Live music
Paradiso
A legendary former church near Leidseplein hosting major concerts and club nights for over 50 years.
- Live music
- Club
4.6· 12,013 reviews
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Paradiso is Amsterdam's legendary music venue, set in a converted 19th-century church near Leidseplein. Since the late 1960s it has been one of the city's cultural landmarks, its stained-glass windows looking down on everyone from breaking bands to global stars.
What to expect
By night it switches between live concerts across every genre and late club nights, spread over the main hall and a smaller room upstairs.
The church setting — high ceilings, a balcony and that great rose window — lends even a small gig a real sense of occasion.
Good to know
Check the programme and buy tickets ahead for popular shows. Some events ask for a small membership on top of the ticket, a long-standing Dutch club tradition.
It's a few minutes' walk from Leidseplein, ringed by bars for a drink before or after.
Highlights
In a 19th-century former church near Leidseplein
Amsterdam's legendary 'pop temple'
Concerts and club nights seven days a week
Has hosted the Stones, Bowie and Nirvana
Stained-glass backdrop behind the stage
Gallery
Photo: Paul Lee / Google
Location
Weteringschans 6-8, 1017 SG Amsterdam, NetherlandsFAQ
- Where is Paradiso?
- On the Weteringschans near Leidseplein, in the city centre.
- Is it a concert venue or a club?
- Both — live concerts and club nights across several rooms, seven days a week.
- Why is it famous?
- It's Amsterdam's legendary 'pop temple', set in a former church, and has hosted the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Nirvana and many more.
- Should I book ahead?
- Yes — popular shows sell out, so buy tickets in advance.
- What music does it play?
- Rock, pop, electronic and much more, plus club nights later in the evening.