Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best Moment Seeker spots for your trip

The Concertgebouw

★ 4.8 · 10,526 reviews

Hear a concert at The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's celebrated 19th-century hall. Listen to an orchestra or chamber ensemble in acoustics that reviewers rank among the finest in the world.

Royal Theater Carré

★ 4.7 · 10,739 reviews

Take a seat at Royal Theater Carré, the grand theatre on the Amstel. Settle in for a major musical, comedy or concert in an auditorium that keeps even big shows feeling close.

DeLaMar Theater

★ 4.5 · 6,104 reviews

Settle into DeLaMar Theater, a glass-fronted venue in the heart of Amsterdam. Watch a play, musical or comedy show, with dinner at the on-site restaurant before curtain.

Boom Chicago

★ 4.4 · 2,001 reviews

Catch a night at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam's English-language comedy troupe. Expect sharp topical sketches, quick improvisation and songs, with the cast poking fun at the city and its visitors.

Paradiso

★ 4.6 · 12,082 reviews

Step into Paradiso, the converted church that has become one of Amsterdam's best-known stages for live music and club nights. Catch a gig from the balcony or dance through its different rooms until the early hours.

Mezrab

★ 4.8 · 1,460 reviews

Slip into Mezrab, a hidden storytelling den in Amsterdam-Oost. Settle in with a cheap beer and a bowl of soup while storytellers from around the world hold the room with live tales.

Melkweg

★ 4.5 · 10,839 reviews

Step into Melkweg, Amsterdam's former milking factory turned landmark venue for concerts and club nights. Pick an event from the programme, then hear live music or techno in the historic main hall.

Dungeon Amsterdam

★ 4.5 · 14,269 reviews

Brave the Amsterdam Dungeon, a theatrical walk-through of the city's grimmest history. Follow costumed actors through spooky rooms, with jump scares, dark humour and plenty of audience involvement.

Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé

★ 4.7 · 7,353 reviews

Catch a film at Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam's ornate Art Nouveau and Art Deco cinema. Admire the carved interiors, then settle into your seat for a screening in one of Europe's most decorated halls.

Fabrique des Lumières

★ 4.6 · 9,608 reviews

Step into Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive art space in Amsterdam-West. Watch paintings by masters like Van Gogh and Monet animate around you in sweeping projections set to music.

This is Holland

★ 4.7 · 12,112 reviews

Take off at This is Holland, a 5D flight ride in Amsterdam-Noord. Soar over Dutch landmarks while wind and mist play against your face across three immersive rooms.

OT301

★ 4.6 · 587 reviews

Discover OT301, a community-run cultural centre in Amsterdam-West that turns into one of the city's most genuine club spaces after dark. Dance to drum and bass or techno with a friendly local crowd and a cheap Czech beer in hand.

Eye Film Museum

★ 4.4 · 11,367 reviews

Cross the IJ to the Eye Film Museum, a futuristic waterfront landmark in Amsterdam-Noord. Explore its film and poster collections, catch an exhibition or screening, and linger on the terrace with views back to the city.

Westerkerk

★ 4.4 · 1,665 reviews

Discover the Westerkerk, whose crowned tower dominates the Prinsengracht skyline. Step inside for about half an hour to see the church tied to Rembrandt and Anne Frank, and if you time it right, catch a lunchtime concert.

Thuishaven Festivalterrein

★ 4.5 · 2,697 reviews

Discover Thuishaven Festivalterrein, an Amsterdam festival campus where dance parties stretch from afternoon into the night. Wander among art installations, dance with a welcoming crowd, and enjoy a day-long outdoor party.

Warehouse Elementenstraat

★ 4.3 · 377 reviews

Discover Warehouse Elementenstraat, a vast warehouse venue in Amsterdam known for large all-night techno events. Get through the door with your ticket in hand, then dance in an industrial space until 07:00.

AMAZE Amsterdam

★ 4.5 · 8,474 reviews

Dive into AMAZE Amsterdam, a high-octane attraction where light, sound and interactivity take over every room. You will play your way through immersive spaces and finish with a drink at the on-site bar.

Nxt Museum

★ 4.0 · 6,949 reviews

Cross to Amsterdam-Noord for Nxt Museum, where technology meets art in immersive installations. Walk through rooms of psychedelic light and sound, shifting with whichever exhibition is currently on.

NDSM

★ 4.5 · 9,640 reviews

Cross the IJ to NDSM, Amsterdam's former shipyard turned creative playground. Explore graffiti-covered hangars, browse themed shops and artist studios, then pause at an on-site eatery amid the industrial scenery.

Sherlocked | Escape Room Amsterdam

★ 4.8 · 1,449 reviews

Test your wits at Sherlocked, a story-led escape room in central Amsterdam. Work as a team to crack interactive puzzles inside elaborate sets, racing to escape within the hour.

The New Church

★ 4.2 · 3,929 reviews

Visit the New Church, a Gothic landmark rising over Dam Square. Spend about an hour under its arches and stained glass, taking in the current exhibition and the interior used for royal ceremonies.

Het Sieraad, Amsterdam

★ 4.3 · 827 reviews

Discover Het Sieraad, a 1924 glass-roofed former trade school turned Amsterdam club venue. Move between two dance floors, with the large main hall and its high ceilings as the centrepiece.

Westerpark

Wander into Westerpark, a favourite green space of Amsterdam's trendy western neighbourhood. Stroll its paths, find a spot on the lawns, and soak up the relaxed local mood that builds through the afternoon and early evening.

Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

★ 4.4 · 4,017 reviews

Experience the Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack on a winter evening in Amsterdam. Cruise under blankets past twenty illuminated artworks while a host explains each piece and the city around it.

Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco

★ 3.7 · 1,581 reviews

Warm up with the Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco, a covered-boat trip through Amsterdam's winter canals. The captain guides you past glowing artworks, bridges and houseboats over about 75 minutes.

Beurs van Berlage

★ 4.4 · 3,710 reviews

Step inside Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam's former stock exchange turned events venue. Look over the grand halls and brick interiors, and see whether an exhibition or concert is on.

Oude Kerk Amsterdam

★ 4.4 · 12,351 reviews

Enter the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam's oldest standing building, in the middle of the old centre. Study its wooden ceilings and medieval architecture, and see what exhibition or concert the church is hosting.

De Krijtberg

★ 4.8 · 909 reviews

Pop into De Krijtberg, a neo-Gothic church tucked into Amsterdam's centre. Look at the stained-glass windows and sculptures, and stay a while if music is playing.

Geelvinck Pianola Museum

★ 4.6 · 276 reviews

Discover the Geelvinck Pianola Museum, a hidden corner of Amsterdam devoted to self-playing pianos. Watch them work, learn how paper music rolls drive them, and take a turn at the keys.

Zuiderkerk

★ 4.5 · 1,063 reviews

Wander over to the Zuiderkerk, a 1611 church on a calm square in the old centre. Admire its tower, listen for the noon bells, and take a look at the street art close by.