Events
No matter what time of year you decide to visit, there´s always something going on in Amsterdam. The city offers a constantly changing mix of festivals, fairs and parades. And don´t miss the continuous stream of extraordinary art exhibitions and events on offer, from Rembrandt to Warhol, and from Fashion Week to Dance Event.
Music in Amsterdam
Lovers of classical music, ballet and modern dance frequently take in performances by some of the world's biggest stars. And with jazz, pop and club events occurring daily, there's always something for everyone.
Amsterdam Festivals
This year, Europe’s number-one festival city is again hosting plenty of exciting performances and concerts featuring leading artists from all over the world. Language is no barrier at these festivals, some of which are even free of charge. To learn more, visit the Festival website.
Candy for your senses
Throughout the year, there's also a healthy supply of culinary events, theatre and comedy performance, as well as fairs and carnivals in the Amsterdam area. See below for a sampling of Amsterdam events.
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Ticket arrangements for most events can be made via Amsterdams Uitburo.
Friday Night Skate
Friday Night Skate is a skating event for all and takes place every Friday night. The route is about 15 to 25 kilometres long. Every Friday throughout the year (if the streets.. Read more... »
Architecture Day
In collaboration with the Amsterdam section of the BNA (Association of Dutch Architects) Kring Amsterdam-Kennemerland, on 23 and 24 June ARCAM is organizing the event.. Read more... »
High Tea at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
Enjoy an English High Tea at the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam. Information and reservations: www.amrathamsterdam.com. Read more... »
Amstel Swim
The Royal Amstel Swimm will take place on September 2nd 2012. A unique open water 5 km freestyle swimming event through World Heritage from Waternet HQ (Oude Ouderkerkerdijk) to.. Read more... »
Football games Dutch team
Dutch football games in the Amsterdam Arena: - 26 may 2012, Holland - Bulgaria - 2 june 2012, Holland - Turkey - 14 november 2012, Holland - Germany - 6 february 2013, Holland -.. Read more... »
Artis ZOOmeravonden
It’s Saturday evening and somewhere across Amsterdam, party animals are gathering expectantly in their night-filled enclosures. It’s that time of the year again – ZOOmeravonden.. Read more... »
Jordaan
Amsterdam's Jordaan is undoubtedly the district most sung about, most written about and most romanticized in the whole of the Netherlands! And rightly so, for it is fit to burst.. Read more... »
Market at the Looier
On Wednesday, the first Saturday of the month, or on Sundays you can sell your old treasures at the free market at the Looier. The other Saturdays will host specialty fairs. For.. Read more... »
Vijftien Bruggen (Fifteen Bridges)
Amsterdam's famous city centre boasts a bridge from which you can see no fewer than fifteen other bridges. To enjoy this unique view, stand on the corner of the Reguliersgracht.. Read more... »
Dam tot Damloop 2012
The 28th edition of the Dam tot Damloop run will take place on Sunday September 23th 2012. The Dam tot Damloop is the largest running event in the Netherlands and the largest.. Read more... »
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