Concertgebouw Concert Venue

The Concertgebouw, situated within Museumplein (the Museum quarter) in Amsterdam, is the second most visited concert hall in the world. Opened in 1888, the hall is home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Dutch Chamber Orchestra.

Events at the Concertgebouw range from multiple series of classical music concerts and world music performances to jazz and pop shows.

The venue’s main hall, called the Grote Zaal, has a capacity of about 2,300 people. Internationally recognized for its exceptional acoustics, it regularly hosts not only orchestra and operatic performances, but also a majority of the Concertgebouw’s jazz and world music shows. Past concerts at the Grote Zaal include performances by such famous musicians as Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Pink Floyd.

The Concertgebouw also houses a smaller venue, the Kleine Zaal, located behind the Grote Zaal. With a 480-person capacity, the intimate space is well suited for chamber music performances.

Apart from the traditional Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra evening concerts, the hall also hosts the Robeco Summer Concerts series with visiting soloists and orchestras, Sunday Morning Concerts, Saturday Matinee Concerts, and Wednesday Lunch Concerts. Performances at the Concertgebouw encompass both Dutch and foreign orchestras.

Since its opening, the Concertgebouw has been completely restored and an additional wing was added to the building.