On the Roof

28/05/2026

Get your tickets now for the opening concert of On The Roof 2026 ☀️

On Friday June 5, Izaline Calister brings her warm Caribbean roots, unmistakable voice and all-star band to the rooftop of HoogtIJ in Amsterdam-Noord.

Together, we will celebrate 25 years of music in one of the most intimate concert settings in the city. An evening full of singing, dancing and joy, under the open sky and surrounded by the Amsterdam skyline.

📍 HoogtIJ, Amsterdam-Noord
📅 Friday June 5
🎟️ Tickets available now via on-the-roof.com

Se you On The Roof!

22/05/2026

Before we begin a brand new On The Roof season, one final beautiful throwback to last summer. ☀️

Young Creator Mira Thompson, together with pianist Djuwa Mroivili, closed the 2025 season with a performance full of narrative songs, warmth and quiet intensity. Moving between jazz, poetry and storytelling, their performance felt both intimate and cinematic.

The full concert video is now available on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

And this summer, a new generation of Young Creators once again takes the stage at On The Roof:
📅 June 25: Pablo & Helena Casella
📅 August 20: Ella Zirina with Ben van der Feen & Clemens van der Feen

🎟️ Tickets available via on-the-roof.com
See you on the roof!

19/05/2026

June is almost here, and so is the start of a brand new On The Roof season ☀️

Three nights in June. From Caribbean rhythms and ragas to intimate Brazilian songs and adventurous jazz explorations. Get your tickets before it’s too late!

📅 June 5 - Izaline Calister Quintet
📅 June 11 - The Nordanians
📅 June 25 - DOUBLE BILL with Pablo & Helena Casella and Golek, Heine & Roelofs

Secure your spot now via on-the-roof.com

See you On The Roof!

HoogtIJ
Johan van Hasseltweg 39
1021KN Amsterdam

13/05/2026

The On The Roof 2026 season will open on Friday 5 June with Izaline Calister!

A renowned and beloved presence in Amsterdam’s music scene, Izaline performed to a sold-out Bimhuis audience only last year. On June 5, she brings her warm voice, Caribbean roots and all-star band to our rooftop for the very first time.

And that is exactly what makes this evening so special: to experience an amazing artist like Izaline in the intimate setting of On The Roof, under the open sky and close to the music, feels truly unique.

Line-up:

Izaline Calister - Vocals
Marc Bischoff - Piano
Samuel Ruiz - Bass
Enrique Firpi - Drums
Niata Augusta - Backing vocals

📍 HoogtIJ, Amsterdam-Noord
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now via https://on-the-roof.com/artists/izaline-calister-quintet/

08/05/2026

What better way to begin a new On The Roof season than with a beautiful throwback to last summer?

Young Creator Sydney Lowell warmed our hearts with her rhythmic word art, full of intention, inspiration and emotion. Sometimes critical, other times sensual, sometimes introspective, and always soulful. Together with ZoJazz Stage, we were proud to welcome her to our rooftop as part of the On The Roof Young Creators Program.

The full concert video is available on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

And this summer, the Young Creators journey continues with two new special encounters: Pablo & Helena Casella on June 25, and a unique trio bringing together Ella Zirina, Ben van der Feen and Clemens van der Feen on August 20.

Make sure to secure your tickets now!
See you on the roof.

08/05/2026

The wait is over. The On The Roof season 2026 is here.

From June 5 to August 28, our rooftop in Amsterdam-Noord once again becomes the stage for eight intimate summer nights. This year, we follow a musical route along the edges of jazz, with artists from all over the world and special encounters between generations.

From Izaline Calister to Becca Stevens (solo), from Almaghoot Quintet to The Ploctones, and everything in between.

Tickets are now live: https://on-the-roof.com/ .
See you on the roof!

Program 2026:
-5 juni Izaline Calister Quintet
-11 juni The Nordanians
-25 juni DOUBLE BILL – Pablo & Helena Casella / Golek – Heine – Roelofs
-9 juli Chaerin Im Trio
-23 juli Becca Stevens (solo)
-06 augustus Almaghoot Quintet (‘Levantine Hues’)
-20 augustus Ben van Gelder, Ella Zirina & Clemens van der Feen
-28 augustus The Ploctones

26/01/2026

Cold days ask for warm memories.
As we slowly move closer to a new On The Roof season, we’re revisiting one of last summer’s most powerful moments: Sydney Lowell live On The Roof.

Let her words, rhythm and soul carry you back to those golden-hour evenings and remind you why we do this 💛

Born with an immensely creative mind, Sydney Lowell, tells stories with her rhythmic word art that moves. Her poems are like her other work, loaded with inte...

14/10/2025

What a beautiful way to close the season ✨
On Friday 19 september, young creator Mira Thompson and Djuwa Mroivili opened the evening with an intimate, heartfelt performance. After the break, Teis Semey’s Midnight Mess — featuring Marta Arpini, Fuensanta Méndez, Sanem Kalfa and Līva Dumpe — brought a spellbinding finale to the rooftop.
The air was cool, but the music kept us warm 💛

A huge thank you to all musicians and visitors for making this season so special!

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13/09/2025

🎸 Teis Semey’s Midnight Mess
For the closing set of our rooftop season, Danish guitarist Teis Semey brings Midnight Mess, a project unlike anything he’s done before. Inspired by his 2023 album Midnight Mess Vol. 1, the music blends choral textures, jazz, and indie sounds into something both tranquil and powerful.

Joined by four extraordinary vocalists — Marta Arpini, Vera Morais, Sanem Kalfa and Liva Dumpe — Semey creates intimate, otherworldly soundscapes that feel raw, personal, and deeply moving. A bold departure from his fiery improvisations, this is music that lingers, offering the perfect closing note for our season On the Roof.

📅 Friday 19 September | HoogtIJ | After the set by Mira Thompson & Djuwa Mroivili
Get your tickets at https://on-the-roof.com/artists/2025-teis-semeys-midnight-mess/

11/09/2025

🌙 Last Thursday the rooftop filled with the sound of Nizar Rohana’s ud. Opening with a solo set, his music slowly unfolded in layers of lyricism and depth. The arrival of guest artist Yasamin Shahhosseini brought a striking dialogue — delicate yet powerful — that drew the audience in with every note.

After the break, Nizar returned with his trio: Tony Overwater (bass) and Ruven Ruppik (percussion). Their playing was marked by nuance, fire, and balance, giving space for each musician to shine while weaving into a dynamic whole. The evening closed with warm applause and smiles all around — a night of resonance and connection. ✨

📅 And now: our season finale on Friday 19 September. A double-bill with Mira Thompson & Djuwa Mroivili and Teis Semey’s Midnight Mess. Don’t miss the final rooftop concert of the year — tickets are still available, but we recommend securing yours soon:

https://on-the-roof.com/artists/2025-mira-thompson/
https://on-the-roof.com/artists/2025-teis-semeys-midnight-mess/

@ Sophie Conin