
Festivals and events
Amsterdam hosts over 300 festivals yearly, offering something for every taste and interest. From classical concerts on the canals to vibrant street parties, food truck festivals, experimental theatre, quirky queer puppet shows, and open-air cinema under the stars, the city’s diverse cultural calendar promises surprises for all. Whatever your passion, Amsterdam’s festivals are always full of unexpected experiences.
Upcoming festivals

17
May '25
24 Hours Weesp
11:00 - 21:00
Museum Weesp
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance


30
Apr '25
Tulp Festival
09:00 - 00:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations


21
Jun '25
Festival On the Ring A10
12:00 - 23:00
De Ring A10
Free entrance


12
Jun '25
21
Jun '25
ToekomstTiendaagse (FutureFest)
10:00 - 00:00
Diverse locaties/various locations

21
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available


12
Jul '25
03
Aug '25
Kwaku Summer Festival
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark

22
Jun '25
Amsterdam Roots Festival
13:00 - 23:00
Oosterpark

25
May '25
26
May '25
VI.NO.SO Natuurwijnfestival
At various times
Hotel de Goudfazant

04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Dutch Theatre Festival
19:00 - 23:00
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
Accessibility facilities

15
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
Junior Grachtenfestival
10:00 - 18:00
Diverse locaties

05
Jul '25
Vunzige Deuntjes Festival
12:00 - 23:00
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)


15
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam
10:00 - 23:00
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre

04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
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Annually occurring major festivals in Amsterdam
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11
Jun '25
29
Jun '25
Holland Festival
08:00 - 00:00
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

22
Jun '25
Amsterdam Roots Festival
13:00 - 23:00
Oosterpark

02
Apr '26
04
Apr '26
Amsterdam Coffee Festival
10:00 - 19:00
NDSM Productions
Tickets Available

06
Jun '25
08
Jun '25
Red Light Jazz Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations

26
Jul '25
27
Jul '25
Milkshake Festival
12:00 - 23:00
Westerpark

28
May '25
01
Jun '25
Rollende Keukens
13:00 - 23:00
Westerpark
Free entrance

Kaboom Cinema
Melkweg

Imagine Film Festival
De Filmhallen

Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)
Ketelhuis Cinema
Tickets Available

Huiskamerfestival Amsterdam
Diverse Locaties / Various locations

15
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark

07
Jun '25
08
Jun '25
Amsterdam Open Air
13:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark
Tickets Available

21
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available

Afrovibes Festival
Diverse Locaties / Various locations

04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations

05
Mar '26
10
Mar '26
CinemAsia Film Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations

02
Oct '25
05
Oct '25
Camera Japan Festival
12:30 - 22:00
LAB111

15
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark


12
Jul '25
03
Aug '25
Kwaku Summer Festival
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark

15
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
Junior Grachtenfestival
10:00 - 18:00
Diverse locaties


15
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam
10:00 - 23:00
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre

02
Jul '25
13
Jul '25
Julidans
20:00 - 22:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations

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