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Festivals and events

Hosting more than 300 festivals annually, Amsterdam’s agenda spans all tastes and genres. From literature and comedy to off-beat theatre, dance and cinema - you name it, the city’s got a festival for it. No matter the time of year, the range of festivals is influential and diverse, attracting Dutch and international festivalgoers to the city.

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until 31
Dec '25

Discovery route for families (4 to 12 years)

Date10:00 - 19:00
LocationEye Filmmuseum
Accessibility facilitiesAccessibility facilities
Ticket requiredFree entrance
until 18
Jan '26

Amsterdam Light Festival

DateAt various times
LocationDiverse locaties / Various locations
Ticket requiredTickets Available
until 04
Jan '26

Amstelveen Winter Village

DateAt various times
LocationAmstelveen Winter Village
17
Dec '25
-
03
Jan '26

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise

DateAt various times
LocationRAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilitiesAccessibility facilities
22
Dec '25
-
30
Dec '25

Freerun/parkour & trampoline holiday camp - (7-13 years)

Date09:30 - 16:00
LocationVROG Trampoline park, parkour/ freerun, dance
Ticket requiredTickets Available
31
Dec '25

Electric Fireworks Junior at Museumplein

Date18:45 - 19:15
LocationMuseumplein
Ticket requiredFree entrance

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27
Apr '26

King's Day

Date07:00 - 00:00
LocationDiverse locaties/various locations
04
Jul '26
-
29
Aug '26

ARTIS Summer Nights

Date16:00 - 21:00
LocationARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Accessibility facilitiesAccessibility facilities
24
Jul '26
-
09
Aug '26

Theaterfestival De Parade

DateAt various times
LocationDe Parade
Ticket requiredTickets Available
07
Aug '26
-
16
Aug '26

Junior Grachtenfestival

Date10:00 - 18:00
LocationVarious locations
15
Nov '26

Arrival of Sinterklaas

Date10:00 - 15:30
LocationSinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Ticket requiredFree entrance