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De Gulden Leeuw

SAIL Amsterdam occurs once every five years and is one of the city's largest events. The tenth edition is set to commence in August 2025. A massive fleet of large ships and various other special vessels sail across the IJ and dock near the city center. Sail 2025 coincides with two other significant anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of Sail (which was first organized in 1975) and the 750th anniversary of the city of Amsterdam. It's a triple celebration.

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Pride Amsterdam

With the theme Love, Amsterdam Pride returns to the capital. Focused on the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTIQ+ community, but also to celebrate and meet each other. In order to meet the wishes and expectations of the many – sometimes new – target groups, more attention is needed to welcome everyone. Amsterdam Pride starts on July 3 and lasts until August 3, 2025.

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Grachtenfestival 2024, Nymphéas Trombone Quartet

Grachtenfestival 2024 Griegs Wonderland Planetarium Artis

Grachtenfestival, Arjan Linker, de Rode Hoed

Grachtenfestival, Amsterdamse Gracht, Melle Meivogel

Grachtenfestival 2024: Lisa Jacobs Lisa Jacobs & String Soloists, Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Grachtenfestival 2024 Operette Salon; Krasnapolsky

Grachtenfestival 2024, Pat Thomas & Berima Amo, Tolhuistuin Club

Grachtenfestival 2024 Valvetronic Brassband Tolhuistuin

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam

In 2025, the Grachtenfestival will return to Amsterdam for the 28th edition. At the Grachtenfestival everything starts with music. Young musicians from all over the world surprise you with their own musical stories. With more than 95 locations, the Grachtenfestival will again be present this year in all parts of Amsterdam, with many free neighborhood concerts, but also at unique locations such as the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the ARTIS Planetarium and Fabrique des Lumières. This ensures that the Canal Festival always continues to innovate and allows visitors to (re)discover the city.

Alexandra Bachzetsis Private Song credits Nikolas Glakoumakis

Christos Papadopoulos OPUS

Euripides Laskaridis Elenit

Marcela Levi & Lucía Russo grrRoUNd

Julidans

Julidans presents the current state of affairs in contemporary dance. In a broad program, see the work of leading and idiosyncratic choreographers from different cultural and disciplinary backgrounds. They show more than 40 performances at 14 locations throughout the city, with International Theater Amsterdam as the heart of the festival. Julidans is the festival for international contemporary dance that inspires connoisseurs and curious minds alike.

Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2024

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

Every year in September, Amsterdam Fringe Festival presents 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 24 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.

Het Stenen Hoofd

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PLUK de NACHT - undiscovered cinema

Pluk de Nacht Film Festival

For more than 20 years, you have been able to enjoy the open-air film festival at the Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam. This festival guarantees sultry summer evenings with the most beautiful films on a big screen, beach chairs, warm blankets, a campfire and cocktails! In 2024, you can again sit in a beach chair and watch the most beautiful films. Please note: dates and times mentioned for 2024 are subject to change.

Nelson Mandelapark

Kwaku Summer Festival

Kwaku Summer Festival is celebrating its birthday, just like the city itself. What started 50 years ago as a football tournament for the neighbourhood has now been a grand celebration of the identity of the Zuidoost district for years. The Nelson Mandela Park will be the scene of dance, music, film, food and of course football for four weekends.

Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam

The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam

VriendenLoterij Summer Concerts

In 2025, the VriendenLoterij Summer Concerts will return to the Royal Concertgebouw for a fantastic summer of music. In July and August, you can visit various concerts, from beautiful classical concerts to film music and swinging jazz and pop. Come and enjoy all these possibilities during the VriendenLoterij Summer Concerts in all halls of the Royal Concertgebouw. PLEASE NOTE: The dates and times mentioned for 2025 are subject to change.

Museumplein

Keti Koti Festival - Museumplein

Every year on July 1, we celebrate Keti Koti, the abolition of slavery, and commemorate the Dutch history of slavery.

ARTIS

ARTIS Zoomeravonden 2024

ARTIS Zoomeravonden

Ciao Lucifer

Zoomeravonden poppenkast

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

ARTIS Summer Nights

From  the beginning of July to the last Saturday in  August, the ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is open every Saturday until sunset. During the golden evening hours, between the flowering beds of the edible garden, up-and-coming musical talent takes to the stage in the Bandstand. During the ARTIS Summer Nights you will experience the lively ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo in a different light, where no evening is the same!

Open Air Film Festival Pride Amsterdam

During Pride Amsterdam, Open Air Cinemas will be held on various dates and locations again this year. There are 400 seats available, and admission is free. Will we see you there?!

Het Amsterdamse Bos

Dekmantel Festival

The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)

The multi-day Dekmantel Festival, which guarantees quality house and techno, will return to the Amsterdamse Bos in Amstelveen for 3 days in the summer of 2025. Please note: the dates and times mentioned for 2025 are subject to change.

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