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.
Top picks this season
31
Oct '24
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02
Nov '24
Imagine Film Festival
At various times
De Filmhallen
13
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
At various times
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
31
Oct '24
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02
Nov '24
Freethinkers Festival
20:00 - 23:00
De Balie
06
Nov '24
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10
Nov '24
The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival
At various times
Podium Mozaïek
02
Nov '24
Museum Night Amsterdam
19:00 - 23:59
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
19
Dec '24
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05
Jan '25
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
17
Nov '24
Arrival of Sinterklaas
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
07
Dec '24
Christmas tree on Dam Square
17:30 - 19:00
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
26
Dec '24
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29
Dec '24
Holiday on Ice - No Limits
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
28
Nov '24
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19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
15
Dec '24
Funky Xmas Market
12:00 - 18:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
18
Jan '25
National Tulip Day
13:00 - 17:00
Museumplein
Free entrance
18
Jan '25
WhiskyFest Amsterdam
At various times
Hollandsche Manege
01
Dec '24
Bijlmer Drum Festival
At various times
Bijlmer Parktheater
Free entrance
22
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
The Spirit of Amsterdam
14:00 - 22:00
Diverse locaties
04
Nov '24
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10
Nov '24
Cello Biennale: Cello-Yurt Surprise concert
At various times
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Sold out
01
Nov '24
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14
Dec '24
Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus
18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
31
Oct '24
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12
Jan '25
Asian Bronze at the Rijksmuseum
09:00 - 17:00
Rijksmuseum
Accessibility facilities
31
Oct '24
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09
Feb '25
Navid Nuur: When Doubt Turns into Destiny
At various times
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
31
Oct '24
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26
Jan '25
All Those Amsterdam People - The 70s to 90s
At various times
Amsterdam City Archives
Accessibility facilities
31
Oct '24
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02
Mar '25
Seth Se La Joue - All Ages Art Playground
At various times
STRAAT
31
Oct '24
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02
Nov '24
Don Quichot
20:00 - 23:00
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Accessibility facilities
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