Neighbourhood guide

Oud-West

Foodhallen and neighbourhood markets

Oud-West is the residential district west of the Leidseplein, with its own parks and markets.

The Foodhallen is a food hall in the Hallen building on Bellamyplein with stands for street food, open 364 days a year. The Ten Katemarkt is a street market on Ten Katestraat. Rembrandtpark and Erasmuspark are green spaces in the district.

Getting there

Trams run to Oud-West from Leidseplein.

15 places

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Vondelpark and Oud-Zuid The city's biggest park 3 places · 1.4 km away

Jordaan Brown cafes, a houseboat and Saturday markets 15 places · 1.7 km away

Canal Ring Anne Frank House, the nine streets and the canal houses 41 places · 1.8 km away

Museumkwartier Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk on one square 8 places · 1.8 km away

The best of Oud-West

Best food hall Foodhallen Open 364 days a year.

Best market Ten Katemarkt A street market.

Things to do in Oud-West

A bench beside the pond at Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam with apartment blocks across the water

Park · Free Rembrandtpark A park in Oud-West.

Park · Free Erasmuspark A park in Oud-West.

The long glass roofed hall of the Foodhallen in the Hallen cultural complex in Amsterdam

Market Foodhallen A food hall in the Hallen building on Bellamyplein, with stands for street food.

The Ten Katemarkt neon sign lit above the street at night in Amsterdam

Market · Free Ten Katemarkt A street market on Ten Katestraat in Oud-West.

Food Restaurant Blue Pepper An Indonesian restaurant on Nassaukade.

Food Lalibela An Ethiopian restaurant on Eerste Helmersstraat, open for dinner and takeaway.

Food Warung Redjo A Surinamese-Javanese warung on Hoofdweg in De Baarsjes.

Food Ram's Roti A Surinamese roti takeaway on Jan van Galenstraat.

Food Rotishop Gieta A Surinamese roti shop on Balboastraat in De Baarsjes.

Food Floor's Surinaamse Catering A Surinamese takeaway and catering kitchen on Wilhelminastraat.

Food Aarti2 A Surinamese restaurant on Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat, with a second branch in Hilversum.

Cafe Fuku Cafe by Friedhats The cafe of the Friedhats coffee roastery on Bos en Lommerweg.

Cafe White Label Coffee West A cafe of the White Label specialty coffee roastery on Jan Evertsenstraat.

Nightlife OT301 Not-for-profit arts and subculture platform in a building on the Overtoom, squatted in 1999 and bought in 2006. Its Studios host parties and concerts.

Nightlife De Nieuwe Anita Venue on Frederik Hendrikstraat with concerts, club nights, DJ sets, film, comedy and pub quizzes.

What's on in Oud-West

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Close up miracles (Rico Weeland) Theatre and shows
6 dates from 13 Nov to 16 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Dinner at Cafe Gilde Food
Fri 13 Nov · OT301, Cafe Gilde
A dinner at the culture kitchen Cafe Gilde.
EUR 10 · 18:00 · Map · Source: OT301 / Vereniging EHBK
Ex Tempore Film
Fri 13 Nov · OT301, Ventilator Cinema
Short films by three pairs of directors screened with live scores by Ignacio Pinto, Pim Piet and Setteveli ensemble.
EUR 15 · 18:00 · Map · Source: OT301 / Vereniging EHBK
I know a guy (Sharon Em) Comedy
Fri 13 Nov, Fri 20 Nov · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A comedy show at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Lunch at Cafe Gilde Food
Fri 13 Nov · OT301, Cafe Gilde
A lunch at the culture kitchen Cafe Gilde.
EUR 0 · 12:00 · Map · Source: OT301 / Vereniging EHBK
Making a show of myself Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 21:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Man met mankementen (Hein Baljet) Theatre and shows
6 dates from 13 Nov to 21 Nov · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Tropicana (Judie Feenstra & Alice Eefting) Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
WAY OUT Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 19:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
BLIZZARD Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 21:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek

