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
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre
Open Garden Days
Diverse grachtentuinen
15
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
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
07
Jun '25
08
Jun '25
Amsterdam Open Air
13:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark
Tickets Available
