Your first Terrace Concert
by the river IJ
Live music, something delicious and the most beautiful sunset in Amsterdam
Choose your concert| ✓Small-scale and relaxed | ✓Your ticket includes drinks or lunch/dinner | ✓Always a seat with a view |
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TERRACE CONCERTS 2026 - JULY + AUGUST An evening that feels more like the best terrace in the citySummer! Endless evenings as the sun slowly sets. On our terrace, with sweeping views over the IJ, you have a front-row seat. You sit outside by the water, drink in hand, with fantastic artists up close. Some concerts are exuberant, others more intimate. Choose a concert that fits your mood and then pick your arrangement: a drink, a sharing platter or lunch/dinner. We’ll take care of the rest. |
In three steps
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Three top picks to get you started from our diverse program |
Agenda
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Island Jazz
Izaline Calister, Ed Verhoeff + Ellister van der MolenSuper-trio performs delightful Curaçaoan jazz by Izaline Calister
Sat 15 Aug 2026With her charismatic stage presence and warm vocals, Izaline Calister has a way of wrapping every audience around her finger – as her countless hits and sold-out concerts clearly attest. Izaline has shared a deep musical bond with guitarist Ed Verhoeff for over fifteen years. Tonight, they perform with the up-and-coming trumpeter Ellister van der Molen. While the exact set list remains a surprise, these three top-tier musicians guarantee an enchanting evening of both exhilarating dance tracks and tender ballads.
The music of Izaline Calister is a delightful fusion of jazz, Afro-Caribbean influences, and the traditional sounds of her native Curaçao – a signature style that earned her an Edison Award in 2009. Ed Verhoeff has been wowing global audiences for a quarter of a century with his warm, intuitive guitar playing. Ellister van der Molen performs in numerous bands and orchestras and was recently presented with the Jerry van Rooyen Award for top musicians in the Dutch jazz scene who deserve greater recognition – and we couldn't agree more.
Outdoor concert
This Terrace Concert is an outdoor event. The sun can be intense and the wind can be quite strong near the water, so come prepared. In the event of unfavourable weather conditions, the performance will be held indoors in the Entrance Hall, which overlooks the river IJ.Program
From 18:00 Katayoun / drink or diner
20:00 Concert Izaline Calister, Ed Verhoeff + Ellister van der Molen
21:00 KatayounCredits
Izaline Calister vocals
Ed Verhoef guitars
Ellister van der Molen trumpet
Katayoun DJ -
P2
PitouIndie sensation returns with kaleidoscopic album
Fri 7 Aug 2026Three years ago, Pitou took the music world by storm with her debut Big Tear, widely hailed as one of the year’s best indie records. Now the singer, composer and producer is back with P2, a rollercoaster of emotions and creative flair. Pitou was born in Amsterdam and studied at the conservatory which is right around the corner of the Muziekgebouw. She is thus on home soil as she hits the Terrace for what promises to be a captivating, whirlwind show.
Folk, indie, dance, and electronica come together in Pitou’s music, with her versatile voice serving as the anchor. While music often serves as a release valve for life’s darker corners, on P2, Pitou welcomes everything – embracing euphoria, joy and madness alike. After all, music is always with her, during the good times and the bad. This process-driven, DIY approach has resulted in a unique, kaleidoscopic album that celebrates life’s highs and lows.
Outdoor concert
This Terrace Concert is an outdoor event. The sun can be intense and the wind can be quite strong near the water, so come prepared. In the event of unfavourable weather conditions, the performance will be held indoors in the Entrance Hall, which overlooks the river IJ.Program
From 18:00 DJ Katayoun / drink or diner
20:00 Concert Pitou: Music from the album P2
21:00 DJ KatayounCredits
Pitou
Katayoun DJ -
Dancing through the centuries
Amiri HarewoodLively piano music from Bach to Adès and Uzoigwe
Sun 2 Aug 2026Pianist Amiri Harewood is a rising star in the British music scene, taking audiences by storm. He made his Dutch debut in 2025 during the Grachtenfestival, performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the Chineke! Orchestra, and was named a Classic FM Rising Star in that same year. In this recital, he juxtaposes core repertoire by J.S. Bach with contemporary music by the British composer Thomas Adès and the Nigerian composer Joshua Uzoigwe, with dance serving as the common thread.
Bach’s French Suite No. 4 and Partita No. 4 are composed of a series of characterful dances, each with its own atmosphere and tempo. Adès, himself a gifted pianist, engages in a dialogue with Chopin’s mazurkas and masterfully brings them into the here and now. The programme concludes with Egwu Amala by the Nigerian composer Uzoigwe, a work inspired by the traditional dances of the Aboh and Ogbaru women in Nigeria.
Outdoor concert
This Terrace Concert is an outdoor event. The sun can be intense and the wind can be quite strong near the water, so come prepared. In the event of unfavourable weather conditions, the performance will be held indoors in the Entrance Hall, which overlooks the river IJ.
Program
From 13:00 drink or lunch
15:00 - 16:00 concertThomas Adès Mazurkas
Johann Sebastian Bach French Suite No. 4 in E flat major / Partita No. 4 in D Major
Joshua Uzoigwe Egwu Amala from Talking DrumsCredits
Amiri Harewood piano
Good to know for your first time
| What should I wear? Whatever you feel comfortable in. It’s a terrace, not a gala. |
Do I need to know the music? Not at all. The atmosphere and setting will draw you in naturally. |
And if the weather is bad? Before you leave, check the practical information for your concert. |
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Prefer to explore on your own? Below is the complete program, with direct ticket booking for each concert |
