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RAI Amsterdam

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Huishoudbeurs (The Home Fair)

In February 2026, the doors of the most enjoyable lifestyle event in the Netherlands will open again: De Huishoudbeurs at the RAI! Say goodbye to the time as you step into an unforgettable world with your friends and family - a world in which you can experience surprising activities, taste new flavours and shop for many unique products.

Dokwerker

De Dokwerker

Herdenking Februaristaking

In February 1941 tens of thousands of Dutch citizens stopped working and went on strike to protest the persecution of the jews by Nazis in occupied territory. The only general political strike against the anti-Jewish measures of the Nazis, this remarkable act of bravery by people in Amsterdam was swiftly followed by others in Zaanstreek, Kennemerland, Utrecht, Hilversum and Weesp. On February 25th, at the Dokwerker in Amsterdam people will come together to commemorate this special moment in history, and there will be a parade, wreath laying and speeches. Please note: the end time is an indication.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Fly Me To The Moon - by Sacha Chuk

Girls Will Be Girls - by Shuchi Talati

Happyend - by Neo Sora

Tale of The Land - by Loeloe Hendra

The Glassworker - by Usman Riaz

Salli - by Lien Chien Hung

CinemAsia Film Festival

CinemAsia Film Festival will return in 2026 with a new edition in Amsterdam. With a rich programme that celebrates the diversity and strength of Asian cinema, from the cinemas Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp, Rialto VU and Eye Filmmuseum.  With films from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, etc. CinemAsia is one of the largest Asian film festivals in Europe and is a creative platform for Asian representation and makership. From blockbusters and inspiring documentaries to independent productions.  Please note: Listed dates and times for 2026 are subject to change.

De Amstel

Finish van de 52e Heineken Roeivierkamp in 2024

Heineken Roeivierkamp

The Heineken Roeivierkamp is an international rowing event on the Amstel in Amsterdam, returns in Spring March 2026. Each year, hundreds of rowers from the Netherlands and abroad compete in this challenging race over four different distances. This spectacular event attracts not only sports enthusiasts but also visitors eager to experience top-level rowing in a unique, historic setting. Please note: Dates and times as mentioned for 2026 are subject to change.

Het Ketelhuis

Bekijk hoe het Ketelhuis een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

Ketelhuis Cinema

Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)

Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days) will return in 2026 for its 29th edition at Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam. As the largest, longest-running and most successful LGBTQ+ film festival in the Netherlands, Roze Filmdagen once again offers a broad and inclusive range of films, documentaries, and short films, supplemented with in-depth talk shows with an LGBTQ+ context. Roze Filmdagen is an eleven-day film festival in Amsterdam.  Please note: Start and end times as mentioned are an indication and subject to change.

Stayokay Amsterdam Oost

Tiin Men and the Telephone

Jesse van Ruller

Sanne Sanne

Jazzfest Amsterdam 2025

JazzFest Amsterdam returns in 2026 with a jam-packed jazz program in the Indische Buurt with renowned jazz musicians, young talent, surprising collaborations and a vibrant afterparty, with the local jazz scene as a shining center. Please note: The date and time mentioned are subject to change.

Tulp Festival

The 12th edition of the annual Tulip Festival takes place in April 2026. They will be in public spaces along streets, on bridges and squares, in flower beds and parks, shopping centres and (neighbourhood) gardens. In April, Tulip Festival will make the city bloom and this photogenic harbinger of spring can be beautifully immortalised.

NDSM-Loods

NDSM Productions

Amsterdam Coffee Festival

The Amsterdam Coffee Festival will return for a new edition in the spring of 2026. Then come back for the barista champions, and the best European coffee bars. Please note: dates, times and location for 2026 are subject to change.

NDSM-werf

NDSM Wharf

DGTL festival

DGTL is ready to create a new inspiring and innovative environment where people can grow, dance, unite and feel free. It is time to shake off all labels and form a community that celebrates individuality.

Vuurtoren Noordwijk

Bloemencorso Bollenstreek

Bloemencoso Bollenstreek (The Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek) is the most famous parade in the Netherlands. In 2026, the 79th Flower Parade will run from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather along the route to admire the colorful procession.

Salon de IJzerstaven

Agathe Ensemble

Scenes of a Folk Life: Dutch Farmer Songs

Scenes of a Folk Life: Dutch Farmer Songs – The Agathe Ensemble brings moving and lively farmer's songs to life in an intimate chamber music program dedicated to Dutch rural life. Location: Salon de IJzerstaven, Bickersgracht 10, Amsterdam.

Bredewegfestival

Bredeweg Festival

The Bredewegfestival will return to the city in 2026. The Bredewegfestival is a family-friendly cultural King's Day festival in Amsterdam East. Enjoy music, theatre, dance, opera, poetry, a flea market, and much more.

Diverse locaties/various locations

King's Day

When Amsterdam turns orange, the city celebrates King's Day, the largest outdoor event in the Netherlands. In 2026, Amsterdam will celebrate King's Day on Monday 27 April, the birthday of the king.

Meerpark

Loveland

Loveland van Oranje

At the greenest location in Amsterdam, Meerpark at Radioweg 64, another edition of Loveland van Oranje will take place. The line-up consists, as they say themselves, of royalty only. In 2026, Loveland van Oranje will return with cheerful tunes that everyone can dance to. Please note: The information mentioned for 2026 is subject to change.

Olympisch Stadion Amsterdam

Kingsland Amsterdam

Kingsland Groningen

Olympic Stadium Amsterdam

Kingsland Festival

On April 27, 2026, Kingsland Festival returns to enjoy royally again. Toast with you to the King's birthday. This year, not only the capital will be completely colored Orange. But with 100,000 others, you will celebrate King's Day spread across Amsterdam and Groningen. Please note: The information regarding 2026 subject to change.

KunstRAI

KunstRAI is an annual art fair in the RAI in Amsterdam. A large number of well-known and upcoming galleries show contemporary and applied art and design during KunstRAI Amsterdam. The organization trusts that this postponement offers more certainty for a successful and safe event. During the fair, more than eighty participating galleries present their contemporary, autonomous and applied art. Paintings, sculptures, photography, but also design and jewelry are discussed.

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