Amsterdam is a global hub for electronic music, with a distinct house sound and a history of embracing genres like Chicago house and Detroit techno from the late 1980s. The city's live music landscape is anchored by iconic venues such as the former church turned cultural center Paradiso and the former dairy factory Melkweg, both hosting a wide array of international and local artists. For jazz enthusiasts, Bimhuis stands as Amsterdam's premier venue, while the historic Royal Concertgebouw offers unparalleled acoustics for classical and jazz performances. Major international acts fill the larger Ziggo Dome and AFAS Live, while smaller clubs like Bitterzoet and Q-Factory showcase emerging talent across genres from indie to hip-hop. Amsterdam also boasts a strong tradition of Levenslied, the sentimental Dutch song of life, particularly with its "Jordaanlied" subgenre originating in working-class neighborhoods.

Upcoming concerts in Amsterdam


Concertgebouworkest & Joe Hisaishi | Venue Premium Packages
Sun 4 Oct · 18:05


Mon 5 Oct · 17:30

GIMS | Comfort Seats
Mon 5 Oct · 18:00

Mon 5 Oct · 18:00

Jay Park with special guests LNGSHOT | Comfort Seats
Tue 6 Oct · 18:00

Jay Park with special guests LNGSHOT
Tue 6 Oct · 18:00
Wed 7 Oct

Wed 7 Oct · 17:30

Eloi Youssef • Sint Bavokerk
Wed 7 Oct · 18:30

Thu 8 Oct · 17:00

Thu 8 Oct · 17:30

Masego - Fix Your Face Tour
Thu 8 Oct · 18:00

Masego | Comfort Seats
Thu 8 Oct · 18:00

Eloi Youssef • Sint Bavokerk
Thu 8 Oct · 18:30


Fri 9 Oct · 17:00

Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think! Europe Tour 2026
Fri 9 Oct · 18:00

Simple Plan | Comfort Seats
Fri 9 Oct · 18:00



Jill Scott | Comfort Seats
Sat 10 Oct · 18:00

Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern Tour
Sat 10 Oct · 18:00