Amsterdam Weekend Guide (27 February- 1 March)

Editors Pick: Circa: Humans 2.0 at DeLaMar

This trailblazing circus company from Australia has enraptured the world with its deft and gravity-defying mix of acrobatics, dance and theatre. Now it arrives with Humans 2.0, a spectacle where the acrobats form towers, swaying pylons of human bodies jumping and leaping in daring acts. Expect this to be a jaw-dropping night – just don’t forget to breathe as you watch everything unfold.

Circa: humans 2.0 | Saturday 28 Feb | DeLaMar Theater

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Amsterdam AutoStad at the Van Eesteren Museum

Housed in the Van Eestern Museum, this exhibition documents the relationship between Amsterdam and its cars, more than 125 years after they were introduced to the city. Trace this history by examining sketches, drawings, designs, photos, models and the cars themselves.

Amsterdam Car City | 26 Feb-3 May | Van Eesteren Museum

Vincent on Friday x The Offline Club at the Van Gogh Museum

This collective brings another one of their phoneless evenings to Amsterdam, with this edition taking place inside the Van Gogh Museum. Have a “Slow Art” experience, where you take the time to appreciate the works on display, listen to live music, or follow one of the many workshops on offer.

Vincent on Friday x The Offline Club | Friday 27 Feb 19:00-23:00 | Van Gogh Museum

THEATRE & STAGE

Shrek the musical at the Amsterdam Theater House

Happily Ever After Productions brings this modern favourite to the stage from 20 February-1 March: greener, grumpier and greater than ever. A fast-paced score and powerful vocal performances add new elements to a well-known story. Tickets are selling fast, so pick one up while you still can!

Shrek the musical | 20 Feb-1 March | Amsterdam Theater House

SHOPPING & MARKETS

Fish Bowl Books opening party

This independent non-profit microbookstore opens on Saturday, located at Filth, a creative space in Amsterdam Noord. The bookstore will focus on giving marginalised voices a place on their shelves. Going forward, they plan to involve the neighbourhood in their programming, with book clubs, reading evenings, and other literary and activist events on the agenda.

Fish Bowl books | Saturday 28 Feb 3-5 pm | Filth, TT. Melaniaweg 7

CONCERTS & GIGS

Berend van den Berg trio at the Pianola Museum

Head to the Pianola Museum on Saturday night for a jazz-filled evening of ambience. Your ears are in safe hands, as the trio of Berend van den Berg, Erik Robaard and Joost Kesselaar have been playing together for over 15 years with a repertoire that includes jazz, Latin and pop music. 

Jazz at the Pianola - Berend van den Berg trio | Friday 27 Feb 20:00 | Pianola Museum

CINEMA & FILM

Oy Vey Film at Kriterion

This Jewish film festival returns to Kriterion for its 2026 edition, featuring 12 films spread over four days, spanning five decades in release dates. This year's theme isHierland, inspired by the Yiddish concept ofdoykeit,or diasporism, an ideology which advocates for Jewish people to focus on solving problems within their own communities.

Oy Vey Film 2026 - Filmtheater Kriterion | Thursday 26 Feb-Sunday 1 March | Kriterion

CLUBBING & NIGHTLIFE

Sonic Acts Biennial x Garage Noord

DJs, live performances, and fusion take centre stage in this all-night programme at Garage Noord. Watch as unexpected pairings come together, such as Nigerian musician LINTD teaming up with Sheffield producer Porter Brook for a collaboration of gothic noise and rap. From 1:00, artists play in two separate areas, so you can let your taste guide your listening experience.

Sonic Acts Biennial x Garage Noord | Saturday 28 Feb 23:30-6:30 | Garage Noord

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