Space & Infrastructure · Indicator 8
Nightlife districts
What this indicator asks
What are some of Amsterdam's important nightlife districts, and how do they contribute to the city's nighttime culture?
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- Hamerkwartier, Amsterdam-Noord
- A former industrial area with a dense group of clubs, bars and creative spaces, including Garage Noord and Skatecafé. A survey respondent said of Garage Noord and FIBER Festival: “Het voelt rauw, met lef.” (“It feels raw, with guts.”)
- Leidseplein, city centre
- Home to Paradiso and Melkweg, the city's two largest concert venues, next to many commercial clubs.
- NDSM, Amsterdam-Noord
- A former shipyard used for large events, festivals and creative workspaces.
- Schinkelkwartier, Nieuw-West
- An industrial area beside the A10 ring road, with club gardens and open-air venues on temporary sites, such as Sissi's and Der Hintergarten.
- Westpoort
- The port and business area in the west, around Sloterdijk. Large clubs such as Lofi, BRET and Thuishaven are here.
- Westergas
- A former gasworks in Westerpark, now a cultural park with venues, bars and festival grounds.