Undercurrent is an event venue on the quay of the former NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam-Noord, on the IJ. Two connected halls and a water terrace host conferences, trade fairs, dinners, parties, weddings, film shoots and product presentations. A seated dinner at round tables takes 300 guests, a walking dinner 600 and a party in both halls up to 840.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists meetings, congresses, trade fairs, dinners, barbecues, parties, recordings and product presentations. It has no fixed furniture, decor or caterer, so each event is built to the organizer's specification. This suits product launches, large company parties and conferences that need a clean industrial space rather than a ready-made hotel setup.
The large hall has an automatic projection screen of 4 by 3 meters. A rigging truss with hand hoists runs along the window at 8 meters, with a maximum load of 500 kg, and a second truss rectangle of 6 by 12 meters hangs in the middle of the hall. House lighting and DMX patch points are in place, with four Martin Krypton fixtures, 250 moving heads, par lights, LED pars and pin spots. Power is available at 32 amps each for audio, lighting and catering. Stage elements of 2 by 1 meters can be set at 40 or 60 centimeters high, and there are six two-level wardrobe racks.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are on the list of events the venue hosts. The glass front of the large hall faces the IJ, the water terrace and the large garden give space for a ceremony or drinks, and a jetty allows boats to arrive. Because there is no fixed caterer, a couple can choose their own food partner and decorate the space freely.
Rooms and capacities
- Large hall: about 430 to 500 square meters according to the site, with a glass front onto the IJ.
- Small hall: about 105 to 112 square meters, the former auditorium, more intimate.
- Seated dinner at round tables: 300.
- Walking dinner: 600.
- Party in both halls: up to 840.
The site gives two sets of figures for the hall sizes, so confirm the exact areas when you inquire.
Catering
The venue is not tied to any partner. It works with several suppliers and can arrange furniture rental, extra audiovisual equipment and catering on request, but you may bring your own.
History and setting
Undercurrent stands at the creative NDSM site, with views across the IJ toward the Amsterdam skyline. The look is modern and robust, with a minimalist industrial interior that can be dressed to taste. The jetty on the terrace can host several boats or even a ferry.
Getting there
The address is Tt. Vasumweg 171, 1033 SG Amsterdam. The venue can arrange a door-to-door bus or boat service for guests, and the NDSM ferry from Amsterdam Centraal is a common way to arrive.
