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Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Simeon ten Holt's Canto Ostinato

It's a tradition we’re delighted to carry on: Simeon ten Holt’s Canto ostinato in January in the Main Hall of the Royal Concertgebouw. Jeroen and Sandra van Veen, two of the faithful performers of this work, will be joined today by two colleagues to give you the full Canto experience on four grand pianos. And something extra special: the beautiful music is accompanied by a special lighting plan designed by pianist Jeroen van Veen.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Lunar New Year

Most activities during the Chinese New Year traditionally take place on Nieuwmarkt and the Zeedijk in Amsterdam, but there are usually also festivities on Dam Square. The Chinese New Year starts between January 21 and February 20 every year. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar.

Het Concertgebouw

https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/accessibility

The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Amsterdam in Concert

The Concertgebouw celebrates Amsterdam's 750th birthday! During Amsterdam in Concert, Karsu, Jenny Arean, Danny de Munk and Maarten Heijmans will sing Amsterdam classics from then and now. Accompanied by Cor Bakker and his orchestra. All songs in which the city is celebrated will be sung: 'T stil in Amsterdam, Bij ons in de Jordaan, Dans le Port d' Amsterdam, Amsterdams Parfum and of course Aan de Amsterdamse grachten. Please note: all songs and narrations during this concert are in Dutch.

Bimhuis

See how the Bimhuis makes visits accessible for people with disabilities

https://www.bimhuis.nl/en/plan-your-visit/accessibility

ganavya

Multidisciplinary artist steps forward with intoxicating Hindustani singing. In the American press, ganavya has already been described as one of modern music’s most compelling vocalists. She confirmed this with her impressive performance at the Le Guess Who? Festival last fall. Ganavya Doraiswamy was born in New York and raised in Tamil Nadu, India. Through singing, while accompanying herself on double bass, she brings the Hindu storytelling tradition of harikathā into the 21st century.

Polanentheater

Wyrd Sisters

InPlayers is performing an adaptation of the book "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett. Let yourself get carried away to a magical place in this hilarious Discworld® story, adapted by Stephen Briggs, directed by Rae Gerritsen. This English theatre performance takes place the Polanentheater in Amsterdam.

Splendor Amsterdam

See how Splendor makes a visit accessible for people with a disability or handicap.

https://splendoramsterdam.com/en/visitor-information

Beethoven immortal love - Try Out

Musical theatre about the love story behind Ludwig van Beethoven's letter to an anonymous lover. Who was the woman of whom Beethoven said on his deathbed: 'For me there was only one...?' With this performance, the Dutch String Collective presents a previously virtually unknown, dramatic love story about the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Join us at Splendor for this dramatic lovestory.

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Big Bang Pynarello, Simone Bottasso + Sinan Arat

The Big Bang from Also sprach Zarathustra is the beginning of the Pynarello version of the story of the ancient Persian prophet. The Pynarello ensemble presents a multifaceted exploration of the wonderful world of Strauss, featuring new compositions by its members and improvisations by guests from various parts of the world. Meanwhile, Vincent Rang creates live visuals with an aquarium. The result is a dream world of sounds and images that symbolizes the versatility and creativity of Pynarello. At the Muziekgebouw aan het 't IJ.

Theater Bellevue

Meander Felix Zech, Marta & Kim, Knot on hands

Who leads a flock of birds? Who determines the flow of the river? As nature has its natural flow, so does Meander.

Schouwburg Amstelveen

Simon & Garfunkel Acoustic

After their previous successful tour, Jop Wijlacker and Dennis Kolen return to the theatre this year with Simon & Garfunkel Acoustic - Old Friends. A nostalgic musical journey with a two-vocal harmony, controversial story, intriguing images and the beautiful music of Simon & Garfunkel. Please note: this performance has been moved from Saturday 15 February to Thursday 30 January.

Café De Roode Remise

Job Alone & Friends

Job Alone is the stage name of Job Cornelissen. Job has earned his spurs in the folk scene in the Netherlands, including as a singer/ percussionist with the quirky Dutch folk band Maalstroom and as a guest musician with the Irish band The Fiddle Case, when they play on the mainland.

Het Zonnehuis

https://stadsherstel.nl/en/eventlocatie/t-zonnehuis/

Zonnehuis

John Craigie

John Craigie is a singer-songwriter known for creating intimate, lively shows that make audiences feel like old friends. With his sharp wit, warmth and compelling storytelling, Craigie makes his listeners laugh, think and truly connect.

Meterhuisje

The Illustrated Urban Wilderness

Museum Het Schip and the Illustration Embassy present The Illustrated Urban Wilderness at the Meterhuisje at Westergas. This pop-up exhibition, adjacent to "The Worker's Paradise," celebrates the biodiversity of Westerpark and explores the convergence of city and nature. Through botanical illustrations, eco-friendly prints, workshops, and open studios, visitors can discover how greenery contributes to a livable city. Open from January 31 to March 2. Please Note: Mentioned opening hours are an indication and may change.

Melkweg

Strictly K-Pop

Are you ready to break the wall at the ultimate Strictly K-Pop party?! Put on your best Pirate Treasure outfit and join your friends for the most fun K-Pop dance party of the year!

Saturday Night Fever

Experience the swinging musical Saturday Night Fever with Buddy Vedder and Esmée Dekker in the lead roles. This brand new version of the iconic musical, with the world hits of The Bee Gees, takes you back to the New York of the seventies. Where life is raw and hard, but worries are forgotten in the disco and dance offers distraction and hope. Please note: this performance uses (stroboscopic) light effects and loud sounds, and also addresses subjects such as (sexual) violence, racism and suicide. The stated end times are subject to change.

Koninklijk Paleis

Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Burgerzaal in het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Vierschaar in het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Mokumtour - nieuw audiotour i.s.m. Ommetje met Tom

https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/visitor-information/

For more information about accessibility go to the museum's website

Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)

Amsterdam, het Paleis op de Dam is open voor jou!

In February 2025, Amsterdammers - born or living in the city - will receive free entry to the Royal Palace Amsterdam throughout the month of February. Enter the Palace and be overwhelmed by the size, architecture and beautiful decorations of this ‘eighth wonder of the world’.

De Engelse Kerk

Titkos Saxophone Quartet

Titkos Saxophone Quartet will give a FREE lunch concert in the English Church at the Begijnhof in Amsterdam.

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