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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.

Embassy of the Free Mind

Ankie met kinderen om de Grote Sael

Bekijk hoe Embassy of the Freemind een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

https://embassyofthefreemind.com/nl/museum/opl/toegankelijkheid

Movement around a fixed point (4-8 years)

A workshop with Ankie Hettema, author of the book Heaven and Earth in the World of the Child. Based on the idea that you can only truly renew society and the world if you start at the base - with the child - she describes seven life principles. In her own teaching practice, she also took children along in the wisdom of Hermes for years, because: 'Children who know their origins have a head start in life.'

Amsterdamse grachten

Pieremachocheltocht #SAIL2025

On Thursday 21 August 2025, the Pieremachocheltocht will sail through the Amsterdam canals during SAIL 2025. Imaginative vessels, from bizarre constructions to floating works of art, will sail through the canals. Live music, a competitive element and a festive award ceremony will complete the event. Participation is free, registration is required.

Beurs van Berlage

Kijk hoe de Beurs van Berlage een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

https://beursvanberlage.com/visit/plan-your-visit/

Open day Beurs van Berlage

On 23 August, Beurs van Berlage will celebrate Amsterdam 750 by opening its doors for a special open day. Admire the iconic architecture, discover the story of this people's palace, and meet local entrepreneurs and organisations that give the city colour. A day full of inspiration in the heart of Amsterdam.

Binnenhaven Marineterrein

Zomer 2025 Waterkaravaan Gratis Tuinfestivals

Immerse yourself in the wonderful water world and meet your neighbours under water. Waterkaravaan is a travelling exhibition of floating gardens for the inhabitants of water. With workshops, stories, animations, music, dance, colouring pictures, water safaris by canoe and a tasting. Discover how beautiful life in our canals and channels is, and can be.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2025

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

Amsterdam Fringe Festival presents its 20th edition with a mix mash of theatre, performance and dance from new, emerging and untamed talent for 11 days. The whole city is our playground; from boat to club to theater, from North to South, you will find us for 11 days at about 22 locations throughout Amsterdam. The festival is an ode to theatrical madness, the independent spirit and a plea for artistic freedom. The program promises another intriguing mix of performances.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)

Dutch Theatre Festival

In 2025, the Dutch Theatre Festival will return with 11 days in 11 theatres across town. The most beautiful performances of the season will be shown again. It is specially selected for you by seven professional juries in the Netherlands and Flanders. Theatre, cabaret, youth theatre, mime, performance, new makers and more, such as NTF, the Talkshow and the Late Night Bar.

Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam

Amsterdam Map Fair

The second Amsterdam map fair will take place on Saturday 6 September 2025 in the Maritime museum. International and national dealers offer their old maps for sale.

Marineterrein

City Swim

Amsterdam City Swim

Early September 2025, the tour boats and other vessels will once again make way for 3,000 brave swimmers (and another 250 juniors) for the Amsterdam City Swim. When registration for 2025 will open is not yet known.

Open Monument Day

On 13 and 14 September 2025, various monuments in Amsterdam will open their doors for free for Open Monument Day. Discover 'The  Architectural heritage during the 39th edition. Also explore hidden places above ground, such as clandestine churches, and listen to stories of squatters and graffiti artists.

Melkweg

https://www.melkweg.nl/nl/bezoekersinfo/toegankelijkheid/

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

Kaboom X Melkweg Cinema

It was always meant to be, wasn't it? A collaboration between Melkweg and Kaboom was inevitable. A big 'BOOM' created Melkweg, so you could say they have a strong bond!

Amstelveld

Klassiek op het Amstelveld

Classical music at Amstelveld

Klassiek op het Amstelveld is an annual free open-air festival where the making and experiencing of classical music by and for the youth is central. We bring together talents from all over the world and show that origin and age should not play a role in classical music.

Dam tot Damloop

Lonah Salpeter

Solomon Berihu

Susan Kumins

The Dam tot Damloop is the largest running event in the Netherlands. Every year, about 35,000 people run 10 miles (16.1 km) from the heart of Amsterdam to Zaandam. The Damloop by night and Dam tot Damloop are always held in the penultimate weekend in September. The 39th edition of the Dam tot Damloop will start in 2025. Please note: Listed dates and times for 2025 are subject to change.

Afrovibes 2025

Afrovibes Festival

Afrovibes organizes cultural exchange between the Netherlands, countries on the African continent, and the African diaspora in Europe. The 22nd edition of the Afrovibes Festival will take place from October 2nd to 12th, 2025. The festival will take place in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam and this year showcases the diversity of artists from North Africa and the (North) African diaspora in the Netherlands. Afrovibes presents an innovative and daring program full of theater, dance, music, and spoken word around the theme of Belonging, with performances from Morocco, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Egypt, and the Netherlands, among others. Please note: the listed start and end times are indicative only.

Felix Merites

Amsterdam Dance Event

In 2025, ADE will return to celebrate its 30th edition, coinciding with the city's 750th anniversary. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the mecca for fans of the international electronic music scene. 5 days and nights, 200+ stages, 2,500+ artists. Explore the ADE Festival program, follow your favorite artists & events and buy your tickets now while they're still available... Please note: Dates and times mentioned for 2025 are subject to change.

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Hermitage Amsterdam

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  ARCAM  Oscar Aukes

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Ons Lieve Heer op Solder

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018 Fatih Moskee

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Oscam

Museum Night Amsterdam

Museum Night Amsterdam returns to the city in November 2025. See Amsterdam's museums in a completely new light – after dark! Spend a night at the museum during this annual event that sees Amsterdam’s cultural attractions spring to life as the sun sets. One wristband gets you entry to over 50 museums, big and small, until 02:00, where you’ll find all exhibits open as usual with the added pull of live music, DJs, food and drink, special events and unique surprises.  No matter what you choose to do, you’ll find an infectious, convivial spirit across the city.

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