sensory

Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

ear-deaf

Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

visualy-impaired (1)

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

wheelchair

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

universal-access

General accessibility provisions

Low stimulus hours

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Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here

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Low stimulus area

open-captioning

Open captioning

closed-captioning

Closed captioning

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Sign language interpretation provided

hearing-loop

Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)

braille

Material in Braille

font-case

Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

audio-description

Audio description

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Guide lines and floor markings

mobile-payment (1)

Mobile payment

wheelchair-toilet

Wheelchair-friendly restroom

barrier-free

Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide

staircase

Stairs with handrail

wheelchair-lift

Accessible lift

seamless-access (1)

Barrier-free access and steps accompanied by ramp

sensory-experience

Sensory experience

person-seat

Rest areas

guide

Personal assistant

dog-leashed

Service dog allowed

accessible-building

Accessible building

City Card benefits

With kids

Free

Accessibility

Neighbourhoods

Amsterdam Area

LGBTQI+

Amsterdam 750

24 Hours Zuidoost

King's day and night

Amsterdam's cultural agenda

Festivals and events

Festivals

The Social Hub - Amsterdam City

Knowledge Mile

The Social Hub Amsterdam City

Festival Heart: The Social Hub XL

At the festival hub, The Social Hub, you'll find all the information you need to enjoy 24 uur Oost your way. There's plenty to do, including singing along with the Popup Choir or exploring the Knowledge Mile Park on a mini-safari. You can also visit The Gang is Beautiful market, run by a collective of Amsterdam's tastemakers. Expect to leave with delicious wine, stylish vintage clothing, a new piece of art, or even a fantastic LP.

Kwekerij Noorderbloemen

Amsterdam Green! Festival (100% Pesticide-Free!)

Why are pesticide-free and native plants so important for biodiversity? And where in Amsterdam can you buy them? These questions and more will be answered on Sunday, 26 May, during the free Amsterdam Green! Festival, from 11:00 to 18:00 at the city nursery Noorderbloemen. Expect an organic (plant) market, workshops & lectures from green experts, music, and a pop-up café.

Stedelijk Museum - Museum of Modern Art

https://www.stedelijk.nl/nl/bezoeken/toegankelijkheid

Stedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Opening Stedelijk Museum Sculpture Hall - A Free Day Out

To celebrate Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, the city is receiving a unique gift from the Stedelijk Museum: the new Sculpture Hall at the museum entrance, which will always be freely accessible to everyone. On November 16, we’re marking the occasion with a festive open day, with free entry throughout the museum, and a lively program for all ages.

Cinemazaal Boomsspijker

ORANJE

Food and Film night - New in Amsterdam

Come to the Film & Food Evening! Enjoy delicious food prepared by newcomers and watch the documentary "ORANGE - How a small village can be big" by Sander Francken. Join the discussion during the Q&A about the migration climate and conclude with a nice drink. Reserve your spot now!

Kinderboerderij 't Brinkie

't Brinkie petting zoo

Carnival of the Animals

The Carnival of the Animals is the first open-air children's art festival in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Art is linked to animals in Petting Zoo 't Brinkie. Children create, experience, and observe various art forms, from felting to live music, theatre to acrobatics, and much more! It's an afternoon where all your senses are stimulated!

GROND

Gemeenschappelijk tuin GROND en Bajedorp

Suns and Stars - We don't want to be Stars

This 3-day symposium organized by the nomadic art initiative Suns and Stars takes place in GROND. This is the public space on the ground floor of the brand new Bajesdorp building. The symposium focuses on the question: 'How do we create a meeting place for practicing and honing the art of mutually dependent coexistence?'

Westerunie

De Grote Amsterdam Quiz - finale

The final of De Grote Amsterdam Quiz will take place on October 27. On the city's 749th anniversary, teams compete for victory. These teams won a preliminary round at one of the locations in the city at the beginning of October. Please note: the starting time and location mentioned are subject to change; the exact information about this will be known in the course of 2024. Also, not al locations offer English versions/subtitles.

