Paradiso (Amsterdam)
| Paradiso | |
|---|---|
Paradiso in 2008 | |
| Former names | Cosmisch Ontspanningscentrum Paradiso |
| General information | |
| Status | music venue |
| Address | Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 52°21′44″N 4°53′02″E / 52.36222°N 4.88389°E |
| Year(s) built | 24 May 1879 – 2 May 1880 |
| Opened | 30 March 1968 |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,500 (main hall) 250 (upper floor stage) |
| Website | |
| www | |
Paradiso is a music venue and cultural center located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Built in 1880 as a religious building for the Vrije Gemeente (Free Congregation), it was converted into youth entertainment venue in 1968. Until the 1990s, it was the largest concert club in Amsterdam. It is sometimes described as a "Pop Temple" (poptempel in Dutch), as the interior of its main hall retains some church-like features, including large stained glass windows behind the stage.
The main hall of Paradiso has a capacity of 1,500 visitors. On the first floor there is another small hall with a capacity of 250 people. Performances are also regularly held in the basement. In 2014, Paradiso opened a smaller venue, Paradiso Noord, at the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord.
Among the most famous acts to have played Paradiso are Adele, David Bowie, Eminem, Kanye West, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, Prince and The Rolling Stones.