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People dancing at Tropikali Festival 2024.
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Festivals and events

Amsterdam hosts over 300 festivals yearly, offering something for every taste and interest. From classical concerts on the canals to vibrant street parties, food truck festivals, experimental theatre, quirky queer puppet shows, and open-air cinema under the stars, the city’s diverse cultural calendar promises surprises for all. Whatever your passion, Amsterdam’s festivals are always full of unexpected experiences.

Upcoming festivals

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21
Aug '25
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31
Aug '25

Pluk de Nacht Film Festival

19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available
03
Jul '25
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13
Jul '25

Julidans

20:00 - 22:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations
12
Jul '25
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03
Aug '25

Kwaku Summer Festival

Amsterdam 750 events
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark
04
Sep '25
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14
Sep '25

Dutch Theatre Festival

19:00 - 23:00
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
Accessibility facilities
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

Amsterdam 750 events
10:00 - 23:00
Diverse locaties/various locations
Tickets Available
04
Sep '25
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14
Sep '25

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
03
Jul '25
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31
Aug '25

VriendenLoterij Summer Concerts

12:00 - 23:00
The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
20
Aug '25

SAIL-In Parade

Amsterdam 750 events
10:00 - 18:00
IJHaven
Free entrance
20
Aug '25
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24
Aug '25

SAIL Amsterdam

Amsterdam 750 events
11:00 - 20:00
SAIL Amsterdam

Keti Koti Festival - Museumplein

Museumplein
Free entrance
04
Jul '25
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06
Jul '25

Wonderfeel

At various times
Castle and estate Groeneveld
Tickets Available
05
Jul '25

Guilty Pleasure

13:00 - 23:00
Gaasperplas Park
05
Jul '25

Vunzige Deuntjes Festival

12:00 - 23:00
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)
05
Jul '25
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30
Aug '25

ARTIS Summer Nights

16:00 - 21:00
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Accessibility facilities
26
Jul '25

Pride Park

12:00 - 22:00
Vondelpark
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
29
Jul '25
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01
Aug '25

Open Air Film Festival Pride Amsterdam

21:00 - 00:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Free entrance
31
Jul '25
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03
Aug '25

Castlefest

At various times
Keukenhof Castle
Tickets Available
31
Jul '25
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03
Aug '25

Dekmantel Festival

At various times
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)
Tickets Available

Annually occurring major festivals in Amsterdam

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