Cinetol in Amsterdam
Cinetol is a 150-capacity pop venue, creative breeding ground and vegetarian café on Tolstraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp, programming about 250 concerts a year.
Photo credits
The Zaal, Cinetol's 150-capacity concert hall on Tolstraat in Amsterdam.: Cinetol
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 150 standing · 70-80 seated (Zaal)
- Address
- Tolstraat 1821074 VM Amsterdam
- Nearest station
- Amsterdam Amstel, 18 min walk
- From Amsterdam Centraal
- Tram 4 to Lutmastraat + 5 min walk
- Closest parking
- ParkBee Tolstraat 186, opposite the venue
- Bags
- No lockers · unguarded coat racks
- Doors
- 30 min before the listed start
- Tickets
- At the door unless sold out · card only
- Contact
- +31 20 248 0186
Cinetol agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Amsterdam.
Last night at Cinetol: Yulya Divakova + slowblink
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
Plan your visit to Cinetol
How many people fit in Cinetol?
- Standing
- 150
- Seated
- 70-80 (page gives both)
- Concert room
- Zaal
The Zaal, Cinetol's concert hall, holds 150 people standing; the rental page gives 70 to 80 seated. That is the room used for concerts; the rest of the building is a breeding ground with smaller work and meeting rooms. Cinetol does not publish a whole-building capacity, so 150 is the number to use for a show.
By Amsterdam standards it is an intimate stage. Paradiso's main hall holds 1,500 people and the Royal Theater Carré 1,752, roughly ten times Cinetol's standing capacity. Apollohal, a mid-sized event hall near the RAI, holds 960. A sold-out Cinetol show therefore stays a small-room concert, with the stage close to the audience.
| Venue | Type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinetol (Zaal), Amsterdam | Pop venue | 150 standing · 70-80 seated | Cinetol rental page |
| Paradiso, Amsterdam | Concert hall | 1,500 | Wikidata |
| Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam | Theatre | 1,752 | Wikidata |
| Apollohal, Amsterdam | Event hall | 960 | Wikidata |
Tickets, bags and the cloakroom
Tickets come from the ticket link on each event page. The €1.75 service fee is already included in the price shown, so there is no surprise at checkout. Tickets are also sold at the door unless the show sold out in presale, and the door takes card only. Cinetol does not refund tickets unless a concert is moved or cancelled; if you cannot go, resell through TicketSwap.
There are no lockers. Coat racks are unguarded and used at your own risk, so keep valuables with you. When your ticket is scanned you get a stamp that lets you leave the Zaal for the toilet or fresh air and come back in.
- Service fee
- €1.75, included in the ticket price
- Door sales
- Card only, unless sold out
- Refunds
- Only if a concert is moved or cancelled
- Lockers
- None
- Coat rack
- Unattended, at your own risk
- Re-entry
- Stamp on entry
How a night at Cinetol works
Your first evening, from the ticket to the last tram.
- Buy your ticket online through the event link, or at the door unless the show is sold out. Door sales are card only, and the €1.75 service fee is already in the price.
- Eat or drink something at the Tolbar before the doors open. For a table today or tomorrow, call 020 261 5689.
- Doors open half an hour before the show. Have your ticket scanned and ask for the re-entry stamp if you want to step outside during the concert.
- Most concerts are standing. Seats are only there when the event description says so; if you need one, email [email protected] before the show.
- Afterwards, the Tolbar stays open for a drink. For the journey back, take tram 4 from Lutmastraat or metro 51, 53 or 54 from Wibautstraat, and plan that trip before the show.
Eating and drinking at the Tolbar
The Tolbar is Cinetol's café and the living room of the building. It serves coffee, homemade cake, lunch, drinks and dinner, and the whole menu is vegetarian with vegan options. In good weather you can sit on the terrace on Tolstraat.
For a table today or tomorrow, call 020 261 5689 or walk in. For a large group or a later date, email [email protected].
- Menu: 100% vegetarian, with vegan options, homemade snacks, lunch rolls and warm dishes.
- Reservations for today or tomorrow: 020 261 5689, or just walk in.
