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Amsterdam Light Festival projection display of the Starry Night
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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

Two Horizons, part of expo 18,000 worlds
Amsterdam Weekend Guide (3-5 February 2023)
Group watching installations of Beyong the Black Box during Museumnacht
Culture Guide (February 2023)
Moor Mother
Music Guide (February 2023)
Waiter in dining room at Cafe Restaurant Metro
New in Town (February 2023)

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Installation view of Kosmogonie: Zinsou – een Afrikaanse kunstcollectie Cosmogony: Zinsou -- an African art colleciton contemporary art exhibition in October 2022
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Koninklijk Theater Carré outside of theatre at night
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Rialto cinema front of building at night
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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ concert hall interiors
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Pluk de Nacht film festival
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Q-Factory music performance gig
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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.
Pride Amsterdam
Amsterdam Dance Event
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
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