Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi — whose atmospheric, cinematic music has made him one of the most-streamed classical artists in the world — plays Ziggo Dome on July 5. […]

The H'ART Museum hosts a relaxed summer jazz series on July 5 (and again July 12) — live jazz in a breezy museum setting, a lovely combination of culture and […]

Fundraiser in support of legendary Drum and Bass producer Lenzman (Teije van Vliet) and his family during his cancer battle. All-star lineup including Goldie, DRS, FD, and more; all artists […]

Two-week jazz festival starting today at H'ART Museum in Plantage, with afternoon performances 15:30–17:30. Multiple dates through July 12.Where: H'ART Museum, PlantageMore info & tickets

Every Saturday from July through August, Westerkerk hosts free 30-minute lunchtime organ concerts on the historic Duyschot organ — a perfect midday escape in the heart of the canal belt. […]

Carol Ruiz performs in the "Four on the Floor" series at the Vondelpark Open-Air Theater — a free outdoor classical concert from 12:00 to 13:30. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon […]

Klassiek — the open-air Vondelpark stage hosts Four on the Floor and Carol Ruiz in a free outdoor classical concert. Bring a blanket and enjoy Sunday afternoon in the park.Where: […]

The Guilty Pleasure Festival brings hip-hop heavyweight Busta Rhymes to Amsterdam this Sunday for a live headline set. One of rap's most energetic performers, known for rapid-fire delivery and monster […]

Some Voices choir performs outdoors at De Ceuvel, the quirky upcycled houseboat community and café on Amsterdam-Noord's waterfront. A free Sunday afternoon concert in one of the city's most distinctive […]

A full-scale theatrical tribute to Michael Jackson at DeLaMar Theater, one of Amsterdam's most prominent mainstream stages. Expect the hits, the moves, and the spectacle — a reliable crowd-pleaser for […]

Bring a blanket and head to Amstelpark for a free outdoor mariachi concert by Mariachi Tierra Caliente — one of the Netherlands' top Mexican ensembles. Part of the Dichtbij in […]

Kay Slice and QUANZA take the outdoor stage at Amsterdam's beloved open-air theater. Free, fresh air, and live music — a classic Sunday afternoon in the park.Where: Openluchttheater, VondelparkMore info […]

A music performance by Black Harmony at Bijlmer Park Theater in Amsterdam Zuidoost. The Surinamese-Dutch title ('A Poku Tori fu Black Harmony' — a short story of Black Harmony) suggests […]

The Sjier Chadasj choir performs at the historic Amstelkerk in a program billed as "more than a concert" — featuring Marcela Obermeister-Shasha and Mathieu Polak. A distinctive cultural afternoon in […]

Live jazz returns to the H'ART Museum — a stylish Sunday afternoon combination of great art and great music. A recurring program that's reliably enjoyable and very easy to drop […]

Duo Pleyel — the internationally acclaimed piano duo of Richard Egarr and Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya, known for their virtuosic four-hand playing on a beloved 1848 Pleyel grand (Chopin's favorite piano maker) […]

Fem Soul & Friends bring a free live soul and pop set to De Boshalte in the Amsterdamse Bos area on Sunday afternoon. A relaxed outdoor music moment — no […]

The Renato Ferreira Quartet plays jazz at Salon de IJzerstaven, one of Amsterdam's more characterful intimate live-music venues. A solid Sunday afternoon jazz option in a cozy setting.Where: Salon de […]

An afternoon organ concert by Ses Ailes at De Duif, a beautiful historic church in the Prinsengracht area known for its stunning interior. A peaceful Sunday culture fix.Where: De DuifMore […]

Guitarist Tobias Bader brings an intimate quartet to the beautifully converted tram depot Roode Remise for an afternoon of vintage roots pop. Great setting, accessible music, and a pleasantly off-the-beaten-track […]

Duo Pleyel performs alongside emerging student talent from the Sweelinck Academie in a free-spirited museum concert at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. A lovely Sunday afternoon option for classical music lovers.Where: […]

