Amsterdam’s club scene is unequalled anywhere. There are lots and lots of venues for the young, and young at heart here in Amsterdam. Ads like these are everywhere, attracting a young, hip crowd to events that don’t even start until 11pm and sometimes go to noon the next day. Dj’s spin the latest house music including Acid Jazz, Trance, Techno, Hardcore, etc. while the dancers rave on a variety of mind bending drugs including Ecstacy, mushrooms, LSD or some new designer drug.
The biggest rave of the year is Dance Valley, held in the countryside in mid summer. Almost a dozen huge circus tents feature live acts and DJs that play simultaneously all day long. The Leidseplein is the center of the nightlife with the famous Paradiso and Melkweg venues nearby, and many smaller places all over the city. 
The scene changes so fast it’s convenient that there are several sources of schedules and information readily available. Check our Event Calendar for the most up-to-date info. You can also look in any Coffeeshop for the UitLoper, the local guide to clubs and movies, rave ads like those pictured here, or posters plastered all over town.
Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District covers a large area in the oldest part of the city. It has been servicing the personal needs and desires of locals and visitors for five centuries. There is a certain charm to the area thanks to the old buildings leaning at odd angles overlooking tree-enshrouded canals, while inviting pubs, cafes and coffeeshops tempt you to linger longer. Music of every genre can be heard along the streets from a dozen or more venues late at night. Recently redone streets, revamped façades, new, classier resturants are now transforming what was once dark and dingy into one of the most attractive parts of town! Now there are more reasons then ever to visit the Red Light district, and experience this very special place. 
