Amsterdam live music scene mixes jazz at Bimhuis and indie at Paradiso.
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The 10 best live music bars in Amsterdam
01 · Amsterdam
Eastern Docklands
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Jazz · Iconic 1974
Iconic Eastern Docklands jazz venue since 1974.
Order: A drink during the late jazz set
02 · Amsterdam
Leidseplein
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Leidseplein music venue in a former church.
Order: A craft beer during the headliner
03 · Amsterdam
Leidseplein
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Leidseplein music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
04 · Amsterdam
Leidseplein
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Leidseplein jazz café.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz set
05 · Amsterdam
Westerpark
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Jazz · Modern
Westerpark modern jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the late set
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06 · Amsterdam
Nieuw-West
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Music + club
Iconic Nieuw-West music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the experimental set
07 · Amsterdam
Leidseplein
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Blues + jazz
Leidseplein blues and jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the blues set
08 · Amsterdam
Leidseplein
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Casual live music
Leidseplein casual live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the live set
09 · Amsterdam
Eastern Docklands
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Casual jazz · Local
Eastern Docklands casual jazz spot.
Order: A drink during the late jazz
10 · Amsterdam
Oost
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Modern music venue
Oost modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
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How Amsterdam listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters in Amsterdam.
