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Camera Japan Festival

CAMERA JAPAN Festival has grown into the largest Japanese film festival in the Benelux and attracts thousands of visitors every year.  The festival is characterized by a very diverse program: in addition to feature films, documentaries and anime, attention is also paid to the many aspects of Japanese culture, including visual arts, music, dance and food. The festival will return to LAB111 in October 2025.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Felix Merites

Amsterdam Dance Event

In 2025, ADE will return to celebrate its 30th edition, coinciding with the city's 750th anniversary. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the mecca for fans of the international electronic music scene. 5 days and nights, 200+ stages, 2,500+ artists. Explore the ADE Festival program, follow your favorite artists & events and buy your tickets now while they're still available... Please note: Dates and times mentioned for 2025 are subject to change.

Olympisch Stadion Amsterdam

Olympic Stadium Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Walk

Amsterdam City Walk will return to the city in 2025. Also during the 11th edition you can choose from routes of 10, 14, 17, 20, 26 and 33 km. Each route has its own atmosphere and experience and takes hikers along the highlights of the capital.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon - Rijksmuseum

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2025

The 50th anniversary of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Highlights of the route are the start and finish in the iconic Olympic Stadium from 1928, the Rijksmuseum, the Vondelpark, the Amstel and the Heineken Experience. There are still places available to run, otherwise we would love to see you cheering on the runners!

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Chat GPT gegenereerde foto van viering 750 jaar Amsterdam

Amsterdam Celebrates 750th Anniversary

On Monday, 27 October 2025, the moment will finally arrive; Amsterdam will truly blow out 750 candles. After a year full of activities in the city, we will end with a grand celebration! How, what, and where… that will be announced later.

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Hermitage Amsterdam

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  ARCAM  Oscar Aukes

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Ons Lieve Heer op Solder

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018 Fatih Moskee

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Oscam

Museum Night Amsterdam

Museum Night Amsterdam returns to the city in November 2025. See Amsterdam's museums in a completely new light – after dark! Spend a night at the museum during this annual event that sees Amsterdam’s cultural attractions spring to life as the sun sets. One wristband gets you entry to over 50 museums, big and small, until 02:00, where you’ll find all exhibits open as usual with the added pull of live music, DJs, food and drink, special events and unique surprises.  No matter what you choose to do, you’ll find an infectious, convivial spirit across the city.

IDFA

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Each November, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) transforms Amsterdam’s city centre into a paradise for documentary film fans. Held since 1988, IDFA is the world’s largest documentary festival and features lectures, workshops and over 300 movies that tell stories about life around the world. Some are funny, others sad, and they all represent the best the genre has to offer. Screenings take place throughout the city and include outdoor showings where you can watch a film under the night sky.

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De IJsbaan op het Museumplein

Ice Rink at Museumplein

In November 2025, you can skate again on the Museumplein! The new ice rink offers skating fun for everyone, right in the cultural heart of Amsterdam. Whether you come to learn to skate, want to improve your technique or just want to spin around, it is the place for winter fun for young and old. Please note: The dates and times mentioned for 2025/2026 are subject to change.

Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam

Arrival of Sinterklaas

Next year in november Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam again, and it will once again be a gigantic spectacle. A party for all Amsterdammers from all parts of the city and corners of the world! It promises to be an unforgettable journey on water and horseback through the beautiful city.

RAI Amsterdam

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

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise is the largest and most enjoyable winter event in the Netherlands. Enjoy unique attractions, ice skating, winter snacks and drinks and endless ice fun. The ultimate winter experience returns to the RAI Amsterdam. There is plenty to do both during the day and in the evening. Skate under a blanket of lights on the 3400 m2 indoor and outdoor skating rink, discover the ultimate view of Amsterdam from the mega Ferris wheel or the high swing ride and slide down the tube slide on real snow!  Please note: Date and times mentioned for 2025/2026 are subject to change.

Artist Impression 'In Bloom' Wilhelmusvlug

Artist Impression 'Solstice' by Studio Vertigo

Artist Impression 'Rush Hour' by OSSO

'Light Gate' by Edwin Baruch

Amsterdam Light Festival

Amsterdam Light Festival returns from November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026 with a new edition, themed Rituals. With 27 works of art in beautiful, photogenic locations, the festival connects and enriches residents and visitors in its anniversary year.

Amstelveen Winter Village

Who doesn't dream of a nice cold winter? With snow-white treetops, frozen ditches and creeks, the holidays and atmospherically lit squares and living rooms. Together with family and friends around a crackling wood fire, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream... At the first night frost, many people start to get itchy feeling. Natural ice or not, everyone is always welcome at Winter Village. Winter Village is the place where young and old meet. Please note: The times mentioned are an indication and may still change.

Westerpark

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?

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.

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