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
17
Nov '24
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)
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