Fun and entertainment Amsterdam

Timetable

Nightclubs are often open from Thursday to Saturday, from 11pm to 5am. Some addresses have a 24-hour permit and are more flexible about closing times.

Budget & Tips

Unfortunately, clubbing is becoming increasingly expensive in the Netherlands. For the cinema, early-bird rates are sometimes available. Senior citizens benefit from special rates. Credit cards are often not accepted and a debit card must be used. Tickets sold online are cheaper than at the box office. Think about it.

To be booked

Amsterdam offers a top-quality musical and cultural program, and evenings are often coveted as soon as they are pre-sold. For some concerts, tickets go on sale in just a few minutes. So plan ahead as much as possible.

Night transport

In the center, the bicycle is your best friend, otherwise night buses run. Uber service is also available in the city (www.uber.com/nl/nl/).

Age restrictions

In the Netherlands, the legal age for drinking alcohol is 18 years. Also be aware that some clubs and evenings may apply a higher minimum age.

What's very local

Here, the dress code is generally less select than in France, although you'll still need to make a creative effort to get into certain places.

Smokers

Smoking is banned in all public areas, and smoking areas have officially been abolished.

Tourist traps