Festive season
It may be cold outside, but the joy and sparkle of Amsterdam’s festive season will keep everyone warm. From November to January, the city comes alive with twinkling lights, buzzing holiday markets, concerts, plays, and parties whilst the aroma of mulled wine and oliebollen wafts through the air. Here are our guides to Sinterklaas, Amsterdam Light Festival, Christmas and New Year's Eve in Amsterdam.
Our favourite festivities this season
31
Dec
Electric Fireworks
13
Dec
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26
Dec
Christmas Village Amsterdam
17
Nov
Arrival of Sinterklaas
30
Nov
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31
Dec
Amsterdam Light Festival
Tickets Available
08
Dec
Christmas tree on Dam Square
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
14
Dec
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31
Dec
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
RAI Amsterdam
Tickets Available
01
Jan
New Year's Swim
31
Dec
The Grand Ball: Circus Editie
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
10
Feb
Chinees Nieuwjaar