It may be a small country, but the Netherlands consistently hosts some of the largest and most popular international music acts. Check out our picks for March and April 2015!
Please note that ticket prices do not include service or membership charges that may be applicable to purchase price.
› Fiction Plane and Atlantic Attraction
- Date: March 18
- Where: The Hague | Paard van Troje
- Genre: Alternative rock
Joe Sumner, the son of Sting, founded this three-headed band. They will also perform in Amsterdam and Utrecht.
› Modern Baseball
- Date: March 19
- Where: Amsterdam | Winston
- Genre: Indie rock / melodic punk
This band from Philadelphia plays a combination of pop punk and raw emo. They will share a line-up with Into it. Over it. and Tiny Moving Parts.
› The Pinkprint Tour, Nicki Minaj
- Date: March 19
- Where: Amsterdam | Ziggo Dome
- Genre: Hip-hop/rap
Along with special guest Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj performs her long awaited album The Pinkprint. Together, they're sure to give a riveting performance!
› Imam Baïldi
- Date: March 20
- Where: Amsterdam | Tolhuistuin
- Genre: Folk/world music/electro/hip-hop
From Greece, this band mixes traditional music up with eclectic styles. They are sure to perform a set that's perfect to dance to!
› Café Istanbul: Kolpa
- Date: March 20
- Where: Amsterdam | Podium Mozaïek
- Genre: Pop
Kolpa is a Turkish boy band that took Istanbul, the cultural capital of Turkey, by storm! After the concert, DJ Sertan lays down some tunes for a full night of dancing!
› Knock Out!
- Date: March 21
- Where: Rotterdam | Sportpaleis Ahoy
- Genre: Underground
With its innovative Underground style and artistic line-up, the annual Knock Out! is definitely the place to be!
› Paul Simon & Sting On Stage Together
- Date: March 22
- Where: Amsterdam | Ziggo Dome
- Genre: Various
These two old friends have explored and pushed the boundaries of the diversity of music, and now they've decided to tour together!
› Wallace Roney Group Feat. Lenny White & Buster Williams
- Date: March 25
- Where: Amsterdam | Bimhuis
- Genre: Jazz/hip-hop
Wallace Roney is the only trumpet player ever mentored by Miles Davis. He plays exciting, adventurous music including afro-beat and hip-hop!
› Roots: Falcons, Promnite, Rachel Green and others
- Date: March 26
- Where: Amsterdam | Melkweg
- Genre: Bass/hip-hop
Roots is a packed concert with multiple artists that mix, remix and bootleg delicious tunes!
› James Taylor
- Date: March 31
- Where: Amsterdam | Carré
- Genre: Singer-songwriter/rock
James Taylor is a five-time Grammy award winning American songwriter and guitarist, who’s scored many No.1 hits!
› Sheila E.
- Date: April 6
- Where: Amsterdam | Paradiso
- Genre: Pop/funk
Drummer and singer Sheila E. used to drum for Prince, and has now reached her own fame. She performed together with the top pop stars before releasing her latest solo album.
› Hanggai
- Date: April 6 and 8
- Where: Utrecht, Amsterdam | Tivoli Vredenburg, Tolhuistuin
- Genre: Punk rock
Chinese punk rocker Ilchi combines Mongolian throat singing with his own modern beats and electric guitar, as well as with traditional instruments!
› Mr. Scruff all night long
- Date: April 10
- Where: Utrecht | Tivoli Vredenburg
- Genre: Soul/hip-hop
Mr. Scruff is an original and unique member of British label Ninja Tune, who refuses to spin pre-produced music, and plays whatever he feels like in an all-night performance!
› Fiddler's Green
- Date: April 10 and 12
- Where: Eindhoven, Utrecht | de Effenaar/de Helling
- Genre: Folk rock
This German band bases its music on traditional folk music and throws in electric guitar, bass, drums and Guinness!
› SOTU Festival
- Date: April 17, 18 and 19
- Where: Amsterdam | Various
- Genre: Underground
Sounds Of The Underground celebrates the uniquity of the global independent music and art community!
› Gang of Four
- Date: April 21
- Where: Amsterdam | Melkweg
- Genre: Punk rock, funk, dub-reggae
Definitely ranking as of the most influential bands of the 70's and 80's, this British foursome creates politically engaged post-punk tunes that inspired R.E.M., Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand!
› Stereo MC's + Band
- Date: April 30
- Where: Rotterdam | Luxor
- Genre: Rap/rock/dance/alternative
One of England's most iconic bands hit the Netherlands with an unforgettable live dance show, performing their greatest hits!