
Melkweg



It's common knowledge among Amsterdammers that the dreamily named Melkweg (Milky Way) is one of the best venues for music and entertainment in the city. Located just off the ever-bustling Leidseplein, Melkweg hosts anything from big-name artists like Rene Rapp or Maribou State to their weekly Techno Tuesdays, perfect for music lovers looking for a weekday rave.
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Amsterdam's cultural powerhouse
Housed in a former dairy factory, Melkweg cleverly pays homage to its past while looking towards the future. This thriving cultural centre boasts a daily lineup of top performers as well as emerging artists, reflecting Amsterdam's creative spirit. But music isn't the only thing on the agenda. With various concert rooms, a cinema, art galleries and a trendy restaurant, it's a truly multidisciplinary haven.
Melkweg's reputation as one of the city's best cultural spaces is for good reason. The venue attracts a global audience with its diverse programming which includes international music performances, experimental theatre, and independent film festivals. Its open and inviting atmosphere, paired with its varied program, makes each visit a memorable one.
Nearby
Leidseplein is one of the city's busiest squares, offering plenty to see and do. While you're in the vicinity, visit the ITA (International Theatre of Amsterdam) which features some of the country's best theatre performances, or wander down to lush Vondelpark for a green escape from the city.
Accessibility
General accessibility provisions and information
Present, available or allowed
- Service dog allowed
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Present, available or allowed
- Lift
- Passageways that are sufficiently wide
- Accessible restroom
- Mobile payment
Not present, not available or not allowed
- Personal assistant
- Guide lines
- Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
- Sign language interpretation provided
- Closed captioning
- Open captioning
- Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
- Low stimulus hours
- Sensory experience
- Audio description
- Accessible information
- Material in Braille
- Stairs with handrail
Melkweg
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Events in Melkweg


Music films at de Melkweg

Cheeky Monday

Techno Tuesday

Eve

Swae Lee

The Temperance Movement

Sons Of Legion

Controle Alt Delete#10

The Hardkiss

Jack & Jack

Keli Holiday

Techno Tuesday: Fiama Molina

Gavin James

Razorlight

ElGrandeToto

Jenna Raine

Isaiah Falls

Grommet

Cassius Club

BOUNCE THAT BOOTY

Saint Levant

Cassia

Luminosity pres. Factor B - Theatre of The Mind

High Tea presents Kanine

NAPA

Flower Face

Cheeky Monday: SUBMORPHICS!

Conway the Machine

Elder Island

Techno Tuesday: Michel Lauriola

Master Boot Record / Fulci

Eloise

NOKIA ANGEL

Jafunk

Baby Lasagna

Salmo

MUNA

Chico Chico

Bongeziwe Mabandla

Fiesta Macumba

Finale Amsterdamse Popprijs 2026

KD Soundsystem

JACK SHORE - ALL NIGHT - IN THE MIDDLE

Pyxls

jet van der steen

Neoni

Wasia Project

Cheeky Monday: DJ HYBRID!

Tinie Tempah

Techno Tuesday; Jayzo

Kid Kapichi

strongboi

Mortimer

Def & brittneySGAT

Nachtburgemeester Verkiezing 2026

Modestep

KrackFree Soundsystem - 10 year anniversary

Exproz All Night Long

Popronde Eindfeest 2026

Elmiene

Cheeky Monday: LOCO!

The Chameleons

Techno Tuesday: Dexon

Nia Archives

Raquel Rodriguez

Q Marsden

Miss Bashful

Romare (live)

Gotts Street Park

80's Verantwoord

Maite Hontelé & La Novia

STOUT

Blondshell

The Skints

Bilal

Kadavar

Sekou

J. Bernardt

Letz Zep / Aerochicks

VroegZat

Sons of the Culture Clash

Kiss All Hipsters

Mammoth

Tonic Walter

Music Lab - Meervaart Studio x Melkweg

1984 Night at the Arcade

Rita Antonopoulou & Revans

Ethan Regan

Techno Tuesday: Esther Dune

Dayseeker

Emo Night Mainland

Muziek Bingo XXL

Raving Charlie

Luminosity 19 Year Anniversary

New Model Army

Nusantara Beat

Techno Tuesday: Inez Akker

gladde paling presenteert: VISSA

Loïs Lane

Afterhours

Smells Like Nirvana

Disco Snolly

Isaiah Rashad

John Illsley (of Dire Straits)

Ayra Starr

Kyle Alessandro

Qmusic the Party - 4 Uur Fout

Biga*Ranx

Wage War

KÖFN

Stephen Lynch

DJ Habibeats

MICO

Dagny

Blendsworld

almost monday

Infloyd

Basement

HENGE

Rumours Live: The Music of Fleetwood Mac performed by The Cosmic Carnaval

DIKKE

Elder

Dirty Honey

Dusky

Lauren Sanderson

TX2

Kaylee Rose

Sofia Camara

Fat Dog

Alex Sampson

Siggy & D1ns

Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn

Mothica

Quadeca

KNOX

Jakov Jozinović

Theory of a Deadman

The Reytons

Night Lovell

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!

Tyler Braden

Mick Flannery

Eihwar

Jersey

DRAMA

Emeli Sandé

Haiden Henderson

Kakkmaddafakka

Amble

The Last Internationale

South Arcade

NTO

Blind Channel

Delta Goodrem

La Roux

cleopatrick

Sam Quealy

Mannarino

Alkinoos Ioannidis

Stella Lefty

Dea Matrona

Edwin Evers Band

Extince

T & Sugah

TEAM RUSH HOUR XL

Fimiguerrero

Vessbroz presents: NOWRUZ – A New Beginning

Duman

Emei

Other Lives

Job Dutchtuber & Billy The Kit

Pomme

Vive La Fête

Keo

Alexandra Kay

Nieve Ella

The Toy Dolls

High Tea Indoor Festeaval 2027

Jack Kays And His Band

Politie Warnsveld

Jake Bugg

Hang Massive

Wanda

Elba Ramalho
Die Spitz

Richard Thompson

Charlotte Cardin

Lambrini Girls

Stereo MC's

Snayx

Valley

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Skerryvore

Büyük Ev Ablukada

Talco

James Marriott

Spin Doctors

Jeangu Macrooy

brakence

Allah-Las

John Vincent III

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