- Large group or later date: [email protected].
- Open Monday 17:00-23:00, Tuesday 10:00-00:00, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-01:00, Friday 10:00-03:00, Saturday 11:00-03:00 and Sunday 11:00-23:00.
Accessibility at Cinetol
The bar and the Zaal are fully wheelchair accessible. The Etage, the Hoofdkwartier and the Tuinkamer are not, because of the layout of the building, and there is no accessible toilet. Email [email protected] before your visit to discuss what is possible.
Most concerts are standing and have no seats. When a show does have seats, the event description says so. If you need a seat because standing or walking is difficult, email [email protected] in advance and Cinetol will look for a solution.
There is no standard low-stimulus room. If you need a quiet space before, during or after a show, email in advance and Cinetol will reserve a calm room for you.
- Zaal and bar
- Wheelchair accessible
- Etage, Hoofdkwartier, Tuinkamer
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilet
- None
- Seating at concerts
- Usually standing, no seats; check the event
- Quiet space
- On request by email
House rules at Cinetol
Cinetol asks visitors to use common sense and to respect other visitors and staff. The full list is on the house rules page; these are the points that affect a night out.
Own food and drink are not allowed in the café or on the terrace. Smoking is not allowed inside. Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18.
- No own food or drink in the café or on the terrace.
- No smoking indoors.
- Alcohol only for visitors aged 18 and over.
- A stamp on your ticket lets you leave the Zaal and come back in during a show.
- Respect staff and other visitors.
Getting to Cinetol: Tolstraat 182, Amsterdam
Cinetol sits on Tolstraat in De Pijp, a short walk from the Lutmastraat tram stop. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Amstel, about 18 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by bike. From Amsterdam Centraal, take tram 4 to Lutmastraat and walk about 5 minutes; the bike takes about 12 minutes and public transport about 20.
Night buses N84 and N85 also stop nearby, which matters after a late show. The Wibautstraat metro stop, served by lines 51, 53 and 54, is about 15 minutes on foot.
Parking near Cinetol: ParkBee opposite, Q-Park 13-15 minutes
Cinetol has no parking of its own. The closest option is the ParkBee garage at Tolstraat 186, directly opposite the venue; spaces are limited, so book well ahead. Two Q-Park garages are a 13 to 15-minute walk away: Weesperplein and Centrum Oost.
The rates below are the published hourly and 24-hour prices. For street parking, Cinetol points visitors to the municipality's current parking rates.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParkBee Pestana Amsterdam Riverside | Tolstraat 186, 1074 VN Amsterdam | 1 min | €5.82/hour · €55.91/24 hours |
| Q-Park Weesperplein | Eerste Boerhaavestraat 29, 1091 GM Amsterdam | 13 min | €7.06/hour · €37.50/day |
| Q-Park Centrum Oost | Tweede Boerhaavestraat 20, 1091 AN Amsterdam | 15 min | €7.06/hour · €37.50/day |
- Parking at the venue
- None
- Closest garage
- ParkBee Tolstraat 186, opposite
- Q-Park walk
- 13-15 min
Rooms at Cinetol: from the Zaal to the Hoofdkwartier
| Room | Layout | Capacity | Hire from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaal | Concert, standing or seated | 150 standing · 70-80 seated | €675 ex VAT |
| Etage | Standing, seated or meeting | 50 standing · 40 seated · 20 meeting | €325 ex VAT |
| Tuinkamer | Theatre or meeting | 30 theatre · 15 meeting | €250 ex VAT |
| Hoofdkwartier | Meeting | 10 | €150 per 4 hours ex VAT |
Cinetol contact and opening hours
- Address
- Tolstraat 182, 1074 VM Amsterdam
- Phone
- 020 248 0186
- [email protected]
- Tolbar reservations
- 020 261 5689
Official links
Cinetol's history: an eighties building, a name from next door
The building at Tolstraat 182 dates from the eighties. Cinetol opened here in May 2014 as a pop venue, creative breeding ground and café; the Tolbar followed in 2015. The name does not come from this building: it is borrowed from the neighbouring former theosophical temple and cinema next door.
