Live music
Melkweg
A multi-hall cultural institution at Leidseplein — concerts, club nights, film and more since 1970.
- Live music
- Club
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Melkweg — the 'Milky Way' — is one of Amsterdam's great cultural venues, set in a former dairy just off Leidseplein. Since 1970 it has been a hub for music and counterculture, spreading concerts, club nights, film and more across its halls.
What to expect
On any given night you might catch an international band, a late club night, a film screening or an exhibition. The main music halls host everything from rising acts to established names.
The programme is genuinely eclectic, which is exactly why locals keep coming back.
Good to know
Check the programme and buy tickets ahead for popular shows. Like many Dutch venues it may ask for a small membership on top of the ticket.
It's right by Leidseplein, ringed by bars and late-night options for before and after.
Highlights
Cultural institution since 1970
Converted dairy with multiple halls and a cinema
Eclectic music, club nights, festivals and film
Has hosted U2, Nirvana and Prince
Right by the Leidseplein
Gallery
Photo: Evgeny Bugakov / Google
Location
Lijnbaansgracht 234A, 1017 PH Amsterdam, NetherlandsFAQ
- Where is Melkweg?
- Just off the Leidseplein, on the Lijnbaansgracht in the city centre.
- What's on there?
- Live music across all genres, club nights, festivals, film and exhibitions.
- How big is it?
- Multiple halls, including the 1,500-capacity Max and the more intimate Old Hall.
- Should I book?
- Yes — book ahead for popular shows; the calendar is busy almost every night.
- Why is it special?
- Since 1970 it's been a uniquely eclectic, multi-room cultural venue — music, club nights, film and art under one roof.