Festivals and events
Hosting in excess of 300 festivals every year, Amsterdam’s festival agenda spans all tastes and genres. No matter the time of year, the range of festivals is broad, powerful and diverse, attracting both Dutch and international festivalgoers.
Our favourite festivals and events this season
15
Nov '24
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02
Feb '25
Ice rink at Museumplein
At various times
Museumplein
28
Nov '24
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19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
13
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
At various times
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
24
Oct '24
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02
Nov '24
Imagine Film Festival
At various times
De Filmhallen
22
Oct '24
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03
Nov '24
Cinekid Festival
10:00 - 18:00
Pathé Amsterdam Noord
06
Nov '24
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10
Nov '24
The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival
At various times
Podium Mozaïek
27
Oct '24
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02
Nov '24
Freethinkers Festival
20:00 - 23:00
De Balie
02
Nov '24
Museum Night Amsterdam
19:00 - 23:59
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
13
Sep '25
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14
Sep '25
Open Monument Day
10:00 - 17:00
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
Free entrance
19
Dec '24
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05
Jan '25
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
07
Dec '24
Christmas tree on Dam Square
17:30 - 19:00
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
27
Oct '24
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22
Dec '24
Pure Markt
11:00 - 17:00
Diverse locaties/various locations
Free entrance
17
Nov '24
Arrival of Sinterklaas
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
15
Dec '24
Funky Xmas Market
12:00 - 18:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
01
Nov '24
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14
Dec '24
Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus
18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
02
Nov '24
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10
Nov '24
Cello Biennale: Masterclasses
At various times
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
21
Nov '24
Amsterdam750diner: "A Culinary Journey Through the Ages"
18:00 - 22:30
The National Maritime Museum
Accessibility facilities
22
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
The Spirit of Amsterdam
14:00 - 22:00
Diverse locaties
18
Jan '25
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19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Hotel Night
At various times
Mastercard Hotelnacht
18
Jan '25
WhiskyFest Amsterdam
At various times
Hollandsche Manege
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04
Apr '25
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06
Apr '25
Amsterdam Coffee Festival
10:00 - 19:00
Gashouder
26
Jul '25
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27
Jul '25
Milkshake Festival
12:00 - 23:00
Westerpark
28
May '25
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01
Jun '25
Rollende Keukens
13:00 - 23:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
24
Oct '24
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02
Nov '24
Imagine Film Festival
At various times
De Filmhallen
20
Mar '25
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30
Mar '25
Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)
At various times
Ketelhuis Cinema
15
Aug '25
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31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
07
Jun '25
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08
Jun '25
Amsterdam Open Air
12:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
Het Stenen Hoofd
04
Sep '25
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14
Sep '25
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
02
Oct '25
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05
Oct '25
Camera Japan Festival
12:30 - 22:00
LAB111
15
Aug '25
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31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
12
Jul '25
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03
Aug '25
Kwaku Summer Festival
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark
15
Aug '25
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24
Aug '25
Junior Grachtenfestival
10:00 - 18:00
Diverse locaties
15
Aug '25
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24
Aug '25
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam
10:00 - 23:00
Diverse lokaties/various locations
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