annual events

Many events and festivals, such as the Grachtenfestival, the Uitmarkt, Amsterdam Gay Pride, the IDFA and many others return annually, marking their spot in Amsterdam’s cultural year with pleasing regularity.

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Easter in Amsterdam

With the tulips in bloom and spring in the air, there is no better place to be than in Amsterdam during the long Easter weekend. There’s plenty to do ...
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Celebrate New Year's in Amsterdam

Whether you’re a party animal or a romantic, young of years or young-at-heart, a big spender or on a budget, Amsterdam is a great city to ring i...
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King's Day Amsterdam

King's Day

Held every year on 27 April, King's Day (previously known as Queen's Day) is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in t...
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Remembrance and Liberation Day

Amsterdam joins the rest of the Netherlands on 4 May when its citizens pause to pay their respects to the victims and fallen soldiers of World War II,...
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2022 events in Amsterdam

There’s so much to look forward to this year in Amsterdam. Get ready for a social calendar filled with fairs, markets, concerts, exhibitions, fe...
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Sinterklaas v Santa Claus: What's the difference?

They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white beard. So what's the difference between Sinterklaas and Santa Claus? Read on for I a...
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King's Day Amsterdam Infographic

Infographic: King's Day in Amsterdam

King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) must turn every other monarchy in the world green with envy as Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands turn a brig...
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Things to do at Uitmarkt

Uitmarkt is the city’s annual festival marking the beginning of the new cultural season. Usually occuring during the last weekend of August, Ams...
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Jumping Amsterdam

The international equestrian event Jumping Amsterdam is a feast for the senses, taking place in the city every January.

26/01/2023 - 29/01/2023

RAI Amsterdam

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Head of the River Amstel

Rowing regattas are always exciting affairs, but as the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race in England proves, nothing quite captures the s...

18/03/2023 - 19/03/2023

Start: Rozenoordbrug

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