Entertainment
Boom Chicago
Since 1993, Boom Chicago has mixed sharp writing, quick thinking and high production values to create funny shows and videos. Boom Chicago performs nightly in Amsterdam. Before the show, Boom Chicago serves a delicious dinner. Dinner starts at 18:30 (18:00 and 20:15 on Saturday). Boom Chicago performs at the historic Leidseplein Theater, located in the heart of Amsterdam and is easily accessible by tram, train, bike, car and foot. Address: Leidseplein 12. Tickets: +31 20 423 0101.
Since 1993, Boom Chicago has mixed sharp writing, quick thinking and high production values to create funny shows and videos. Boom Chicago performs nightly in Amsterdam. Before the show, Boom Chicago serves a delicious dinner. Dinner starts at 18:30 (18:00 and 20:15 on Saturday). Boom Chicago performs at the historic Leidseplein Theater, located in the heart of Amsterdam and is easily accessible by tram, train, bike, car and foot. Address: Leidseplein 12. Tickets: +31 20 423 0101.
Bimhuis
The Bimhuis provides a perspective on Dutch and international music in over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. The focus is on new developments, but the Bimhuis also offers a significant selection of more mainstream music. Address: Piet Heinkade 3. Box Office: + 31 (0)20 788 2188. Two trams stop just in front of the Bimhuis: Tramlijn 25 and 26.
Bimhuis
The Bimhuis provides a perspective on Dutch and international music in over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. The focus is on new developments, but the Bimhuis also offers a significant selection of more mainstream music. Address: Piet Heinkade 3. Box Office: + 31 (0)20 788 2188. Two trams stop just in front of the Bimhuis: Tramlijn 25 and 26.
Bimhuis
Westergasfabriek
The Westergasfabriek (a former gasworks) is freely accessible all day. From early in the morning, there's fresh bread and fine coffee at the Baker’s Shop and the Espresso Factory. There are various galleries and shops, Pacific Parc cafe restaurant and the food-design studio Proef. The Ketelhuis Cinema shows the latest films and in the Flex Bar you can dance late in the night.
Tram 10 stop Van Limburgstirumplein of Van Hallstraat. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.
Tram 10 stop Van Limburgstirumplein of Van Hallstraat. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.
Sugar Factory
A cutting edge multi-disciplinary night theater. Address: Lijnbaansgracht 238.
Sugar Factory
Panama
A contemporary nightclub with great theatre shows, live music and popular club evenings. Panama also offers a trendy dance studio and a cafe restaurant with a grand terrace. Panama Nightclub holds the best clubnights with dj's like: Deep Dish - Tiësto - Erick Morillo - Sasha - Armin van Buuren - Erick E - Carl Craig - Michel de Hey - Armand van Helden and many others. Address: Oostelijke Handelskade 4. Tel +31 (0)20 - 311 86 89.
Panama
A contemporary nightclub with great theatre shows, live music and popular club evenings. Panama also offers a trendy dance studio and a cafe restaurant with a grand terrace. Panama Nightclub holds the best clubnights with dj's like: Deep Dish - Tiësto - Erick Morillo - Sasha - Armin van Buuren - Erick E - Carl Craig - Michel de Hey - Armand van Helden and many others. Address: Oostelijke Handelskade 4. Tel +31 (0)20 - 311 86 89.
Panama
Paradiso: concert Hall, club and cultural center
The Main Hall has a capacity of 1500 and hosts world famous rick, folk, soul, country, reggae and blues heroes. They also have regular visitors like Maceo Parker and George Clinton, who come back every year to play in the special atmosphere of the old church. Throughout the year, the big stream of concerts and other events is changed up with festivals, such as the Britpop oriented London Calling festival and 5 days off, the festival for electronic music and media art. In the restaurant of De Balie, almost next to Paradiso, your Paradiso ticket gives you a 10% discount on the main course.
Address: Weteringschans 6-8 (this is 100 metres from Leidseplein).
Paradiso
The Melkweg
Concerts, dance events, theatrical and dance productions, films, media art presentations and photo exhibitions are staged in five halls and several small rooms. The Melkweg is located practically on the Leidseplein square, behind the Stadsschouwburg on the right. Lijnbaansgracht 234a.
Melkweg
Pasta e Basta
Italian restaurant with singing waiters. They sing an aria, a pop song or a part of a musical. Open 7 days a week from 6 p.m. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays they have 2 seating’s to choose from: 6 p.m. till 9.pm and from 9.15 p.m. till late. On the other days you don’t have to choose a shift. Address: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8. Tel: 020 - 422 22 22.
Amsterdam ArenA
Amsterdam ArenA is a multifunctional stadium in Amsterdam, located in Amsterdam South East at the ArenA Boulevard. A spectacular venue that offers all kinds of possibilities. From football matches to pop concerts. The ArenA Boulevard is defined by the ArenA's neighbours, namely the Pathé ArenA multiplex (cinema), the Heineken Music Hall, a variety of megastores, the Villa ArenA home furnishing shopping centre, high rise office buildings, cafés and restaurants.
By train to Amsterdam ArenA: Duivendrecht Station and Bijlmer ArenA station are within walking distance of the stadium.
By metro to Amsterdam ArenA: Strandvliet metro station and Bijlmer ArenA are within walking distance of the stadium. Metro Lines 50 and 54 stop at both stations.
By train to Amsterdam ArenA: Duivendrecht Station and Bijlmer ArenA station are within walking distance of the stadium.
By metro to Amsterdam ArenA: Strandvliet metro station and Bijlmer ArenA are within walking distance of the stadium. Metro Lines 50 and 54 stop at both stations.