Amsterdam
Public open mic and live-performance events for performers in Amsterdam. Listings are not paid or sponsored. 25 venues · 17 upcoming events · 2 performer types.
Netherlands · DJ · Drag
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Venue maintains a dedicated open-decks page inviting DJs to play, making it a good direct-venue lead to pursue.
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Borisov has a current registration link for open decks, which suggests an active pathway for DJs to apply for future slots.
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Amsterdam-based collective explicitly says it runs monthly open deck nights, so it is a useful organizer lead beyond any single venue date.
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Clear performer path for guest sets and monthly DJ slots across Amsterdam, especially suitable for vinyl-friendly and mixed-genre selectors.
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AMW runs an application-based open-decks program with a submission form, which is a strong fit for DJs seeking curated spots.
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The venue has hosted a named open-decks DnB social series, making it a plausible niche lead for bass-focused DJ opportunities.
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Community-style open-deck programming at Bar Bario looks especially relevant for emerging DJs and scene-building, even if the exact recurrence still needs confirming.
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An open deck event organized by the Sonic Tonic Collective at Borisov, offering DJs and producers a platform to perform and connect.
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BR020 organizes weekly open mic events every Sunday evening, attracting a mix of artists and providing an inclusive space for emerging talents.
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Hunter's Bar hosts open mic nights every fourth Sunday, offering a platform for performers to showcase their talents in a vibrant setting.
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A queer open mic on 6 September invites performers to contact the organizer to share work, and the venue explicitly describes itself as a space for drag kings and queens.
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A recurring Amsterdam drag talent competition explicitly built around multiple competing performers, including lip-sync, vocals and burlesque-style acts.
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Café InClusion organizes open mic evenings for trans and non-binary individuals to share their talents and express themselves in a supportive environment.
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Hunter's Bar hosts open mic nights every fourth Sunday, providing a platform for performers to showcase their talents in a welcoming atmosphere.
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A queer-community open mic at a venue that explicitly centres drag kings and queens, with performers invited to contact the organiser to share work.
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Lellebel is a longstanding queer bar in Amsterdam known for hosting drag shows and open mic nights, providing a platform for performers to showcase their talents.
Venues in Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Vinyl Club AmsterdamNetherlands
- Amsterdam's Most Wanted (AMW.FM) AmsterdamNetherlands
- Bar Bario AmsterdamNetherlands
- BORISOV AmsterdamNetherlands
- BR020 Amsterdam
- Café Havelaar AmsterdamNetherlands
- De VerbroederIJ AmsterdamNetherlands
- Fatale's Drag Cabaret Amsterdam
- Hunter's Bar Amsterdam
- Hunter's Bar Open Mic Amsterdam
- Lellebel: Queer Bar Amsterdam
- Loop51 Brunch & Vinyl Bar AmsterdamNetherlands
- Open Mic at Trans and Friends Café InClusion Amsterdam
- Open Stage Amsterdam Amsterdam
- Papa Zatarra AmsterdamNetherlands
- Queer Open Mic — RITA Community Center — 6 September 2026 Amsterdam
- Queer Open Mic at RITA Community Center Amsterdam
- Queer Open Mic Night at QueerHub Nieuw-West Amsterdam
- QueerHub Nieuw-West Amsterdam
- Sonic Tonic Collective AmsterdamNetherlands
- Sonic Tonic Collective Open Deck Event AmsterdamNetherlands
- Trans and Friends Café InClusion Amsterdam
- TransAmsterdam Open Mic Amsterdam
- Unplugged Open Mic - Amsterdam Amsterdam
- Vinyl Rocks Amsterdam AmsterdamNetherlands
Performer types in Amsterdam
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Past events
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Café InClusion hosts open mic nights for trans and non-binary individuals, providing a platform for sharing talents and expressions in a supportive environment.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West hosts inclusive open mic nights where the queer community and allies can perform music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and comedy.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West organizes inclusive open mic nights for the queer community and allies, encouraging diverse performances and creative expressions.
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Café InClusion hosts open mic nights for trans and non-binary individuals, providing a platform for sharing talents and expressions in a supportive environment.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West hosts inclusive open mic nights where the queer community and allies can perform music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and comedy.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West organizes inclusive open mic nights for the queer community and allies, encouraging diverse performances and creative expressions.
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Café InClusion hosts open mic nights for trans and non-binary individuals, providing a platform for sharing talents and expressions in a supportive environment.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West hosts inclusive open mic nights where the queer community and allies can perform music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and comedy.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West organizes inclusive open mic nights for the queer community and allies, encouraging diverse performances and creative expressions.
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Café InClusion hosts open mic nights for trans and non-binary individuals, providing a platform for sharing talents and expressions in a supportive environment.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West hosts inclusive open mic nights where the queer community and allies can perform music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and comedy.
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QueerHub Nieuw-West organizes inclusive open mic nights for the queer community and allies, encouraging diverse performances and creative expressions.
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Strong current lead for recurring vinyl open decks in Amsterdam with explicit on-site sign-up and DJ set slots.
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This Amsterdam venue has hosted clearly described open-decks sessions with walk-in participation, so it is worth checking for the next edition.
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Current Amsterdam listing shows an upcoming open-decks night centered on local DJ talent, making it a high-priority live lead.
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Strong current lead for recurring vinyl open decks in Amsterdam with explicit on-site sign-up and DJ set slots.
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This Amsterdam venue has hosted clearly described open-decks sessions with walk-in participation, so it is worth checking for the next edition.
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Current Amsterdam listing shows an upcoming open-decks night centered on local DJ talent, making it a high-priority live lead.
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Strong current lead for recurring vinyl open decks in Amsterdam with explicit on-site sign-up and DJ set slots.
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This Amsterdam venue has hosted clearly described open-decks sessions with walk-in participation, so it is worth checking for the next edition.
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Current Amsterdam listing shows an upcoming open-decks night centered on local DJ talent, making it a high-priority live lead.
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Strong current lead for recurring vinyl open decks in Amsterdam with explicit on-site sign-up and DJ set slots.
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This Amsterdam venue has hosted clearly described open-decks sessions with walk-in participation, so it is worth checking for the next edition.
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Current Amsterdam listing shows an upcoming open-decks night centered on local DJ talent, making it a high-priority live lead.
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Strong current lead for recurring vinyl open decks in Amsterdam with explicit on-site sign-up and DJ set slots.