Amsterdam is a city that comes alive at night, when the sun goes down, is when the magic really begins, walking along the canals, with cobblestone streets illuminated by romantic lanterns, allows us to immerse ourselves in its dreamy halo.
Although Amsterdam is best known for its EDM scene, there are live music venues where you can enjoy both big bands and up-and-comers.
Paradiso is a former church converted into a music venue. With its huge stained glass windows as a backdrop and two interior balconies overlooking the crowd below, in this spectacular setting you can immerse yourself in the sounds of great live music.
At first glance, one might think that Amsterdam is a city with no secrets left to discover. However, if you know where to look, you'll be lucky enough to discover some of those little lesser-known places that are full of charm.
Rembrandtplein is also a very lively area at night, surrounded by cafes and nightspots frequented by both Amsterdam locals and tourists, but these are often concentrated only around Dam Square. The Jordaan, finally, has a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and places frequented by young professionals and students.
These areas are not only frequented by clubbers, they are also popular with those who prefer to spend the evening having a beer in a bar, where it is easy to meet other tourists and have fun together. The atmosphere is very informal and you will feel at ease.
Surely many tourists in Amsterdam will try to liven up their evenings by stopping first at one of the numerous coffeeshops present throughout the city. Buying and smoking in the coffeeshops is legal, but it is not legal to buy marijuana on the street; illegal behavior is severely punished by the local police.
