Zuiderkerk is a 17th-century church in central Amsterdam that can be hired for conferences, seminars, receptions, dinners and weddings. The largest setup seats 300 for a dinner and holds up to 600 for a standing reception. Smaller rooms cover board meetings and training days. The address is Zuiderkerkhof 72, close to Nieuwmarkt.
Seminars and company events
The venue sells meeting rooms, conference space and training rooms inside the same building. Its glass room is the usual choice for business meetings. It seats about 35 around rectangular tables and about 60 in theatre layout. A full glass wall looks onto the nave of the church and can be closed completely when a session needs privacy. The room has a lectern with a microphone and screen, plus a large presentation screen. Wi-Fi and several audiovisual options are available throughout.
For a conference, the main nave and the gallery can be used together. The Rode Zaal, with its own bar, takes about 75 guests and opens onto the nave, which suits a plenary session followed by drinks. The Consistorie is a small room for about 10 people, used for meetings and workshops. Companies including consultancies, banks and universities have hosted events here, according to the venue.
Weddings and receptions
The church is rented for civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, private dinners and commemorations. The nave takes up to 300 guests at a seated dinner and up to 600 at a reception. The gallery offers the same figures and is meant to be used with the nave. Rooms can be booked together or separately, and the venue states that the whole building can be hired.
Rooms and capacities
Five spaces are listed. The Middenschip (nave) holds 300 for a dinner, 600 for a reception and 500 for a concert, and is known for tall windows and daylight. The Galerij carries the same figures and connects openly to the nave. The Glazen Zaal holds about 35 at tables or 60 in theatre style, with a dressing room, rehearsal space and catering space attached. The Rode Zaal holds about 75, and the Consistorie about 10. A floor plan is on the venue's website.
Catering
Catering can be arranged on request, from a coffee break to a full lunch. The venue asks organisers to contact the team to define the offer. Dinner formats for the nave are discussed with the venue directly.
History and setting
The church was built between 1603 and 1611 in the Dutch Renaissance style, and planning began as early as 1601. The interior has been renovated and fitted with modern facilities. Concerts take place here regularly, and the venue describes the acoustics as well suited to music and to speakers.
Getting there
Nieuwmarkt metro station is within walking distance. Three car parks are nearby: Q-Park Waterlooplein, Parking Centrum Oosterdok and the Stadhuis Muziektheater garage. The building stands in the historic centre, so most guests arrive on foot, by tram or by metro.
