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Amsterdam Music & Entertainment - Find Live Music, Comedy & Shows

Fans of live music will find plenty of concert options in Amsterdam, from jazz and world to pop and classical. The city also hosts a full calendar of world-class opera, ballet, theater and comedy performances.
Sunday Jazz in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has long been a hub for jazz musicians and fans. If you're one of them, you might consider making a day out of visiting these cozy cafés offering live jazz on Sunday afternoons and evenings.
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Best Venues for Live Music in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a hotspot for live music, from classical to rock, world to jazz. And the venues for live music in Amsterdam are just as varied. These are my top picks.
Bimhuis - Amsterdam's Acclaimed Jazz Improv Venue - Official Web Site
Jazz and improvisational music fans know to go to the Bimhuis (pronounced "bim house") for their kind of live music in Amsterdam. Check the program to find one of the 250 concerts held here annually.
Paradiso - Official Web Site - Historic Amsterdam Music Venue
Housed in a converted old church just off Leidseplein, the Paradiso is the gem of Amsterdam's modern live-music scene. Check the calendar on the official Web site, where you'll find big-name pop/rock bands, local musicians and special club nights.
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