
Summer in Amsterdam
Enjoy countless festivals, urban beaches, picnics in the park, outdoor cinema & art, and cool drinks on sunny terraces - Amsterdam is teeming with things to do in summer. And, on a bright sunny day, the best place to be is outside! Find out how to experience Amsterdam and go home with a healthy tan. Sunglasses on – let’s go!
Summer events and highlights


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

31
Jul '25
03
Aug '25
Dekmantel Festival
At various times
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)
Tickets Available


15
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam
10:00 - 23:00
Diverse locaties/various locations

13
Jun '25
15
Jun '25
Open Garden Days
10:00 - 17:00
Diverse grachtentuinen


20
Aug '25
24
Aug '25
SAIL Amsterdam
11:00 - 20:00
SAIL Amsterdam

11
Jun '25
29
Jun '25
Holland Festival
08:00 - 00:00
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

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

06
Jun '26
07
Jun '26
Amsterdam Open Air
13:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark
Tickets Available