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Cruyff Street League

In the Jubilee Year, the biggest street football tournament of Amsterdam will take place, namely the Cruyff Street League. A ball, a street, a field. Johan Cruijff didn't need anything more. And neither do you. Amsterdam is celebrating its birthday and will soon be 750 years old. We are celebrating this with this special tournament for boys and girls aged 10 to 15. Throughout Amsterdam. From De Banne to Buitenveldert, from Geuzenveld to Holendrecht. Whether you are a beginner or a fanatic player, come join us!

Gaasperplas Park

Guilty Pleasure

In 2025, Guilty Pleasure Festival will hopefully return to the Gaasperplas in full regalia. During the first weekend of July, you can once again prepare yourself for the ultimate dose of extravagance and cheeky fun. No extension and no repeat – this is your moment to let loose. Leave your shame at home and fully enjoy Guilty Pleasure Festival: The Finale (perhaps the last time)! From bad sing-alongs to the greatest hits from the 90s and 00s – this will be a cheerful journey through the music of the past.

Nelson Mandelapark

Kwaku Summer Festival

The Kwaku Summer Festival is a grand celebration of cultural diversity and identity in the Southeast, with culture, sports and food as the most important forms of expression and where broad (social) participation and the Surinamese origin are the most important pillars. The Nelson Mandelapark in Amsterdam Zuidoost is dedicated to culture, music, dance, food and drinks for 4 weekends every summer during the Kwaku Summer Festival. Please note: the dates and times mentioned are subject to change.  Please note: the dates and times mentioned for 2025 are subject to change.

Kente Fugu Festival

The Kente and Fugu Festival, taking place on August 3, 2025, in Amsterdam Zuidoost, has celebrated Ghanaian culture and other African roots, including Surinamese and Caribbean influences, since 2008. With fashion, music, dance, and theater, it offers a vibrant, festive experience that unites communities.

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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.

Open Monument Day

On 13 and 14 September 2025, various monuments in Amsterdam will open their doors for free for Open Monument Day. Discover 'The  Architectural heritage during the 39th edition. Also explore hidden places above ground, such as clandestine churches, and listen to stories of squatters and graffiti artists.

Amsterdam School of International Business

Lezing

Amsterdam Chess Open 2025

To celebrate Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, Amsterdam Chess Open will take place from 24 to 26 October. Players of all levels will compete in this international chess tournament in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Tulp Festival

The 12th edition of the annual Tulip Festival takes place in April 2026. They will be in public spaces along streets, on bridges and squares, in flower beds and parks, shopping centres and (neighbourhood) gardens. In April, Tulip Festival will make the city bloom and this photogenic harbinger of spring can be beautifully immortalised.

Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark

Amsterdam Open Air

The Gaasperpark has been the venue for Amsterdam Open Air for years. A summer party with 10 stages, 20 music genres and more than 160 artists.  The festival will return in 2026 to its familiar location.

SHEBANG

David Cenzer

SHEBANG Issue 6: BEFORE THE STORM

SHEBANG presents: BEFORE THE STORM. Guest curators MOHA, together with a diverse group of people, are developing a gigantic artwork in the SHEBANG building in Bijlmer West. This collective and temporary shelter creates a hospitable place—where care is an act of resistance.

Bijlmerbios

Bijlmerbios Film(t)huis is the location for arthouse, documentaries and short films in Amsterdam South East. A film is shown every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Occasionally also at other times.

Formerly known as the Bijlmerpark, this large park in Amsterdam Zuidoost has plenty of areas for sports and recreation, a skate park, a magnolia valley and an arboretum comprising native trees from the many homes of the neighbourhood’s residents.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.1442048.html/oba-bijlmerplein/

OBA Bijlmerplein

OBA Bijlmer in Amsterdam Southeast offers an extensive collection of books, DVDs, newspapers and magazines. You can enjoy a snack and drink in the spacious reading café with its beautiful courtyard garden.

Bekijk hoe Grand Café 3&20 een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

Grand Café 3&20

Enjoy a Mediterranean atmosphere at Grand Café 3&20 Amsterdam. Every dish is prepared with fresh products and with passion in the open kitchen. With their versatile menu there is always a dish to your taste. From panini to pizza and from salad to delicious sandwiches. Or how about a latte macchiato with freshly made cheese cake.

Camperpark Amsterdam

Visitors to Amsterdam can enjoy the best of all worlds at Camperpark Amsterdam. Although situated amidst the serenity of the lakeside Gaasperplas nature and recreation area, this family-friendly campsite is only 15 minutes away from the heart of Amsterdam thanks to its excellent public transport links, making it perfect for city trippers, families and nature lovers.

Taxicentrale Amsterdam BV

Taxicentrale Amsterdam (TCA) is the largest taxi company in Amsterdam, its cars easy to spot with their distinctive red and black roof-lights. Its drivers are fully trained, tested and certified, guaranteeing to get you safely and efficiently to your destination.

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