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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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until 25
mei '26

Exhibition Metamorphoses at the Rijksmuseum

09:00 - 17:00
Rijksmuseum
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
until 17
mei '26

Yellow. More than Van Gogh's favorite color

At various times
Van Gogh Museum
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
until 06
sep '26

American Identities

10:00 - 17:00
H'ART Museum
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
until 06
apr '26

Erwin Olaf – Freedom

10:00 - 18:00
Stedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available

Warmoes Biënnale

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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.

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

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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.

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