Amsterdam Nightlife Tips by Jarin

Live Music: Heineken Music Hall Live Music Review

Since the opening in March 2001 major performers from both the Netherlands and abroad have already played many concerts here. The main hall, known as the Black Box, was specially designed for concerts and is said having the best acoustic from whole Europe.
It has a large foyer and there is plenty of parking possibilities, as in the very near area are 7 parking buildings with space for 9.000 cars.
The Heineken Music Hall is easily accessible by public transport (train, metro, bus), car, motorcycle or bicycle.

Dress Code: There are no special dress requirements.

Address: ArenA Boulevard - 1100 AV AMSTERDAM ZUID-OOST

Directions: Opposite Amsterdam ArenA

Phone: Tickets: 0900 300 1250 (99 ct/m)

Theme: Concert

Website: http://www.heinekenmusichall.nl

Live Music: Paradiso Paradiso Review

In Amsterdam are in fact only two real platforms for popmusic. One of them is Paradiso, near Leidseplein (Leidse square). The building was once a church, but now it is used for a bright variety of (pop)music. One of the highlights of Paradiso was the concert of Rolling Stones in 1995.

Please note: There is no sale of tickets at Pradiso. Tickets must be bought in advance at AUB ticketshop, large Postoffices/VVV offices, GWK offices (located in the larger railway stations), on the internet http://www.ticketservice.nl or through Uitlijn tel.no.: +31-20-6211288. The newest possibility is to buy tickets through Paradiso website http://www.paradiso.nl/ (or evt. at the entrance on the performance evening if still some tickets available).

Dress Code: There is no special dress requirement, but it goes without saying that weapons, knives and harddrugs are not allowed. There is body check.

If not mentioned otherwise membership is compulsory
€ 2,50 a month membership, € 17.50 a year membership (2004)

Address: Weteringschans 6-8, 1017 SG Amsterdam

Directions: Near to Leidseplein (Leidse square).

Phone: +31 (0)20 - 626 45 21

Theme: Live Music

Website: http://www.paradiso.nl/

Casino: Holland Casino Casino Review

What once was a prison today you can try your luck. Amsterdam casino is one of the most modern casinos in the world and only one in the Netherlands where you can play Poker.
You must be 18 years or older to be able to visit this gambling palace. Total has Holland casino in the Netherlands 12 casinos including one casino at Schiphol Airport (the first one opened his doors in 1976 in Zandvoort).

Dress Code: Casual clothing is ok, but no sport clothing (jogging suit etc).

Address: Max eeuweplein 62

Directions: Near the Leidseplein (Leidse square).

Phone: +31 20 521 1111

Theme: Casino

Website: http://www.hollandcasino.nl