Tolhuistuin is a cultural venue on the north bank of the IJ, a short ferry ride from Amsterdam Centraal. Set in a former Shell canteen building from the 1950s, it hosts concerts, club nights, festivals and community events - with an outdoor stage in the garden when the weather allows.
Coen Verbraak hosts a public talk with writer Anna Enquist, former politician Hedy d'Ancona, and cabaret performer Hans Dorrestijn discussing how to age gracefully.
Blood Red Shoes play Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam on 17 October 2026.
LOE. plays Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam on 8 October 2026, starting at 19:00.
Documentary filmmaker Sinan Can opens a lecture series about resilience and coping with loss, exploring how to remain standing through hardship.
Loes Lune performs at Tolhuistuin.
Ben Ellis performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
American indie band The Bones of J.R. Jones performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Philosopher Marli Huijer explores how we create 'the other' in an interactive evening that welcomes questions and humour.
Documentary exploring LSD and the spiritual quest, screening at Tolhuistuin.
Thee Sinseers perform at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Malena Zavala performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Strawberry Guy performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
The fourth instalment of the sold-out 'Futures & Sustainability' series, exploring governance challenges and possibilities.
American indie rock band Vundabar performs in Amsterdam.
Irish singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock performs an intimate acoustic concert.
Kika Sprangers performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
A theatrical performance exploring the hidden world of motherhood through monologues.
Fairhazel performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Kazdoura performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
A book presentation on fertility featuring music and personal stories, exploring what we know about our bodies.
LamBros. performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
British singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Free book market and workshops at Tolhuistuin with collage workshop, literary translation masterclass, book presentation, and talks with writers.
Zeyne performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
American indie band Jaguar Sun performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Brazilian pop and soul singer-guitarist Vitor Kley performs at Tolhuistuin.
Hudson Freeman performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam.
Live performance by Claire Kelly at Tolhuistuin.
