Introduction
From 24 July to 9 August 2026, De Parade transforms the Martin Luther Kingpark into a travelling theatre fair, with dozens of short performances in tents, food and drink, and a warm summer-evening atmosphere.
De Parade is a much-loved travelling theatre festival that pitches up in Amsterdam each summer. The grounds fill with tents staging short theatre, music and circus acts, surrounded by food stalls, bars and a carousel — you wander, pick a show, and soak up the atmosphere between performances.
Why visit
It's a relaxed, atmospheric night out: buy a ticket per show and graze across the programme. Evenings are busiest and most magical once the lights come on.
Practical information
Tickets & getting there
You pay entry to the grounds and buy tickets per performance, on site or via the official site. The Martin Luther Kingpark is in Zuid, by the Amstel, reachable by tram and a short walk.
Good to know
Most shows are short, so you can see several in an evening. Popular performances fill up — buy show tickets early on busy nights.
Tickets
Details indicative — confirm dates and tickets with the organiser.