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ParadisoAmsterdam, Netherlands
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Since 1968 Paradiso has been situated in the building that was built in 1879 by the architect Gerlof Bartholomeus Salm on assignment from the ‘Vrije Gemeente’ (a religious group that had separated from the protestant church). A year before, the former protestant church was squatted by a group of hippies. The building had been uninhabited for some time and the intention was to pull it down. The squatters were removed immediately, but after the necessary negotiations, local authorities agreed that the building could be used for the time being. The building was given the name Paradiso and from the opening night the place was packed.
In the beginning, happening-like events were organized: lots of incense, films, liquid slides, acts with naked girls under a piece of plastic and a speakers corner. Bit by bit Paradiso turned into a stage for pop music where famous national and international bands were playing and rock concerts were alternated with a filmshow once a week and a weekly jazznight.
In 1971 theatre and yoga workshops started as well as the ‘Academy Inferno’ where, according to the spirit of the times, one could weave, do batikworks, work on leather or print one’s own photo’s.
Meanwhile Paradiso had become an internationally known venue but the above mentioned atmosphere lingered on until in 1977 a new age was dawning; Punk and New Wave climbed the stages and would leave their marks upon Paradiso for a long time. However in the 80’s Paradiso tended towards a program 7 days a week for as diverse an audience as possible.
In the beginning, happening-like events were organized: lots of incense, films, liquid slides, acts with naked girls under a piece of plastic and a speakers corner. Bit by bit Paradiso turned into a stage for pop music where famous national and international bands were playing and rock concerts were alternated with a filmshow once a week and a weekly jazznight.
In 1971 theatre and yoga workshops started as well as the ‘Academy Inferno’ where, according to the spirit of the times, one could weave, do batikworks, work on leather or print one’s own photo’s.
Meanwhile Paradiso had become an internationally known venue but the above mentioned atmosphere lingered on until in 1977 a new age was dawning; Punk and New Wave climbed the stages and would leave their marks upon Paradiso for a long time. However in the 80’s Paradiso tended towards a program 7 days a week for as diverse an audience as possible.
Contact Information
- Address
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Weteringschans 6-8
1017 SG Amsterdam
Netherlands
Show on Map - Phone
- +31-(0)20-6264521
- Web
- www.paradiso.nl
Upcoming Events
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 SpinvisLola Kite Saturday 11 February 2012 |
Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.362287
4.883965
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 Eefje de VisserRoken Is Dodelijk Sunday 12 February 2012 |
Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.362287
4.883965
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13 going Add shout
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 The Hickey Underworld
Sunday 12 February 2012
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Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.362287
4.883965
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2 going Add shout
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 You Say France & I Whistle
Sunday 12 February 2012
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Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.362287
4.883965
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| Monday 13 February 2012 | |||
 Bootleg Beatles
Monday 13 February 2012
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Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.362287
4.883965
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 Women in Paradise TalkshowSamira Dainan Monday 13 February 2012 |
Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.362287
4.883965
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1 going Add shout
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Shoutbox
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Petra_Hartlova wrote:
Lieve mensen, ik verkoop mijn kaartje voor Halloween Hairball voor 15 euro. Ik zou met een groep mensen gaan maar die hebben afgezegd, en in mijn eentje is er niks aan. De eerste bieder krijgt hem.
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sanderwapstra wrote:
Heeft iemand twee kaartjes over voor het concert van PJ Harvey? Het maakt niet uit welke dag.
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mutefm wrote:
Ik zoek 2 of meer kaartjes voor Villalobos b2b Raresh op 19 feb. Wie helpt mij?
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storfstievel wrote:
Indiestyle geeft 5 x 2 tickets weg voor (never mind the) stars in Paradiso op 14.06.2010, check http://www.indiestyle.be/Win5x2ticketsvoornevermindthestarsinP/tabid/9081/language/nl-NL/Default.aspx
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Paat wrote:
Leuk altijd.
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BILENBILEN wrote:
PINKISTANBUL was zeker een geslaagd feestje.
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Boudi22 wrote:
voor alle Amsterdam liefhebbers/inwoners: http://www.last.fm/group/Amsterdam
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Zelectroniqo wrote:
Morgen een hele rits kaarten halen! Dan in de voorverkoop, 25 euro.
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nicoinfurs wrote:
giggity
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Thomashhh wrote:
Best venue in da world, bitch!
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Cocabottle wrote:
i love paradiso
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56662 wrote:
lol omin
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Isiiis wrote:
wajoooo omin die vette shit!! xB
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-Eppler- wrote:
club 11 <3'er :D
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Recent Activity
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soophj is going to The Maccabees at Paradiso. Wednesday morning
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panican is going to Indievloot 8 at Paradiso. Tuesday evening
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jpn1003 is going to Tycho at Paradiso. Tuesday evening
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Cinnamon_Lips is interested in I Break Horses at Paradiso. Tuesday evening
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-Kv is going to Azari & III at Paradiso. Tuesday afternoon
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Olga_ is interested in Indievloot 8 at Paradiso. Tuesday afternoon
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harmpy is interested in Howler at Paradiso. Tuesday afternoon
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MearaEris is going to Roosbeef at Paradiso. Tuesday morning
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oruiz is going to The Hickey Underworld at Paradiso. Monday evening
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adaink is going to Dawes at Paradiso. Monday afternoon
