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After Dark 

After Dark 

  • 01/09/2026
  • 11pm - 3am
  • Amsterdam

Event description

The best rock n roll, indie, pop classics club night in Amsterdam! Expect iconic themes and plenty of drinks offers.

AMSTERDAM’S BEST ROCK, ALT, SOUL AND INDIE POP NIGHT!

Welcome to After Dark. Join us in the home of authentic rock and indie. The temple for alternative classics and soul goodness – a Mecca for true pop anthems. After Dark is an ode to the obscene – celebrating alt culture. Nothing is off limits when day turns to night – expect madness, bold production, awe inspiring visuals twinned with a festival-esque atmosphere. A gathering to celebrate fashion and timeless music.

You will hear:

Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Tame Impala, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Halsey, The Kooks, Lana Del Rey, Alt J, Wolf Alice, The La’s, Blossoms, The Smiths, The Libertines, HAIM, Hinds, Amy Winehouse, Yot Club, Joy Division, Stone Roses, Two Door Cinema Club, Bloc Party, The 1975, Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Blur, Arcade Fire, MGMT, Gerry Cinnamon, Pixies, Bombay Bicycle Club, LCD Soundsystem, Foals, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The Wombats, The White Stripes, The Cribs, The Cure, The XX, The War On Drugs, Peace, Florence & The Machine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Muse, Kasabian, Queen, David Bowie, Taylor Swift, The Who, Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, REM, Oasis, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Linkin Park, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Blink 182, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Green Day, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Lorde.

See you on the dance floor.

Important

If you arrive after 11.30pm, we cannot guarantee entry to the venue. This is a ticket only event – therefore you must buy a valid ticket in advance.

NOTE

We do not accept cash payments on arrival for tickets.We do not accept tickets from any third party sites, if you have purchased a ticket from an unauthorised third party site, you will be turned away. You may be asked to provide valid ID upon arrival by venue staff or security. We send out further instructions and provide this information again via email and on our socials in the build up to the event. A full state of play will also be posted across our socials in the build up to the event. However, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team and we will be happy to help

support@completeamsterdam.com

If you would like to work at After Dark

careers@completeamsterdam.com

If you would like the chance to perform a DJ set at After Dark. Email your most recent mix to artists@completeamsterdam.com

In the title of the email, specify you would like to play at After Dark and provide a press kit about yourself.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if it rains?

The vast majority of our fleet are open top, meaning they have no roof, this lets you really experience the number one canal cruise in the city. However, we are prepared for all weathers to sail on the calm waters of Amsterdam. We have an adjustable roof and heating – we can sail in almost any weather!

Can I bring food and drink on board during my canal cruise?

We do not allow any food or drink on board our boats. Our boats come with a fully stocked bar and we have options for food.

Do your boats have a toilet?

The vast majority of our boats have toilets, however we do have boats which do not have a lavatory. We cannot guarantee that your specific boat will have a toilet on board.

Where are the departure locations for the canal cruise?

Our boats leave from the most central locations, you can select your preference when booking. We offer the following departure location Centraal Train Station.

Where do we get off?

We will drop you off at the centrally located Anne Frank House.

Does the captain provide commentary during the boat tour?

Yes – our captains are local experts and provide a live guide. Expect to hear humour, history and general information about Amsterdam during your cruise.

Which languages do your boat crew speak?

We have an international boat crew on board our boats, on average we hire crew who are fluent in multiple languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, Japanese, Finnish, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, German, Maltese, Hungarian, Greek, Czech, Croatian, Bulgarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian.

Do I need to book the canal cruise in advance? Yes. We highly recommend booking in advance – our canal cruises regularly sell out.

I haven’t received my ticket?

Upon booking confirmation, you should have received your e-ticket to the address entered in during the booking process. Firstly, check your spam and junk folders. If you are still yet to receive a ticket after booking, you can contact us on support@completeamsterdam.com and one of our team will look into this for you.

My question is not listed here?

You can always reach out to us directly if your question is not listed here – feel free to contact us via email support@completeamsterdam or contact us through message on WhatsApp, telegram or our socials like Facebook, instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter.