ACU
A legendary former squat turned cultural venue hosting punk, hardcore, and electronic shows with a strong DIY ethos. Features regular concerts, queer electronic parties, art exhibitions, and community-focused events with donation-based entry.
Beatrix Theater
More than just a stage, this premier theater presents impressive musicals and Stage Entertainment productions, with congress facilities and dining options all under one roof.
Bierlokaal de Luifel
A classic Utrecht brown bar with over 40 years of history on the Neude square. Features weekly Get Back DJ nights every Friday with oldies and classic tunes, plus monthly pub quizzes and 60+ beers.
Cafe Averechts
Volunteer-run neighborhood café in Utrecht's Vogelenbuurt operating for over 40 years, featuring free live music on Friday evenings, Thursday open stages, and a Sunday vegetarian restaurant supporting charity causes.
Cafe College
A jazz and blues-themed café in Utrecht's center featuring a menu with jazz-inspired dish names, live music atmosphere, and welcoming service for lunch, drinks, and dinner.
Café DeRat
A traditional Utrecht café offering specialized spirit tastings (rum, jenever, whisky, beer, cognac) in a private upstairs tasting room, with an extensive gluten-free beer selection.
Café de Stad
One of Utrecht's most musical brown cafés, featuring regular live bands on its stage, DJ sets, Singles Club nights, and special events. A small venue with a long bar, stage, terrace, and a passion for beer and music.
Café de Zaak
A modern brown café behind Utrecht's historic City Hall with sunny terrace, local craft beer collaborations, BYO food policy, and creative partnerships with Utrecht brands.
Café Domkop
The eccentric aristocrat among brown pubs with soul, classic rock, and live music, specialty beers, quality whisky, and sports viewing in an uncomplicated, friendly atmosphere.
Café Flater
Laid-back canal-side bar on the Oudegracht serving as Utrecht's favorite living room, perfect for coffee breaks while shopping or evening drinks with good music and sunshine vibes.
Café Het Gegeven Paard
A stylish grand café within TivoliVredenburg music palace, featuring an extensive cocktail menu, specialty drinks, flexible workspace, and terrace along the canal.
Café Ome Willem
A cozy karaoke and party café in Wijk C featuring over 1,600 karaoke songs, perfect for birthdays, bachelor parties, corporate events, and celebrations.
Café Tilt!
Relaxed neighborhood café near the university featuring occasional live jazz, vinyl DJ nights, extensive craft beer selection, and a legendary board game collection for the ultimate gezelligheid.
dB's oefenstudio's, concertzaal & muziekcafé
Utrecht's independent underground music venue since 1994 at CAB-Rondom, featuring 17 rehearsal studios, concert hall with 150 annual shows, and music café with extensive beer selection and vegan food from Roots Rock Kitchen.
De Helling
Utrecht's premier venue for concerts and club nights, featuring diverse programming from psychrock and reggaeton to jazz and queer events in an inclusive underground atmosphere.
De Kargadoor
Volunteer-run cultural and social venue in central Utrecht on Oudegracht presenting live music concerts, jazz podium sessions, comedy shows, debates, and theater in an intimate cellar setting.
De Vrienden Utrecht
Utrecht's ultimate party café with roof-raising entertainment five nights a week, featuring party DJs, live singers, special Feestdiner events, and two rental halls.
Duke of Tokyo Utrecht
A private karaoke and cocktail bar offering exclusive singing rooms with a Japanese-inspired atmosphere, perfect for groups and celebrations.
EKKO
Intimate 350-capacity venue in central Utrecht presenting cutting-edge concerts and club nights across all genres, serving as a crucial stepping-stone for emerging talent and a home for experimental music lovers.
Het Muzieklokaal
An intimate music café combining honest food with classical and contemporary live performances, featuring chamber music, jazz, folk, and singer-songwriters in a warm atmosphere.