Concert at AFAS Live? Stay at our houseboat B&B.
Stay in our Boatsuite on houseboat Kadans, on a quiet island in Amsterdam. AFAS Live is right next to Ziggo Dome: about 48 minutes by tram and metro, and back home on the last metro.
Where to stay for a concert at AFAS Live?
AFAS Live is in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, next to Ziggo Dome and the Johan Cruijff ArenA. AmsterdamBB is one private suite for two on houseboat Kadans, on KNSM Island in Amsterdam, with its own front door, so you come back whenever the show ends. From the boat it takes about 48 minutes door to door: walk 7 minutes to Azartplein, take tram 1, then metro 54 to Bijlmer ArenA. By bike it is 34 minutes, by taxi around 24.
Key facts
- Venue
- AFAS Live, Johan Cruijff Boulevard 590, Amsterdam-Zuidoost
- From the boat
- Tram 1 + metro 54, about 48 minutes
- Back after the show
- Metro 54 + tram 1, about 58 minutes
- Last easy connection
- Metro until about 00:30, then tram 1 home
- Also nearby
- Ziggo Dome and Johan Cruijff ArenA, same station
Upcoming concerts at AFAS Live
Got tickets? Check if the Boatsuite is free on your date. Big shows sell out Amsterdam fast.
· By Renske and Tim, your hosts on Kadans
Selection from the official AFAS Live agenda. We update this list every month. AmsterdamBB is not affiliated with the venue or the artists.- Thu 2026The Kid LAROIConcertCheck this date
- Fri 2026Guus MeeuwisConcertSold outCheck this date
- Sun 2026Hatsune MikuConcertCheck this date
- Tue 2026Bloc Party + InterpolConcertCheck this date
- Wed 2026BeabadoobeeConcertCheck this date
- Thu 2026SefConcertSold outCheck this date
- Fri 2027Famke LouiseConcertCheck this date
- Fri 2027Royal BloodConcertCheck this date
- Sun 2027Dominic FikeConcertCheck this date
- Mon 2027Kool & The GangConcertCheck this date
- Fri 2027Brandi CarlileConcertNew dateCheck this date
- Sun 2027Take ThatConcertCheck this date
There and back again
Getting there
- Walk 7 minutes to tram stop Azartplein.
- Take tram 1 to the metro and change to metro 54, direction Gein.
- Get off at Bijlmer ArenA: AFAS Live is a few minutes on foot along the boulevard.
Getting back after the show
- Walk back to Bijlmer ArenA, or to Strandvliet if the crowd is big.
- Take metro 54 towards Central Station and change to tram 1.
- Get off at Azartplein and walk 7 minutes home to the bow.
Missed the last one? After about 00:30, only night buses run, via Central Station: 1 h 18 min or more. A taxi takes about 24 minutes. Tell us your concert date and we will help you plan it.
Your quiet base for a loud night
Sleep in after the show
A quiet harbour, calm nights and your own deck for a slow morning coffee.
Come back whenever you like
Your own front door and self check-in. No reception, no curfew, no waking anyone.
Bags? No problem
Arriving early or leaving late on concert day? If we are home, leave your bags in our hallway. Otherwise use luggage storage at Central Station, like Drop & Go or Stasher.
Hosts who know the way home
We live on board and will help you plan the trip there, and the trip back. Questions? Send us a message.
When a big show sells out, so does Amsterdam.
For big arena and stadium shows, Amsterdam books up fast and prices rise everywhere. We have one suite. Got your tickets? Check your date straight away.
AFAS Live questions
Is there a B&B for AFAS Live concerts?
Yes. AmsterdamBB is registered as a B&B, but really a bed & boat: one private suite for two on houseboat Kadans, with its own front door, on KNSM Island in Amsterdam, about 48 minutes from AFAS Live by tram and metro. We don't serve breakfast, but there are good breakfast spots near the boat for the morning after the show.
How far is AFAS Live from AmsterdamBB?
About 48 minutes by public transport (tram 1 and metro 54), 34 minutes by bike, or around 24 minutes by taxi.
Is there another way to get there?
Yes. Bus 65 leaves from Levantplein, right by the boat, and runs to Amstel Station. From there metro 54 or the train takes you to Bijlmer ArenA. More routes on how to get here.
How do I get back after a show at AFAS Live?
Walk to Bijlmer ArenA, take metro 54 towards Central Station and change to tram 1 to Azartplein: about 58 minutes door to door. After about 00:30 only night buses run.
Can I come back late at night?
Yes. The Boatsuite has its own front door and self check-in, so you come and go whenever you like without waking anyone.
Should I book early for a big concert?
Yes. Amsterdam books up fast for big shows and prices rise everywhere. We have one suite, so the earliest booking wins. Check availability →