Event calendar

We have 2 regular sessions a week in Mulligans, including our famous traditional Irish Session on Sunday evening  (from 19.00), mainly tunes, and a more open style Session on Wednesday night, (from 20.00), with various songs & tunes, including Celtic, Folk, Pop, Bluegrass, Americana etc. from our regular musicians and some surprising guests !     

 We have gigs on weekend-nights: Mainly traditional Irish, but also traditional Scottish, folk, pop, bluegrass,  Americana and more. From ± 21.00- 00.00

We might start gigs on Thursday nights after a while: These would be mainly duo's or solo's, sometimes singer/songwriters..

Check the event calendar below....!

Sunday Session

Exciting local Dutch trio - Merel, Johannes and Una. Expect pop, folk, and Americana gems from the 60s and 70s, accompanying themselves with guitars and mandolin.

Andy Humphreys (Vocals/Guitar) and BB van Waardenburg (Vocals/Fiddle) with an eclectic mix of rock, folk, and pop genres.

Nathan Johnston (vocals/guitar), Cormac Crummey (guitar/banjo) & Eoin Murphy (accordion). Folk and pub classics: their sets are a brilliant blend of driving rhythms and gravelly vocals.

Light By The Sea will perform the legendary "Live In Paris (Beneath The Skin, 1999)" set by The Cranberries. In addition, they will add their favorite tracks to the already hit-filled setlist.

Event Calendar


Date

Event

Description
May 2026
Friday 15/05/2026Fiachra & Cillian McCabeContemporary Irish Folk & Traditional Music with Fiachra (uilleann pipes, bodhrán, whistles, vocals) and Cillian (guitar, vocals)
Saturday 16/05/2026Fiachra & Cillian McCabeFiachra & Cillian deliver powerful, nuanced performances that bridge the gap between deep-rooted heritage and contemporary folk innovation.
Sunday 17/05/2026Sunday SessionHosted this weekend by Victor, Max & Anna.
Friday 22/05/2026Adam McGoldrick & Pádraig O'DonnellHailing from the rugged heart of Connacht, Adam (Guitar / Vocals) & Pádraig (Banjo) are known for their ability to blend traditional storytelling with an indie-folk edge.
Saturday 23/05/2026Victor, Sjoerd, JimmyThis trio represents a convergence of folk royalty and Irish traditional mastery. Victor Lacken (guitar/vocals), Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij (Banjo) & Jimmy Ellis (fiddle).
Sunday 24/05/2026Sunday SessionHosted this weekend by Victor, Max & AN Other.
Friday 29/05/2026Magpie MarketLocal Dutch trio - Merel, Johannes and Una. Expect pop, folk, and Americana gems from the 60s and 70s, accompanying themselves with guitars and mandolin.
Saturday 30/05/2026Petty KingdomThe musical duo of Andy Humphreys (Vocals/Guitar) and BB van Waardenburg (Vocals/Fiddle). Petty Kingdom are celebrated for their energetic live performances of rock, folk, and pop.
June 2026
Monday 01/06/2026Set Dance CeiliCome along at 19:30 and join our Irish Set Dance Ceili at Mulligans Irish Music Bar, Amsterdam! Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday 03/06/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dominic, Ole & Quentin 
Thursday 04/06/2026Three Pints Deep

Nathan Johnston (vocals), Cormac Crummey (guitar) & Eoin Murphy (accordion). Folk and pub classics, their sets are a brilliant blend of driving rhythms and gravelly vocals, delivered with the kind of "all-in" intensity that only comes when the band is having as much fun as the crowd.

