
Cinema and film
In Amsterdam, film isn't just entertainment - it's an experience. Watch indie flicks from a beanbag under the stars, attend a horror film marathon in a former gasworks, or explore virtual reality films at Europe’s largest documentary festival. The city has some of Europe's quirkiest independent film houses, with festivals taking film to unexpected places - literally.
Upcoming film festivals

12
Nov '25
23
Nov '25
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
14:30 - 23:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations

18
Mar '26
29
Mar '26
Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)
At various times
Ketelhuis Cinema
Tickets Available

21
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available

02
Oct '25
05
Oct '25
Camera Japan Festival
12:30 - 22:00
LAB111

19
Sep '25
21
Sep '25
Humans of Film Festival
10:00 - 23:45
LAB111

02
Oct '25
05
Oct '25
Camera Japan Festival
12:30 - 22:00
LAB111

05
Mar '26
10
Mar '26
CinemAsia Film Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations

21
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available

12
Nov '25
23
Nov '25
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
14:30 - 23:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations

19
Sep '25
21
Sep '25
Humans of Film Festival
10:00 - 23:45
LAB111

18
Mar '26
29
Mar '26
Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)
At various times
Ketelhuis Cinema
Tickets Available

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