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IDFA

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

IDFA returns in 2026. Every November, this international film festival takes place in Amsterdam, transforming the city into a paradise for documentary enthusiasts. It takes place in various locations, from Rembrandtplein to Amsterdam West and Zuidoost. With (inter)national premieres and competitions, films by debutants and students, children's documentaries, a film market, and many international guests.

Eye Filmmuseum

Tilda Swinton

foto van Tilda Swinton met snor en blauwe oogschaduw

Tilda Swinton - Ongoing

This autumn, Eye presents an exclusive exhibition dedicated to the celebrated Scottish actor, artist and style icon.

LAB111

Imagine Fantastic Film Festival

Imagine Film Festival

Imagine Film Festival returns in November 2026. PLEASE NOTE: The dates and times listed for 2026 are subject to change. Imagine is the largest fantasy film festival in the Netherlands, featuring the best in fantasy, horror, science fiction, and everything in between.

Museumplein

Schaatsbaan op het Museumplein

Ice Rink at Museumplein

Starting Saturday, November 15, 2025, the ice rink at Museumplein will reopen for a season of winter fun. For nearly three months, Amsterdammers and visitors can enjoy a charming winter outing in the cultural heart of Amsterdam.

RAI Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise is the largest and most enjoyable winter event in the Netherlands. Enjoy unique attractions, ice skating, winter snacks and drinks and endless ice fun. The ultimate winter experience returns to the RAI Amsterdam. There is plenty to do both during the day and in the evening. Skate under a blanket of lights on the 3400 m2 indoor and outdoor skating rink, discover the ultimate view of Amsterdam from the mega Ferris wheel or the high swing ride and slide down the tube slide on real snow!

Rijksmuseum

Exhibition At home is the 17th century

What was life really like in the 17th century? It's the most frequently asked question at the museum. And now it's finally here. In the colorful exhibition "At Home in the 17th Century," you'll experience daily life 400 years ago up close. Full of surprising stories and unique objects. As a visitor, you'll walk through a full day in the 17th century via nine life-size viewing boxes.

Amstelveen Winter Village

Who doesn't dream of a nice cold winter? With snow-white treetops, frozen ditches and creeks, the holidays and atmospherically lit squares and living rooms. Together with family and friends around a crackling wood fire, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream... At the first night frost, many people start to get itchy feeling. Natural ice or not, everyone is always welcome at Winter Village. Winter Village is the place where young and old meet.

Stedelijk Museum - Museum of Modern Art

I wish, Iam, I will be

April Fool 2020

Stedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Erwin Olaf – Freedom

Erwin Olaf – Freedom is the first major exhibition since his unexpected death two years ago. The exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum pays tribute to a versatile and profound artist. Visitors will see not only his well-known photographs and series, but also lesser-known work. Videos, sculptures, advertising material, and pieces from his personal archive are on display. The exhibition concludes with his final, unfinished video work.

Diverse locaties/various locations

Pure Markt

Pure Markt Park Frankendael

Pure Markt Amstelpark

Pure Markt Amsterdamse Bos

The Pure Markt is returning to its old familiar form. Good food and drinks, special non-food, terraces, music and lots of fun. Coffee, cakes, bubbles, oysters, plants, gifts, beer and burgers, you name it. The Pure Markt would like to introduce you to more than 90 artisan entrepreneurs in the field of tasty food and drinks and a special range of non-food. On the market you will find pure products, sold by the producers themselves. They can inform you about the ingredients, origin and production process.

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