Lunchtime Concerts: Hear Free Performances at Concertgebouw & Muziektheater - Every Wednesday, from September until July at 12:30 pm, the Concertgebouw treats visitors to a 30 minute concert. These concerts are often a public rehearsal from world renowned orchestras or ensembles that will perform "officially" later that evening.

Location: Concertgebouwplein 2-6 (off van Baerlestraat)

On Tuesdays, at 12:30 pm, the 'Stopera’ hosts free concerts performed by its permanent ensembles: the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra and the Choir of the Netherlands Opera .

Location: Amstel 1 (near  Waterlooplein)