Berima Amo brings an Afrobeats and funk celebration to Cinetol on Sunday evening. A high-energy, danceable lineup in one of Amsterdam's more eclectic cultural venues.Where: CinetolMore info & tickets

Folk artist Ismena plays a free evening concert at Camping Zeeburg Amsterdam, 18:00–20:30 — a quirky outdoor setting on the eastern waterfront that makes for an easy, low-key summer night […]

British poet, performer, and recording artist Kae Tempest takes the stage at the Amsterdamse Bostheater — the magical open-air theater in the city's own forest. A rare chance to see […]

Hip-hop and pop-rock artist Che takes the stage at Melkweg on Sunday evening from 19:00. Tickets available.Where: MelkwegMore info & tickets

Ensemble La Chapelle Sauvage performs music from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy — Howard Shore's sweeping score — inside the Keizersgrachtkerk church on Sunday evening, 19:00–20:15. Tickets available.Where: […]

Ensemble La Chapelle Sauvage performs music from The Lord of the Rings at the atmospheric Keizersgrachtkerk on Sunday evening. Internationally beloved film scores in a beautiful canal-church setting — a […]

Grammy-winning musician and producer Adrian Quesada (known for Black Pumas) brings his solo work blending funk, soul, psychedelic, and Latin influences. July 5 at Tolhuistuin Club.Where: Tolhuistuin ClubMore info & […]

An Amsterdam-based ensemble of seven young musicians from Syria, Siberia, Mexico, and France playing soulful world music. Featuring buzuk, cello, and Latin rhythms that transcend borders. July 5 at Paradiso […]

Guitarist Teis Semey and vocalist Ella Zirina perform together at Theater de Roode Bioscoop on Sunday evening — an intimate jazz/music evening at one of Amsterdam's smaller intimate stages.Where: Theater […]

The Sjier Chadasj choir — Amsterdam's well-known Jewish choral ensemble — presents 'More Than a Concert' at the Amstelkerk, promising an evening that goes beyond a traditional choral performance. A […]

Organist Stephan van de Wijgert performs Ses Ailes at De Duif, an intimate and beautifully converted former church in Amsterdam. A quiet, contemplative evening of classical organ music in a […]

British poet, novelist, and recording artist Kae Tempest performs at the magical open-air Bostheater in the Amsterdamse Bos. Known for fiercely intelligent, emotionally charged work blending spoken word, hip-hop, and […]

The Concertgebouw hosts Faithful Frequencies, an evening led by Bnnyhunna — a pop artist bringing a contemporary sound to one of Amsterdam's most prestigious venues. An interesting cross of intimate […]

Global superstar Bruno Mars brings his Romantic Tour to the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday. If you haven't got tickets yet, check the secondary market fast — this is the […]

Berima Amo brings AMOFEST to Cinetol on Sunday — a lively night of Afrobeats and funk at one of Amsterdam's most eclectic culture venues.Where: CinetolMore info & tickets

Swedish rapper Thaiboy Digital — co-founder of the Drain Gang collective and a cult figure in the international underground rap scene — performs at Tolhuistuin.Where: TolhuistuinMore info & tickets

An intriguing cross-cultural collaboration at Amsterdam's legendary jazz venue: Marmoucha Orchestra teams up with Spanish vocalist Maripepa Contreras for 'Sexi Firmum Iulium' — a title evoking the ancient Roman roots […]

Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Adrian Quesada — the creative force behind Black Pumas — brings his solo project to Paradiso on Sunday evening. Expect rich, genre-blending grooves that draw on […]

The Ruud de Vries Quartet plays a late-night jazz set at Jazz Cafe Alto, one of Amsterdam's most beloved and long-running jazz venues on the Leidseplein.Where: Jazz Cafe AltoMore info […]

Singer Simone Don brings funk and pop to the Waterhole stage on Sunday night — a lively end to the weekend at this central Amsterdam music bar.Where: WaterholeMore info & […]