Melkweg
Important to know
- Capacity: 1,500 people
- Artists that have already played here: NOFX, Bad Religion, The Interrupters, Pennywise, Bikini Kill, The Darkness, Billy Talent, Osees, Mad Caddies, Silverstein, Lagwagon, The Get Up Kids, Blind Channel, Make Them Suffer, Joe Satriani, Shelter, Pixies, etc.
- Tickets: https://www.melkweg.nl
- Address: Lijnbaansgracht 234A, 1017 PH - Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Getting here: Amsterdam Leidseplein tram stop (170 m) Lines 2, 5, 7, 12, and 19
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Melkweg is a small and traditional concert venue located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The building has a rich history, having once been a sugar factory and later a dairy.
The venue hosts artists from various genres, and its upper gallery offers good visibility of the stage.
The Interrupters, Pennywise, Bikini Kill, The Darkness, Billy Talent, Mad Caddies, Silverstein, Lagwagon, The Get Up Kids, Blind Channel, Make Them Suffer, Joe Satriani, Shelter, and Pixies are just some of the names that have taken the stage at Melkweg.
Inside Melkweg Amsterdam, there is a café that sells snacks and a variety of drinks.
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Staying close to the venue is always a great opportunity to walk to and from the show, and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of musicians and fans arriving throughout the day.
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