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A small, opinionated events calendar. We skip the algorithmic noise and tell you what's actually worth leaving the house for.

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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 — photo by Phat Doan
Featured
Music festival

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026

  • 21–25 October 2026
  • Various times
  • Multiple venues across Amsterdam · citywide

Amsterdam Dance Event is the world's leading electronic music event, taking over the city from 21 to 25 October 2026 with hundreds of parties, concerts, conferences and workshops across countless venues.

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Museum Night Amsterdam
Featured
Museum event

Museum Night (Museumnacht) 2026

  • 7–8 November 2026
  • 19:00–02:00
  • Museums across Amsterdam · citywide

For one night on 7 November 2026, dozens of Amsterdam's museums open their doors after dark (19:00–02:00) with special tours, performances and music — an adults' night out around the city's culture.

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Atmosphere photo for IJ-Hallen Flea Market 2026–27
Market

IJ-Hallen Flea Market 2026–27

  • One weekend a month · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • NDSM, Amsterdam Noord · citywide

The IJ-Hallen in Amsterdam Noord is one of Europe's largest flea markets, held one weekend a month.

Cinekid Festival 2026 at Various venues — photo by Martijn Stoof
Popular
Family event

Cinekid Festival 2026

  • 10–25 October 2026
  • Various times
  • Westergas and venues across Amsterdam · citywide

From 10 to 25 October 2026, Cinekid — one of the world's largest children's film and media festivals — fills Amsterdam with films, interactive installations and workshops for kids during the autumn holidays.

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Lead pack of runners during the TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Popular
Running event

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026

  • 17–18 October 2026
  • Various times
  • Start & finish at the Olympic Stadium · citywide

On the weekend of 17–18 October 2026, thousands of runners take to the streets for the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, with the full marathon, half marathon and shorter distances winding through the city to the Olympic Stadium.

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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 — photo by Phat Doan
Featured
Music festival

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026

  • 21–25 October 2026
  • Various times
  • Multiple venues across Amsterdam · citywide

Amsterdam Dance Event is the world's leading electronic music event, taking over the city from 21 to 25 October 2026 with hundreds of parties, concerts, conferences and workshops across countless venues.

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Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) 2026 — photo by Aayush
Popular
Music festival

Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) 2026

  • 24 October 2026
  • Various times
  • Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam Zuidoost · zuidoost

On 24 October 2026, AMF turns the Johan Cruijff ArenA into the world's biggest nightclub for one spectacular night of EDM, the headline arena show of Amsterdam Dance Event week.

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Museum Night Amsterdam
Featured
Museum event

Museum Night (Museumnacht) 2026

  • 7–8 November 2026
  • 19:00–02:00
  • Museums across Amsterdam · citywide

For one night on 7 November 2026, dozens of Amsterdam's museums open their doors after dark (19:00–02:00) with special tours, performances and music — an adults' night out around the city's culture.

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IDFA 2026 — International Documentary Film Festival — photo by Radu Daniel ( MRD )
Cultural festival

IDFA 2026 — International Documentary Film Festival

  • 12–22 November 2026
  • Various times
  • Cinemas across Amsterdam · citywide

From 12 to 22 November 2026, IDFA — the world's largest documentary film festival — screens hundreds of new documentaries across Amsterdam's cinemas, alongside talks, debates and special programmes.

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Le Foodwalk Winter 2026/27 — five restaurants, one winter walk
Food festival

Le Foodwalk Winter 2026/27 — five restaurants, one winter walk

  • 13 Nov – 23 January 2027
  • 17:00–22:00
  • Start: Vermeers Wijnkamer, Zeedijk 11 · centrum

Every Friday and Saturday evening from 13 November 2026 to 23 January 2027: a ±5 km walk through the centre past five restaurants, with a take-away bite at every stop. €37.50 pp, drinks not included.

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Atmosphere photo for Sinterklaas Arrival in Amsterdam 2026
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Family event

Sinterklaas Arrival in Amsterdam 2026

  • Mid-November 2026 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • City centre, Amsterdam · centrum

Every November Sinterklaas arrives by boat in Amsterdam and parades through the centre on his white horse — a free, festive day for families.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for PAN Amsterdam 2026
Exhibition

PAN Amsterdam 2026

  • Late November 2026 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • RAI Amsterdam · citywide

PAN Amsterdam is the annual art, antiques and design fair at the RAI, with galleries and dealers showing everything from old masters to contemporary work.

