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
01
Aug '25
03
Aug '25
Dekmantel Festival
At various times
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)
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
Holland Festival
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Julidans
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
07
Jun '25
08
Jun '25
Amsterdam Open Air
12:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark
