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About New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam is a grassroots music venue in Worthing, Worthing with a standing capacity of approximately 60. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
New Amsterdam books Folk, Acoustic, Rock, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Worthing venue directory.
New Amsterdam is a modern town-centre pub at 79 High Street in Worthing (BN11 1DN), established in 2019 on the town's original high street. It pairs a traditional-local feel with Dough. pizzas and a packed events calendar: a full-band open mic on Tuesdays, a Wednesday quiz, and live music plus DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, from summer garden festivals to winter folk sessions. It boasts the largest beer garden in the town centre — trees, lights, booths and vines — where live music and local pop-ups run through the warmer months. Intimate indoor capacity around 60.
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79 High St, Worthing, Worthing, BN11 1DN
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Worthing venues and filter by backline.
New Amsterdam books Folk, Acoustic, Rock, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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New Amsterdam has a standing capacity of approximately 60, classed as a small venue. See all Worthing venues for size comparisons.
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79 High St, Worthing, Worthing, BN11 1DN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Worthing venues nearby.
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