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Visiting Melkweg: what to know before you go

Lijnbaansgracht 234 A, 1017 PH, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Melkweg is a concert hall in Amsterdam, open since 1970, with room for about 1,500 people.

Of the 185 upcoming shows with a published time, 49% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 75 dates.

2 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus station and Metro / subway); the nearest is Busstation Elandsgracht, 540 m away.

Melkweg

Key facts

Type of venue
Concert hall
Capacity
1,500
Opened
1970
Address
Lijnbaansgracht 234 A, 1017 PH, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Upcoming events
201
Usual start time
19:00
Busiest days
Saturday

Melkweg, month by month

  • October 20263 dates, including Only The Poets - Halloween Special, Schur and Olá Brazil! Halloween
  • November 202675 dates, including Swae Lee, Mollie Elizabeth and Cheeky Monday: PYTHIUS!
  • December 202637 dates, including Noisia, Artemas and East
  • January 202718 dates, including Isaiah Rashad, gladde paling presenteert: VISSA and Loïs Lane
  • February 202732 dates, including Amble, Basement and Henge
  • March 202720 dates, including South Arcade, Blind Channel and Delta Goodrem

Coming evenings with more than one show: Saturday 31 October, Sunday 1 November, Monday 2 November and Tuesday 3 November.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (190), Plays & Musicals (9) and Comedy (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Busstation ElandsgrachtBus station540 m
    7 min walk
  • Vijzelgracht (metrostation)Metro / subway800 m
    10 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 180 m from the venue.

Hotels near Melkweg

Next events at Melkweg

Schur
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Schur

Sat 31 Oct · 19:30

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Melkweg: practical questions

How many people fit in Melkweg?

Melkweg has a capacity of about 1,500; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Melkweg open?

Melkweg opened in 1970.

What time do shows start at Melkweg?

Usually at 19:00 (49% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Melkweg?

Busstation Elandsgracht (Bus station), 540 m away – about 7 min on foot.

Can I park near Melkweg?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 180 m away.

What kind of events does Melkweg host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (190), Plays & Musicals (9) and Comedy (1).

Which month has the most events at Melkweg?

November 2026, with 75 dates, including Swae Lee and Mollie Elizabeth.

Which other venues are close to Melkweg?

ANN/Club Annie (40 m), Boom Chicago (900 m), Club ANNIE (40 m) and Koninklijk Theater Carre (1.6 km).

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