Past gigs

Sunday 1 November · 13:00 – 18:00

het Pilarenschaaktoernooi

Sunday, November 1, the time has come again. You can register for this very cozy tournament at the bar in the Pillars. Be quick, because ...

Saturday 31 October · 17:00 – 20:00

Blues Treat

Blues Treat in De Pilaren On Saturday 31 October, Blues Treat will play in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. With over 30 years …

Friday 30 October · 21:00 – 01:00

Jamsessie

Pillars Jam session with Papa's got a brand new Jamm as a basis. A cozy, spontaneous, unprepared form of musical interplay. The basic musicians are present… Now the guest players …

Friday 30 October · 20:00

Halloween

Halloween Evening in the Pillars … Creepy Cozy! 🎃👻 Imagine stepping into a dimly lit café, where the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon …

Sunday 25 October · 16:00 – 20:00

Het Kromme Tenen Festival

THE KRROMME TOE FESTIVAL IS BACK IN the PILLARS! After three years of silence, the legendary Krrromme Toe Festival is finally back! On Sunday 25 October ...

Saturday 24 October · 17:00 – 20:00

De Bikkels

The Bikkels in The Pillars. On Saturday afternoon 24 October, De Bikkels will play in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. The Bikkels have been playing for years ...

Saturday 17 October · 17:00 – 20:00

XCusa

Saturday 17 October Xcusa in the Pillars 17:00 🎶 XCusa is an experienced semi-professional rock-cover band. Numbers from back then, now and own work make up the ...

Friday 16 October · 16:00 – 23:30

Bokkentocht 2026

🍂 Hey beer lover! 🍻 On October 16, the time has come again: Alkmaar is heading out for the annual Autumn Beer Tour! The chance to taste the tastiest autumn beers,...

Saturday 10 October · 17:00 – 20:00

Thin Lizzard

Thin Lizzard in The Pillars On Saturday afternoon 10 October, Thin Lizzard will play in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. Thin Lizzard is a band …

Wednesday 7 October · 21:00 – 23:00

New Triple

Wednesday 7 October New Triple in the Pillars 9 pm. 🎶 Four musicians. One mission: make a bucket of noise that you don't stop to think about. …

Wednesday 7 October · time to be announced

Ontzet

Saturday 3 October · 17:00 – 20:00

Eyecloser

Saturday 3 October Eyecloser in the Pillars 5 pm 🎶 Four-part harmony vocals, sharp guitars, sturdy drums, rasping voices and enchanting melodies: that's Eyecloser! With blues ...

Friday 2 October · 21:00 – 01:00

Jamsessie

Pillars Jam session with Papa's got a brand new Jamm as a basis. A cozy, spontaneous, unprepared form of musical interplay. The basic musicians are present... Now the guest players ...

Thursday 1 October · 21:00 – 23:00

Tease & King Of The Tasteless

Thunderous Thursday with Tease & King of the Tasteless 🎶🎵🎶

Wednesday 30 September · 12:00 – 20:00

Lappendag

Wednesday 30 September Patch Day!!!!! Delicious apple pie made by our own Karin, Marie and Wendy 🤩 Would you like to get a tip and a cup? We're open ...

Sunday 27 September · 15:30 – 18:00

Westone

WESTONE Mix a wall of sound with creative, catchy melodies and you have Westone: a challenging rock trio in its purest form. With nothing but...

Saturday 26 September · 21:00 – 22:30

Boothill Undertakers

Boothill Undertakers Ride Again. The band that started as ZZ Top cover band in 1985 with 45 songs from the first 7 albums of ZZ Top ...

Saturday 26 September · 17:00 – 20:00

The Soulsniffers

Soulsniffers in The Pillars On Saturday afternoon 26 September, the formation De Soulsniffers will play in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. The Soulsniffers from the …

Friday 25 September · 20:00 – 22:30

Rusty Cage

Due to illness in the band Two Planets.2, a replacement band has been found … Friday 25 September Alkmaar Live Weekend with Rusty Cage in the …

Saturday 19 September · 17:00 – 20:00

Dean Presley

Dean Presley in The Pillars On Saturday afternoon, September 19, Dean Presley plays with his band in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. Dean Presley …

Monday 14 September · 20:00 – 02:00

Chess & Jazz

Come and play chess and listen to jazz with your bartender Storm! Every second Monday of the month.

Saturday 12 September · 17:00 – 20:00

Foxhall Road

Saturday 12 September Foxhall Road de Pillaren 5 pm. 🎶 Foxhall Road brings pure, groovy blues with a funky edge. With the fiery guitar work of Bas ...

Saturday 5 September · 17:00 – 20:00

The Tarnhouse Renegades

Saturday 5 September The Tarnhouse Renegades in the Pillars 17:00 🎶 Raw voices, catchy choruses: these are the forces of the band The Tarn House ...

Thursday 3 September · 21:00 – 23:00

Icarus

Thunderous Thursday with Icarus 🎶🎵🎶

Saturday 29 August · 17:00 – 20:00

Fortify

On Saturday 29 August Fortify in the Pillars 17:00. 🎶 Fortify brings a wide and diverse repertoire with songs by legendary names such as Aerosmith, Clapton,...

Saturday 22 August · 17:00 – 20:00

The Darlings

On Saturday afternoon, August 22, The Darlings will play in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. A musical experience infused with energy, passion and unforgettable moments,...

Saturday 15 August · 17:00 – 20:00

Afgelast

Due to illness, there is no band this afternoon. Next week we will continue with the Darlings

Friday 24 July · 16:00 – 23:30

Zomerbiertocht

It is with great pleasure that we announce, after the great success of the Spring Beer Tour, the Summer Beer Tour! 🍻☀️ On the 24th of July from 4 pm, you can …

Thursday 2 July · 21:00 – 23:00

The Wildfires

Thunderous Thursday with The Wildfires 🎶🎵🎶

Saturday 27 June · 17:00 – 20:00

Memphis Revisited

Memphis Revisited in The Pillars. On Saturday afternoon 27 June, Memphis Revisited will play in café De Pilaren at the Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar. In November 2019, the …