Felix Meritis

Welcome to the icon of the Keizersgracht!

250 years of history in a modern guise
Felix Meritis was founded in 1777 as a society of entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and philosophers, and is fully ready for the 20s. This phenomenal house has seven beautiful rooms, with the Concert Hall as the central space – even the small hall of the Concertgebouw was inspired by it. Another well-known classic is the Shaffyzaal, with balcony and foyer. The stately Zuilenzaal is a favorite for conferences, symposiums, and product presentations. (Tip for speakers: grab your audience by the scruff, because you have competition from the stunning view over the canal…) And we also have the Teekenzaal, Husly Lounge, Koepelzaal, and Sterrenzaal. The decor pays tribute to the glorious past while the facilities are advanced 21st-century.

Felix Meritis has been thoroughly renovated and rebuilt by MATH Architects, and the interior was designed by i29. In 2020, the location in the heart of Amsterdam reopened its doors.

Felix Meritis as a cultural house
When you choose Felix Meritis as an event location, you choose to support culture. Amerpodia uses the proceeds from the rental of the houses to facilitate cultural programming and keep it accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Felix Meritis is the ‘House for the curious mind’. A cultural house for the new generation of opinion leaders, ambitious professionals, and decision-makers from all walks of life. With an inspiring program focused on entrepreneurship, technology, science, and art. What should you think of? The Felix Colleges, Twentysomething dilemmas, and a whole festival focusing on Artificial Intelligence. But also programs about top women in the STEM world and talk shows with creative entrepreneurs find a home in Felix Meritis.

Felix Meritis is part of Amerpodia B.V. along with De Nieuwe Liefde and the Rode Hoed. Three historic locations in the heart of Amsterdam.