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Theaterfestival de Parade

Panama Pictures - Stripped

De Parade

A near-perfect combination of circus, contemporary dance and a carefully composed soundtrack.

Recreatiegebied Spaarnwoude

Spaarnwoude

Dance Valley

Dance Valley is an accessible festival with a wide variety of dance music styles. The event will return to the Spaarnwoude in 2025

WestWeelde

Parel Zondag

Pearl Sunday

After 4 fully booked editions, you can sip again on Sunday 10th August (once only on the 2nd Sunday of the month)!

Ferry

A Sparkling Day with Yvonne Belhomme Champagne at Ferry

Join us at Ferry for a champagne-filled celebration, the launch of Yvonne Belhomme Champagne in the Netherlands. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, fresh oysters, curated food pairings, live jazz, in a refined setting. Celebrate summer, connect with fellow Champagne lovers and indulge in an afternoon of elegance and conviviality.

Fietsflat bij het Centraal station

Fietsen door Amsterdam

First Amsterdam 4-day cycling event

Cycle 4 days through Amsterdam North, East, South and West. Cycle relaxed from your own neighborhood and experience the old and new Amsterdam and the beautiful rural surroundings. On the 4th day you will receive a medal during a real end cycling party with a small cycling parade. Start location: the bicycle flat near Central Station, Stationsplein 1.

Het Groene Veld

Circusbende Festival

Circusbende Festival - Amsterdam Noord

Circusbende Festival is a creative and accessible circus festival in Amsterdam North and West. With performers from around the world, enjoy surprising circus, music and theatre outdoors and in the tent. It takes place in summer and is for everyone. Come watch, join in or wander – perfect for anyone in the mood for something different.

Diverse locaties/various locations

Grachtenfestival 2024, Nymphéas Trombone Quartet

Grachtenfestival 2024 Griegs Wonderland Planetarium Artis

Grachtenfestival, Arjan Linker, de Rode Hoed

Grachtenfestival, Amsterdamse Gracht, Melle Meivogel

Grachtenfestival 2024: Lisa Jacobs Lisa Jacobs & String Soloists, Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Grachtenfestival 2024 Operette Salon; Krasnapolsky

Grachtenfestival 2024, Pat Thomas & Berima Amo, Tolhuistuin Club

Grachtenfestival 2024 Valvetronic Brassband Tolhuistuin

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam

In 2025, the Grachtenfestival will return to Amsterdam for the 28th edition. At the Grachtenfestival everything starts with music. Young musicians from all over the world surprise you with their own musical stories. With more than 95 locations, the Grachtenfestival will again be present this year in all parts of Amsterdam, with many free neighborhood concerts, but also at unique locations such as the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the ARTIS Planetarium and Fabrique des Lumières. This ensures that the Canal Festival always continues to innovate and allows visitors to (re)discover the city.

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Junior Grachtenfestival

The Junior Grachtenfestival will return for it's 28th edition in 2025. You are never too young to get in touch with good music. The Grachtenfestival Junior is the perfect opportunity for this, because there is once again a packed program for the youngest visitors. Almost every day there is a concert, performance or other performance on the program. This way there is plenty of opportunity to immerse the children in music. Pleas note: Date and times for 2025 are subject to change.

Muziekkoepel Oosterpark

Openingsconcert Grachtenfestival 2025

The 2025 Canal Festival will open with a festive ceremony at the Royal Tropical Institute.

Gaasperplas Park

Reggae Lake Festival

With no less than 6 stages, the Reggae Lake Festival is the largest reggae festival in the Netherlands. Damian Marley, Wayne Wonder and Jesse Royal will make the Gaasperpark unsafe for a weekend.

Rode Hoed

INI Movement presents Estafête

Bekijk hoe de Rode Hoed een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

INI Movement presents a new edition of Estafête at the iconic Rode Hoed. This club concept, developed by INI Movement, brings together DJs and improvising musicians in a musical relay full of groove, excitement, and surprise. This evening is entirely dedicated to musical improvisation and interplay between DJs and live musicians.

LatinVillage Festival

LatinVillage Festival is one day, the best music, the best vibes in Spaarnwoude Park. The ultimate Latin music festival in the Netherlands, where you can enjoy the best Latin beats, worldly vibes and an unforgettable atmosphere. On Sunday 17 August 2025 you can enjoy a mix of top artists, DJs, dance and culture. Get ready for a day full of reggaeton, salsa, bachata and more! The minimum age is 18 years.

VROG Urban Movement

VROG

VROG TRAMPOLINE

Freerun/parkour & trampoline holiday camp / also STADSPAS (7-12 years)

Looking for an active holiday camp in the heart of Amsterdam? At VROG, you can enjoy two days of trampoline jumping and freerunning in the largest urban sports hall in Amsterdam City Center, near Waterlooplein. Also available with a Stadspas (City Pass) and for children aged 7 to 9 and 10 to 12.

Hartjesdagen

Hartjesdag

Hartjesdag will return to the Zeedijk in August 2024 with a new edition. The Hartjesdag is a multi-day festival on the Zeedijk, one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam. On the third Monday in August, Hartjesdag was the carnival for Amsterdam and the surrounding area. Men dressed like women, and women wore men's clothes. It was the day that Amsterdammers went all out. Please note: Listed date and time for 2025 is subject to change.

Paradiso

Preselections Locking & Waacking Forever 2025 (15+)

Bekijk hoe Paradiso een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

Every summer, dancers from around the world come together at Summer Dance Forever to battle it out in five different styles. Today, it's all about Locking & Waacking! To enter the Battles, dancers must first impress the judges in the open Preselections to earn a spot in the Top 24. Visitors are welcome to watch and see who makes it to the Battles. This year, we're flipping the script with a bold new battle format. Scroll down to see how it works!

Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam

SAIL

Het Dek

Voc schip De Amsterdam

https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/planyourvisit/accessibility

For more information about accessibility go to the museum's website

The National Maritime Museum

SAIL in Het Scheepvaartmuseum

The Maritime Museum is your home base during this major event in the city.

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