Sociëteit De Kring & ClubUP

The Kring Amsterdam & Club Up | Exclusive event venue in the heart of Amsterdam for gatherings of up to 550 people

Organize a business event at an iconic location in Amsterdam
Are you looking for a characterful event venue in the center of Amsterdam? The Kring and Club Up combine history, creativity, and flexibility into one remarkable location where you can host business meetings, presentations, dinners, and parties in a stylish manner.

Historical event venue in Amsterdam for business meetings and corporate parties
The Kring is an artist society that has been in existence since 1922 and has been located at its current site on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen since 1930, right next to the Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Together with the adjacent Club Up, this location forms a versatile complex with three characterful spaces for business events of over 550 people. You can rent the rooms separately or combine them into one exclusive event venue for conferences, corporate parties, networking events, dinners, and product presentations.

Why choose The Kring Amsterdam & Club Up?
The Kring is anything but a standard event venue. The rich history, authentic atmosphere, and central location make this venue special for organizations that want to surprise their guests with an inspiring environment. Thanks to the direct connection with Club Up, you can easily create a dynamic event where different program components seamlessly flow into each other.

From a reception at the bar to a presentation in Club Up, followed by dinner in the restaurant and a closing drink: the different spaces offer plenty of opportunities to logically and atmospherically build your event.

Rooms & capacity

• The Kring Bar – up to 250 guests standing and 60 guests seated
• The Kring Restaurant – up to 90 guests seated and 110 guests standing
• Club Up – up to 225 guests standing and 100 guests in
• theater setup
• The three spaces can be reserved separately or in combination
• Total capacity of over 550 people

A location with character for every part of your event

Each space has its own look and function. The Kring exudes the atmosphere of a historical artist society where for over a century artists, writers, and creatives have come together. Club Up adds a contemporary and versatile event space.

This creates a natural routing for a variety of business events. Start with a reception at the bar, continue the program with a plenary session or presentation in Club Up, enjoy a shared dinner in the restaurant, and conclude the day with an informal networking drink. The combination of history and modern event possibilities ensures a gathering that guests will remember.

Practical & transparent
The Kring is located in a prime location in the center of Amsterdam, within walking distance of the Leidseplein and easily accessible by public transport. Club Up has its own entrance at Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 26 and is connected to The Kring indoors.

Practical information:

• Located at Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen and Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
• In the middle of Amsterdam's city center
• Three characterful event spaces
• Over 550 guests distributed across the venues
• The rooms are located on the first and second floors
• All spaces are only accessible via stairs
• No lift is available

More than a century of history at an iconic location
Since its founding in 1922, The Kring has been a cornerstone of Amsterdam's cultural life. Since 1930, the society has been located at its current site on Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen, where history, art, and encounters come together. The combination of the historical artist society and the versatile Club Up makes this location unique for organizations looking for an event with flair, character, and flexibility.

Plan your event at The Kring Amsterdam & Club Up
Do you want to discover which space best suits your gathering? Schedule a viewing or request a quote directly via the application form. This way, you can experience how The Kring and Club Up give your business event a distinctive character.