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The nightlife scene in Amsterdam is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
Address: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115, Amsterdam 1017 PX
Regulars and those in-the-know flock to this cozy, welcoming brown café to hear some of the city's best jazz. Each night, a mix of folks settles down to partake of the rhythms provided by top musicians. At times, there are guest performers; generally, you'll be regaled by talented local groups. Best of all, there's no...
Address: Piet Heinkade 3, Amsterdam 1019 BR
Since opening in 1973, Amsterdam's foremost jazz venue has had all the greats shuffle onto its stage – including Charles Mingus, Art Blakey and Chet Baker (who, in 1988, mysteriously fell to his death from the window of an Amsterdam hotel room). A few years ago, the Bimhuis left its Oude Schans address and moved to a...
Address: Leidsekruisstraat 6, Amsterdam 1017 RH
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For more than a decade, this relaxed club has plied patrons with some of the area's top live music. With a cozy interior that harks back to New Orleans, the well-attended club specializes in local talent, although it frequently brings in top-name jazz and blues performers. Gracing the venue in past years have been the...
Address: Concertgebouwplein 2-6, Amsterdam 1071 LN
Said to be the busiest classical music venue in the world (it puts on over 800 concerts a year), this stately neo-classical building dates from 1889 and has an equally grand interior. The crème de la crème of international orchestras and conductors regularly appear in the main auditorium – renowned for its acoustics –...
Address: Haarlemmerweg 8-10, Amsterdam 1014 BE
Although one tram runs two minutes from here, lack of transport connections and the non-central location deter some from visiting the grounds of these gentrified gasworks, an industrial heritage site. But do make the effort; you will be pleasantly surprised. The park is the creation of American landscape artist...
Address: ArenA Boulevard 590, Amsterdam 1101 DS
A 20-minute metro ride from the centre will take you to this huge, beer-sponsored music venue in the Bijlmer district. The second largest live music venue in Amsterdam (the largest is the adjacent football stadium), this is the place to come to watch acts with a sizeable following such as The Chemical Brothers,...
Address: Lijnbaansgracht 163, Amsterdam 1016 VX
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This casual, unassuming place – complete with low ceilings, performance fliers and photos – pulls in a regular cast of locals and curious travelers. Blues music is the specialty, and any night of the week, you'll find live musicians playing to crowds. At times, well-known talents perform; otherwise, homegrown folks...
Address: Amstel 100, Amsterdam 1017 AC
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Set just across the street from the Amstel, this lively Irish pub has much to recommend it. A selection of Irish whiskies, Guinness and Kilkenny on tap, football on the TV, a fun-loving clientele, and a casual ambience all hint at the multiple attractions. Beyond them, though, is the live Irish music, which can be...
Address: Piet Heinkade 1, Amsterdam 1019 BR
The stunning glass-walled creation of architects Nielsen, Nielsen & Nielsen, opened in 2005 on the edge of the gentrified Eastern Docklands area. As well as a regular programme of contemporary, chamber, non-western, orchestral and early music, it boasts a state-of-the-art sound system which composers and musicians can...
Address: Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam 1017 SG
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In its former life, this live music venue was a beautiful church. These days, Christian hymns have been supplanted by more energetic rhythms, and the striking space welcomes bands from around the world. Paradiso's terrific acoustics appeal to both the audience and to performers, who range from the up-and-coming to the...
