Leideseplein is one of Amsterdam's oldest location, but
perhaps the youngest in spirit. Since the 17th century,
when it was arranged, and so far, Leideseplein has evolved
from a cart resting location to the meeting point of hundreds
of teenagers, the cultural home of modern events and the
busy center of an intense nightlife. In Leideseplein there
are no more carts belonging to farmers, but lots of trams
ensuring a vivid night transport.
If you are looking for hip cafes, restaurants or lounging
bars, this is the place! One night will e insufficient to
see it all. After having a drink in each of the cafes and
bars around, each with specific attractions, take a traditional
meal in one of the restaurants and get ready for a long
night!
You can try seeing a movie in one of the cinemas or, why
not, experiencing some live entertainment in one of the
famous theatres in Leidseplein. The offer is rich and covers
all preferences; one of the options may be the City Theatre
or Staadsschouwburg as it is called in Dutch, another may
be Lido Theatre or the world renowned Boom Chicago, famous
for its English comedies causing hysteric laughter.
The City Theatre is located in an impressive neo-renascent
architecture, adding more value to the cultural manifestations
inside. As odd as it may sound, the City Theatre is especially
popular among football fans. The explanation is simple:
the reputed football team Ajax Amsterdam often makes public
statements and appearances from the balcony of the City
Theatre.
The Lido Theatre, on the other hand, is reputed for its
live representations full of dynamic and action. Those who'd
rather go for spontaneity and modernism will find their
taste completely satisfied!
Perhaps the most renowned of them all, Boom Chicago Leidseplein
Theatre has turn into an incredible success eleven years
ago when the recipe for huge audience and ever increasing
popularity was patented. Boom Chicago blends hilarious English
spoken comedy with delicious and exquisite food. Every night,
visitors and locals gather to admire new talents of the
Boom Chicago crew: singing, dancing, acting by a script
or improvisation etc. everything is amplified an outstanding
light show and entertaining music.
Have an original cocktail with American flavor, get some
ribs with Caesar salad and something for desert, lay back
in your seat and enjoy the funniest comedies! And the next
evening, you'll want to come again!
For those more into music, Paradiso cannot be missed! There
are no limitations to the excitement at the concerts in
this reputed music centre. Good music, incredible spirit
and a great variety of artists and music trends makes it
a place for everyone who loves music, no matter what kind.
If you're up to crowd a little try Melkweg, the club where
something is always going on. Melkweg hosts an impressive
1000 concerts a year, blending rock, pop, DJ's and dance
artists for public's delight. There are two rooms in the
club with parallel happenings for a variety of preferences.
In Leidseplein, however, excitement begins outside where
street performers of all kinds prove their various talents
to visitors. Don't be surprised if you meet a fire-eater
or an incredibly fast juggler, they are already part of
the picturesque landscape of Leidseplein.
And if you really want to preserve a souvenir of your passing
through Leidseplein, you can always go for a henna tattoo
done right on the spot here.
