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Bimhuis

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Bimhuis

Amsterdam's premier stage for jazz and improvised music, on the IJ waterfront.

  • Jazz
  • Live music

4.7· 1,297 reviews

Photo: BIMHUIS / Google

Bimhuis is Amsterdam's premier stage for jazz and improvised music — a striking modern black box jutting out over the IJ waterfront beside the Muziekgebouw, just east of Central Station.

What to expect

The programme spans jazz, improvised and adventurous contemporary music, from local players to international names, in an intimate hall with superb acoustics and a glass wall over the water.

It's a venue for listening — the focus is firmly on the music.

Good to know

Check the calendar and book ahead for big names; some nights are more informal sessions.

It's a short walk or tram ride from Central Station along the IJ waterfront.

Highlights

  • The Netherlands' premier jazz venue, since 1974

  • On the IJ waterfront, superb acoustics

  • Jazz plus improvised and experimental music

  • Famous free jam session every Tuesday

  • Beside the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Gallery

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Photo: Hans Ouwens / Google

Location

Piet Heinkade 3, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands

FAQ

Where is the Bimhuis?
On the Piet Heinkade on the IJ waterfront, beside the Muziekgebouw, a short walk east of Centraal.
Is there a free night?
Yes — the famous free jam session every Tuesday.
What music does it host?
Jazz, plus improvised and experimental music, with international and local artists.
What's the atmosphere?
A serious but welcoming listening room with superb sound and a respectful crowd.
Should I book?
Yes for headline concerts; for the Tuesday jam you can just turn up.