The Best Live Music in Amsterdam tonight

Experience the lively music scene of Amsterdam. Whether you’re looking for cozy bars or large music venues, our Spotters have discovered the best local places for great drinks and even better music. Enjoy live jazz at Bimhuis or dance the night away at Shelter, known as the basement of beats. Explore these and many more local gems for an unforgettable night out in the city.

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Brasserie Nel

Best jazz session

"Brasserie Nel" is definitely one of Amsterdam's best jazz jam sessions. Come here on any Monday evening and enjoy Daan Herweg doing what he does best...

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Felix

Hildenbrand

May 7, 2025

Westergas - Gashouder

Techno temple Amsterdam

"Westergas - Gashouder" has always been one of my favorite techno temples in Amsterdam. The building is circular, huge, with really amazing acoustics!

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Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Apr 30, 2025

Cafe Soundgarden

Know your classics

"Cafe Soundgarden" was my first hangout in Amsterdam and has so many memories. It has old-school rock spirit -- if rock is your thing, this is your spot...

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Ana

V. Martins

Apr 30, 2025

OT301

Ping-pong night

"OT301" in Amsterdam is a cultural association and bar that does ping-pong nights on Tuesdays that are lots of fun! Come join and experience their events.

Bars

Music

Relaxing

Ana

V. Martins

Apr 30, 2025

Black Gold

Specialty coffee & vinyl

"Black Gold" in Amsterdam is a third-wave coffee shop right in the center! It's the kind of place I'm sure I'll enrich my music knowledge every time...

Coffee & tea

Music

Ana

V. Martins

Apr 30, 2025

Shelter

The basement of beats

"Shelter" is Amsterdam's 'basement of beats'. This underground club has a magically raw & industrial setting and invites some of the best DJs in the world.

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Kristel

van der Burgh

Apr 30, 2025

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The Best Live Music in Amsterdam tonight

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Music

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

Brasserie Nel

Best jazz session

Felix

Hildenbrand

Westergas - Gashouder

Techno temple Amsterdam

Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Cafe Soundgarden

Know your classics

Ana

V. Martins

OT301

Ping-pong night

Ana

V. Martins

Black Gold

Specialty coffee & vinyl

Ana

V. Martins

Shelter

The basement of beats

Kristel

van der Burgh

Heading to Music?

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