Events

Community events and activities in Amsterdam. There's a great deal to experience in Amsterdam, with something for everyone. Here you can find a handy list of upcoming cultural, family-friendly and sporting events that are of special interest to those living in the city.

Surtitled theatre in Amsterdam

Do you love the theatre but don't speak Dutch? There are an increasing number of possibilities in Amsterdam to experience Dutch theatre with English surtitles...Read more »

Orange Tea Theatre Company

The Orange Tea Theatre Company is a new source of English language theatre in Amsterdam. Each month they can be seen performing modern plays...Read more »

Vondelpark Open Air Theatre

Every summer, the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre presents a three-month programme packed with dance, cabaret, jazz, children's theatre, stand-up comedy...Read more »

Artis ZOOmeravonden

On Saturday evenings throughout summer, party animals in Artis gather expectantly in their enclosures. Yip, ZOOmeravonden (Summer Evenings) at Artis Royal Zoo...Read more »

LiveOost Festival

Held over the first three weekends in June, the LiveOost Festival celebrates the cultural highlights of the eastern district of Amsterdam. Read more »

Volksopera Tuindorp Oostzaan

On 22 and 23 June 2013, the Zonneplein will be transformed into an Italian-style opera piazza for midsummer, where you can hear a...Read more »

Museumplein Weekend

As part of the Amsterdam 2013 jubilee celebrations, the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Royal Concertgebouw and Royal...Read more »

Concerts in the Park

In summer 2013, a number of big name classical, pop and world music performances will be broadcast live in public parks around the...Read more »

Comedytrain International Summer Festival

At the end of June, the world-famous Comedytrain steams back into town for six weeks of sensational stand-up comedy performances at Amsterdam's Toomler comedy...Read more »

Canal Cruise Day

Canal cruising is one of the most memorable icons of Amsterdam – especially this year, as we celebrate 400 years since construction began on...Read more »

Comedytrain International: Daniel Kitson

You may not have come across Brit comedian Daniel Kitson, who is due to do a rare comedy turn at Amsterdam comedy club Toomler...Read more »

Amsterdam Roots Festival

The Amsterdam Roots Festival returns to the city from 4 to 7 July 2013.Read more »

Amsterdam kermis

Whether you’re one for racing around in the dodgems or simply sightseeing from the top of a Ferris wheel, the Amsterdam kermis will get...Read more »

Amsterdam Restaurant Week

Amsterdam Restaurant Week takes place twice yearly. Excite your palate with 3-course meals at restaurants serving up top-notch food at rock bottom prices.Read more »

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