Concerts & Clubbing Guide (April 2025)

POP, ROCK & HIP-HOP

Rosie Lowe

For fans of: Jordan Rakai, SAULT

Steady work pays off. It’s something Rosie Lowe knows well; the London singer released her debut EP almost a decade ago, but it’s the past few years where her music has really been picking up steam. With an electronic sound that’s sultry, low-lit and endlessly sexy, expect Lowe to turn up the heat and turn down the lights when she rocks up in Paradiso this month.

Monday 14 April | doors open 19:00 | Upper Room Paradiso | tickets here

Dizzee Rascal

For fans of: Stormzy, Skepta

Dizzee Rascal is a legend in grime. Both a critical and a commercial darling, his hits, from clasics like Bonkers and Dance Wiv Me, have shown off his deft knack for both hooks and humour. Now he lands at Melkweg – a perfect stop-off to win over new fans and old.

Thursday 17 April | doors open 19:00 | Melkweg | tickets here

Beatenberg

For fans of: Vampire Weekend, Ten Fé

Joyful, euphoric pop with oodles of global appeal, Beatenberg’s sound is hard to pin down. Inspired by a small Swiss town in name but influenced by music from all over the world (and formed in South Africa), they tread through pop with a nod to the buoyant indie sounds of early 2010 and a lyrical finesse that’s academic in its breadth. Ones to watch if you like pop with a brain. 

Thursday 24 April | doors open 19:00 | Tolhuistuin | tickets here

Sarah Klang

For fans of: First Aid Kit, Lana Del Rey

Known for lush melancholic ballads and a distinctive voice, Swedish singer-songwriter Sarah Klang is always memorable. Slotting somewhere between Phoebe Bridgers and Lana Del Rey, it’s Klang’s disarming vulnerability in her lyrics that set her apart. Ahead of her upcoming album Beautiful Woman, Klang takes to the Bitterzoet stage where vintage Americana blends with soft, Swedish soul. 

Monday 28 April | doors open 19:30 | Bitterzoet | tickets here

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

Alex Koo Trio

For fans of: Kristjan Randalu, Mathias Eick

World-conquering classical by way of Belgium and Japan, Alex Koo Trio serve up original slices of improv, jazz and piano compositions. Alex Koo, who the trio takes his name from, draws from his international upbringing with music that defies easy definiton and being forgotten. 

Sunday 27 April | doors open 20:00 | Bimhuis | tickets here

Chatlein i Su Zumbi

For fans of: Joyful and rhythmic jazz

If you’re unfamiliar with the music of Curacao, this night at Bimhuis is a great place to start. Led by percussion Vernon Chatlein and his group of jazz musicians, they explore the indigenous sounds of Curcaco inspired by the mysterious style of Muzik di Zumbi, an ethereal sound that incorporates rattles, harps and flutes. 

Thursday 10 April | doors open 20:00 | Bimhuis | tickets here

CLUBBING & FESTIVALS

Palet Indoor Mini-Festival

If you like: Joyful techno all-day 

A first-ever indoor festival by regular party Palet, this day-long roster invites the likes of Angel D’Lite and Kurashi Soundsystem to the warehouse confines of Lofi, which is running all day and all night. One for anyone who wants a side of light and moody with their techno. 

Saturday 5 April | 17:00-05:00 | Lofi | tickets here

Is Burning Weekender

If you like: Sweaty beats and bodies

A mainstay of the queer clubbing scene, Carlos Valdes’ flagship party returns for a weekender across two Amsterdam venues and one in Rotterdam. For Amsterdammers, head to Lofi on Saturday for an all-day marathon and sunny Tilla Tec down the road on Sunday, as Nieuw-West lights up for the Easter Weekend with Is Burning’s bubbling electronic sounds. 

Saturday 19 April - Monday 21 April | 15:00-06:00 | Lofi + TillaTec | tickets here

DGTL

If you like: Electronica for everyone

One of the city’s most iconic music festivals, DGTL returns to the NDSM Docklands for three days of unparalleled musical immersion. Expect some of the best names in electronic music – previous years have seen music titans the likes of Ben Böhmer, Honey Dijon and Dixon take to the stage – set against the rugged backdrop of Amsterdam’s former shipyard. 

DGTL | Friday April 18 - Sunday 20 April | NDSM Docklands | tickets here

King’s Day options

If you like: Large-scale and orange celebrations

• House vibes for 8 hours at Boogie House | Friday 25 + Saturday 26 April | Prinsengracht | tickets here
• A massive mainstream staple at Loveland Burst | Saturday 26 April | Meerpark | tickets here
• Groovy and alternative electronica at King’s Day Modus | 26 April, 22:00 - 05:00 | Parallel | tickets here

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