The Kompaszaal as a cultural center offers fantastic experiences for everyone. From swing jazz/Lindy hop dance classes and open dance sessions to rock ‘n roll parties, sultry salsa nights, and Argentine tango salons – often accompanied by live music!
For the most up-to-date overview, check:
CRASH COURSE LINDY HOP Beginners
Ready to discover the Joy of Lindy HOP?
In 3,5 hours (with breaks) we will teach you the basics of Lindy Hop and some fun moves which will get you dancing in no time.
Everyone dances with everyone, and you’ll learn BOTH roles – no partner needed!
WHAT:
Crash Course Lindy Hop – Complete Beginners
WHEN:
8 November / 11:00 – 14:30WHERE:
KZ (KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam)
FOOD:
The venue offers lunch for purchase – we appreciate you supporting them!
What is Lindy Hop and in general Swing Dance?
Check these video’s:
PRICES:
– Come alone: €50 (we make sure you have someone to dance with!)
– Come with a friend: €90
For any questions call +31 6 53577930
Or email swingphilosophy@gmail.com us.
PS: We had to move this event from 25 October to 8 November. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience.
BIG BAND NIGHT – Jazz Warriors Big Band
Organizer
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SwingPhilosophy
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Website
https://swingphilosophy.wordpress.com/
Location
- Kompaszaal
- KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam
More Info
JAZZ WARRIORS Big Band are playing for us at our Big Band Night in KZ!
We are all about the glorious music of the 1930&40, mixed with nowadays life. It’s an experience for young and old, for the listener and for the dancer, for the party animal and for the wallflower. We have the space for all of it in the allure of our 1956 stunning art-deco venue.
WHAT: Live Music by Jazz Warriors BIG Band – a night full of live music, tasty drinks and if you feel like it a dance!
WHEN: 21.00 – 00.00
WHERE: KSNM-Laan 311, Amsterdam
COST: Donations based, we advise EUR 15 for the live music
You can donate cash at the door or digitally at: https://vintagejazzevents.com/big-band-night/
Questions: info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com or whatsapp 0031653577930
BLUES BURNER – LIVE MUSIC by Bluesshak
21:00 – DJ set to get you moving
21:30 – First live set
22:30 – Second live set
The band is set on keeping the music spontaneous, pure and fun. All of the band members bring a different kind of style and energy to the stage and that will guarantee a dynamic night out!
WHERE: Kompaszaal, KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam
Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested donation for live music 15€)
Gel presenteert: Rockin’ Mokum!
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Op het podium: Torello’s Jive Bugs (facebook.com/Torellos), afgewisseld met de Franse dj Jay Cee (facebook.com/jayceevintagemusic)!
Het thema is (ons eigen) AMSTERDAM. Gewoon in de vertrouwde Kompaszaal. Tot dan!
€18 toegang aan de deur, gratis voor leden (neem je pasje mee)
Jazz Lobby – MATHIEU NAJEAN & HOUSE BAND + Jam Session!!
Organizer
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SwingPhilosophy
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Website
https://swingphilosophy.wordpress.com/
Location
- Kompaszaal
- KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam
More Info
Amsterdam’s HOT Jazz Club the Jazz Lobby! A great opening concert by guest artist(s) followed by an old school jam session. This is where the party is happening, so come and groove with us.
-Program:
21h Bar open for drinks
21h Opening Concert at the Lobby by MATHIEU NAJEAN & HOUSE BAND!
22h Jam session!
About the band:
Mathieu Najean began his musical career by learning the classical bassoon in Angoulême, where he grew up. He also began playing jazz, a few years later on the tenor saxophone. He studied jazz saxophone at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.
Since 2018, Mathieu Najean has been based in Paris, where he formed a septet to perform his compositions. In 2020, he released his first album under his own name. The album “Panorama” by the Mat Najean Jazz Band was well received by critics.
In 2023, he released a second album of compositions, this time in collaboration with New York singer Cait Jones.
In 2024, he released an album of quartet standards featuring vibraphonist Maxime Prébet as a guest.
-Costs:
*Party: EUR 15 (in cash) at the door OR online > https://vintagejazzevents.com/jazz-lobby/
Suited up and elegant is the suggested dress code
Voluntary donations for the band are very much appreciated!
“The Jazz Lobby” is situated in the unique monumental/art deco Kompaszaal, that used to be the waiting hall of the Dutch Kings Steam Shipping Company.
More info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com | info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
BAKE OFF & SINTERKLAAS PARTY w/ Live Music by De Jong Inc
HAPPY SINTERKLAAS — BAKE OFF SPECIAL!
A fun day devoted to CAKES, SWING MUSIC & SWING DANCE!
What you can expect:
A BAKE OFF w/ LIVE MUSIC by DE JONG INC & FREE LINDY HOP taster!
How it works:
BRING your BEST CREATION!
Every guest gets three coins to vote for their favourite bakes — the winner takes home a free ticket for our NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!
Program:
12:00–13:00 → Free Lindy Hop Taster
13:00–14:00 → Sinterklaas Lunch & Cake Setup
14:00–15:00 → 1st Set w/ De Jong Inc
15:00–16:00 → Cake O’Clock: Taste, Vote & Coffee
16:00–17:00 → 2nd Set w/ De Jong Inc
17:00–18:00 → Winner, DJ & Eat All the Cake!
Where: KZ (KNSM- Laan 311)
Donations based (we suggest 15€ for the Live Music):
For any questions call, WhatsApp +31 6 53577930 or email jazzeventsamsterdam@gmail.com
Big Band Night CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – Caldonians Big Band
Organizer
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Jazz Events Amsterdam
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
We are all about the glorious music of the 1930&40, mixed with nowadays life. It’s an experience for young and old, for the listener and for the dancer, for the party animal and for the wallflower. We have the space for all of it in the allure of our 1956 stunning art-deco venue.
COST: Donations based, we advise EUR 15 for the live music
NEW YEARS GROOVERS – Live Music w/ Lucky Loosers
SAVE THE DATE for our NEW YEAR’s EVE Party with live music by Lucky Losers!
Tickets go online 12. November & Program coming soon – stay tuned!
We can’t wait for an unforgettable EVENING!
BIG BAND NIGHT – West End Big Band
WHEN: 21.00 – 00.00
WHERE: KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam
COST: Donations based, we advise EUR 15 for the live music
Lindy Hop Special with Tadas & Pamela – SAVE THE DATE
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
LINDY HOP SPECIAL with Tadas & Pamela! We can’t wait!
Jazz Lobby – Honey Boulton + Jam Session
Organizer
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Jazz Events Amsterdam
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
21h Bar open for drinks
21h Opening Concert at the Lobby by Honey Boulton
22h Jam session!
Honey Boulton specialises in swing and bebop guitar, and has what is drescribed by Soweto Kinsch (of BBC 3) as “…a timelessly authentic sound” After recently returning to the UK from his hometown Wellington, New Zealand, he has become a solid proponent of the musical landscape that is the London jazz scene, performing at venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Dean Street, The 100 Club, as well as regularly touring abroad, playing at clubs such as Duc De Lombards (Paris), and Unity Jazz Göteberg, and playing at international festivals, such as Festival Django Reinhardt. With a love of a wide breadth of styles and artists, he is able to play across the board stylistically, with a joy that is positively contagious.
*Party: EUR 15 (in cash) at the door OR online > https://jazzeventsamsterdam.com/jazz-lobby/
https://jazzeventsamsterdam.com/jazz-lobby or jazzeventsamsterdam@gmail.com
BAL’DAMn Festival 2026
With cool teachers and live music parties!
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For questions Whatsappnr.: +31653577930 or email jazzeventsamsterdam@gmail.com
Lindy Hop Special with Grace & Blake (Part of BAL’DAMn Festival)
For BAL’DAMn registrations you can head to: https://jazzeventsamsterdam.com/baldamn/
18:00 Doors open for drinks
18:00-18:30 Soup for Dinner (reserve your spot in the ticket)
18:30-19:30 Lindy Hop Workshop 1
19:45-20:45 Lindy Hop Workshop 2
20:45-23:00 BAL’DAMn Pre-Party
Kompaszaal (KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam)
1 workshop EUR 30
2 workshops EUR 50
2 workshops & Thursday Pre-Party EUR 65
Lindy Hop Special with Nils & Bianca – SAVE THE DATE
We are welcoming Nils & Bianca for a whole weekend to our beautiful space!
