Ziggo Dome

Small lockers available inside, fit basically just a jacket and cost 5€. Staff is always very kind and helpful, at the entrance, coatrack and bars. Drinks and food are expensive, but can’t bring from outside. Actually arena is super fun, great acoustics and light. Performers always seem to enjoy the atmosphere.

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.

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!

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.

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!

I went to The Black Keys concert at Ziggo Dome on May 5, 2024. I had so much fun and I'm glad I had the opportunity to see them since they canceled their U.S. tour. Attending a concert in another country is definitely an interesting experience. Tickets: Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster Netherlands. I waited until the day before to purchase tickets since the show was not sold out. My one regret with waiting was discovering that I couldn't use my Visa card! For this concert, they only accepted American Express and Maestro. My mom came through in the clutch and let me use her AmEx card to buy the ticket. Once I purchased my ticket, I was able to download a PDF file. If you have the app, you can download a QR code for your tickets as well. One of the ticket add-ons was for Alpine PartyPlug ear plugs. You can also buy them at the venue. That is such a great idea and American venues should consider doing this. Transportation: I took the Metro to Station Bijlmer ArenA. From there it was about a 10 minute walk. The venue is right next door to the soccer stadium so it wasn't difficult to figure out which way to walk. Security: When you go through security, they pat you down and look inside your bag. There is a bag size restriction; if your bag is too large you can rent a locker. There's also a free cloakroom. Once you're cleared to walk through, you will receive a loud "Ja" ("yes") from the security guard lol. The guy in front of me had a lighter and they let him through lol. Needless to say, it's definitely different from the U.S. Concessions: They recently implemented a drink token system (and If I'm not mistaken, The Black Keys concert was the first time they did this). You are given a token at the entrance which is used for a plastic cup. When you purchase your drink, you give the bartender the token and pay for the drink (they do take Visa cards!). Here's where it gets interesting: if you want a refill, you must bring your cup back. If you do not, you will have to pay €1 for a new cup. This is their way of trying to be green. After the show, you can recycle your cup in the proper bin. They have specialty bars throughout the venue. I purchased a beer from a regular bar on the concourse. I believe the only beer option at that particular bar was Heineken. Seating and Layout: Ziggo reminds me of a larger version of 713 Music Hall in Houston. It has a large floor and two balconies. The floor was GA for this show. The venue itself was very nice and clean! The signage was prominent and the majority of signs are written in both Dutch and English. The seating in my particular section had a divider blocking what would have been an aisle. It was nice to have extra space, but if I needed to get up, I would have had to cross through the entire row to get out. It looked like the divider may have been removeable. Show: The sound quality was great! The Dutch audience was a bit more subdued (at least in my section) compared to American audiences. Despite that, I had a really great time and I would definitely see another show at Ziggo Dome.

I've never worn makeup, nail polish, fish net or combat boots but I have seen Nine Inch Nails fourteen times since 1997. Thankfully most of Reznor's fans have grown past their teenage angst and ridiculous costumes to truly appreciate what can truly now be considered one of the best live performers in Rock history. At 60 years old, with Oscars on his mantel, the visuals have never been better and the vocals never clearer. A stage, B stage, deep cuts and favorites reimagined. The Peel it Back tour is a triumph and Ziggo Dome saw it executed beautifully, with easy in-and-out, safety protocols and excellent crowd management.

A very clean venue. Came here to watch an Oscar and the Wolf concert. Appreciated how they turned a few of the men's restrooms into a women's restroom preventing unnecessary long lines for us ladies. Restrooms were clean and well stocked with toiletries. Service at the concession stands was quick, friendly and VERY affordable. What would easily be a $20-$25 per cocktail in the US at such a venue was $8-10 here. What I appreciated most during the concert was feeling the air conditioning system on which made for an enjoyable experience. All staff from entrance to exit were very nic

I love the Ziggo down. From a working stand point the push from the trucks to stage is short. There is ample storage room. The floor is wide so there is plenty of room for paths to get gear moved around From a crowd standpoint it's gotta be a great place to see a show. Sounds good in the arena and pretty much all the seats have a good view. Dressing rooms have plenty of showers and they are nice and have great water pressure. The catering room is also nice with lots of space. Love this venue

Nice exterior of building. We was here on Shakira live concert. So lot of queues was until 3-4 hours before concert start. Lot of trash under foots after concert.

