Holland Festival
A leading international performance arts festival in the Netherlands, the Holland Festival takes place in Amsterdam every June. Since 1947, the festiv...
Guide to events in Amsterdam
Major annual events in Amsterdam
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,...
Pride Amsterdam
One of the world's biggest celebrations of LGBTI equality returns from 27 July until 4 August 2019. Pride Amsterdam lights up the city in all the colo...
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...
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) takes place every October bringing over 2,500 of the world's biggest and up-and-coming dance artists to play in 140 of Ams...
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 ...
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!...
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...
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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Dutch Theatre Festival
Diverse locaties/Various locations
1017 PT AMSTERDAM
1017 PT AMSTERDAM
Nederlands Theater Festival
04/09/2019 - 15/09/2019
The Dutch Theatre Festival opens in Amsterdam every September, revisiting the best theatre productions of the season – those haile...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Spring cultural highlights
Amsterdam gig guide: April - June 2019
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Looking to discover some great live music in Amsterdam but completely clueless about where to start? Look no further than I amsterdam's gig guide, fea...
30 things to do in Amsterdam in 2019
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Get a head start on the year with this roundup of things to do in Amsterdam, from exhibitions and foods festivals to parties and big events. Grab your...
Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age
2019 marks 350 years since the death of the Netherlands’ most esteemed painter. To honour the life and work of Rembrandt van Rijn and the influe...
Where to see English-language theatre in Amsterdam
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2018
Amsterdam’s international focus means that there is never a shortage of things to do, and where English-language theatre is concerned there are ...
How to have the best 2019 in Amsterdam
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Dec
2018
Have your best year yet in Amsterdam with these resolutions for realists.
Spring photography exhibitions in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is a magnet for photography fans who are attracted to the city’s picturesque locations. It’s also one of the best places to see ...
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 in Amsterdam
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...
