Summer in Amsterdam
Enjoy countless festivals, urban beaches, picnics in the park, outdoor cinema & art, and cool drinks on sunny terraces - Amsterdam is teeming with things to do in summer. And, on a bright sunny day, the best place to be is outside! Find out how to experience Amsterdam and go home with a healthy tan. Sunglasses on – let’s go!
Summer events and highlights
12
Jul '25
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03
Aug '25
Kwaku Summer Festival
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark
26
Jul '25
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03
Aug '25
Queer & Pride Amsterdam
00:00 - 00:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations
01
Aug '25
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03
Aug '25
Dekmantel Festival
At various times
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)
15
Aug '25
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24
Aug '25
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam
10:00 - 23:00
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre
Open Garden Days
Diverse grachtentuinen
15
Aug '25
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31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
20
Aug '25
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24
Aug '25
SAIL Amsterdam
11:00 - 20:00
SAIL Amsterdam
Holland Festival
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Julidans
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
07
Jun '25
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08
Jun '25
Amsterdam Open Air
12:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark