Mad Tsai
Sunday, 27-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamMeet Mad Tsai, a queer Chinese-Taiwanese-Peruvian pop artist from Los Angeles. Known for his viral coming-of-age anthems, he's a massive TikTok-to-pop crossover star.
Events in Amsterdam
Map viewSunday, 27 September
Tuesday, 29 September
Alison Moyet - Songs of Yazoo, The Minutes & Other
Tuesday, 29-09-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamBritish singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, known from the synth-pop duo Yazoo, returns to Carré for a unique concert featuring songs from Yazoo's repertoire and her acclaimed solo electronic albums.
Friday, 2 October
NOISE
Friday, 02-10-2026, 20:30, Frascati, AmsterdamAn immersive performance-opera by Club Gewalt questioning how to navigate a collapsing world and retune our senses amidst the constant noise of a predicted apocalypse.
Saturday, 3 October
My Ugly Clementine
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamViennese band My Ugly Clementine plays a mix of grunge, post-punk, and pop driven by raw guitars and sharp dynamics, creating a sound that is both vulnerable and powerful.
Sunday, 4 October
Jude York - Once Upon a Tour
Sunday, 04-10-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamAustralian singer-songwriter Jude York brings his glistening, high-energy queer electric europop to Amsterdam for an emotionally honest and cinematic live show.
Tuesday, 6 October
Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR
Tuesday, 06-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamFourteen years after her groundbreaking debut album 'Heal', multi-platinum, award-winning artist Loreen returns with her latest, long-awaited release and tour.
Wednesday, 7 October
Cabaret
Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamChantal Janzen returns to the theater after ten years as Sally Bowles in a daring new version of Cabaret! In 1930s Berlin, a mysterious master of ceremonies welcomes you to the dark but decadent Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star.
Thursday, 8 October
Chrissy Chlapecka
Thursday, 08-10-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamChrissy Chlapecka is an American pop singer, TikTok personality, and activist known for her role in the #BimboTok movement. She's recognized by Rolling Stone and People as a promising new pop star.
Saturday, 10 October
Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch
Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:30, OSCAM, AmsterdamAn inspiring gathering centered around queer parenthood, community, and imagining futures together, featuring speakers, conversations, and the launch of the Queer Parenthood podcast.
Wednesday, 14 October
Piaf
Wednesday, 14-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamThe impressive musical about the life and death of the legendary Edith Piaf. Follow her story as she reflects on her life with four characters who left an indelible mark on her existence.
Friday, 16 October
Men-only
Meltdown
Friday, 16-10-2026, 20:00, IJland, AmsterdamThe official Friday night party of Leather & Fetish Pride Amsterdam, featuring the Mr Leather Netherlands election followed by the Meltdown kink party.
Saturday, 17 October
Allie X
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 19:00, Melkweg (MAX), AmsterdamAfter a sold-out show, Canadian goth-pop princess Allie X returns to Melkweg, upgrading to the MAX for her 'Serial Diva Tour' with new music.
Men-only
Invasion Amsterdam
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 22:00, IJland, AmsterdamThe main party of Leather and Fetish Pride Netherlands, Invasion is Amsterdam's biggest men-only fetish event, held in a raw, industrial setting with a strict dress code.
Monday, 19 October
Slayyyter WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR
Monday, 19-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamSlayyyter, one of contemporary pop's great shapeshifters, brings her 'WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR' to Paradiso, showcasing a raw and confident sound that blends punk, pop, and rap.
Tuesday, 27 October
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour
Tuesday, 27-10-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam11-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile brings 'The Human Tour' to Amsterdam, celebrating her new album 'Returning to Myself' with special guest KT Tunstall.
Yaro Mila
Tuesday, 27-10-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamYaro Mila is an Amsterdam-based electropop artist with a fresh sound, creating her own brand of electronic mayhem.
Wednesday, 28 October
Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor Tour
Wednesday, 28-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamRyan Beatty’s music has taken on many different forms over the past 10 years, from singing on tracks by BROCKHAMPTON to co-writing for Beyoncé, an achievement that earned him a GRAMMY.
Thursday, 29 October
Melanie C
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamMelanie C of the Spice Girls returns to her dance and rave roots, combining her pop experience with her passion as a DJ in a show celebrating club energy and joy.
An evening with Fran Lebowitz
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:15, Meervaart, AmsterdamAn unfiltered conversation with the iconic American writer, humorist, and social critic Fran Lebowitz, interviewed by Twan Huys.
Pepijn Schoneveld: Welcome for Listening
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamIn 'Welcome for Listening', Pepijn Schoneveld effortlessly combines his love for Dutch-language songs with his comedic talent.
Monday, 2 November
underscores
Monday, 02-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamExperience the avant-garde, hyper-electronic pop of underscores (April Harper Grey), a pioneering trans artist, with support from umru. A theatrical performance that blurs the boundaries of electronic music.
Tuesday, 3 November
Kelela - new avatar live
Tuesday, 03-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamPioneering R&B and electronic artist Kelela performs her third album ‘new avatar’ live, exploring themes of Black female anger, romantic tension, and joy as resistance.
Friday, 6 November
Kelsey Lu
Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamAmerican singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and cellist known for her genre-transcending music, combining art-pop, soul, R&B, and experimental electronica.
Monday, 9 November
Lido Pimienta
Monday, 09-11-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamColombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta blends Afro-Indigenous rhythms with electronic music and pop. Experience her vibrant mix of cumbia, dembow, and personal storytelling live.
Tuesday, 10 November
Macy Gray - The Trouble With The Truth Tour
Tuesday, 10-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamWith a gritty voice and songs that resonate deeply, Macy Gray proves herself to be an artist who leaves an indelible mark on the music world with her pure, compelling sound.