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BOTO story of a birth Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Kusum: Creatieve Markt Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Hal West
An event at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
14:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Liefde maakt doof (Elvera vd Meent & Quinten de Baets) Theatre and shows
8 dates from 14 Nov to 29 Nov · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Second Saturdays Dance: Intimate Portraits Dance
Sat 14 Nov · Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen
A dance event at Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
20:30 to 21:45 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
WISDOM & OTHER FOLLIES Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 16:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Workshop Parfum Maken Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Nature Bar
An event at Nature Bar, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
14:00 to 15:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Workshop zeep maken Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Nature Bar
An event at Nature Bar, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Homesick for another world: a film unfolding in space Film
Sun 15 Nov · Theaterzaal
A film screening at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Muziek voor Baby’s en Peuters Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen
An event at Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
10:15 to 11:15 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Podium voor de Buurt Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen
An event at Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
19:00 to 20:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
While I have you Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Expositie: De kunst van Migratie Theatre and shows
Mon 16 Nov · Foyer
A performance at Foyer, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Klein Technique Stretch and Placement Class Activities
Mon 16 Nov · OT301, Bodlabot
A Klein Technique stretch and placement class at Bodlabot.
EUR 10-18 sliding scale · 18:00 · Map · Source: OT301 / Vereniging EHBK · Klein Technique Stretch and Placement class
Edward Said: Between worlds Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: Collapse Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: Concrete Land Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: The Black Box is Orange Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 12:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Never Don't Give Up (Leon Brill) Comedy
Wed 18 Nov, Thu 19 Nov, Fri 20 Nov, Sat 21 Nov · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A comedy show at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Pitch your bitch, Bario Flirts Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Hal West
A performance at Hal West, listed on the Hal West, agenda calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Hal West, agenda · Pitch your bitch - Bario Flirts
30 mei 1969 (Gritu di un pueblo) Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 14:45 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
De kunst van migratie (en emphatie) Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Foyer
A performance at Foyer, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: 14th Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 17:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: Still a Brother: Inside the Negro Middle Class Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Manos de hierro en guantes de terciopelo | Alan Hernández Exhibition
19 Nov to 18 Dec · No Man’s Art Gallery
An exhibition at No Man’s Art Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Solo Exhibition | Ian Waelder Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 6 Feb 2027 · diez
An exhibition at diez, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
IDFA: Bára - Diary of a Rockstar Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 12:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: Filthy Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: Lyrical Vengeance Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: Tehran, Under the Skin Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
The Creative Lab - Holiday Gift Shop Activities
Fri 20 Nov · Beeldend Gesproken
An event at Beeldend Gesproken, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
11:30 to 18:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Artist Talk: Totomboti Collective Talks and readings
Sat 21 Nov · Thami Mnyele Foundation
A talk at Thami Mnyele Foundation, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Once upon a time in Harlem Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Open Studio: Fré Calmes Exhibition
Sat 21 Nov · Thami Mnyele Foundation
An exhibition at Thami Mnyele Foundation, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Roodkapje 3+ - Het Kleine Theater Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Hal West
A performance at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
15:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
The moths & the flame Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 14:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Artist Talk: Ian Waelder Talks and readings
Sun 22 Nov · diez
A talk at diez, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
De Kracht van Perspectiefverwisseling Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Hal West
A performance at Hal West, listed on the Hal West, agenda calendar.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Hal West, agenda
IDFA: A Modern Roma Fairytale Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 15:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: A Song Without Home Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
IDFA: She Was Not Alone Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 12:45 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Alzheimer Café Activities
Wed 25 Nov · Café Belcampo
An event at Café Belcampo, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
19:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Every decision leads to a song (Sven Ross) Theatre and shows
9 dates from 25 Nov to 19 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Nou was leuk (Joep Vermolen) Theatre and shows
5 dates from 25 Nov to 29 Nov · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Thanksgiving Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Café Belcampo
An event at Café Belcampo, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
19:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Tula.Verse II: Sœurité Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
BECOMING: Ageless Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
I pizzini (Farah Coppola) Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, Fri 4 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Tot hier, maar hoe verder? Activities
Fri 27 Nov · Hal West
An event at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Palestine Design Market Market
Sat 28 Nov · Hal West
A market at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
12:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Van binnen slaan de dieren op trommels (Meester Alex) Theatre and shows
8 dates from 28 Nov to 28 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Wachten op Marsha Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Workshops Palestine Design Market 28-11 Market
Sat 28 Nov · Hal West
A market at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
13:00 to 15:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
BRRRothers (6+) Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Coffee, Croissant & Concert Concert
Sun 29 Nov · Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen
A concert at Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
11:30 to 12:15 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Palestine Design Market Market
Sun 29 Nov · Hal West
A market at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
12:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Palestinian Historic Funky Brunch Food
Sun 29 Nov · Hal West
A food event at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
11:00 to 12:30 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Workshop Tatreez Palestine Design Market 29-11 Market
Sun 29 Nov · Hal West
A market at Hal West, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
14:30 to 16:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam
Stand up Comedy in broken English Comedy
Tue 1 Dec · Theaterzaal
A comedy show at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Chinese Dinner Food
Wed 2 Dec · Theaterzaal
A food event at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Ali Doğan Gönültaş Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Ik wil gewoon een kat (Vriendelijke Stiefvaders) Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec, Wed 9 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Breezyjet (Nino Ruiter & Mylène Evers) Comedy
6 dates from 4 Dec to 30 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A comedy show at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Zelemele Live in Amsterdam Concert
Fri 4 Dec · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
In het donker van de stad (Vrienden van Wiebe) Theatre and shows
5 dates from 5 Dec to 30 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Innerlijk gefluister Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Orchestre Partout Open Mic Classical and opera
Sun 6 Dec · Foyer
A performance at Foyer, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Verkeerd gelopen (Yrla van de Ven) Theatre and shows
Wed 9 Dec, Thu 10 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Francofilia (Maeva Dolle) Comedy
Thu 10 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A comedy show at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
Liefhebben II Theatre and shows
Thu 10 Dec · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
NOT SO Silent Night (Eline Selie & Rafaël van der Maarel) Theatre and shows
Thu 10 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Thu 17 Dec · Scala Foodbar & Theater
A performance at Scala Foodbar & Theater, listed on the Scala Foodbar & Theater calendar.
Map · Source: Scala Foodbar & Theater
A ticket to Aleppo Theatre and shows
Fri 11 Dec · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Ode to the icons Theatre and shows
Sat 12 Dec · Theaterzaal
A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Workshop zeep maken Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Nature Bar
An event at Nature Bar, listed on the De Hallen Amsterdam calendar.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: De Hallen Amsterdam

Show 2 events nearby, outside Oud-West

Beats & Bites at Foodhallen Amsterdam Nightlife
Fridays and Saturdays. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Foodhallen (De Hallen), Oud-West
Resident DJs on Friday and Saturday in the food hall. The Foodhallen programme page prints DJs every Friday and Saturday in Amsterdam; the hall is open 12:00 to 23:00 and takes no reservations.
Free · Map · Source: Foodhallen · Beats & Bites
Bands & Bites at Foodhallen Amsterdam Concert
Thursdays. Next: Thu 19 Nov · Foodhallen (De Hallen), Oud-West
A live band plays acoustic during dinner at Foodhallen Amsterdam every Thursday, as the Foodhallen programme page prints. The hall is open 12:00 to 23:00.
Free · Map · Source: Foodhallen · Bands & Bites

All 83 local events in Oud-West

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