AFAS Live Theater
Large Amsterdam concert venue and entertainment arena
An indoor music arena in the Amsterdam region, hosting international concerts, club nights and touring productions; check event listings for headline shows.
AFAS Live at a Glance#
Address: AFAS Live, Arena Boulevard 590, 1101 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: https://afaslive.nl/
Admission: Ticket prices vary by event; typical standing tickets €30-€70
About AFAS Live#
AFAS Live is a dedicated concert and live-music venue in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost entertainment district, originally opened as the Heineken Music Hall in 2001. It is a mid-sized indoor arena known for contemporary music events and touring acts.
The venue houses a large main hall with flexible standing and seating arrangements and is acoustically tuned for amplified concerts. It is part of the ArenA location and shares the area with the nearby Johan Cruijff ArenA and transport hubs.
Opened in 2001 as the Heineken Music Hall, the arena established itself as a regular stop for international tours and club-scale productions. The venue was rebranded as AFAS Live in 2017.
Situated in Amsterdam-Zuidoost beside the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the venue is adjacent to the Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station and is easily reached by metro, train, and bus from central Amsterdam.
- Capacity: Holds up to about 6,000 people in its main configuration and is designed for amplified music and touring concerts.
- Transport: Direct pedestrian access from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA / Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station connects the venue to regional and national rail services.
How to Get to AFAS Live#
AFAS Live is near Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district. Take NS trains or Metro 54/50 to Bijlmer ArenA and follow signs to the Arena Park complex. Parking is available but public transit is recommended on event nights.
Tips for Visiting AFAS Live#
- Check the venue's official calendar and box office for event-specific information (doors and age limits can vary).
- Arrive early for popular shows; there are good standing and seated options but the lobby fills up fast.
- Use the nearby Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station (train/metro) for convenient access on event nights.
Best Time to Visit AFAS Live#
Concert seasons peak in autumn/winter; check the venue calendar for specific events.
Weather & Climate near AFAS Live#
AFAS Live's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (852 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 71 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 53 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 67 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 73 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 62 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 85 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 88 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 92 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 84 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
