Hotels for Niall Horan: Dinner Party Live On Tour

A late-night start sets the tone for an evening built around intimacy rather than spectacle, drawing on songs that favour mood and storytelling over big arena hooks. Fans travelling for this one tend to be there for the songwriting itself, dressed up for something closer to a listening session than a rock show.

Thursday timing means a working week either side, so expect a crowd that has planned around this specific night rather than a weekend blowout. Expect a hush between songs as much as noise during them.

A sleek, modern indoor arena in Amsterdam's southeast, the Ziggo Dome is the city's leading venue for major music tours, sitting right beside the football stadium in a purpose-built entertainment district. Restaurants, cinemas and bars cluster nearby, with the historic centre a short train ride away.

Bijlmer ArenA station is close, linking swiftly by rail and metro into central Amsterdam. Staying centrally or near the station lets you enjoy the city's canals and nightlife and return easily once the concert wraps up.