Tuesday, 17 November
Evita
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the world-famous musical Evita! Experience this masterpiece as a musical concert, sung in English by top soloists and accompanied by a large orchestra and choir.
Bloc Party + Interpol
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, AmsterdamPost-punk bands Bloc Party and Interpol come to AFAS Live for their co-headline tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic albums 'Silent Alarm' and 'Antics'.
Bleachers
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamBleachers, led by Grammy winner Jack Antonoff, is known for their absolute synth-pop-rock anthems and saxophone-driven sound that originated in the streets of New Jersey.
Wednesday, 18 November
Zinadelphia
Wednesday, 18-11-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamPhiladelphia-based singer-songwriter Zinadelphia blends soul, Motown, disco, and cinematic pop into warm, richly layered songs inspired by the sounds of the ’60s and ’70s.
Friday, 20 November
MUNA
Friday, 20-11-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamIndie pop trio MUNA returns to Amsterdam for their 'Gets So Hot Tour', performing songs from their bold and emotional new dance-pop album.
BEYOND THE BALL
Friday, 20-11-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamExperience a baroque-pop musical about Julie d'Aubigny, a 17th-century genderfluid opera singer, duelist, and rebel. This queer icon's true story is brought to life in a vibrant, campy performance by AQUEERIUS.
Wednesday, 25 November
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Wednesday, 25-11-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamMatthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller, loosely based on Bizet's opera, reimagines the story in a greasy 1950's American garage-diner shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger.
Thursday, 26 November
Boy Harsher + Choir Boy
Thursday, 26-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamThe duo blends EBM, darkwave, post-punk and industrial into a dark, emotionally charged sound driven by pulsating beats and haunting vocals, with support from Choir Boy.
Sunday, 29 November
MNEK - THE!! BULLDOZER!! TOUR!!
Sunday, 29-11-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamBritish singer, songwriter, and producer MNEK performs at Tolhuistuin for his THE!! BULLDOZER!! TOUR!!. Known for his versatility, he moves seamlessly between R&B, house, and pop.
Spike Fuck
Sunday, 29-11-2026, 21:00, Paradiso (Upstairs Room), AmsterdamAfter four years of silence, Australian artist Spike Fuck returns: sober, clear-headed and with a new line-up, moving between 1970s glam rock, soul and rock ’n’ roll.
Tuesday, 1 December
Paris Paloma
Tuesday, 01-12-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamEnglish singer-songwriter Paris Paloma brings her captivating blend of folk, indie, and alternative pop to Amsterdam, performing songs from her new chapter ‘The Fatal Flaw’.
Thursday, 3 December
Kevin Atwater
Thursday, 03-12-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamChicago-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Kevin Atwater brings his intimate and vulnerable indie pop to Amsterdam, following the viral success of his single 'star tripping'.
Friday, 4 December
Downtown Boys
Friday, 04-12-2026, 22:00, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamProvidence-based political punk band Downtown Boys bring their critically acclaimed music and message of resistance to the stage, performing tracks from their compelling album 'Public Luxury'.
Monday, 7 December
Kids With Buns
Monday, 07-12-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamBelgian duo Kids With Buns performs their melancholic bedroom pop and intimate indie rock, featuring melodic guitars and deep vocals.
Sara Kroos - Low-Stimulus Funfair
Monday, 07-12-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamAfter a four-year break, award-winning comedian Sara Kroos returns with her successful show 'Low-Stimulus Funfair', an evening of cheerful stories, sharp humor, and sweet songs.
Thursday, 10 December
Froukje
Thursday, 10-12-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamFroukje, one of the most distinctive voices in Dutch and Belgian pop music, performs in support of her second album 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?'.
Tuesday, 15 December
Ibeyi
Tuesday, 15-12-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamIbeyi is the Parisian musical duo of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz, who blend elements of Afro-Cuban root music and soul. Their name comes from the Yoruba language and means 'twins.'
Sunday, 20 December
A Comical Christmas Revue: Divas in the Stable
Sunday, 20-12-2026, 15:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamStep into the absurd Christmas world of the duo Diva's op Stal in this sparkling revue full of hilarious sketches and beautiful Christmas songs.
Sunday, 27 December
Skins (Schillen)
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:00, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA theatrical monologue by non-binary artist Thorn de Vries, exploring identity, narratives, and transformation through fragmented scenes from their life.
New Year's with Rikkert
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA personal and sharp reflection on 2026 by award-winning theater maker Rikkert van Huisstede. A versatile, funny, and musical comedy show about finding connection in a crumbling world.
Thursday, 7 January
Jett Rebel
Thursday, 07-01-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamJett Rebel, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, delivers a high-energy show of funk, soul, and real rock ’n’ roll. Experience a raw, grand, and unpredictable performance with his new band.
Friday, 8 January
Rufus Wainwright & Metropole Orkest
Friday, 08-01-2027, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamRufus Wainwright and the Metropole Orkest present a grand tribute to Kurt Weill, breathing new life into his rich oeuvre with a mix of classical music, cabaret, and jazz.
Friday, 15 January
Enfin, Barbin.
Friday, 15-01-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamFollowing the successful theater campaign X Y WE, physical performer Marleen Hendrickx brings the 19th-century French intersex person Herculine Barbin to life.
Tuesday, 2 February
KATWIJK
Tuesday, 02-02-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamFollowing the theater hit 'Who's afraid of Oscar Wilde', the creators return with a new black comedy. A laugh-out-loud recognizable performance about intergenerational miscommunication, good intentions, and (self)acceptance.
Wednesday, 10 February
Ruth Jacott - The Time of My Life
Wednesday, 10-02-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamAfter seven years, Ruth Jacott is back to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the business with a new theater show full of music, energy, and stories.