ABOUT
Operates out of unique horse tram depot built 1883 with distinct Russian-style wooden façade. Squatted in 1984, legalized 1992—a success story.
SIGNIFICANCE
Premier venue for "difficult" music—noise, crust punk, avant-garde. Represents survival of squatter ethos in legally recognized, volunteer-run framework.
Community contribution on January 14, 2026
MUSIC & CHARACTER
MUSIC POLICY
Noise and experimental. Difficult music.
NOTABLE FEATURES
- ▸1883 horse tram depot
- ▸Russian-style façade
- ▸Legalized squat
QUICK FACTS
ADDRESSAmstelveenseweg 134, Amsterdam, Netherlands
YEARS ACTIVE1984 - Present
LOCATION
Loading map...
RELATED BARS
Paradiso
Amsterdam, Netherlands
OPENRock, Electronic
The Cave Rock Club
Amsterdam, Netherlands
OPENHeavy Metal, Thrash
The Waterhole
Amsterdam, Netherlands
OPENClassic Rock, Blues
Club Mazzo
Amsterdam, Netherlands
CLOSEDPunk, New Wave
The Rathskeller
Boston, United States
CLOSEDRock, Punk
The Roxy Club
London, United Kingdom
CLOSEDPunk, Dub Reggae
PLAYED HERE?
We're collecting stories from musicians who performed at OCCII