Concerts & Clubbing Guide (December 2024)

CONCERTS & GIGS

Julia Holter

For fans of: Fiona Apple, The Weather Station

LA-based artist Julia Holter lands in Amsterdam with an experimental style that blends modern composition, electronic soundscapes and indie sensibilities. Fresh off the back of her 2024 album release Something in the Way She Moves, there’s arguably only one direction she’s moving and that’s up. Catch her for a sumptuous night of textured sounds. 

Monday 2 December | Paradiso, doors open 19:00 | tickets here

Tori Kelly

For fans of: Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson

Having made a name for herself wielding gospel-tinged R&B and some ferociously intimate songwriting, Tori Kelly has become something of a household name stateside. Now, she looks to cement her name globally with a European tour – first stop, Melkweg. 

Monday 2 December | Melkweg, doors open 19:00 | tickets here

Justin Nozuka

For fans of: Gallant, Sampha

Toronto’s put out its fair share of stars in recent years (Drake, The Weekend) and Justin Nozuka is yet another shining light to come out of Canada’s largest metropole. Blending folk with R&B, Justin Nozuka’s sultry vocals and acoustic sets make for a lovely date night on a winter’s evening. 

Tuesday 3 December | Zonnehuis, doors open 19:00 | tickets here

MARO

For fans of: The Paper Kites, LEON

Best known in Europe for representing Portugal in Eurovision 2022 with the poignant and emotive ‘Saudade saudade’, MARO’s music beyond this realm is just as worthy of attention. With a range of soft, stirring bedroom pop to hand and collaborations with the likes of The Paper Kites and ODEZSA, her stop in Paradiso is set to be an atmospheric and intimate one. 

Tuesday 10 December | Paradiso, doors open 19:30 | tickets here

MEROL

For fans of: Kate Nash, Eefje de Visser

The stage name of Dutch singer Merel Baldé, MEROL is best known for her sleeper hit "Lekker met de meiden" (fun with the girls), a sly campy number that’s as fun as it is catchy. She returns to the Paradiso stage she made a name for herself on; this time as a fully-fledged star after a slew of successful singles and an album capitalising on her tongue-in-cheek style and lyrical flair. 

Thursday 12 December - Friday 13 December | Paradiso | doors open 19:00 | tickets here

Paul van Kemenade ‘Last Call Concerts’

For fans of: Soulful classics, nostalgic jazz

After a 50-year career, saxophonist Paul van Kemanade is calling it quits – but not before one last musical blowout. Head over to Bimhuis for a two-day farwell with a number of illustrious guests including French-Swiss jazz-trumpeter Erik Truffaz.

Thursday 19 December | Bimhuis | 20:30-23:00 | tickets here

CLUBBING & FESTIVALS

Aura + De Reunie

For fans of: Dark techno

Dark, brooding and groovy, Aura brings some much needed electronica subversion to December as it returns to RADION on the 7th. And if you’re a RADION-goer, head over on Friday 13th, when queer-favourite and techno space De Reunie has one last dance before 2025. 

Aura | Radion | Saturday 7 December, 23:00-08:00 | tickets here

De Reunie | Radion | Friday 13 December, 23:00-07:00 | tickets here

ToutPartout

For fans of: Alternative and indie

There’s a dearth in indie-centric parties in Amsterdam, so ToutPartout is a welcome change to anyone who wants something other than very good techno. Celebrating 30 years of existence, this special edition, with the likes of DIIV, King Hannah + Tsar B, brings together shoegaze, indie, rock and electronica in danceable fashion.

Sunday 15 December | Paradiso | doors open 17:30 | tickets here 

Zeezout x Lofi

For fans of: Joyous electronica

Boutique festival Zeezout returns for a mini-indoor winter edition at Lofi, with regulars Moody Mehran and OG Karin, plus old friends Byron and BSS. Expect the good vibes and bubbling techno – but instead of in the Gardens of West, this time in the futuristic, neon-lit confines of one of Nieuw-West’s most beloved warehoues. 

Saturday 21 December | Lofi | 23:00-05:00 | tickets here

Disco Arabesquo

For fans of: Nostalgic beats and disco

Middle-Eastern and African tunes take centre stage at one of Amsterdam’s hottest parties. Expect anything from Yamani Jams, Algerian Rai and Egyptian Mahraganat to Syrian Rhythms, Libyan Reggae and Khaliji tunes. Time to get the pre-Christmas heat on. 

Saturday 21 December | Paradiso | 23:59-05:00 | tickets here

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