as soloists. The concert takes place at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam.
Bill Callahan
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.
Alma Quartet in Confluence
Experience Alma Quartet performing Confluence—a program pairing a classical string quartet with spoken word. This chamber-music event in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Grote Zaal blends precision and narrative, offering intimate insights into contemporary repertoire.
Nostalgia and tragedy
Two sisters, violinist Maria Milstein and pianist Nathalia Milstein, perform a refined French-Russian program at Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. An intimate chamber recital blending lyrical violin lines with piano textures in a prestigious concert hall.
Half stories (6+)
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.
Vocaal Ensemble Larynx
Experience the Vocaal Ensemble Larynx in a pristine choral concert at Amsterdam's English Reformed Church. Enjoy intimate, lush vocal harmonies performed in a historic ecclesiastical setting, blending refined artistry with a warm, sacred atmosphere.
Metropolis (1927)
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.
Falling Apart Together
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.
Past, present, future
Calidore String Quartet presents Past, Present, Future at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam. On 14 Oct 2026 at 20:15, the ensemble delivers a program of timeless chamber music, blending lyrical classics with contemporary accents in a refined evening of musical dialogue. Ticket €43.
Michael Gordon's Trance
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.
Gretchen Parlato Quartet
Gretchen Parlato, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based jazz vocalist, leads her quartet at BIMHUIS in Amsterdam, performing tracks from The Wise Ones. An intimate, contemporary-jazz soirée with lush harmonies and inventive grooves.
Cultural tips for ADE 2025
Experience ADE 2025 at 1 Amsterdam: a vibrant, music-forward night where top DJs spin electrifying tracks, immersive visuals light up the room, and insider Amsterdam culture tips surface amid the city’s electric buzz.
Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor
Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, a major retrospective exploring the artist’s influence and daring style.
English splendour from the sixteenth century
Experience Tenebrae performing English sacred choral music from the 16th century at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ’s Grote Zaal. The program pairs intricate polyphony with historical religious drama in an intimate, resonant concert setting.
Katherine Priddy
In Amsterdam’s Tolhuistuin, Katherine Priddy unfolds an intimate evening of striking folk songwriting and nimble guitar, a luminous, craft‑driven set that glows under the venue’s shaded garden ambience.
Fragile earth
Experience a soaring classical program at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ as Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and Studium Chorale, joined by Christianne Stotijn, performing A Mass for the Universe. An intimate evening in the Grote Zaal blending wind ensemble virtuosity with choral accents.
AI & Big Data Expo Europe
AI & Big Data Expo Europe showcases cutting-edge AI technologies and industry insights with top experts and innovators.
Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Europe
Experience the Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Europe at Amsterdam RAI, showcasing cutting-edge cybersecurity and cloud innovations, with keynotes, expert sessions, and vendor demos from global leaders.
Edge Computing Expo Europe
Edge Computing Expo Europe brings together enterprise tech leaders at RAI Amsterdam for insights into AI, IoT and digital transformation, with talks, demos and real-world edge computing case studies.
Intelligent Automation Europe
Intelligent Automation Europe gathers AI and automation leaders at RAI Amsterdam for keynotes, panels, and hands-on sessions, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and real-world solutions to accelerate enterprise digital transformation and industry collaboration.
Amsterdam Electronic Music Conference & Festival (Oct 2026)
An international electronic music festival and conference held across venues around Amsterdam, showcasing a broad range of sub-genres and hosting industry talks, panels, and networking for professionals. A flagship event drawing artists, labels, and fans from around the world.
TechEx Europe 2026
TechEx Europe 2026 gathers technology leaders for strategic insights in AI, cyber security, IoT, data infrastructure and digital transformation at RAI Amsterdam.
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