The Gashouder at Westergas in Amsterdam is a large hall for trade fairs, seminars, conferences, presentations and live shows, for more than 3,500 visitors. The main hall covers 2,500 square meters with a ceiling height of 14.5 meters, inside a circular listed gasholder. It is hired at select times of the year, alongside its own cultural program.
Seminars and company events
The Gashouder describes itself as a turnkey premium venue for business events. The use cases the official site lists are trade fairs, seminars, conferences, presentations and live shows. The scale suits company conventions, product launches and large internal meetings rather than small workshops.
A lower level, described as a new multi-purpose space, is part of the venue. For breakout rooms or a second stage, the neighboring buildings of Westergas can be added. De Wester, across from the Gashouder, covers 700 m2 and holds up to 770 guests. Combined with the adjacent WestWeelde, the total comes to 1,530 m2 for up to 1,900 visitors.
Because the hall is rented only at select times, dates are limited. Ask the events team early about the periods when the hall is free of its own programming.
Weddings and receptions
The official site presents the Gashouder for business and cultural events and does not promote weddings. Large receptions and dinners can be discussed with the events team, but this is not a stated offer.
Rooms and capacities
The Gashouder holds more than 3,500 visitors. The main hall measures 2,500 m2 and is 14.5 m high. The lower level offers additional multi-purpose space. De Wester measures 700 m2 and holds up to 770 guests. WestWeelde has three industrial spaces under one roof and a stated capacity of 1,400. The Meterhuisje, a small mansion on the site, holds 49 people and can serve as a meeting or reception room.
Catering
The pages read do not describe the catering offer. Ask the events team which caterers work on the site and whether you can bring your own.
History and setting
Westergas was known as the Westergasfabriek until 2018, when the name was shortened. It is the cultural park of Amsterdam, with seventeen listed buildings that now house creative businesses, events and festivals. Four of them are leased out as event venues: De Wester, the Gashouder, WestWeelde and the Meterhuisje. The Gashouder is the circular monument at the heart of the park, and the official site calls it the icon of Westergas.
Getting there
The Gashouder is at Klönneplein 1, 1014 DD Amsterdam, in the Westergas park in the west of the city. Westergas gives Polonceaukade 9 as its main address. Check the access details for your date with the events team when you plan arrivals and loading.
