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SAIL diner met uitzicht op de vuurwerkshow

During SAIL Amsterdam 2025, you can enjoy a special four-course menu by chef Vilmos Dohnal at Grand Café NEXT. At 10:30 PM, you'll have a front-row seat to the grand fireworks display at the A'DAM Tower. The show lasts 750 seconds (approximately 12 minutes). The restaurant, with its panoramic views, is the perfect spot to enjoy your dessert while watching the fireworks.

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Damen Amsterdam Project Seven Merlin

Dinner by Dock - A unique dinner experience

A once-in-a-lifetime experience you won't want to miss! One of the largest and most spectacular events of 2025, join us for the most exclusive SAIL dinner ever. Prepare to be amazed by a fantastic menu, created by BAUT and Helling7, while you soak up the unique atmosphere of this nautical spectacle.

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Pieremachocheltocht #SAIL2025

On Thursday 21 August 2025, the Pieremachocheltocht will sail through the Amsterdam canals during SAIL 2025. Imaginative vessels, from bizarre constructions to floating works of art, will sail through the canals. Live music, a competitive element and a festive award ceremony will complete the event. Participation is free, registration is required.

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Pluk de Nacht Film Festival

For more than 20 years, you have been able to enjoy the open-air film festival at the Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam. This festival guarantees sultry summer evenings with the most beautiful films on a big screen, beach chairs, warm blankets, a campfire and cocktails! In 2024, you can again sit in a beach chair and watch the most beautiful films. Please note: dates and times mentioned for 2024 are subject to change.

Floriadeterrein in Haarlemmermeer

Mysteryland

Get ready for the long-running electronic music festival: Misteryland.  Every year, the former Floriade site in Haarlemmermeer (some 20 kilometres outside Amsterdam city centre) transforms into the Netherlands' most fairytale-like, colourful and diverse electronic music festival.

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HIGH TEA Festeaval 2025

On August 22nd, HIGH TEA Festeaval is back! After a sold-out edition at IJland, they're taking over LOFI for an unforgettable day of drum and bass. Location: Lofi, Basisweg 63, Amsterdam.

Beurs van Berlage

Kijk hoe de Beurs van Berlage een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

https://beursvanberlage.com/visit/plan-your-visit/

Open day Beurs van Berlage

On 23 August, Beurs van Berlage will celebrate Amsterdam 750 by opening its doors for a special open day. Admire the iconic architecture, discover the story of this people's palace, and meet local entrepreneurs and organisations that give the city colour. A day full of inspiration in the heart of Amsterdam.

Welkom aan boord bij Zeilklipper Bracksand

A ONCE-IN-A-DECADE EXPERIENCE During SAIL Amsterdam 2025 on Saturday, August 23rd, we're offering something truly exceptional: the unique opportunity to step aboard the imposing two-masted clipper Bracksand, a classic among tall ships. Sail along the IJ River as the majestic tall ships pass by.

Kaap Oost

Wind 'n Wheels|Kaap Oost

Valtifest

There are festivals and then there is Valtifest. In 2025 the festival will return for a 17th edition. It is time to enjoy an absurd and splashing party at Kaap Oost. The colorful Amsterdam City Festival that has a special theme every year with a matching crazy dress code!

Binnenhaven Marineterrein

Zomer 2025 Waterkaravaan Gratis Tuinfestivals

Immerse yourself in the wonderful water world and meet your neighbours under water. Waterkaravaan is a travelling exhibition of floating gardens for the inhabitants of water. With workshops, stories, animations, music, dance, colouring pictures, water safaris by canoe and a tasting. Discover how beautiful life in our canals and channels is, and can be.

Erasmuspark

Circusbende Festival

Circusbende Festival - Amsterdam West

Circusbende Festival is a creative and accessible circus festival in Amsterdam North and West. With performers from around the world, enjoy surprising circus, music and theatre outdoors and in the tent. It takes place in summer and is for everyone. Come watch, join in or wander – perfect for anyone in the mood for something different.

Diverse locaties/various locations

ZO JAZZ

South East Jazz

South East Jazz returns in a whole new form. What once started as a series of intimate editions at Boerderij Langerlust between 2009 and 2015, is now developing into an ambitious, city-wide music festival that focuses on the cultural wealth of Amsterdam Zuidoost. Two soulful days full of live music, culture and togetherness in the heart of Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Duivendrechtsevaart

Noorderpark

Danspaleis in het Noorderpark

Het Alles is Noord Feest

A day filled with live acts, music, leisure and pleasure, and good old 'gezelligheid'.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2025

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

Amsterdam Fringe Festival presents its 20th edition with a mix mash of theatre, performance and dance from new, emerging and untamed talent for 11 days. The whole city is our playground; from boat to club to theater, from North to South, you will find us for 11 days at about 22 locations throughout Amsterdam. The festival is an ode to theatrical madness, the independent spirit and a plea for artistic freedom. The program promises another intriguing mix of performances.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)

Dutch Theatre Festival

In 2025, the Dutch Theatre Festival will return with 11 days in 11 theatres across town. The most beautiful performances of the season will be shown again. It is specially selected for you by seven professional juries in the Netherlands and Flanders. Theatre, cabaret, youth theatre, mime, performance, new makers and more, such as NTF, the Talkshow and the Late Night Bar.

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