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Funky Xmas Market

It’s already well on its way to becoming an institution in Amsterdam, and in December, the Sunday Market, an art, fashion and design market at Westergasfabriek where designers, artists and other creatives sell their wares directly to the public, gets festive with the Funky Xmas Market.

Strandafgang De

New Year's Swim

Let's hope that the weather won't spoil this event in 2026. Start your New Year’s fitness regime with a dip in the sea at Zandvoort aan Zee on  January 1. This tradition is in its 60th year and attracts brave swimmers from all around the Netherlands. There were plenty of brave divers rushing into the sea, even more fun was that friends and family were there to cheer them on and plenty lifeguards just in case they were needed. Lets hope that on January 1, 2025 it will be such a party again.

Sloterstrand

Nieuwjaarsduik 2024

Dive into the Sloterplas Amsterdam 2026

Together with Nieuwjaarsduik Sloterplas - it's gonna be the coolest New Year's dive you'll ever take! Will we see you on the 1st of January at the Sloterstrand?

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National Tulip Day

Every year in January, Amsterdam officially kicks off the tulip season during National Tulip Day. In 2025, National Tulip Day will return to the city for the 12th edition. Dutch tulip growers invite everyone to pick a bunch of tulips for free in a specially created picking garden. A tulip picking garden with 200,000 tulips has been created on Museumplein in Amsterdam. The picking garden will open at 1 p.m. and everyone can pick a free bunch of tulips.

Mastercard Hotelnacht

Hotelnacht 2020

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Amsterdam Hotel Night

In 2026 Amsterdammers are once again very welcome during this new edition of the Mastercard Hotel Night. For a weekend they can be like tourists in their own city. For a special price you can stay in one of the most special hotels in Amsterdam and you can go to various creative, culinary and cultural hotel parties this weekend.

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Jumping Amsterdam

Jeroen Dubbeldam en Carusso la Silla

https://www.rai.nl/bereikbaarheid/toegankelijkheid/

The annual equestrian competition Jumping Amsterdam hosts the four-day international equestrian competition (dressage and jumping) in the RAI in Amsterdam. Please note: the dates and times mentioned for 2026 are an indication.

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Chocolade Festival 2025

Kijk hoe de Beurs van Berlage een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

https://beursvanberlage.com/nl/bezoek/plan-je-bezoek/

Chocolate Festival Amsterdam

The annual Chocolate Festival Amsterdam will return in February 2026 at the Beurs van Berlage. The tastiest festival brings the greatest variety of chocolate from all over the world. Over 100 chocolate makers from 35 countries and 5 continents present exceptional tasty and sustainably produced chocolate. Taste, enjoy and discover new chocolate flavors. Please note: Date and times for 2026 are subject to change and need to be confirmed.

Start: Rozenoordbrug

Head of the River

Head of the River will return to the Amstel in March 2026. Rowing competitions are always incredibly exciting, but as the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race in England shows, it becomes even more interesting when rowing is not on a track, but on a river with unpredictable waters. Since the championship was first held in 1933, Head of the River Amstel has become one of the most popular rowing competitions in the country. Please note: Listed dates and times for 2026 are subject to change.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Lunar New Year

Most of the activities during Chinese New Year traditionally take place on Nieuwmarkt and Zeedijk in Amsterdam, but there are usually also festivities on Dam Square. Chinese New Year begins each year between 21 January and 20 February. In 2026, Chinese New Year falls on 17 February and celebrates the Year of the Horse. The horse is the seventh animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar. Please note: Date en time for 2026 are to be confirmed and are subject to change.

Huishoudbeurs (The Home Fair)

In February 2026, the doors of the most enjoyable lifestyle event in the Netherlands will open again: De Huishoudbeurs at the RAI! Say goodbye to the time as you step into an unforgettable world with your friends and family - a world in which you can experience surprising activities, taste new flavours and shop for many unique products.

Fly Me To The Moon - by Sacha Chuk

Girls Will Be Girls - by Shuchi Talati

Happyend - by Neo Sora

Tale of The Land - by Loeloe Hendra

The Glassworker - by Usman Riaz

Salli - by Lien Chien Hung

CinemAsia Film Festival

CinemAsia Film Festival will return in 2026 with a new edition in Amsterdam. With a rich programme that celebrates the diversity and strength of Asian cinema, from the cinemas Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp, Rialto VU and Eye Filmmuseum.  With films from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, etc. CinemAsia is one of the largest Asian film festivals in Europe and is a creative platform for Asian representation and makership. From blockbusters and inspiring documentaries to independent productions.  Please note: Listed dates and times for 2026 are subject to change.

NDSM-Loods

NDSM Productions

Amsterdam Coffee Festival

The Amsterdam Coffee Festival will return for a new edition in the spring of 2026. Then come back for the barista champions, and the best European coffee bars. Please note: dates, times and location for 2026 are subject to change.

Vuurtoren Noordwijk

Bloemencorso Bollenstreek

Bloemencoso Bollenstreek (The Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek) is the most famous parade in the Netherlands. In 2026, the 79th Flower Parade will run from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather along the route to admire the colorful procession.

Bredewegfestival

Bredeweg Festival

The Bredewegfestival will return to the city in 2026. The Bredewegfestival is a family-friendly cultural King's Day festival in Amsterdam East. Enjoy music, theatre, dance, opera, poetry, a flea market, and much more.

Meerpark

Loveland

Loveland van Oranje

At the greenest location in Amsterdam, Meerpark at Radioweg 64, another edition of Loveland van Oranje will take place. The line-up consists, as they say themselves, of royalty only. In 2026, Loveland van Oranje will return with cheerful tunes that everyone can dance to. Please note: The information mentioned for 2026 is subject to change.

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Kingsland Groningen

Olympic Stadium Amsterdam

Kingsland Festival

On April 27, 2026, Kingsland Festival returns to enjoy royally again. Toast with you to the King's birthday. This year, not only the capital will be completely colored Orange. But with 100,000 others, you will celebrate King's Day spread across Amsterdam and Groningen. Please note: The information regarding 2026 subject to change.

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