Party 101 with DJ Matt Bennett

Melkweg, Sunday, September 20 at 07:00 PM GMT+2

Party 101 is the world’s biggest throwback party experience, created by actor, musician, and DJ Matt Bennett. Bringing fans back to the era of iconic Disney Channel and Nickelodeon soundtracks, Party 101 has evolved from a celebration of the music and culture that shaped a generation into a global phenomenon. 

Known for his role as Robbie Shapiro on Victorious, Matt Bennett transforms the songs of a generation into an unforgettable interactive dance experience filled with throwback hits, crowd moments, surprises, and pure nostalgia. Party 101 invites fans to relive the soundtrack of their childhood — from beloved TV moments to the pop anthems that defined the late 2000s and early 2010s.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/party-101-with-dj-matt-bennett

KD Soundsystem

Melkweg, Saturday, November 21 at 07:00 PM GMT+1

The multi-member party monster, KD Soundsystem, takes you on a musical journey around the world with their original productions rooted in dancehall, Brazilian funk, and afrobeats.

DJs/producers The Teacher & Addik form the backbone of a crew that brings together hypeman MC Power, lead singer Zoë, Samira (the twerk therapist), and energy bomb MC Djinti in a massive, high-energy show. Dancing, singing, MCing, DJing—KD Soundsystem is the energy you need on stage.

With recent releases like “Summertime (remix),” “Rise Up Di Youth,” and “Respect Di Gyal,” KD is working to refine their sound, and with the success of previous tours (a sold-out Paradiso show and tours across Europe, the UK, West Africa, Jamaica, and Brazil), there’s every reason to be excited about the future.

It’s One Love, One Nation, One Colorful Collaboration.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/kd-soundsystem

Benjamin Steer

Melkweg, Friday, October 30 at 07:30 PM GMT+1

Benjamin Steer is a 23-year-old English-American-Belgian singer-songwriter who is quickly making a name for himself with his emotional and relatable music. His breakthrough single ‘Be My Love’ perfectly describes him as an artist: a grand and intense song about longing, love, and the search for something that truly holds meaning. He only started playing guitar a few years ago while studying economics in St Andrews, but broke through rapidly and has since amassed around 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Songs like ‘No One Wants To Die Alone’, ‘Miracle’, and ‘Sinner’ showcase a remarkably mature sound and address themes such as identity, mental pressure, and the insecurities of Generation Z. For Steer, music is more than entertainment; it is a way to understand life and touch others, sometimes in a life-changing way. With his honest lyrics, strong hooks, and great ambition, he is steadily building a career centered on connection and meaning.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/benjamin-steer

Chrissy Chlapecka

Melkweg, Friday, October 9 at 07:30 PM GMT+2

Extra show added due to success!

Chrissy Chlapecka is an American pop singer, TikTok personality, and activist. She became known as one of the key faces of #BimboTok, an online movement that reinterprets the bimbo image in a feminist and queer way.

With her distinctive style and unique pop sound, she attracted the attention of prominent media outlets such as Rolling Stone, Interview, and NYLON. In 2023, Rolling Stone named her one of the most promising new pop stars of the year. In 2024, she also received recognition as an emerging artist from People magazine.
 

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/chrissy-chlapecka-1

Amsterdam Time Machine en UvA-podia op het Wallenfestival

VOX-POP, Saturday, June 27 at 01:00 PM GMT+2

De UvA neemt je tijdens het Wallen Festival mee voor een korte reis naar het verleden en de toekomst! Bij De Brakke Grond voert de Amsterdam Time Machine je mee naar de geschiedenis van jouw huidige of vroegere huis, en nodigen de UvA-podia in het Universiteitskwartier je uit om mee te schrijven aan de toekomst.

Het Wallen Festival vindt plaats op zaterdag 27 en zondag 28 juni, en brengt theaters, bewoners, musea en buurtcentra uit de oudste wijk van Amsterdam samen. Wandel langs schilderachtige grachten en door smalle steegjes, geniet van livemuziek, proef lokale lekkernijen, volg een miniworkshop en ontdek bijzondere historische gebouwen. Er zijn meer dan 90 activiteiten, en ook de Universiteit van Amsterdam is vertegenwoordigd.

Benieuwd hoe jouw buurt, straat en huis er vroeger uit zagen? De Amsterdam Time Machine neemt je mee op een kleine tijdreis! Met Homepage van je Huis kun je een adres invoeren en op basis van historische foto’s, stadsgezichten, verhalen, kaarten en bouwtekeningen zien hoe jouw huidige of vroegere huis eruitzag. Bekijk hier een voorproefje!

