Ziggo Dome

My husband and I attended the Simply Red 40th Anniversary Tour concert here in November 2025, and Ziggo Dome delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. **The Venue:** This is a world-class arena that holds around 17,000 people, yet somehow still feels intimate. The acoustics are outstanding—you can tell this place was purpose-built for live music. We had seats higher up and were impressed that sightlines were excellent from every angle, with large screens ensuring you don't miss a thing. **Getting There:** Super easy to reach via metro from Amsterdam Centraal (about 20-25 minutes). The walk from the station to the venue is straightforward and well-signed. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars in the surrounding complex if you want to grab dinner beforehand. **The Concert:** Mick Hucknall and Simply Red were phenomenal. Celebrating 40 years of hits, they played all the classics—the crowd was on their feet for favorites like "Stars" and "Holding Back the Years." The sound quality was crisp and powerful throughout. **Tips for Visitors:** Food and drinks are card-only (no cash). Prices are on the higher side, typical for a major arena. There's a free cloakroom and lockers available. Getting in and out was surprisingly smooth even with a packed house. If you're an American visiting the Netherlands and a concert happens to align with your trip, don't hesitate—this venue rivals the best in the U.S. or UK.

I was visiting from overseas and attended a show at this venue. A friend of mine that we followed all over Europe was playing in a well known band there. It’s a nice venue that can accommodate large crowds well. We had trouble finding parking and knowing exactly where to go to get to the front entrance. It’s next to another large venue and we had to ask their security how to get down to the Ziggo Dome. When we were going through security at the front door, the security guard spoke to me in Dutch. I didn’t understand him, and so I stepped forward to move out of the way to let others get by me because I thought he might want to pat me down. He immediately got in front of me because he thought I was going to walk past the security line and again spoke to me in Dutch and then English. He told me if I had continued to walk past him that it would not have gone well for me, not taking into consideration that I did not understand him the first time. Other than that, we had a great time and the show was awesome. The sound was amazing and I would go back.

The Ziggo Dome is truly one of the best concert venues in the Netherlands. It’s super easy to reach by train or metro, and once inside everything runs smoothly, from the entrance to finding your seat. The sound is outstanding; you can tell the hall was built for music, as it’s clear and powerful no matter where you sit. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is always great. Food and drinks are on the expensive side, but facilities are clean and there’s plenty of choice. All in all, it’s a venue where concerts are experienced at their best and one you’ll be happy to return to.

What a fantastic concert venue. By far the most comfortable seats during my 150+ concerts, great sound quality and super easy entrance and exit process. Very friendly staff on site. Everything is easy to find and navigate even when first time there.

Great venue with good sound, comfortable seating, lots of food and drink options plus it’s only a 10 minute walk from the Metro. Our seats were in section 110 on the first level and they gave us an excellent view of the stage. Our visit to the Ziggo Dome never felt overcrowded, even on the way back to our hotel using the Metro; which was surprising considering that it was a sold out event and the Ziggo Dome capacity is 17,000. Recommended!

Easy to reach by car and train, easy to navigate inside with ample snacking and drinks opportunities. Can be a bit long wait sometimes at the entrance but generally also okay. As good as a concert venue can be. Safe, good air flow, not too loud music.

Absolutely fantastic concert hall! Even with a sold-out crowd, the lines moved quickly and smoothly. The venue was spotless, with top-notch staff who were both professional and genuinely friendly. The ventilation was excellent, keeping the temperature just right for enjoying the show. I would love to see the merch stand open on more days than just the day before and the day of the concert. And the refreshing drink offered at the exit after the performance? A wonderful and thoughtful surprise!

The hall itself is enormous and remarkably well-ventilated. Although the temperature outside was past the 30°C mark, you wouldn't have known it once you were inside as the air was pleasantly cool. I was happy to finally get a break from this unbearable heat. I had a VIP ticket, so I was seated right at the front, directly in front of the stage. The seating consisted of rows of chairs, spaced with enough room in front of each so you could comfortably stand up when you wanted to (everyone stood up once the concert started, so you kinda didn't have any other choice, hahah). I have to deduct one star because the organization outside the venue was incredibly confusing. There were multiple entrances, each with its own queue, but nothing was clearly labelled. No one seemed to know where they were supposed to line up. I personally had to switch lines three (!) times before I finally ended up in the right one. Even the staff couldn't give clear directions when we asked for help. This wasn't just an issue for me and my companion. Many other visitors were just as lost. The organization definitely leaves a lot to be desired, but aside from that, everything else was top-notch. It's a great venue, and Ado's concert was lovely!!