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People dancing at Tropikali Festival 2024.
Image from coupleofmen.com - Daan Colijn & Karl Krause

Festivals and events

Amsterdam hosts over 300 festivals yearly, offering something for every taste and interest. From classical concerts on the canals to vibrant street parties, food truck festivals, experimental theatre, quirky queer puppet shows, and open-air cinema under the stars, the city’s diverse cultural calendar promises surprises for all. Whatever your passion, Amsterdam’s festivals are always full of unexpected experiences.

Annually occurring major festivals in Amsterdam

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11
Jun '25
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29
Jun '25

Holland Festival

08:00 - 00:00
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
22
Jun '25

Amsterdam Roots Festival

13:00 - 23:00
Oosterpark
02
Apr '26
-
04
Apr '26

Amsterdam Coffee Festival

10:00 - 19:00
NDSM Productions
Tickets Available
06
Jun '25
-
08
Jun '25

Red Light Jazz Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
26
Jul '25
-
27
Jul '25

Milkshake Festival

12:00 - 23:00
Westerpark
28
May '25
-
01
Jun '25

Rollende Keukens

13:00 - 23:00
Westerpark
Free entrance

Kaboom Cinema

Melkweg

Imagine Film Festival

De Filmhallen

Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)

Ketelhuis Cinema
Tickets Available

Huiskamerfestival Amsterdam

Diverse Locaties / Various locations
15
Aug '25
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31
Aug '25

De Parade

At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
07
Jun '25
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08
Jun '25

Amsterdam Open Air

13:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark
Tickets Available
21
Aug '25
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31
Aug '25

Pluk de Nacht Film Festival

19:00 - 00:00
Het Stenen Hoofd
Tickets Available

Afrovibes Festival

Diverse Locaties / Various locations
04
Sep '25
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14
Sep '25

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
05
Mar '26
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10
Mar '26

CinemAsia Film Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
02
Oct '25
-
05
Oct '25

Camera Japan Festival

12:30 - 22:00
LAB111
15
Aug '25
-
31
Aug '25

De Parade

At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
12
Jul '25
-
03
Aug '25

Kwaku Summer Festival

Amsterdam 750
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark
15
Aug '25
-
24
Aug '25

Junior Grachtenfestival

10:00 - 18:00
Diverse locaties
15
Aug '25
-
24
Aug '25

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam

Amsterdam 750
10:00 - 23:00
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre
02
Jul '25
-
13
Jul '25

Julidans

20:00 - 22:00
Diverse locaties / Various locations

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