Festivals and events
Hosting more than 300 festivals annually, Amsterdam’s agenda spans all tastes and genres. From literature and comedy to off-beat theatre, dance and cinema - you name it, the city’s got a festival for it. No matter the time of year, the range of festivals is influential and diverse, attracting Dutch and international festivalgoers to the city.
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Nov '25
23
Nov '25
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
14:30 - 23:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations
14
Nov '25
15
Feb '26
Ice Rink at Museumplein
At various times
Museumplein
16
Nov '25
Arrival of Sinterklaas
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
19
Nov '25
04
Jan '26
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
27
Nov '25
18
Jan '26
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
29
Nov '25
04
Jan '26
Amstelveen Winter Village
At various times
Amstelveen Winter Village
21
Dec '25
Funky Xmas Market
12:00 - 18:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
01
Jan '26
New Year's Swim
12:00 - 15:00
Strandafgang De
17
Jan '26
National Tulip Day
13:00 - 17:00
Museumplein
Free entrance
17
Jan '26
18
Jan '26
Amsterdam Hotel Night
At various times
Mastercard Hotelnacht
22
Jan '26
25
Jan '26
Jumping Amsterdam
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
07
Feb '26
08
Feb '26
Chocolate Festival Amsterdam
10:00 - 18:00
Beurs van Berlage
08
Feb '26
07
Mar '26
Head of the River
At various times
Start: Rozenoordbrug
17
Feb '26
Lunar New Year
15:30 - 22:45
Diverse locaties / Various locations
21
Feb '26
28
Feb '26
Huishoudbeurs (The Home Fair)
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
25
Feb '26
Herdenking Februaristaking
16:45 - 18:00
Dokwerker