What's on in Amsterdam
Check out what’s on in Amsterdam with our complete guide to events and entertainment. As a world-renowned capital of culture, you’ll find theatre performances, festivals, nightlife, sports events and exhibitions to inspire you. Search the agenda for something specific, or browse our highlights and recommendations to start you off.
Check out Amsterdam's cultural and event calendar
Top picks this season
12
Jun '25
21
Jun '25
ToekomstTiendaagse (FutureFest)
10:00 - 00:00
Diverse locaties/various locations
21
Jun '25
Festival Op de Ring
12:00 - 23:00
De Ring A10
Free entrance
04
Jun '25
02
Nov '25
The Roof of Amsterdam
11:00 - 18:00
The roof of Amsterdam
Tickets Available
15
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam
10:00 - 23:00
Diverse locaties/various locations
04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
11
Jun '25
29
Jun '25
Holland Festival
08:00 - 00:00
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
12
Jun '26
14
Jun '26
Open Garden Days
10:00 - 17:00
Diverse grachtentuinen
Tickets Available
21
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available
12
Jul '25
03
Aug '25
Kwaku Summer Festival
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark
12
Jun '25
21
Jun '25
Festival on the roof of NEMO
10:00 - 17:30
NEMO Science Museum
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
14
Jun '25
15
Jun '25
Amsterdam Architecture Day
09:00 - 18:00
Arcam, the architectural centre of Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
24
Jun '25
29
Jun '25
Flock Festival – Unscripted Theatre
10:00 - 16:00
Treehouse NDSM
28
Jun '25
31
Aug '25
VriendenLoterij Summer Concerts
12:00 - 23:00
The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
28
Jun '25
Colourful Noord Festival
12:00 - 17:00
Tolhuistuin
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
28
Jun '25
29
Jun '25
Tropikali Festival 2025
At various times
NDSM Wharf
Tickets Available
01
Jul '25
Keti Koti Festival - Museumplein
13:00 - 23:00
Museumplein
Free entrance
05
Jul '25
30
Aug '25
ARTIS Summer Nights
16:00 - 21:00
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Accessibility facilities
29
Jul '25
01
Aug '25
Open Air Film Festival Pride Amsterdam
21:00 - 00:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Free entrance
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