A list of Dutch bands and artists of contemporary music. The bands and artists are either Dutch, of Dutch origin or contain Dutch members.
A
- Thomas Acda (1967– ): Dutch actor and singer
- Sharon den Adel (1974– ): Dutch singer and composer
- Afrojack
- Rob Agerbeek (1937– ): Indonesian-born Dutch boogie-woogie and jazz pianist
- Jan Akkerman (1946– ): Dutch guitarist
- Alain Clark
- Willeke Alberti (1945– ): Dutch singer and actress
- Willy Alberti (1926–1985): Dutch singer, actor, and radio and TV personality
- Ali B
- Alice Deejay
- Amber
- Louis Andriessen
- Anneke van Giersbergen
- Anouk (1975– ): Dutch singer
- Armin van Buuren
- André Rieu
B
- Ali B (1981– ): Dutch rapper and comedian of Moroccan descent.
- Baas B
- George Baker
- Cor Bakker
- Jim Bakkum (1987– ): Dutch singer and actor
- Lou Bandy (1890–1959): Dutch singer and conferencier
- Olav Basoski
- Bassjackers
- Blasterjaxx
- Frans Bauer (1973– ): Dutch singer of "het levenslied"
- Han Bennink
- Thomas Berge
- Marco Blaauw
- Blaudzun
- Karin Bloemen
- Scott Bloemendaal (1912–1964): Dutch Composer, music critic and essayist
- Frank Boeijen (1957– ): Dutch singer
- Ferdi Bolland
- Rob Bolland
- Bonky (Onno Borgen)
- Boris (1980– ): Dutch singer, winner of Idols
- Marco Borsato (1966– ): Dutch singer
- Stef Bos (1961– ): Dutch singer, also sings in Afrikaans
- Patty Brard (1955– ): Indo (Dutch-Indonesian) entertainer as a TV personality and singer
- Arjan Breukhoven (1962- ): organist and choir conductor
- Ria Brieffies
- Willem Breuker
- Corry Brokken (1932–2016): Dutch singer
- Herman Brood (1946–2001): Dutch musician, painter and media personality
- Brutus
- Xander de Buisonjé
- Marga Bult
- Armin van Buuren (1976– ): Dutch trance music producer and DJ
C
- Humphrey Campbell
- Rudi Carrell (1934–2006): Dutch television entertainer and host of The Rudi Carrell Show
- The Cats
- Eddy Christiani
- Alain Clark
- Robbert van de Corput (otherwise known as Hardwell) DJ and producer
- Ferry Corsten (1973– ): Dutch trance music producer, DJ, and remixer
- Jules de Corte (1924–1996): Blind singer-songwriter from the Netherlands
- Gerard Cox
- Ben Cramer
D
- Ellen ten Damme (1967– ): Dutch actress and singer
- Louis Davids
- Def Rhymz (1970– ): Dutch rapper
- Esmée Denters
- Bill van Dijk (1947– ): Dutch singer and musical performer
- Louis van Dijk (1941–2020): Dutch pianist
- Hans Dorrestijn (1940– ): Dutch comedian
- Wieteke van Dort (1943– ): Dutch actress, comedian, singer, writer and artist
- Tim Douwsma
- Dorus
- André van Duin (1947– ): Dutch actor (in comedy and theatre), singer, writer and program creator
- Candy Dulfer (1969– ): Dutch smooth jazz alto saxophonist
- Hans Dulfer (1940– ): Dutch jazz musician who plays tenor saxophone
- Willem Duyn
- Duncan Laurence (1994- ): Dutch singer-songwriter, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019
E
- Polle Eduard
- Eva Simons
- EliZe (1982– ): Dutch singer-songwriter
F
- Bobby Farrell (1949–2010): Dutch performer in the 1970s pop and disco group Boney M.
