Top evening activities with the I amsterdam City Card

Updated 31 December 2025 at 10:57

Amsterdam doesn't slow down when the sun goes down, nor does your I amsterdam City Card. Whether you're in the mood for sunset theatre, nighttime comedy, or late-night museum wanderings, your City Card unlocks an inspiring evening programme filled with exclusive discounts, free tickets, and an unforgettable culture fix.

Boom Chicago

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Boom Chicago is a must for an evening of sharp wit and belly laughs. This legendary English-language improv theatre has launched comedy careers and delighted international audiences for decades. Your City Card gets you in for free, no joke!

Badhuistheater

Nestled in a former bathhouse in Amsterdam Oost, the Badhuistheater offers intimate performances, international plays and cultural evenings in a unique, atmospheric local space. With your City Card, you're welcomed into this independent theatre community that thrives after dark.

Scala

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Make it a night out for two at Scala, foodbar & theater (formerly TapasTheater), where 20-minute performances meet delicious food and drinks. See comedy, music, spoken word and musicals in our intimate theatre studios. With your City Card, you'll receive a 1+1 ticket offer! Use the link to make a booking and enter the code CitycardScala

Museums after dark

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Some of Amsterdam's most inspiring museums keep their doors open into the evening, inviting you to see art and culture in a different light.

Het Groote Museum offers a thought-provoking journey through the human body and mind—open late on Thursdays.
Huis Marseille, the photography museum in a 17th-century canal house, often hosts evening viewings on Fridays.
Nxt Museum is dedicated to new media art and digital culture. Immerse yourself in futuristic installations until 10 p.m.!
FOAM and MOCO Museum also regularly offer extended opening hours, perfect for a peaceful, post-dinner cultural fix.