Amsterdam Weekend Guide (25 - 27 July)

ART & CULTURE

Garrett Bradley – Revolutions @ Eye Filmmuseum

In Collaboration with Eye Filmmuseum

For the first time in Europe, Eye Filmmuseum presents an exhibition of American artist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Garrett Bradley. From the critical acclaim of her 2021 documentary Time to her experimental short films, the exhibition immerses visitors in a powerful body of work that traces Black American history with feeling, nuance and visionary skill.

Garrett Bradley – Revolutions | 14 June - 7 September 2025 | Eye Filmmuseum

Culture Ferry

In Collaboration with the Cultuur Ferry

Experience Amsterdam from its most enchanting vantage point: the water. Aboard the Culture Ferry, an authentic Dutch sloop – a wooden boat once essential to city life – you'll glide past the historic canals and take in the capital’s sights and sounds. Built in the 17th century, these waterways hold over 400 years of stories at each turn. This journey along the water takes you to some of the city’s unmissable cultural hotspots, from the Stedelijk museum of modern art, to the historic Artis zoo and the interactive Grachtenmuseum. 

Culture Ferry | Citywide

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Aroma Pop-up

With Aroma, Italy’s finest comes to Amsterdam. The award-winning Italian restaurant hosts an exclusive pop-up dinner, led by Pasquale Carfora, who was recently named JRE Chef of the Year 2025. Famed for its refined and experimental take on traditional Italian cuisine, the pop-up takes over Mangia Pasta in Amsterdam West for an unmatched gastronomic experience by one of the country’s top culinary talents.

Aroma Pop-up | 27 July | Mangia Pasta

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

De Parade

Travelling theatre festival De Parade brightens the banks of the Amstel river once again this weekend. With its lively, carnivalesque atmosphere and mix of performance, music and delicious food trucks, a night at De Parade’s whimsical fairground is nothing short of a perfect summer evening.

De Parade | 25 July - 10 August 2025, Martin Luther King Park

Amsterdam Pride

• Just outside Amsterdam’s limits, you’ll find a sprawling green countryside ready for exploring. Hop on a bike for a queer bike tour to take in iconic windmills, dikes and charming vilages with a local guide, who animates the landscape with stories about LGBTQ+ culture in the region.
• Kick off the Amsterdam Pride festivities with Pride Park, a day of music, debates, performances and love at Vondelpark’s Open-Air Theatre.
• On Sunday, check out Milkshake Festival at Westerpark for a fun-loving day of music, freedom, and flamboyance. A celebration of diversity, love and self-expression, this multi-stage party, which was born out of iconic clubs Paradiso and Air, invites everyone to dance and enjoy themselves without labels.

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