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Amsterdam, city of culture

Amsterdam offers a diverse array of world-class entertainment, as for centuries has been one of the leading centres of culture in Europe. High-quality culture spread across 65 theatres and concert halls, 42 museums and over 140 galleries. The availability of culture in Amsterdam is thanks to afforable prices , and the fact that Beethoven's Ninth can be enjoyed just as much in jeans as in more formal attire.

Amsterdam's cultural season lasts all 52 weeks a year. Each year about 16.000 concerts and theatre performances take place, averaing over 40 events a day, in traditional venues such as Concertgebouw, the Muziektheater and Stadsschouwburg, as well as in the Beurs van Berlage, while more experimental productions can be found in the Felix Meretis Theater or the IJSbreker among amother places.

Music in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is burstling with live music, as it is the city with a rich tradition in classical music and opera. In summer, the concerts can be enjoyed in one of Amsterdam's beautiful parks.

For more information and reservations:

Uit Buro (AUB)
Leidseplein 26
1017 PT Amsterdam
AUB Ticketline: 0900.01.91 (0,40 EUR per minute)
Web: www.aub.nl

Concertgebouw

Concertgebouw 2-6
1071 LN Amsterdam

Muziektheater

Waterlooplein 22, Amstel 3.

Stadsschouburg

Leidseplein 26