One of the biggest concert venues in the Netherlands, this is where most big stars play, I personally saw The Killers in 2018, it's a really a fantastic venue. Sound is great, security is helpful, seats are ok sized, they have lockers and a coat check if needed.

Excellent venue. Modern with all the comforts you expect from a first class concert theatre. The main feature, sound quality, is excellent. I was on a pretty high stand and I could hear loud and clear with no echoes ... just perfect. Plenty of bars all over floors. They use the buy coins system which I do not like much but is nevertheless simple and you can return for cash what you did not use. The stage is quite high so even the short ones (like me) can enjoy a full view. Tickets at this venue are a bit more expensive than others but service is 5 stars. Easy accessible from the city by any means of public or private transport even late at nite. From outside a great lighting system make this music box shine with great advertising and info. Security felt top notch. Well done

It was such a pleasant experience to attend a concert at the Ziggo Dome. Entry and crowd management was super efficient. The sound system was fantastic and the big screens made it so much easier for me to enjoy the concert. It was clean and the temperature was just right. I have to admit that rock concert crowds in Amsterdam know how to have fun without being obnoxious. Getting there and back to the house we were staying at using public transportation was very easy. Seeing Pearl Jam live was a dream come true and this venue made it absolutely fantastic.

Saw Pearl Jam back in the day here in 2012. Great arena! Actually felt somewhat personal despite the arena size

Armin Van Buuren was Excellent here his Armin Only Intense tour was the best ever. This venue was the best and nicest venue that we have ever been to. Plus they had free wifi and good free wifi with good speeds even with everyone on it during the show it was really nice to be able to upload and pictures. Overall the sound the stage and the lighting was perfect. Its a small place but extremely nice. The security was very nice and friendly. I wish venues back in the US was this professional and nice and clean.

Ziggodome is cool. It has plenty of options and space for a multitude of different set ups. I'm surprised to see a building in the Netherlands that actually seems to be well thought out and designed appropriately to it's purpose. Believe me, that's a rarity in this country. Only the floor in the hallway is maybe a bit too slippery considering the high heeled shoes women wear and the amount of alcohol some people use here. Love that there's a la Place in here that stays open during the entire time of the concert you're at. I wish I would have known this beforehand though, because then I wouldn't have hurriedly stuffed chips and other junk down my face between work and the Mars concert... Also, the Thirty seconds to Mars concert was great! Loved the acrobats and obviously the music. ;) Too bad the signing session was so horribly unorganized!

Possibly the best venue I've ever been to. The perfect size. 17,000 capacity I believe, with two tiers of seating and a large standing section. Unbelievably good air conditioning throughout. I didn't even break sweat in a sold out dancey gig, it was crazy. Also, no security staff or anything anywhere. Yet, super clean and tidy. Madness. Great acoustics as well. One star knocked off for their 'munten' system where you need to buy tokens to use at the bar which is a far greater inconvenience than it sounds. Especially when you need to buy a minimum of 4 (10 euros). Only wanted water, which I had to buy. Was having none of it. Some good eating spots nearby and excellent transport links from here, as per the rest of Amsterdam.

I have been to the Ziggodome for all three of the Blue Planet concerts and the Fantasia concert. All big video screens with an orchestra playing along to the action on the screen. I really do like the venue! It is easy to get to, plenty big, but for these concerts, it was not so huge you missed out on anything. There are plenty of options to get to the Ziggodome, even though it is outside of Amsterdam. I have ridden my bicycle and used public transportation. Easy either way to get there for your event. Coat check and lockers are available as well, although I have not used either for the events I attended. There are several options for dining around the area and options inside. As others mentioned, they use the munten (token) system for food and beverages. The Ziggodome is not the only venue I have been to that uses the munten system, no matter where you are this system is annoying. So be prepared to figure out what you want and then buy the correct amount of munten before jumping in line. Unless you are a regular, the munten will expire about every six months. All-in-all, I like the Ziggodome for its size, acoustics, cleanliness and access.

Loved the venue . The staff not so much . Was here for Above & Beyond . The side bar was extremely wet . As I walked away I fell and slipped and dropped both of my drinks . The manager and bartender didn't even want to give me my drinks that had fallen due to their slippery floor . They were very rude . Thank God , I didn't let this incident ruin my night .