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Amsterdam Light Festival
Featured
Seasonal event

Amsterdam Light Festival 2026

  • 26 Nov – 17 January 2027
  • Various times
  • Amsterdam canals · citywide

Each winter Amsterdam's canals become an open-air museum of light art. The 15th edition runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, with illuminated works by international artists along a new route.

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Atmosphere photo for Winter Pride Amsterdam 2026
Cultural festival

Winter Pride Amsterdam 2026

  • December 2026 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Various venues, Amsterdam · citywide

Winter Pride is Amsterdam's cosy December counterpart to summer Pride, with parties, talks, film and events across the city.

Atmosphere photo for Christmas Market at Westergas 2026
Christmas Event

Christmas Market at Westergas 2026

  • Mid-December 2026 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Westergas · westerpark

In December the industrial Westergas park hosts a Christmas market with stalls, food, drinks and a relaxed winter atmosphere.

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Atmosphere photo for World Christmas Circus at Carré 2026
Popular
Theatre Show

World Christmas Circus at Carré 2026

  • Christmas holidays 2026–27 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Koninklijk Theater Carré · centrum

Over the Christmas holidays Royal Theatre Carré on the Amstel hosts its World Christmas Circus, with international circus acts for all ages.

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Fireworks over an Amsterdam canal on New Year's Eve
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New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve in Amsterdam 2026

  • 31 December 2026
  • Various times
  • Across Amsterdam · citywide

On 31 December Amsterdam sees in the new year with fireworks across the city and parties large and small. Public celebrations are free, with ticketed club nights and events for those who want a programme.

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National Tulip Day 2027 — photo by Fons Heijnsbroek
Popular
Free event

National Tulip Day 2027

  • 16 January 2027
  • Various times
  • Dam Square · citywide

On the third Saturday of January (16 January 2027), National Tulip Day opens the Dutch tulip season with a free pick-your-own tulip garden built on Dam Square — bring a bag and pick a bunch for free.

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Atmosphere photo for Chinese New Year 2027
Cultural festival

Chinese New Year 2027

  • Around 6 February 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Nieuwmarkt & Zeedijk · centrum

Lunar New Year falls on 6 February 2027. In Amsterdam it is celebrated around Nieuwmarkt and the Zeedijk with lion dances, drums and firecrackers.

Atmosphere photo for Silent Procession (Stille Omgang) 2027
Free event

Silent Procession (Stille Omgang) 2027

  • March 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Historic city centre · centrum

The Stille Omgang is a silent night-time procession through the medieval centre of Amsterdam, held every March since the 19th century.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for St Matthew Passion in Amsterdam 2027
Concert

St Matthew Passion in Amsterdam 2027

  • Weeks before Easter 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Concertgebouw and other venues · oud-zuid

Around Easter, Bach's St Matthew Passion is performed in several Amsterdam concert halls — a much-loved Dutch tradition.

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Keukenhof 2027 — photo by Vladislovas Sketerskis
Popular
Outdoor Event

Keukenhof 2027

  • 18 Mar – 9 May 2027
  • Various times
  • Keukenhof, Lisse · citywide

Keukenhof, the world-famous flower garden near Lisse, is open from 18 March to 9 May 2027 — an easy day trip from Amsterdam.

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DGTL Amsterdam 2027 — photo by ismail cem aycan
Popular
Music festival

DGTL Amsterdam 2027

  • 26–28 March 2027
  • Various times
  • NDSM Docklands, Amsterdam Noord · citywide

From 26 to 28 March 2027, DGTL returns to the industrial NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam Noord with three days of forward-thinking electronic music, striking stage design and a strong sustainability ethos.

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Atmosphere photo for Tulip Festival Amsterdam 2027
Citywide event

Tulip Festival Amsterdam 2027

  • April 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Across Amsterdam · citywide

During the Tulip Festival in April, tulips bloom at gardens, parks and museums across Amsterdam.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for National Museum Week 2027
Museum event

National Museum Week 2027

  • April 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Museums across Amsterdam · citywide

During National Museum Week in spring, museums across the Netherlands — including many in Amsterdam — offer special activities and deals.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for World Press Photo Exhibition 2027
Exhibition

World Press Photo Exhibition 2027

  • Spring 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdam (venue announced in spring) · centrum

Each spring the winning images of the World Press Photo contest are shown in Amsterdam — powerful photojournalism from around the world.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for King's Night 2027
Popular
Citywide event

King's Night 2027

  • 26 April 2027
  • Various times
  • Across Amsterdam · citywide

On the evening of 26 April 2027, the night before King's Day, Amsterdam starts the party with street parties, concerts and club nights.

