Nijmegen
In eye-catching digs by the train and bus station, this long-running concert venue stages an eclectic program, from electronica and house to indie rock…
Nijmegen
In eye-catching digs by the train and bus station, this long-running concert venue stages an eclectic program, from electronica and house to indie rock…
Leeuwarden
The stage in the city to catch upcoming Frisian and Dutch bands, with concerts kicking off most Fridays at 8pm. Find it in Leeuwarden's former prison.
Amsterdam
The Vondelpark's marvellous open-air theatre hosts free concerts in summer, with a laid-back, festival feel. The program includes world music, dance,…
Rotterdam
Live acts perform most nights at this decades-old jazz cafe, and can include anything from cool jazz to blues-tinged sets, funk and Latin. The whisky…
Groningen
De Oosterpoort is the place to catch big-name musical acts passing through town. Jazz and classical concerts are the mainstay of its monthly program.
Haarlem
Haarlem's top music and dance club attracts bands with banging tunes, from country to punk. Events in this cavernous venue usually start around 10pm.
Groningen
Restored to its original grandeur, this circa 1929 art deco–style venue stages a varied program of classical music, dance and children's theatre.
Leiden
Live jazz takes to the stage at this intimate wine bar at least four nights a week; check the agenda to see what's coming up. Concerts are free.
Haarlem
Bands play jazz and rhythm and blues on Café Stiels' back stage almost every night of the week from 10pm.
Utrecht
This art-deco complex houses intimate cinemas that screen art-house and independent films.
Amsterdam
This high-tech complex (formerly Amsterdam ArenA) with a retractable roof is the home of four-time European champions Ajax, the Netherlands' most famous…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
It might be stretching it to describe a live sex show as 'classy', but this theatre is clean and comfortable and always packed with couples and hen…
Rotterdam
In a handsome building where stoking and other ship-related trades were once taught, this hybrid restaurant, bar and club hosts regular live comedy gigs…
Amsterdam
A unique performance space for organ music, with four big organs in a lovely restored church on the edge of the Vondelpark. Around 80 events take place…
Amsterdam
This large, open-air amphitheatre stages plays from Shakespeare to The Gruffalo in Dutch, as well as regular gigs. It's close to Schipol airport, and so…
Maastricht
An 1880 former ceramics factory has been converted into a 150-seat theatre that's home to the experimental Toneelgroep troop and also hosts occasional…
Den Haag
This performing arts theatre on Scheveningen beach hosts jazz, classical and pop concerts, as well as dance performances. Check the program on the website…
Rotterdam
Home venue of the renowned Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, this sumptuous 1950s concert hall seating 2200 is also renowned for its jazz and world-music…
Amsterdam
The 17,000-seat, indoor Ziggo Dome hosts big-name concerts: Metallica, Katy Perry, Nick Cave and Elton John have tramped these boards.
Leeuwarden
The local home to theatre performances, both mainstream and fringe. Last-minute tickets are half price.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam's main cultural centre, the Schouwburg, has a changing calendar of dance, theatre and drama.
Amsterdam
Catch a classical recital by students at the Netherlands' largest conservatory of music. There are regular festivals in this snazzy contemporary building…
Amsterdam
This mid-sized venue has excellent acoustics and lighting, plus an on-site restaurant. Expect rock and pop acts from medium to big names.
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