Amsterdam Weekend Guide (20-22 February)

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Digital & Immersive Art Moco Museum

In collaboration with Moco Museum

Head to Museumplein for an exhibition including installations from digital art specialist Studio Irma. These aren’t just artworks for you to observe; they are entire rooms to experience and interact with, based around the theme of “Reflecting Forward”. Step into the mirrored “Diamond matrix” – full of diamond-shaped multi coloured lights – for awe-inspiring visuals, then have a look inside “Connect The Dots”, where you get to shape the art itself, connecting constellations with your fingertips. 

Digital + Immersive Art | Monday-Sunday, 09:00-20:00 | Moco Museum

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Lunar New Year Celebrations x  FelixMeritis

As the New Year's festivities continue through to Saturday, culture house Felix Meritis presents an evening full of events for you to enjoy. First a Qi Qong ritual by theatre maker and writer Emerald Liu. Then, a conversation between a poet, an art director, and an artist about the underrepresentation of (East) Asian makers in creative and cultural sectors. 

Felix Meritis New Year| Saturday 21 Feb, 18:30-22:00 | Felix Meritis 

Chocolate Festival Amsterdam at Beurs Van Berlage

Hosted at the Beurs Van Berlage, this event returns to Amsterdam bringing chocolate from all over the world with it. Over two days, learn all about chocolate, how it’s made, and of course, take part in some of the over 40 tasting opportunities. If you’re looking for some warmth in the cold weather, join the public jury at the hot chocolate awards. This is a chance to taste and rate the drinks, having your opinion contribute to who receives the title. A true family event, kids are invited to make their own lollipops and chocolate bars.

Chocolate Festival Amsterdam| 21-22 Feb, 10:00-18:00 | Beurs van Berlage

CLUBBING AND NIGHTLIFE

BOPS at The Other Side

Amsterdam’s reigning pop party returns to inject some much-needed heat and energy on a cold Friday night in February. With four DJs spanning pop, electronic pop, house, and disco, BOPS is a celebration of music new and old. Expect to hear the best of Ariana and Beyoncé, BLACKPINK to Charli xcx, and Rihanna to Zara Larsson here. As much about the atmosphere – you’ll find this is where one of the capital’s most expressive crowds come home to roost – as it is the music, this is a safe space for pop fiends and friends. 

BOPS | Friday 20 Feb, 23:00-5:00 | THE OTHER SIDE 

SHOPPING & MARKETS

The Maker Market at De Hallen

Here you can browse through ceramics, clothing, jewelry, food & drinks, accessories and home decor, at one of the events monthly visits to De Hallen. Everything is made and sold by local craftspeople, making it easy to get to know the people behind your new pick ups. Each edition of this event is different, so don’t make the mistake of putting off your visit.

The Maker Market | Saturday 21 Feb 11:00-17:00, Sunday 22 Feb 12:00-17:00 | De Hallen

CONCERTS & GIGS

Wednesday

After releasing one of the year’s most critically acclaimed albums (Bleeds), the North Carolina-hailing band lands in Paradiso, in an attempt to convert Amsterdammers to their own church of post-punk shoegaze. Hair-raising melodies, poetic lyricism and plenty of grit, you’ll be hard pushed not to fall for Wednesday this Saturday.

Wednesday| Saturday 21 Feb, 19:00 | Paradiso

Wicked Jazz Sounds

Extend your weekend to its fullest capacity with a Sunday evening of music and dance. Velville, a young five-person band, will play both funk and jazz, while DJ duo Phil Horneman & Didier Stijn present an eclectic mix of funk, soul, house, afro and brazil. Lose yourself in the music, and forget that Monday ever has to come.

Wicked Jazz Sounds |Sunday 22 Feb, 16:00-23:00| Hans Brinker Hostel

NATURE AND WELLNESS

The Offline Club: Poolside & Sauna Hangout at Stretch and Fold

A mini holiday for both you and your phone on a rooftop in Amsterdam Noord, your device will be locked away in a “phone hotel”, letting you relax and connect with the other attendees. Read a book on one of the deck chairs, take a swim in the pool, or hop into the sauna to get the blood flowing. 

The Offline Club: Poolside & Sauna Hangout | Friday 18:30-22:00| STRETCH AND FOLD

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