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What's on in Amsterdam
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What's on in Amsterdam

Check out what’s on in Amsterdam with our complete guide to events and entertainment. As a world-renowned capital of culture, you’ll find theatre performances, festivals, nightlife, sports events and exhibitions to inspire you. Search the agenda for something specific, or browse our highlights and recommendations to start you off.

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Check out Amsterdam's cultural and event calendar

Art and exhibitions
Clubbing and nightlife
Concerts and gigs
Festivals and events
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Theatre and stage

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02
Sep '27
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12
Sep '27

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Tickets Available
until 25
Oct '26

Amsterdam Dance Event

10:00 - 04:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations
until 17
Jan '27

Yayoi Kusama

10:00 - 18:00
Stedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
12
Nov '26
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22
Nov '26

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

14:30 - 23:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations

Amsterdam's biggest events and celebrations

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Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)

Koningsdag or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April, the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Celebrations: Partying, wearing orange costumes, concerts, and traditional local gatherings.

King’s Day

Big rainbow flag during the Canal Parade of Amsterdam Pride 2025.

WorldPride Amsterdam 2026

Find an event in the category that suits your visit

Visitors looking at photos in exhibition at World Press Photo 2023 in De Nieuwe Kerk

Art and exhibitions

Grachtenfestival concert under the Rijksmuseum Passage by Alexander Warenberg in Residence, magic of the string quartet.

Theatre and stage

Rialto cinema front of building at night

Cinema and film

Q-Factory music performance gig

Concerts and gigs

Buitenwesten pre-party at The Loft.

Clubbing and nightlife

People dancing at Tropikali Festival 2024.

Festivals and events

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