Amsterdam Weekend Guide (3-5 July)
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The first and only outlet centre in the Randstad gets into the World Cup spirit this month with its very own football cage. Show off your skills in between shopping from over 100 brands and challenge your friends to a game of football. If you spend at least €20 in June, you can pick up a participation card at the info point and have a chance to win an exclusive Meet & Play with players from the Eredivisie football club Telstar.
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Behind the facades of stately canal houses that sit on Amsterdam's waterways lie incredibly beautiful museums. They offer the unique chance to explore history, nature, photography, art and more, all within a historic and scenic venue that’s worth a visit in and of itself. The Art Zoo Museum – selected for Time Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2026 – hosts breathtaking taxidermy art. Meanwhile, the Grachtenmuseum’s Love on the Canals exhibition, detailing the history behind Amsterdam's pride boat parade, opens on Friday 3 July. Be sure to check them or one of the many other must-see museums out this weekend.
Editor's Pick: Julidans
Julidans, an international festival of contemporary dance, will showcase the latest creations by choreographers and performers of worldwide acclaim. The experimental avant-garde is foremost on the menu, offering audiences a rare chance to experience the future of movement and expression. This year’s programming includes the latest work by Nina Laisé, known for her fusion of cultures and art forms, and Serge Aimé Coulibaly, the Burkinaben veteran of both choreography and performance.
Julidans| 2-14 July | All Over The City
THEATRE & STAGE
Newly Opened: Cabaret at the End of the World by the Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus
The Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus, the largest LGBTQ+ chorus in the Netherlands, give us a campy, defiant and radical celebration of queer resistance. On Saturday 4 July, more than 100 singers and dancers from Amsterdam's gay, bi and queer community will take to the stage at the stunning Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. Expect hits by the likes of Queen, Stromae, Troye Sivan, and Britney Spears.
Amsterdam Gay Men's Chorus | 4 July, 15:30 + 20:30 | Muziekgebouw
Boom Chicago Comedy Festival
This ten-day-long comedy bonanza promises laughs aplenty, showcasing both high and low-brow humour with a real knack for fun. While audiences are welcome just to sit back and enjoy the show, they are also encouraged to improve their own comedy chops through workshops open to all levels. They should, however, be wary of testing any newfound comedic ability on the performers, for fear of verbal annihilation at the hands of some of the world's best.
Boom Chicago Comedy Festival | 2-8 July | Boom Chicago Comedy Club
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Budget Friendly: Land Art Weekend at Flevoland
Flevoland is home to an impressive concentration of Land Art – giant artworks made in response to the surrounding landscape. During Land Art Weekend, a knowledgeable guide will explain the pieces as part of a packed programme that includes an exhibition about Flevoland's special relationship with water, a cello concert, a photography workshop and a poetry performance.
Land Art Weekend | 4-5 July | Flevoland
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
TREK Food Festival
This street-food festival transforms Amstelpark into a large open-air restaurant, promising free entry and a down-to-earth approach to the culinary arts. Snack on everything from sushi to Surinamese food, with both meat-free and meat-focused options on site. While you’re there, you might as well relax in the beer garden, admire the musical talent and cabaret artists on show before going wild during the disco evening.
TREK-AMSTERDAM | 3-5 July | Amstelpark
CLUBBING & NIGHTLIFE
Local Pick: Ciel, Jesse Maas, Julian Anthony and Caro at BRET
This café and restaurant built from repurposed shipping containers and reclaimed materials transforms into a club when the sun goes down. Inside, expect an industrial, rustic vibe, with their trademark red offset by hanging foliage everywhere you look. Head here Saturday night for a decked-out program of House and Techno, playing until six in the morning.
Ciel, Jesse Maas, Julian Anthony and Caro| 22:00-6:00, Saturday 4 July | BRET
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