Pride Amsterdam
One of the world's biggest celebrations of LGBTI equality returns from 28 July until 5 August 2018. Pride Amsterdam lights up the city in all the colo...
Guide to events in Amsterdam
Major annual events in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) returns in October 2019, bringing over 2,200 of the world's biggest and up-and-coming dance artists to play in 120 of Amst...
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
When it comes to running events, you could say Amsterdam has a personal best: the TCS Amsterdam Marathon. Held annually in mid-October, the event draw...
Halloween parties & events in Amsterdam
With a dedicated Halloween festival, scary movies, kids’ events and a frighteningly fang-tastic agenda of themed costume parties throughout the ...
Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam's winter festival returns each year to illuminate the city's streets and waterways with bewitching light installations by international arti...
Holiday season in Amsterdam
The Dutch really know how to make the most of the holiday season... starting with Sinterklaas; a Dutch tradition complete with pepernoten and parades!...
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...
24H Amsterdam
24H Amsterdam is an opportunity to enjoy the very best of all that Amsterdam is and has to offer. Be it in the north, south, east or west of this city...
Valentine's in Amsterdam
Get loved up in Amsterdam this Valentine's weekend with our selection of romantic restaurants, swoony hotel rooms and unique activities for two.
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. In 2019, Easter Sunda...
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...
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,...
Holland Festival
A leading international performance arts festival in the Netherlands, the Holland Festival takes place in Amsterdam every June. Since 1947, the festiv...
Summer cultural highlights
The best exhibitions in Amsterdam right now
05Jun
Explore Amsterdam’s buzzing art scene with our guide to this summer’s must-see exhibitions.
7 x summer LBGTI highlights
14Jun
With Pride Amsterdam at its climax, summer in Amsterdam is brimming over with fun LBGTI and gay-friendly events. Here’s our pick of the best.
Summer clubbing highlights
19Jun
From dance festivals to dancefloors, here’s our pick of clubbing events happening over the summer in and around Amsterdam.
What’s on stage this summer
11Jun
Here’s our pick of the best English-language theatre, comedy and performing arts taking over Amsterdam’s stages this summer.
10 x brilliant Amsterdam festivals to discover this summer
06Jun
From blockbuster dance festivals to creative theatre fairs, here are some of the best festivals taking place in and around Amsterdam this summer.
Browse events by genre
Art & exhibitions
From modern art to archeology and photography to maritime history, Amsterdam has museums (and exhibitions) to suit every type of interest. Check out I...
Music & concerts
With the sheer number of theatres, clubs, stages and intimate neighbourhood venues, Amsterdam has live music performances to suit every taste. Find ou...
Festivals & events
Hosting in excess of 300 festivals every year, Amsterdam’s festival agenda spans all tastes and genres. No matter the time of year, the range of festi...
Clubbing & nightlife
When it comes to nightlife in Amsterdam, there are venues, dance festivals and club nights to suit every taste! DJs keep the crowd going with everythi...
Performing arts & comedy
Amsterdam is packed with options for lovers of the stage and the performing arts.
Cinemas & film
With a thriving film festival scene and a wealth of both mainstream and independent cinemas, Amsterdam is truly a city of film.
LGBTI Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a proud history of supporting its gay, lesbian, transgender, queer and intersex communities by openly promoting LGBTI rights and hostin...
Major sporting events
From the Amsterdam's streets to its stadiums, the city is an iconic sporting location. Swimmers and rowers can be seen racing in the canals, Amsterdam...
Culinary events
Amsterdam hosts a number of culinary events throughout the year offering locals and visitors plenty of opportunity to try many new dishes. Whether foc...