Atmosphere photo for King's Day (Koningsdag) 2027
Popular
Citywide event

King's Day (Koningsdag) 2027

  • 27 April 2027
  • Various times
  • Across Amsterdam · citywide

On Tuesday 27 April 2027 Amsterdam turns orange for King's Day: a huge free street party with flea markets, boats on the canals and music everywhere.

Atmosphere photo for Oosterpark Festival 2027
Cultural festival

Oosterpark Festival 2027

  • Early May 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Oosterpark · citywide

The free Oosterpark Festival in early May celebrates the diversity of Amsterdam-Oost with music, food and culture.

Atmosphere photo for National Windmill Day 2027
Free event

National Windmill Day 2027

  • Second weekend of May 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Windmills in and around Amsterdam · citywide

On National Windmill Day in May, many Dutch windmills open their doors — including several in and around Amsterdam.

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Rollende Keukens 2027 — photo by Tom Fisk
Popular
Food festival

Rollende Keukens 2027

  • 12–16 May 2027
  • Various times
  • Westerpark (Westergas), Amsterdam · westerpark

From 12 to 16 May 2027, Rollende Keukens turns the Westerpark into a free food-truck festival, with dozens of mobile kitchens serving dishes from around the world alongside live music and a relaxed festival vibe.

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Atmosphere photo for Vondelpark Open Air Theatre 2027
Free event

Vondelpark Open Air Theatre 2027

  • May–September 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Vondelpark · oud-zuid

From late spring to late summer the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre hosts free music, theatre, dance and children's shows.

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Atmosphere photo for Holland Festival 2027
Cultural festival

Holland Festival 2027

  • June 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Various venues, Amsterdam · citywide

The Holland Festival is the Netherlands' leading international performing-arts festival, held every June in Amsterdam.

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Taste of Amsterdam 2027 — photo by Ludovic Delot
Food festival

Taste of Amsterdam 2027

  • June 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amstelpark · citywide

Taste of Amsterdam is a food festival in Amstelpark where well-known restaurants serve small dishes for a few days in early summer.

Atmosphere photo for Amsterdam Open Air 2027
Music festival

Amsterdam Open Air 2027

  • June 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Gaasperpark · zuidoost

Amsterdam Open Air is a two-day electronic music festival in Gaasperpark in early summer.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Open Garden Days 2027
Cultural festival

Open Garden Days 2027

  • Third weekend of June 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Canal ring · centrum

During Open Garden Days in June, private gardens behind Amsterdam's canal houses open to the public.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Amsterdamse Bos Open Air Theatre 2027
Theatre Show

Amsterdamse Bos Open Air Theatre 2027

  • Summer 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdamse Bos · citywide

Every summer the open-air theatre in the Amsterdamse Bos stages classic plays in a natural amphitheatre among the trees.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Roots Open Air 2027
Music festival

Roots Open Air 2027

  • Late June / early July 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Oosterpark · citywide

Roots Open Air brings free world music to Oosterpark at the start of summer.

Atmosphere photo for Keti Koti 2027
Free event

Keti Koti 2027

  • 1 July 2027
  • Various times
  • Oosterpark · citywide

On 1 July 2027 Amsterdam commemorates and celebrates the abolition of slavery with Keti Koti, including events in Oosterpark.

Atmosphere photo for Julidans 2027
Cultural festival

Julidans 2027

  • July 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Leidseplein venues · centrum

Julidans is an international contemporary dance festival held every July around the Leidseplein.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Over het IJ Festival 2027
Theatre Show

Over het IJ Festival 2027

  • July 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • NDSM-werf, Amsterdam Noord · citywide

Over het IJ is a summer theatre festival on the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord, with site-specific performances.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Awakenings Summer Festival 2027
Music festival

Awakenings Summer Festival 2027

  • July 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Spaarnwoude (near Amsterdam) · citywide

Awakenings Summer Festival is one of the world's biggest techno festivals, held in July in the Spaarnwoude recreation area near Amsterdam.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Kwaku Summer Festival 2027
Cultural festival

Kwaku Summer Festival 2027

  • July–August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Nelson Mandelapark, Zuidoost · zuidoost

