EKKO, Music venue and national monument in Utrecht, Netherlands.
EKKO is a music venue located in a 18th-century three-story building in Utrecht with capacity for up to 300 people. The space combines a concert hall and café area within restored historic walls, creating a compact setting where performances feel close to the audience.
The building dates to the 18th century and initially housed a Reformed student organization starting in 1906. The space evolved into a dedicated music venue from 1986 onward.
The venue hosts performances spanning multiple musical styles and brings together local and international musicians in front of an engaged audience. Visitors encounter a rotating mix of genres that reflects the tastes of Utrecht's music community throughout the week.
The building underwent major renovation in 1999 to improve acoustics and sound isolation from outside noise. The café operates Wednesday through Sunday, and public transit users will find accessible entry to the venue.
The name EKKO was chosen in 1985, inspired by the rock band Echo & the Bunnymen. This naming reflects how the venue draws from music history to shape its own identity.
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