Cinetol programmes new and alternative bands and emerging artists, local and international, with room for experiment, niche music and Amsterdam's communities. It runs about 250 concerts a year. The rest of the building is rented to cultural entrepreneurs, artists and musicians, which is what makes Cinetol a breeding ground rather than only a stage.
- Opened
- May 2014
- Tolbar opened
- 2015
- Building
- Eighties
- Concerts
- About 250 a year
- Name
- From the former cinema next door
Photos
Photo credits
The Zaal, Cinetol's 150-capacity concert hall on Tolstraat in Amsterdam.: Cinetol
A band performing on stage at Cinetol in Amsterdam.: Cinetol
The Tolbar, Cinetol's café and bar, inside the venue in Amsterdam.: Cinetol
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Cinetol: questions people ask
How many people does Cinetol hold?
The Zaal holds 150 people standing; the rental page gives 70 to 80 seated. That is the concert room; the other rooms are smaller meeting and workspace rooms, and Cinetol does not publish a whole-building capacity.
What time do Cinetol concerts start and end?
Doors usually open 30 minutes before the show. Recent event pages list start times of 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00; Cinetol does not publish end times, so check the event page for the exact timetable.
Where can I park near Cinetol?
The ParkBee garage at Tolstraat 186 is directly opposite the venue, but spaces are limited, so book ahead. Q-Park Weesperplein and Q-Park Centrum Oost are 13 and 15 minutes on foot. Cinetol itself has no parking.
How much does parking cost near Cinetol?
ParkBee Pestana at Tolstraat 186 charges €5.82 per hour or €55.91 per 24 hours. Both Q-Park garages charge €7.06 per hour or €37.50 per day. Street parking rates are on the municipality's page.
How do I get to Cinetol by public transport?
Amsterdam Amstel station is about 18 minutes on foot or 7 by bike. From Amsterdam Centraal, take tram 4 to Lutmastraat and walk 5 minutes; the journey takes about 20 minutes. Metro 51, 53 and 54 stop at Wibautstraat, 15 minutes away.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, unless the show sold out in presale. Door tickets are card only. The €1.75 service fee is already included in the price, so you pay the price shown.
Can I bring a bag or coat to Cinetol?
There are no lockers. Coat racks are unguarded and you use them at your own risk, so keep your bag and valuables with you during the show.
Is Cinetol wheelchair accessible?
The bar and the Zaal are fully wheelchair accessible. The Etage, Hoofdkwartier and Tuinkamer are not, and there is no accessible toilet. Email [email protected] before your visit to discuss what is possible.
Is there a minimum age at Cinetol?
Generally no. Cinetol sets no minimum age for most events and notes exceptions in the event description. Alcohol is only served to visitors aged 18 and over.
Can I eat at Cinetol before a concert?
Yes. The Tolbar is Cinetol's café, with a 100% vegetarian menu and vegan options, open for lunch, drinks and dinner. For a table today or tomorrow, call 020 261 5689, or walk in.
What are Cinetol's opening hours?
The Tolbar is open Monday 17:00-23:00, Tuesday 10:00-00:00, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-01:00, Friday 10:00-03:00, Saturday 11:00-03:00 and Sunday 11:00-23:00. On show nights the Zaal opens 30 minutes before the start.
Can I hire a room at Cinetol?
Yes. The Zaal starts at €675 excluding VAT and holds 150 standing; the rental page gives 70 to 80 seated. The Etage is €325, the Tuinkamer €250 and the Hoofdkwartier €150 for four hours, all excluding VAT; capacities differ per room.
Can I get a refund or resell my Cinetol ticket?
Cinetol does not refund tickets unless a concert is moved or cancelled. If you cannot go, resell your ticket through TicketSwap, Cinetol's resale partner.
Sources: Cinetol rental page (October 30, 2026) · Cinetol FAQ (October 30, 2026) · Cinetol FAQ and Tolbar (October 30, 2026) · Parkeren Amsterdam: Q-Park Weesperplein (October 30, 2026) · Cinetol house rules (October 30, 2026) · About Cinetol (October 30, 2026)
