Music and theatre in Amsterdam

Jazz

Bimhuis

In over 200 concert performances, the Bimhuis provides an overview of what is available on the national and international scene. Different forms of jazz and improvisational music are staged, focusing on current developments, but major representatives of older movements can also be heard regularly.

www.bimhuis.nl  

Theatre

Stadsschouwburg

Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, the country's prime venue. Quite a unique building with an interesting history, major festivals, many premieres and associated repertory companies. Situated on Leidseplein, at walking distance from the Ambassade Hotel.

www.stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl  

De Balie

A reputed platform for the general public and for all types of media. Different attractive halls almost daily host debates, seminary, theatre and cinema performances on cultural, social and political issues.

www.debalie.nl  

Koninklijk Theater Carré (Royal Theatre Carré)

The most illustrious theatre of the Netherlands. In its 116-year existence it has seen many visitors (an estimated 27 million persons). Beautifully situated on the Amstel.

www.theatercarre.nl  

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