Wat zou je graag willen weten over de toekomst? Waar hoop je op – in de wereld, bij jezelf of bij anderen? En heb je al eens nagedacht over wat wij nu achterlaten voor toekomstige generaties om terug te vinden? De UvA-podia in het Universiteitskwartier nodigen je uit om met jouw woorden een venster te openen naar wat de toekomst in petto heeft.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/amsterdam-time-machine-en-uva-podia-op-het-wallenfestival

No bands till end of july (NL)

The Cave, Thursday, July 30 at 12:00 AM GMT+2

No bands till end of july (NL)

Thu July 30, 2026 starts at 00:00

We have a summerbreak in july, so no live music for this month. We are open every day so no panic, we are here to play your favorite music and server your drinks 🤟🏻😁🎶🎉🍻

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/no-bands-till-end-of-july-nl

Tony Roe & Doriene Marselje

Splendor, Saturday, July 25 at 08:30 PM GMT+2

Live Album Recording

When harp and piano meet at the intersection of composition, improvisation and electronics, a sound world emerges in which structure and freedom are in constant dialogue.
Harpist Doriene Marselje and pianist/composer Tony Roe have been collaborating as a duo since 2025. Driven by a shared fascination with sound, resonance and technology, they create music in which acoustic instruments and live electronics merge into an organic whole.

Their collaboration grew out of Interference, the composition cycle Roe wrote for Marselje and which forms the centrepiece of her acclaimed solo album of the same name. Beginning with the acoustic qualities of the instruments themselves - string, attack and resonance - the duo gradually expands their sound through electronics and analogue effects. From this composed material unfolds a musical dialogue in which improvisation, electronics and subtle shifts in timbre play an essential role.

Roe, winner of the Boy Edgar Prize 2024, is known for his innovative approach to music and technology. Marselje moves between classical, contemporary and experimental music practices, developing projects in which acoustic instruments, electronics and other disciplines converge.

Together they create a layered and ever-evolving sound world in which composition and spontaneity continuously inform and reinforce one another.

Tony Roe – piano & electronics
Doriene Marselje – harp & electronics

Photo by Sanja Marusic

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/tony-roe-and-doriene-marselje

Vienna Vienna

Paradiso, Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 PM GMT+2

Melodic alt-pop packed with sharp lyrics

With a mix of 80s pop, indie rock and personal songwriting, Vienna Vienna creates energetic alt-pop. The artist broke through with the single 'God Save The Queens', which has been streamed over a million times and continues to attract a growing LGBTQIA+ following. Following the 'Wonderland' EP and tours supporting K.Flay and Valley, Vienna Vienna opens a new chapter with the EP 'Entertain Me'. The result is a collection of melodic songs, sharp lyrics and a live show where emotion and exuberance come together.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/vienna-vienna

Bokoesam

Paradiso, Sunday, November 15 at 08:30 PM GMT+1

Dutch rapper with a dancehall sound

Since the release of his debut EP ‘Nog Nooit Meegemaakt’ (2014), Bokoesam has become a fixture on the Dutch hip-hop scene. Classics such as ‘No Go Zone’, ‘50 Cent’, ‘Mijn Schuld’, ‘Net Iets Meer’ and ‘Go Go Club’ have stood the test of time and are still frequently played in clubs and at festivals. As part of the groundbreaking collective New Wave, he won, amongst other accolades, the Popprijs and two Edison Awards, and in 2026 he was back in the spotlight for five sold-out reunion shows at the Ziggo Dome.

In recent years, Bokoesam has showcased different sides of himself. Following the festive energy of the EP ‘Party Sam’ (2023) came the album ‘Nachtvlinder’ (2024), which was certified gold and laid the foundations for his Dutch-spoken dancehall style, as heard on ‘Go Go Club Vol. 1’ and ‘Doe Het Nou Gewoon’. He rounded off 2024 with ‘Nachtvlinder 2’; a personal album on which he candidly shares what the past few years have been like for him.

Bokoesam has also reinvented himself on stage. Since 2022, he has been performing with a regular live band, taking his dancehall, hip-hop and Afro influences to the next level. This autumn, he returns to Paradiso with a revamped live show in which his musical journey comes together in its entirety. Expect timeless favourites and new material that have made Bokoesam one of the Netherlands’ most beloved live acts for years.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/bokoesam-1

Contra @ Homelanding

Contra, Sunday, July 5 at 06:00 PM GMT+2

Family dinner at Homelanding hosted by Contra. 

Dinner & Live music 

From 18.00 - 22.00 

Book your time slot here

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/contra-homelanding