With venues like Café Alto and Café De Engelbewaarder, and countless festivals including Jazzfest and the Super-Sonic Jazz Festival, the “Venice of the North” has truly made a name for itself as a jazz city. And with the new “The Jazz Room” show now playing in Amsterdam, the scene is only getting richer.
With a mix of iconic jazz classics and unpredictable improvisation, this show takes you on a musical journey from the early Dixieland jazz era to cool jazz, bebop, and swing.
The Jazz Room in Amsterdam: Which Concerts Should You Not Miss?
A Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong
Step into The Jazz Room for a captivating evening honoring the timeless musical genius of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong, enveloped in the warm glow of swing and classic jazz. This atmospheric program takes you from the legendary stages of Harlem to the golden age of postwar crooners.
The spotlight is on two groundbreaking legends who changed the sound of American music forever. In this joint tribute, their influence on innovation, emotion, and musical storytelling shines through in every arrangement, revealing how their work connected generations and transformed the jazz tradition.
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
16 January 2027 18:00
Het Zonnehuis
The Jazz Room: A Night Full of Soul with Marvin Gaye
Sultry grooves and subtle horn sections set the tone for a live set full of Motown nostalgia and the timeless soul of Marvin Gaye. Rhythm and emotion go hand in hand here. The show draws inspiration from the elegance and raw emotion of iconic tracks like “What’s Going On,” “Sexual Healing,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
Thanks to its open structure without a fixed setlist, the music can breathe and respond to the atmosphere in the venue. Warm, flawless, and relaxed: this performance hovers somewhere between an intimate listening session and a euphoric release.
The Jazz Room: A Night of Soul with Marvin Gaye
5 December 2026 18:00 + more dates
OBA Theater
Fancy a little getaway? The Jazz Room is also performing in Haarlem
Just a 15-minute train ride from Amsterdam, The Jazz Room is setting up shop at Verhalenhuis Haarlem, the cultural heart of Haarlem-Noord. On Sunday, November 29, 2026, “A Night of Soul with Marvin Gaye” is on the program there, with tickets starting at €29.
Take the train to Haarlem station, then bus 3 to the Spaarnhovenstraat stop. Make a day of it in Haarlem.
29 November 2026 16:00 + more dates
Verhalenhuis Haarlem
What is “The Jazz Room”?
Step into “The Jazz Room” for a 60-minute live music experience that pays tribute to one of the most universally celebrated genres. The show transports you to a 1920s-style New Orleans bar, complete with a dimly lit streetlamp to enhance the intimate atmosphere. Here, talented musicians perform a curated setlist of jazz and swing classics. Well-known songs such as “On the Sunny Side of the Street” and “Sing, Sing, Sing” are interspersed with captivating improvisation.
The program changes regularly, featuring new musical themes and tributes to iconic artists. This means no two seasons are the same, and you’ll discover a different side of the genre every time. The concerts are open to those 18 and older—the perfect setting to relax with a good drink and enjoy the music.
According to Herbie Hancock, jazz is all about “being in the moment.” Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life for an hour and enjoy the music at The Jazz Room in Amsterdam.
Whether you need a moment to yourself or prefer to share it with friends, this authentic jazz show is a fantastic night out. The performances take place at Het Zonnehuis and the OBA Theater, both starting at 6:00 p.m.
And are you in the mood for a little getaway? Just a 15-minute train ride away, you can experience The Jazz Room in Haarlem, located in the charming Verhalenhuis in Noord.
5 December 2026 18:00 + more dates
OBA Theater
16 January 2027 18:00
Het Zonnehuis
