Paradiso is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

1. Paradiso

9.3
Weteringschans 6-8 (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 245 tips and reviews

ChantalChantal: Best place to discover new bands, also my favourite place when it comes to concerts.

Alejandra R.Alejandra Ramos Valle: As a concert/gig lover, this is one of the best music venues I visit on a regular basis. Prices are affordable considering how close you stand from the different stages and the view from balconies.

Martijn S.Martijn Sijtsma: Best place to see concerts in Amsterdam. Love this former church venue

Het Concertgebouw is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

2. Het Concertgebouw

9.3
Concertgebouwplein 2-6 (Van Baerlestraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Concert Hall · Museumkwartier · 103 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Visit the Sunday morning concerts or take the tour on Sunday. Read more.

Eldar Y.Eldar Yusupov: Excellent acoustics, the Bach concert by the Gant vocal college was something out of this world!

Nico P.Nico Pitney: Beautiful concert space! Sat on one of the side balconies and had a great experience. There's free wine during intermission but it goes quick.

Melkweg is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

3. Melkweg

9.1
Lijnbaansgracht 234A (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 134 tips and reviews

Ramón v.Ramón van Geytenbeek: The Oude Zaal is the best concert hall in Amsterdam!

Harriet S.Harriet Smit: Great concert of Jonathan Jerimia! Saw Jim last year in Paradiso and this time even better and the man himself: so relaxed! Perfect performance!

Brad Z.Brad Zickafoose: One of Amsterdam's best concert venues.

Ziggo Dome is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

4. Ziggo Dome

9.0
De Passage 100, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Concert Hall · 155 tips and reviews

Remco B.Remco Brink: Best place for concerts in the country, by far the best sound

NessNess: Awesome music venue! Well laid out, wide entrances, great sound, with all the facilities (lockers, bars, clean restrooms etc).

James F.James Ferguson: Great concert venue - we saw Harry Styles - plenty of bars, with some within the concert hall itself so you don’t need to miss the show! Cloakroom and lockers available.

Bourbon Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

5. Bourbon Street

8.4
Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Jazz and Blues Venue · Kuip · 47 tips and reviews

aslı ✌️aslı ✌️: Little Mary is a great live band! Must listen!

Paula P.Paula PV: Best live music in the town. Cool people. And believe me: there are open until 4! ;-) I highly recommend this place for people who are seeking to see local bands. Check their agenda!

Nina E.Nina Everythingisok: Live band playing that night, funky rhythms, had a really good time!

AFAS Live is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

6. AFAS Live

8.3
Arena boulevard 590, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Concert Hall · Zuidoost · 85 tips and reviews

Gert B.Gert Bakhuizen: The one and only place for a great concert experience! Love it!

Pedro M.Pedro Marques: Best music venue around.

Andrew R.Andrew Rijnbeek: Best concert hall for medium sized concerts in NL. Good sightlines and great sound! Routing for visitors is terrible though, it’s chaos before just after a concert. stay for the aftershow!

The Waterhole is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

7. The Waterhole

7.8
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 49B, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Rock Club · Kuip · 56 tips and reviews

Dre A.Dre Amsterdam: I just love this place! Cheap join fee (1€) , live music, smoking area, pool tables, nice girls and rock'n'roll!

Chi i.Chi ihC: If you want to have a great night, listen to awesome live music, plus friendly, down-to-earth people ;) this is the place to be!

Öykü L.Öykü Linney: Suspenders are great their singer has an amazing voice. The bar has a great atmosphere :)if u want to listen live rock music it is the place to go

Bimhuis is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

8. Bimhuis

8.7
Piet Heinkade 3, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Jazz and Blues Venue · Oostelijk Havengebied · 27 tips and reviews

I Wanna Go ThereI Wanna Go There: Bimhuis is a new age concept building designed to house a concert hall. The sunset there can be perfect, sharing a wine or a beer from the terrace, the restaurant-bar. Read more.

