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 »