Amsterdam Hotspots - the guide to Amsterdam city

aknathon
de melkweg
vondelpark theater

bimhuis
occii
winston international

heineken music hall
paradiso

Akhnaton
Nieuwezijds Kolk 25 (624 33 96).
Multi-storied youth center staging live world music during weekends, with Latin, salsa and African sounds. Attracts a young, multi-racial pot-smoking public and tends to get very crowded.
Open Fri-Sat 11pm-5am, admission €5-7.

[5 reviews, avg 7/10]

Bimhuis
Piet Heinkade 3 (788 21 88).

At the beginning of 2005 the Bimhuis moved to a spectacular new building on the border of the river IJ, close to central station. It still maintains its stature as an internationally renowned contemporary jazz venue, and stages well-known international artists as well as local talent. The Bimhuis is a bit of a mix between concert hall and club, with for example open sessions on Tuesday, starting at 8pm.
Open varies, admission €10-€18.

[4 reviews, avg 9/10]

Heineken Music Hall
Arena Boulevard 590 (311 38 71) [subway stop Strandvliet/Arena]

Megavenue with a capacity of over 5000 and acoustics engineered especially for live amplified music. Situated near the Arena stadium in Amsterdam South-East. Ideally suited for medium-size acts, and of course 'intimate' performances by big names. About the only thing in favour of its location is the excellent accessibility by public transport, and the parking facilities.
Times & admission vary, see agenda.

[5 reviews, avg 5/10]

Melkweg
Lijnbaansgracht 234 (531 81 81).

Housed in a former dairy, the Melkweg (Milky Way) is Amsterdam's biggest multi-functional entertainment venue, and offers music, drama, movies, a weekend disco, a bar and a restaurant. The programming includes big(ger) international acts as well as local talent. In recent years a second concert hall was added, so that the Melkweg is able to host double feature nights. The hippies of yesteryear may have gone but every november the Melkweg still hosts the Cannabis Cup music events. Dance events (Dance Arena) are held during the weekend.
Times & admission vary, see agenda, compulsory membership €2 per month.

[12 reviews, avg 9/10]

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