Festive season
It may be cold outside, but the joy and sparkle of Amsterdam’s festive season will keep everyone warm. From November to January, the city comes alive with twinkling lights, buzzing holiday markets, concerts, plays, and parties whilst the aroma of mulled wine and oliebollen wafts through the air. Here are our guides to Sinterklaas, Amsterdam Light Festival, Christmas and New Year's Eve in Amsterdam.
Our favourite festivities this season
16
Nov '25
Arrival of Sinterklaas
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
28
Nov '24
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19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
07
Dec '24
Christmas tree on Dam Square
17:30 - 19:00
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
01
Jan '25
New Year's Swim
12:00 - 15:00
Strandafgang De
29
Jan '25
Lunar New Year
15:30 - 22:45
Diverse locaties / Various locations
19
Dec '24
-
05
Jan '25
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
22
Nov '24
-
14
Dec '24
Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus
18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
26
Dec '24
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29
Dec '24
Holiday on Ice - No Limits
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
15
Dec '24
Funky Xmas Market
12:00 - 18:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
21
Nov '24
-
02
Feb '25
Ice rink at Museumplein
At various times
Museumplein
31
Dec '24
New Years Eve Celebration Asterdam 750
20:00 - 04:00
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