- Fedde Le Grand
- Firebeatz
- René Froger (1960– ): Dutch singer
- Leo Fuld (1912–1997): Dutch singer who specialised in Yiddish songs
- Laura Fygi (1955– ): Dutch singer
G
- Tess Gaerthé (1991– ): Dutch singer
- Martijn Garritsen (AKA Martin Garrix), DJ known for his hit single "Animals"
- Eelco Gelling
- Glennis Grace (1978– ): Dutch singer
- Anneke Grönloh
- Boudewijn de Groot (1944– ): Dutch singer-songwriter
- Angela Groothuizen
H
- Bernard Haitink
- Tol Hansse
- Wardt van der Harst a member of the EDM duo W&W
- Esther Hart (1970– ): Dutch singer
- Barry Hay (1948– ): Dutch vocalist with the group Golden Earring
- André Hazes (1951–2004): Dutch singer of "het levenslied
- Heintje
- Misja Helsloot
- Toon Hermans (1916–2000): Dutch comedian, singer and writer
- Mathijs Heyligers (1957- ): violinist and violin maker
- Antonie Kamerling (1966–2010): Dutch television and film actor
- Hind (1984– ): Dutch singer
- José Hoebee (1954– ): Dutch pop female singer
- Rob Hoeke
- Barry Hughes
- Henny Huisman (1951– ): Dutch television presenter
- Ilse Huizinga (1966– ): Dutch jazz singer
I
- Imran Khan
J
- Pim Jacobs (1934–1996): Dutch jazz pianist and television presenter
- Ruth Jacott
- Marike Jager (1979– ): Dutch singer, guitarist and composer
- Floor Jansen
- Ernst Jansz
- Candee Jay
- DJ Jean (1968– ): Dutch disc jockey
- Gerard Joling (1960– ): Dutch singer and television presenter
- Freek de Jonge (1944– ): Dutch cabaret performer
- Johnny Jordaan (1924–1989): Dutch folk singer
- Tjibbe Joustra (1951– ): Dutch artist of paintings, videoart, graphic design, soundscapes
- Julian Jordan
K
- Jerney Kaagman
- Pierre Kartner (1935– ): Dutch musician also known as Father Abraham
- Greetje Kauffeld (1939– ): Dutch jazz singer and Schlager musician
- Simon Keizer Nick & Simon
- Kensington
- Sharon Kips (1983– ): Dutch singer
- René Klijn
- Tim Kliphuis (1974– ): Dutch violinist
- Peter Koelewijn (1940– ): Dutch producer and songwriter, founding father of Dutch language rock and roll
- Jean Koning
- Lenny Kuhr (1950– ): Dutch singer-songwriter
- Wolter Kroes
L
- Natalie La Rose: singer, model
- Wilma Landkroon (1957– ): Dutch pop singer
- Yuri Landman (1973– ): Dutch experimental luthier and musicologist
- Ilse De Lange
- Lange Frans
- Thé Lau
- Thijs van Leer (1948– ): Dutch musician, singer and composer
- Paul de Leeuw (1962– ): Dutch television comedian, singer and actor
- Robbie van Leeuwen
- Legowelt ( – ): Dutch electro musician
- Heddy Lester (1950– ): Dutch singer and actress
- Liesbeth List (1941–2020): Dutch singer and chansonnier
- Jamai Loman (1986– ): Dutch singer, reality show winner
- Robert Long (1943–2006): Dutch singer and television presenter
- Huub van der Lubbe
- Suzanna Lubrano (1975– ): Cape Verdean Zouk singer based in Rotterdam
- Arjen Anthony Lucassen (1960– ): Dutch composer and musician
- Erik van der Luijt (1970– ): Dutch jazz pianist / keyboard player, arranger, composer, producer and band leader
M
- Maggie MacNeal (1950– )
- Tom Manders
- André Manuel (1966– ): Dutch singer and performer
- Maribelle
- Marlayne (1971– ): Dutch singer and television presenter
- Martin Garrix
- Maud (1981– ): Dutch singer, reality show finalist
- Guus Meeuwis (1972– ): Dutch singer and songwriter
- Misha Mengelberg
- Willem Mengelberg
- Michelle (1981– ): Dutch singer
