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13 mei 2023 - 24H Noord in het festivalhart
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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.

Editorial guides

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Culture Guide (September 2023)
Music Guide (September 2023)
New in Town (September 2023)

Top picks this season

18
Oct
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22
Oct

Amsterdam Dance Event

PLUK de NACHT undiscovered cinema 2 CREDITy Jurriaan Esmeijer 1800x1020
29
Jul
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01
Sep

Pluk de Nacht Filmfestival

Het Stenen Hoofd
01
Nov
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04
Nov

Internationaal Storytelling Festival

Podium Mozaïek

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

03
Oct
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14
Oct

Afrovibes Festival

UNSEEN VIPS
22
Sep
-
24
Sep

Unseen Amsterdam

Westergas

Cinekid Festival

Imagine Film Festival

De Filmhallen
28
Sep
-
01
Oct

Camera Japan Festival

LAB111
15
Oct

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
Tickets Available
05
Sep
-
15
Sep

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

Tickets Available

Tapis Rouge French Filmfestival

De Filmhallen
Tickets Available
04
Oct
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08
Oct

Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival

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01
Nov
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05
Nov

Affordable Art Fair

Kromhouthal
Tickets Available
19
Nov

Arrival of Sinterklaas

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Installation view of Kosmogonie: Zinsou – een Afrikaanse kunstcollectie Cosmogony: Zinsou -- an African art colleciton contemporary art exhibition in October 2022
Art and exhibitions
Koninklijk Theater Carré outside of theatre at night
Theatre and stage
Rialto cinema front of building at night
Cinema and film

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ concert hall interiors
Concerts and gigs
Pink lights club
Clubbing and nightlife
The 'Bigi Spikri' march during Keti Koti 2022.
Festivals and events

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Amsterdam's biggest events and celebrations

Koningsdag or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April, the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Celebrations: Partying, wearing orange costumes, concerts, and traditional local gatherings.
King’s Day
A crowd of people marching with a pride flag.
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People having dinner in the restaurant of The Social Hub Amsterdam City.

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This weekend in Amsterdam

Stay updated on the latest restaurant openings, the coolest exhibitions and the city's best events with the Amsterdam Weekend Guide. Our editors know the talk of the town.
Amsterdam Weekend Guide