Renew your view

Dinner and dancing in Amsterdam

Best clubs in Amsterdam

Sustainable and low-waste dining in Amsterdam

Must-visit urban farming and sustainable initiatives in Amsterdam

Unique performing arts venues in Amsterdam

Unusual repurposed buildings in Amsterdam

Tuinen van West

Tuinen van West (Gardens of West) is a combination of old and new landscapes, and suitable for all kinds of purposes such as art/culture, (urban) agriculture and healthy products, catering, nature and sports/recreation.

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Café de Ceuvel

Café de Ceuvel is a bohemian waterside café and bar situated in Amsterdam North. It blends a strong dedication to sustainability with a laid-back artsy feel. Both locals and visitors flock to this venue for its sweeping terrace, eco-friendly architecture and unique ambiance.

De VerbroederIJ

The VerbroederIJ is a city beach with a pavilion and a community vegetable garden. It's a lovely spot where people from the neighborhood can come together. This community initiative that was devised and realized together with the residents of the neighbourhood. Come and have lunch or dinner, enjoy an afternoon of gardening with us, or join the neighborhood meal.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

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Amsterdam Dance Event

In 2026, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will return wit a new edition.  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 2026 are subject to change.

Restaurant Elixer

Restaurant Elixer has moved from Amsterdam's Bijlmer borough to the eastern part of the city. The interior of Elixer is made from recycled materials and furniture, and the ingredients partly come from our own Exemplary Food Garden. Part of the restaurant's profit is used for sustainable entrepreneurship and cultural projects in the neighbourhood.

De Kas

Restaurant De Kas

In a striking greenhouse in Amsterdam-Oost, you’ll find Restaurant de Kas, a unique restaurant that embodies the art of eating according to nature's rhythms. With its emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, Restaurant de Kas offers a sustainable dining experience like no other.

Het Stenen Hoofd

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PLUK de NACHT Amsterdam

PLUK de NACHT - undiscovered cinema

Pluk de Nacht Film Festival

For over 20 years, you can enjoy the open-air film festival at the Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam. This festival guarantees balmy summer evenings with the best films on the big screen, beach chairs, warm blankets, a campfire, and cocktails! In 2026, you can once again curl up in a beach chair for the best films. Please note: The dates and start and end times listed for 2026 are subject to change.

Stimulus-free hours: (On request, the exhibition can be visited on weekdays outside regular opening hours. This can be requested at arcam@arcam.nl or 020 620 4878

Arcam

Arcam by night

Arcam aan de Prins Hendrikkade

Arcam tijdens opening tentoonstelling

Tentoonstelling Out of Office

Tentoonstelling Playing Architecture

Arcam, the architectural centre of Amsterdam

The futuristic building of Arcam is a striking appearance at the Oosterdok, and is worth a visit for that alone. The building houses an extensive information point about Amsterdam architecture.

BRET Beer Cafe Bar

Just steps away from Sloterdijk Station, you'll find BRET, a striking red building that's become a cornerstone of Amsterdam’s nightlife. An icon of the city's industrial west, BRET was built up from repurposed shipping containers and reclaimed materials. A relaxed café and restaurant during the day, BRET transforms into a club when the sun goes down.

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Holland Festival

Holland Festival will return in 2026. A leading international performance arts festival in the Netherlands, the Holland Festival takes place in Amsterdam in June. Since 1947, the festival has been providing Dutch and international theatregoers with a survey of the latest, best and most widely acclaimed productions from around the world. This year, the Holland Festival celebrates its 88th edition. Please note: Dates and times for 2026 are subject to change.

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

Mediamatic

A poineer in sustainability and innovative agricultural practices, Mediamatic is a truly unique restaurant and cultural space in Amsterdam's culinary scene. Nestled on the Oosterdok waterfront, it began as a creative lab focused on ecology and art, gradually evolving into a plant-based restaurant and event hub.

Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2025

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

In September 2026 Amsterdam Fringe Festival presents a new 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. Please note: Dates and times for 2026 are subject to change

NoordOogst + Pof

NoordOogst is a community project for agriculture, catering, and sustainable business, as well as a nature playground in nature. Local residents, volunteers and people with a labour market disadvantage come in and work on the cultivation of the vegetable gardens. Anyone is welcome to come and watch, participate or follow one of NoordOogst's workshops.

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How far can we push the limits of creativity? Stretch your imagination with these initiatives to renew your view of Amsterdam.