- CB Milton (1968– ): Dutch Euro-house vocalist
- Michael Moore
- Irene Moors
- Danny de Munk (1970– ): Dutch actor, singer, musical actor and former child star
- Harry Muskee
N
- Noisia (2002– ): Dutch Drum and Bass and Breaks
- Normaal (1974- ): Dutch rockband
O
- Jacob Obrecht
- Trijntje Oosterhuis (1973– ): Dutch pop and jazz singer
- Wijnand Ott
- Oliver Heldens
P
- Patricia Paay (1949– ): Dutch model, singer, and commercial actress
- Poldervokaal — Dutch vocal ensemble, formed in 1986
R
- Sandra Reemer
- Carlo Resoort
- Rita Reys (1924–2013): Dutch jazz singer
- André Rieu (1949– ): Dutch violinist, conductor, and composer
- Edsilia Rombley (1978– ): Dutch singer
- Maarten van Roozendaal
- Stochelo Rosenberg
- Jan Rot
- Nicky Romero
- R3hab
S
- Harry Sacksioni (1950– ): Dutch composer and guitar virtuoso
- Daniël Sahuleka
- Mathilde Santing
- Peter Schaap
- Marga Scheide (1954– ): Dutch former model and singer
- Nick Schilder Nick & Simon
- Teddy Scholten (1926–2010): Dutch singer
- Birgit Schuurman (1977– ): Dutch rock singer and actress
- Katja Schuurman (1975– ): Dutch television and film actress, VJ, singer, and television personality
- Milly Scott (1933– ): Dutch singer and actress
- Ramses Shaffy (1933–2009): Dutch singer, chansonnier, and actor
- Eva Simons
- Sita
- Jan Smit
- Monique Smit
- Wibi Soerjadi (1970– ): Dutch internationally recognized concert pianist
- Solex
- Wim Sonneveld (1917–1974): Dutch cabaret artist and singer
- Spinvis (Erik de Jong) (1961– ): Dutch pop singer and musician
- San Holo
- Bonnie St. Claire
- Ede Staal
- De Staat
- Thérèse Steinmetz
- Robert Jan Stips
- Suzanna Lubrano
- Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
T
- Mieke Telkamp
- Julian Thomas
- Tiësto (1969– ): trance DJ and electronic dance music producer
- Mirjam Timmer (1982– ): Dutch singer-songwriter
- Ronnie Tober (1945– ): Dutch-born singer
- Lee Towers (1946– ): Dutch singer
V
- Valensia (1971– ): Dutch singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist
- Ria Valk
- Conny Vandenbos (1937–2002): Dutch singer
- Sander Van Doorn
- Thijs van Leer (1948- ): Dutch keyboardist, singer, member of Focus
- Vast Countenance
- Herman van Veen (1945– ): Dutch stage performer, actor, musician and singer/songwriter and author
- Cees Veerman
- Piet Veerman
- Vengaboys
- Venus Flytrap: Dutch indie rock band
- Mariska Veres (1947–2006): Dutch lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue
- Vicetone
- Ad Visser
- Eefje de Visser
- Hans Vonk
- Cornelis Vreeswijk (1937–1987): Dutch singer-songwriter, poet, and actor
- Henny Vrienten (1948– ): Dutch composer of TV- and film-scores
- Erwin de Vries
W
- Toni Willé (1953– ): Dutch singer, songwriter
- Edo de Waart
- Linda Wagenmakers (1975– ): Dutch singer
- Nick van de Wall (AKA Afrojack) DJ and music producer
- Albert West
- Henk Westbroek (1952– ): Dutch radio host, singer, songwriter and café owner
- Danny Wolfers
- Piter Wilkens (1959– ): Dutch singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist, and producer
- Henk Wijngaard (1946– ): Dutch country singer
- WETT (2008- ): Dutch funkrock formation
Y
- Yes-R
Z
- Zangeres zonder Naam
See also
- List of bands from the Netherlands
- List of Afrikaans singers
- List of Dutch hip hop musicians
- List of Dutch singers
- List of Dutch composers