Built in 1936 as a canteen for Dutch market traders, De Marktkantine has a dynamic history in music, theatre and food within Amsterdam. It was restructured in 1950 as a theatre and functioned as a club in the 90’s when the dance scene began to evolve in The Netherlands. After a period of vacancy a group of Amsterdam local entrepeneurs re-opened the venue in 2014.
Recently renovated, the building itself maintains its historical essence with an artistic flair. This is in effort to continue the legacy of De Marktkantine as a creative combination of music, art, food and events.
The 3000 square feet building offers an array of dance areas and stages. The big theatre room can fit roughly 1200 people, while the smaller room offers 300 visitors a more intimate setting.
Benny Rodrigues, Beswerda, Collé, Colyn, DJ Tennis, Dam Swindle, De Sluwe Vos, Depth over Distance, Dimitri (1), Festimi Soundsystem, JP Enfant, Juan Sanchez, Julien Simmons, Konstantin Sibold, Lola Palmer, Lucky Done Gone, Mano Le Tough, Mees Salomé, Michiel Tettero, Mind Against, Mirella Kroes, Miss Melera, Nicky Elisabeth, Nuno dos Santos, Olivier Weiter, Philou Louzolo, Robag Wruhme, Rose Ringed, SHMLSS
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After eight years, De Marktkantine is closing its doors for good, but not without a big final celebration lasting at least 30 hours. For the last dance, all the club's residents will be on the bill, with some special guests and the addition of a special one-off dance floor.