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Tolhuistuin

charlieonnafriday

Charlie Finch, better known as charlieonnafriday, began his music career in a humble Seattle basement, creating genre-bending anthems. Think a mix of alternative, pop, and country. Finch’s musical journey includes signing to Island Records and releasing platinum-certified tracks like “After Hours” and “Enough.”

Lowlander Botanical Bar & Kitchen

Botanical beats, Borrelen met DJ aan het IJ

Lowlander Botanical Bar & Restaurant

Flavours of Summer

From August 10th you can enjoy various events at Lowlander Botanical Bar & Restaurant, from movie nights and afternoons, drinks with a DJ, jazz performances and more. Enjoy a special Flavours of Summer beer & food pairing every weekend in August on their sunny terrace on the IJ. In addition to good service, cold beer and delicious dishes, you can also enjoy summer entertainment.

Jembaa Groove

The seven-piece band Jembaa Groove is a melting pot of cultures due to the combination of members of African and European descent. Together, they have created a contemporary interpretation of highlife, jazz, and soul. Their live performances are energetic and compelling, with tight arrangements and spontaneous improvisations that take the audience on a dreamy journey full of surprising melodies and powerful vocals. Please note: the end time is an indication.

Arabian Flavour Night

Music, stories, dance and Arabic snacks unite people for an intimate evening celebrating culture! Arabian Flavor Night is a monthly event that travels through Amsterdam. It brings people and cultures together by offering a stage to various artists with an Arabic touch.

The Koalaz

The Koalaz is a four-piece band from the Netherlands that draws inspiration from Australian surf music and shares a love for psychedelic rock bands from the '70s, along with influences of reggae, dub and dreamy indie. Please note: the end time is an indication.

Chateau Amsterdam

Vier de Zomer bij Chateau!

At Chateau Amsterdam you can celebrate summer from Wednesday to Sunday! They have plenty of room on their terrace with fountain, or in the bar and restaurant.

Meerpadkerk

Grachtenfestival - Anuschka Pedano & Pablo Suaste

In the most charming church in the North of Amsterdam – the Meerpadkerkje – violist Anuschka Pedano and pianist Pablo Suaste invite you on a musical journey to explore their roots. They present an authentic, new, and spectacular program, carefully selecting various dances from Latin America. Dance and rhythm are at the essence of this music, and today, the duo demonstrates how composers from the region have creatively and skillfully integrated the element of dance into classical music. Note: The end time is an indication.

Concertgemaal

Story Concert: Van Gogh Trio

Travel back in time with the Van Gogh Trio to a world of romance in word and melody. "Love Triangle" is a thrilling musical narrative concert, framed by letters exchanged between Johannes Brahms, Clara Schumann, and Robert Schumann. You'll hear juicy stories, intrigues, and vague suspicions in the old pumping station in Amsterdam Noord. Come listen, lose yourself in the swirling music, and form your own opinion: what do you think really transpired? Were Clara and Brahms truly just friends, or was there more to their relationship? Note: The end time is an indication.

Jamsessie: The Hi-Stakes

After The Hi-Stakes' performance, they will host a jam session in Tholhuistuin. Bring your instrument, fun and friends! Please note: This event takes place at the Zonzij Hall.

ATMA

During the final of the Grachtenfestival Jazz Competition, ATMA won the Runner Up prize, resulting in a performance during the festival. Please note: This concert will take place at the Zonzij Hall.

The Hi-Stakes

At the beginning of this year, they played no fewer than 2 major international tours in Brazil and Mexico, and now they are back in their hometown at the Grachtenfestival!

Gerbrich Meijer & Michel Xie

Clarinetist Gerbrich Meijer - a former nominee of the Grachtenfestival - dares to play with the conventions of the classical recital. Works by Bernstein, Poulenc, and Samuelsson, among others, illustrate her treatise on the music and lives of the composers, complete with images and interaction with the audience. It was definitely a surprising concert. Today, she joins forces with pianist Michel Xie for a spectacular concert.

Schellingwouderkerk

Cosima Brass Quintet

In this family performance, the members of the Cosima Brass Quintet and percussionist Nóra Takács bring the stories of One Thousand and One Nights to life. The famous orchestral suite 'Sheherazade' by Rimsky Korsakov takes centre stage while the young musicians of the ensemble tell the stories.

't Zonnehuis

Jazz Gems: Sam Ghezzi

Singer and saxophonist Sam Ghezzi has made a splash in recent years as the frontman of The Hi-Stakes and Roaring Cats, among others. With a preference for vintage sounds, Sam almost always focuses his music on sounds from the past, from the 'Roaring '20s' to music from the 'Swinging '50s'.

Ronald Snijders & Ju Ju Young Lee

Grachtenfestival: Ronald Snijders & Ju Ju Young Lee Quartet

Ronald Snijders has been one of the best-known Surinamese musicians in Suriname, the Netherlands and beyond since the 1970s. In March he presented the Jazzmeester Prize during the Grachtenfestival Jazz Competition 2024 and as a result: Ronald Snijders & Ju Ju Young Lee Quartet.

OBA Van der Pek

Qusai Naim & Khalil Khoury

Grachtenfestival: Qusai Naim & Khalil Khoury

Qusai and Khalil are constantly looking for new forms of expression to appeal equally to their 'Eastern' and 'Western' listeners. Together they create an extremely captivating sound with a rich rhythmic vocabulary, combined with heartfelt melodies. Entrance is free.

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