Friday 05/06/2026Light by the SeaLight by the Sea plays The Cranberries. For this show, the duo will focus on The Cranberries' MTV Unplugged // Tiny Desk shows.
Saturday 06/06/2026Facepalm Blues BandFour lads who put a twist on your favourite pop hits. Get ready for some country, blues, and folk smashed into toe-tapping grooves, unexpected covers, and plenty of facepalms.
Sunday 07/06/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
Wednesday 10/06/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Friday 12/06/2026Niall McGuiganVersatile musician and music therapist from Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan. His musical journey spans various genres, including metal, grunge, rock, funk, reggae and traditional Irish music.
Saturday 13/06/2026Jelle & RichardJelle Kolenbrander & Richard Cejer. Honest songwriting meets 1950s classics—beers, sweat, and happy tears.
Sunday 14/06/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
Wednesday 17/06/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Friday 19/06/2026Séamus Ó Tiarnáin TrioSéamus Tiernan (accordion / guitar), Alan Judge (flute) & Jason McGuinness (fiddle). A masterclass in Irish music. Three of the finest traditional players in the country.
Saturday 20/06/2026Séamus Ó Tiarnáin TrioSéamus Tiernan (accordion / guitar), Alan Judge (flute) & Jason McGuinness (fiddle). This trio represents the "Pure Drop"—music focused on technical excellence and deep-rooted tradition.
Sunday 21/06/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by the Séamus Ó Tiarnáin Trio.
Wednesday 24/06/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Friday 26/06/2026The Enchanted TreeThe Enchanted Tree is the musical adventure of Anne Buwalda (vocals), Peter Bouter (guitar) & Olaf Borsboom (vocals / fiddle) performing Celtic folk music plus indie, pop and well known hits.
Saturday 27/06/2026Jimmy, Victor, AnnaLocal musicians Jimmy Ellis (Fiddle) and Victor Lacken (Guitar / Vocals) and Anna Lisberg (Fiddle) with the finest mix of Celtic ballads and tunes mixed with folk-songs.
Sunday 28/06/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
July 2026
Wednesday 01/07/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dominic, Ole & Quentin
Friday 03/07/2026Zachary SteinerZach is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who blends the soul of Roots Americana with a rugged, unpolished edge he calls Gutter Folk.
Saturday 04/07/2026Boxin' The VoxThe Irish folk music sensation from the Lowlands of Holland featuring David Plasmeijer (banjo, lute) and Anne-Lotte Paymans (guitar).
Sunday 05/07/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
Wednesday 08/07/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Friday 10/07/20262TonesAmsterdam based duo (guitar and percussion) which ranges lots of music from the good old times (70s 80s) as well with some new rock/indie from nowadays.
Saturday 11/07/2026Jimmy, Victor, SjoerdLocal trio Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij (Banjo / Vocals), Jimmy Ellis (Fiddle) and Victor Lacken (Guitar / Vocals) with the finest mix of Celtic ballads and tunes mixed with folk-songs.
Sunday 12/07/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
Wednesday 15/07/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Friday 17/07/2026Niall McGuiganVersatile musician and music therapist from Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan. His musical journey spans various genres, including metal, grunge, rock, funk, reggae and traditional Irish music.
Saturday 18/07/2026TBCTBC
Sunday 19/07/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
Wednesday 22/07/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Friday 24/07/2026The Achill 400Hailing from the rugged coastline of Achill Island, Co. Mayo, The Achill 400 are a high-energy musical collective that perfectly captures the "wild west" spirit of their home.
Saturday 25/07/2026The Achill 400

Their sound is a genre-bending experience, often described as a mix of "trad & rock n roll" that feels as natural as the Atlantic spray hitting the cliffs of Keel.

Sunday 26/07/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Victor, Max & Anna.
Wednesday 29/07/2026Wednesday SessionHosted by Dan, Fran, Dominic & Sjoerd.
Thursday 30/07/2026Leonard Barry TrioLeonard Barry (uilleann pipes / whistles), Andy Morrow (fiddle) and Marty (guitar / vocals).
Friday 31/07/2026Ross, Dylan, Migual

Ross Hull (fiddle), Miguel Girão (guitar / bouzouki) & Dylan Cairns (fiddle) play a collection of Scottish, Irish and self-composed material. They draw on their experience of playing at sessions to give the music a live, spontaneous feel.

August 2026
Saturday 01/08/2026Ross, Dylan, MigualRoss Hull (fiddle), Miguel Girão (guitar / bouzouki) & Dylan Cairns (fiddle) play a collection of Scottish, Irish and self-composed material. They draw on their experience of playing at sessions to give the music a live, spontaneous feel.
Sunday 02/08/2026Sunday SessionOpen traditional session hosted by Ross, Dylan & Migual.