Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ seen from the waterfront in Amsterdam.
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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is Amsterdam's waterfront concert hall for contemporary, classical, jazz and global music, with practical guidance for tickets, access and travel.

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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ seen from the waterfront in Amsterdam.: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Official venue media

Black-and-white portrait of a violinist holding a violin.: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Official venue media

Entrance route from the Piet Hein garage to Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Official venue media

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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ agenda: upcoming events

See what is coming up at this venue in Amsterdam.

Coming up: Polderklanken (12 Nov), From Chopin to Gershwin (14 Nov), Lakecia Benjamin (15 Nov), Erasmus Prize Laureate Steve McQueen (18 Nov), Lamb and Kurtág (19 Nov), Final of the Ud Concours (21 Nov) and more.

Contemporary music on the IJ waterfront

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ presents contemporary, classical, jazz, global and electronic music, alongside festivals, family concerts and workshops.

Use the official agenda for the confirmed artist, room, door time and ticket conditions for each event.

Address and box office

The concert hall is at Piet Heinkade 1, 1019 BR Amsterdam, on the IJ waterfront.

The box office can be reached on 020 788 2000. Ticket sales and any event-specific door times are published with the programme.

Key details

Address
Piet Heinkade 1, 1019 BR Amsterdam
Box office
020 788 2000

Tickets and box office

Buy tickets online through the event page or ask the box office for help by phone.

Online payment supports iDEAL/Wero, Visa or Mastercard and the Podium Cadeaukaart. The official ticket page says the desk opens from 15:00 Monday to Saturday until the evening concert starts; on other days it opens 1.5 hours before a concert.

Good to know

  • Check the individual event page for prices, room, doors and any sold-out or waiting-list status.

Wheelchair access and hearing support

All halls are wheelchair accessible. Reserve a wheelchair place or a particularly easy-to-reach seat through the box office.

The building has an adapted lift and toilet, and paid disabled parking is available in the Piet Hein garage below the venue. An in-ear system is available from the cloakroom; assistance dogs are welcome in the hall.

Key details

Wheelchair places
Available in all halls; reserve via the box office
Hearing support
Wireless in-ear system
Assistance dogs
Welcome in the hall

Good to know

  • Visitors with a mobility aid should use the ground-floor quay entrance rather than the steep footbridge.

Walk, tram, bicycle or car

From the IJ side of Amsterdam Centraal, the venue is about a 15-minute walk; tram 26 stops at Muziekgebouw.

A free bicycle storage area under the building is open 24 hours. Piet Hein garage is directly below the venue, with lift or stairs to the entrance; P+R Zeeburg and other city garages are alternatives.

Key details

Tram
Line 26, Muziekgebouw stop
Walk from Amsterdam Centraal
About 15 minutes from the IJ-side exit
Bicycle storage
Free, 24 hours
Garage
Piet Hein garage below the venue

Good to know

  • Follow live GVB and Amsterdam parking information before travelling.

Frequently asked questions about Muziekgebouw

Practical answers for planning a concert visit.

Frequently asked questions

Is Muziekgebouw wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All halls are wheelchair accessible. Reserve a wheelchair place through the box office; the building has an adapted lift and toilet.

How do I get to Muziekgebouw from Amsterdam Centraal?

Walk about 15 minutes from the IJ-side exit or take tram 26 to the Muziekgebouw stop.

Where can I park?

Piet Hein garage is directly below the venue, with lift or stairs to the entrance. P+R Zeeburg and other city garages are alternatives.

Where do I buy tickets?

Use the official event page for online tickets, or call the box office on 020 788 2000.

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