Winnie B.Winnie Boegborn: Check out the David Kweksilber Bigband, 26 musicians strong, playing here every two months on the last Monday www.davidkweksilberbigband.nl

Non-fictionNon-fiction: Our favourite music venue in the Netherlands is right next to Amsterdam Central Station. Its history consists of Evan Parker, Vladislav Delay, Flying Lotus, Colin Stetson, Ben Frost, and even Kode9.

Bitterzoet is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

9. Bitterzoet

8.5
Spuistraat 2 (Kattengat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 65 tips and reviews

Milan ♠ v.Milan ♠ van den Bovenkamp: intimate awesome concerts

Gonzo C.Gonzo Circus: Nothing to do at Bitterzoet tonight? Join us for a concert by US composer Bryan Eubanks at beautiful hall of Tetterode nearby https://www.facebook.com/events/368598926677553/

Tom S.Tom Snoijink: Aah Bitterzoet .. My good old Bitterzoet. One of the best music venues in town for hip hop and experimental music. Intimate vibe, lot's of relaxed people and their agenda is insane!

Muziekgebouw is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

10. Muziekgebouw

8.8
Piet Heinkade 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Concert Hall · Oostelijk Havengebied · 44 tips and reviews

JACK N.JACK NL: Amazing concerts, great architecture and the view over 't IJ from their terrace (Grand cafe/Restaurant Star Ferry) is stunning!

Aolani S.Aolani Smythe: Bloody amazing glass architectural design nearby the dock .. Very impressive.. Thumbs up concert/ housemusic dance festival and there's a dining area ... A must visit in Amsterdam ..

FelipeFelipe: Amazing music venue with some of the best jazz or classical music concerts but one of its best secrets spots is the outside. Go on a sunny day and enjoy the amazing view.

Mulligans Irish Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

11. Mulligans Irish Bar

7.9
Amstel 100, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Irish Pub · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 58 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: The live music is always good and always free, as are the ambiance and the friendly patrons. Stop by for a pint or two around 7pm when the music begins to stir up the crowd. Read more.

KsanaKsana: Really great and cozy pub! Wonderful live music!)))) password to wifi - amsterdam1

Lena G.Lena G.: Definitely take Draft Leffe and enjoy good live music )

Vondelpark Openluchttheater is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

12. Vondelpark Openluchttheater

8.8
Vondelpark 5 (Grote Vijver), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Performing Arts Venue · Museumkwartier · 21 tips and reviews

Ouriel A.Ouriel Attal: Good concerts

Shaun W.Shaun Weston: Only been here once, and just briefly, but there was live jazz playing and the atmosphere was lovely. You can get food and drink, too.

Ter A.Ter Ams: Whole Summer live music and performing arts. Love this place!

Pasta e Basta is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

13. Pasta e Basta

8.6
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Italian Restaurant · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 130 tips and reviews

Pavlo G.Pavlo Golub: Live music is awesome!

Kristell v.Kristell van Eeckhoudt: Italian style restaurant with a typical formule: 3 courses menu for €37 in an excellent live music atmosphere!

Alexandra M.Alexandra Michou: Excellent antipasti buffet, live music, to be recommended! 2 services : 6pm and 9.15 pm. Better to book in advance

Maloe Melo is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

14. Maloe Melo

8.6
Lijnbaansgracht 163I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Jordaan · 13 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Small but cozy bar. Includes two rooms, a bar area and a live area, both serving drinks. Live music every night, mostly rock & blues. Same owner for decades, which makes it a little oldfashioned.

Paul v.Paul van Dijk: Live music stronghold for decades!

Amanda B.Amanda Bahl: A small bar, really cozy and with great music. Live bands every night playing jazz, blues and rock n roll.

Paradiso Noord is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Amsterdam.

15. Paradiso Noord

8.8
IJpromenade 2, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Concert Hall · Stadsdeel Noord · 9 tips and reviews

Bastian G.Bastian Greshake Tzovaras: Take the ferry from the Centraal Station and just follow the other ppl who look like they want to go to a concert.

Bea H.Bea H: Great indie music venue, programming done by Paradiso. Bring 2€-coins for the locker, but you can't pay cash for beers.

Sacha K.Sacha K: Cozy concert hall!