Diverse locaties

The Spirit of Amsterdam

Discover the essence of Amsterdam during "The Spirit of Amsterdam" festival from 22-24 November 2024! This three-day city festival opens the doors to more than 25 beautiful places of worship and offers over 50 events. Enjoy a rich mix of art, culture, and rituals at stunning locations throughout the city. Immerse yourself in meaningful experiences day and night and celebrate Amsterdam's unique heritage. Note: Times and locations are subject to change, but mark the date in your calendar!

De Duikelaar

Kayaking and canoeing on the Sloterplas (7+)

Come to water sports centre De Duikelaar at the Sloterplas! Everyone aged 7 and over (and in possession of swimming diploma A) can learn the basics of kayaking and canoeing here. How do you brake and steer? And how fast can you go?

De Boomsspijker

buurtdiner met live muziek

Community Dinner Lastage (Centrum) with Live Music

On 7 September, the Boomspijker will host another community dinner, this time with support from the chefs and a cellist from the AMIR project. The chefs will prepare the main dishes, and residents are invited to bring additional dishes to share. Will you join your neighbours for a delightful meal?

Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof

Introducing the Warm Hearts Sauna project in an open sauna day in November 2022. Location Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof.

Instead of paying, every sauna user does an act of kindness either for the environment or to another person.

Warm Hearts is about Amsterdammers expressing their talent. ​​Local Zumba teacher engaging sauna visitors in a warm-up.

Amsterdam newcomers performing an amazing show at Warm Hearts sauna day.

Warm Hearts sauna is the first floating sauna fuelled with acts of kidness.

Warm Hearts sauna highlights the good deeds of Amsterdammers.

Seeing the model of the Warm Hearts floating sauna for the first time. The model is made by the partners: Horizon Cabins.

Team Warm Hearts

The barrel sauna was rented to pilot the concept of Warm Hearts in the neighborhood. Warm Hearts sauna will be built to float in Sloterplas.

Warm Hearts sauna visitors.

Warm Hearts floating sauna

Warm Hearts floating sauna is the first sauna fuelled by kindness. Instead of paying, every sauna user does an act of kindness either for the environment or to another person. The sauna events are starting in Autumn 2024. Official opening on Sunday, December 8th from 12:00-17:00.

Sierplein

Zomer Speeldag Sierplein

The Sierplein will be transformed into an outdoor playground for all ages - young and old.  Arts & Crafts - Dance  - Sport - Games - Food.

Oude Kerk Amsterdam

Oude Kerk (Old Church)

Saskia Breakfast XL

Have breakfast by Saskia’s grave; a special edition in Honour of Amsterdam 750.

Corry Tendeloohuis (Business Campus HvA)

Amsterdam Chess Open Weekendtournament

Get ready for an exciting weekend of chess at the Amsterdam Chess Open! Organized by the Amsterdam Chess Open Foundation in collaboration with the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, this tournament promises a thrilling experience for players of all levels. From Friday, 1 November to Sunday, 3 November 2024, players will compete in two classical matches per day, totalling six rounds. The event will take place at the HvA Business Campus in the vibrant Zuidoost district.

Amsterdam Chess Open Districts Chess Tournament

The City District Tournament is an exciting chess match between the 8 city districts of Amsterdam! Each team, approximately 25 participants per city district will take part in the City District Tournament. This event will take place on Thursday, 31 October 2024, at the vibrant Business Campus of the University of Applied Sciences in the Southeast District. Don't miss this unique opportunity to compete with other chess players from Amsterdam and be part of a great chess party!

Diverse locaties/various locations

Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre

The Great Amsterdam Quiz - preliminary rounds

The Great Amsterdam Quiz consists of preliminary rounds held from 30 September to 14 October 2024 at various locations across the city, including bars, community centres, and sports clubs. The winning team from each location will advance to the final on 1 November at Westerunie. Please note that the times may vary depending on the location, so check with the participating venues for specific details.