ACU - Voorstraat 71
About ACU
1980’s – Part 3
In the meanwhile things were changing in the Voorstraat. Other parts of the terrain were squatted as well: Boothstraat 4 bis A and Voorstraat 69. A part of the garage was shut down and a few workspaces were created.
There was a wood shop, a car workshop, a stone mason shop, and art spaces. A number of people succeeded in starting up their own small business that allowed them to make a living.
In 1985 the Kraakcafé changed its name into ACU and more and more started to organize concerts and disco nights on Friday nights. ACU has always been open to new unknown bands and as such has obtained an important place in the Utrecht scene.
There were large parties, which always packed the place: New Year’s Eve, Queen’s Day, the 10-years-squatted anniversary, the 10-year bar anniversary, and so on.
On a regular basis there were also special events on a range of topics, about Kurdistan, the struggle of the Mexican Zapatistas, etc. And often there were benefit concerts for a range of causes.
Contact ACU
| Address : | Voorstraat 71, 3512 AK Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Phone : | 📞 +9 |
| Postal code : | 3512 |
| Website : | https://acu.nl/ |
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| City : | Utrecht |
| Description : | Bar & club hosting cultural events including live music, spoken word, political meetings & films. |
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Nanne Versteegh on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Acu is that one place where anything can happen. It's my wild night out leaping into an underground fantasy of tattooed people, glitter faced DJ's and beers from plastic cups. Don't expect a clean bathroom or fresh smoking area but if you wanna meet great people and not worry about how you look or 'fit in', this is the place!
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Alexander Tempone on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Probably one of the best venues supporting up and coming artists and established artists. They really care about music, people and the environment. We had a fantastic experience and we will be back. Thank you ACU!
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Jose Javier Rojas Colina on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My favorite spot in the city for a drink, good music and great vibes
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Josina Hillsland on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ACU is a non-commercial cultural center.
Concerts is its most important activity but it hosts a wide range of activities: café, vegan restaurant, political events, jam sessions, benefit events, parties, movies, library, and meeting place for political and cultural initiatives. There's also an exhibition room.
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Alex Maat on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful place where artists can get together on jam nights and play with other musicians on stage. Free entrance on most nights, while some nights a donation is in order. Few drafts beer and a few on bottle as well. Little parking space out front during work days. Social and free spirited, this place is ran by volunteers. Enjoy!
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Isa Boztemir (theMagnifisa) on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It was a warm place with live music by us folks. The coffee and sparkling water was good. Since I don't use alcohol, I don't know how other drinks are. The International Open Stage activity was really nice that you sing and play instruments with people you didn't know before. In overall it's been a fun experience for us.
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Robin on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Unique place in a world that becomes less and less unique. ACU is a place for social thoughts, expressions and actions. Great place voor a bite, drink and dance. Deserves more elaboration than this review can hold.
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Beau Braumuller on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Went here for a D&D night, experienced the night of a lifetime! Made a bunch of new friends, felt so incredibly welcomed by hosts and staff it was surreal. Incredible, I'll be coming here weekly! ??
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