![Amsterdam, The Netherlands - February 17, 2016: concert of african band BKO Quintet at Paradiso Bitterzoet concert hall.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands - February 17, 2016: concert of african band BKO Quintet at Paradiso Bitterzoet concert hall.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.iamsterdam.com%2Fw_942%2Ch_942%2Fp2l8n83q95y-bitterzoet.webp&w=3840&q=75)
What's on in Amsterdam
Check out what’s on in Amsterdam with our complete guide to events and entertainment. As a world-renowned capital of culture, you’ll find theatre performances, festivals, nightlife, sports events and exhibitions to inspire you. Search the agenda for something specific, or browse our highlights and recommendations to start you off.
Top picks this season
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Imagine Film Festival
De Filmhallen
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IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Diverse locaties / Various locations
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Freethinkers Festival
De Balie
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The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival
Podium Mozaïek
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01
Nov '25
Museum Night Amsterdam
19:00 - 23:59
Diverse locaties / Various locations
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21
Dec '24
04
Jan '25
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
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16
Nov '25
Arrival of Sinterklaas
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
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Christmas tree on Dam Square
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
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26
Dec '24
29
Dec '24
Holiday on Ice - No Limits
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
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21
Dec '24
19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Tickets Available
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Funky Xmas Market
Westerpark
Free entrance
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18
Jan '25
National Tulip Day
13:00 - 17:00
Museumplein
Free entrance
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18
Jan '25
WhiskyFest Amsterdam
At various times
Hollandsche Manege
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The Spirit of Amsterdam
Diverse locaties
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Cello Biennale: Cello-Yurt Surprise concert
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Sold out
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07
Feb '25
21
Mar '25
Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus
18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
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21
Dec '24
12
Jan '25
Asian Bronze at the Rijksmuseum
09:00 - 17:00
Rijksmuseum
Accessibility facilities
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21
Dec '24
09
Feb '25
Navid Nuur: When Doubt Turns into Destiny
At various times
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
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21
Dec '24
26
Jan '25
All Those Amsterdam People - The 70s to 90s
At various times
Amsterdam City Archives
Accessibility facilities
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21
Dec '24
02
Mar '25
Seth Se La Joue - All Ages Art Playground
At various times
STRAAT
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Don Quichot
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Accessibility facilities
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This weekend in Amsterdam
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