De Duif is a neoclassical church from 1857 on the Prinsengracht opposite the Amstelveld, rented out as an event venue by Stadsherstel Amsterdam. It has a movable acoustic ceiling, a floating wooden floor and a listed Smits organ.
A neoclassical canal church with a movable acoustic ceiling and a floating wooden floor, hosting chamber music, organ concerts on its Smits organ, singer songwriter shows, dance performances and gala balls.
Regular hours
Open to walk-in visitors on the first Wednesday of the month 12:00 to 16:00 and the third Sunday 13:00 to 16:00; otherwise open for concerts and events
Open since
1857, as a Catholic church; a concert and event venue since its 1998 to 2002 restoration
Q-Park Prins & Keizer is a 6 min walk along the Prinsengracht, €2.30 per 15 minutes, open 24/7.
Nearest transit
Tram 4 Prinsengracht, 3 min walk; trams 1, 7 and 19 Frederiksplein, 4 min walk
540 is a standing reception; 450 for a concert, 250 seated dinner, 850 m2 hall.
Visit on open days
Drop in on the first Wednesday or the third Sunday of the month to see the church without a ticket. On other days it opens for concerts and booked events.
Catch a free organ concert
Look for the monthly Sunday afternoon organ concert, which is free and runs every Sunday in summer.
De Duif is at Prinsengracht 756, 1017 LD, Amsterdam, in Centrum.
What's on at De Duif during ADE 2026?
2 shows, on Wednesday (Oct 21 to 25): Elisa Zuppini - Disambiguation.
What are De Duif's regular hours?
Open to walk-in visitors on the first Wednesday of the month 12:00 to 16:00 and the third Sunday 13:00 to 16:00; otherwise open for concerts and events. Event nights can run longer, so check the show.
How many people does De Duif hold?
Around 540 people.
Is there parking at De Duif?
Q-Park Prins & Keizer is a 6 min walk along the Prinsengracht, €2.30 per 15 minutes, open 24/7.
How do you get to De Duif?
Nearest transit: Tram 4 Prinsengracht, 3 min walk; trams 1, 7 and 19 Frederiksplein, 4 min walk.