Kwaku is a multicultural summer festival in Amsterdam Zuidoost with music, food and football on summer weekends.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for De Parade 2027
Theatre Show

De Parade 2027

  • Late July – August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Martin Luther Kingpark · rivierenbuurt

De Parade is a travelling theatre festival that sets up its colourful tents in Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark each summer.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Pride Amsterdam 2027
Popular
Citywide event

Pride Amsterdam 2027

  • Late July – early August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Across Amsterdam · citywide

Pride Amsterdam fills the city with parties, events and the famous Canal Parade from late July to early August.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Milkshake Festival 2027
Music festival

Milkshake Festival 2027

  • Late July 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Westerpark · westerpark

Milkshake is a colourful, inclusive dance festival in Westerpark held at the end of July.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Dekmantel Festival 2027
Music festival

Dekmantel Festival 2027

  • Late July / early August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdamse Bos · citywide

Dekmantel is a renowned electronic music festival in the Amsterdamse Bos, held around late July and early August.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Appelsap Festival 2027
Music festival

Appelsap Festival 2027

  • Summer 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdam (see official site) · citywide

Appelsap is Amsterdam's hip-hop and urban music festival, held on a summer weekend.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Pluk de Nacht Open Air Film Festival 2027
Outdoor Event

Pluk de Nacht Open Air Film Festival 2027

  • August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdam waterfront · citywide

Pluk de Nacht is an open-air film festival on the waterfront in August, with arthouse films under the stars.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Pride Canal Parade 2027
Popular
Free event

Pride Canal Parade 2027

  • First Saturday of August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Prinsengracht & Amstel · centrum

The Canal Parade is the highlight of Pride Amsterdam: dozens of decorated boats sail along the Prinsengracht and Amstel.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Loveland Festival 2027
Music festival

Loveland Festival 2027

  • August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Sloterpark · citywide

Loveland is a big electronic dance festival in Sloterpark, usually held in August.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Grachtenfestival 2027
Music festival

Grachtenfestival 2027

  • August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Canal ring · centrum

The Grachtenfestival is a classical music festival in August with concerts on and along Amsterdam's canals.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Reggae Lake Festival 2027
Music festival

Reggae Lake Festival 2027

  • August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • NDSM-werf, Amsterdam Noord · citywide

Reggae Lake is a summer festival of reggae, dub and roots music by the water at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Hartjesdag 2027
Free event

Hartjesdag 2027

  • Mid-August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Zeedijk · centrum

Hartjesdag revives an old Amsterdam street festival on the Zeedijk, with cross-dressing, music and a lively party atmosphere.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Prinsengracht Concert 2027
Concert

Prinsengracht Concert 2027

  • August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Prinsengracht · centrum

The free Prinsengracht Concert is an open-air classical concert on a floating stage in front of the Hotel Pulitzer.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Uitmarkt 2027
Free event

Uitmarkt 2027

  • Last weekend of August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • City centre, Amsterdam · centrum

The Uitmarkt opens the Dutch cultural season with a free weekend of music, theatre, dance and previews in the centre of Amsterdam.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Mysteryland 2027
Music festival

Mysteryland 2027

  • Late August 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Haarlemmermeer (near Amsterdam) · citywide

Mysteryland is one of the oldest dance festivals in the world, held in late August in Haarlemmermeer near Amsterdam.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2027
Cultural festival

Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2027

  • September 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Various venues, Amsterdam · citywide

The Amsterdam Fringe Festival presents experimental theatre and performance at small venues across the city in September.

Official Website
Atmosphere photo for Amsterdam City Swim 2027
Sports event

Amsterdam City Swim 2027

  • Early September 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdam canals · centrum

During the Amsterdam City Swim, thousands of people swim through the canals to raise money for research into ALS.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Open Monument Days 2027
Free event

Open Monument Days 2027

  • Second weekend of September 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Across Amsterdam · citywide

On Open Monument Days in September, hundreds of historic buildings in Amsterdam open their doors for free.

Free Event Info
Atmosphere photo for Dam tot Damloop 2027
Running event

Dam tot Damloop 2027

  • September 2027 · Expected period; check the official website for the final date.
  • Various times
  • Amsterdam – Zaandam · citywide

The Dam tot Damloop is a popular 10-mile run from Amsterdam, through the IJ tunnel, to Zaandam.

Official Website