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
21
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
01
Nov '25
Museum Night Amsterdam
19:00 - 23:59
Diverse locaties / Various locations
19
Dec '24
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05
Jan '25
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
16
Nov '25
Arrival of Sinterklaas
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
07
Dec '24
Christmas tree on Dam Square
17:30 - 19:00
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
26
Dec '24
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29
Dec '24
Holiday on Ice - No Limits
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
28
Nov '24
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19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
15
Dec '24
Funky Xmas Market
12:00 - 18:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
18
Jan '25
National Tulip Day
13:00 - 17:00
Museumplein
Free entrance
18
Jan '25
WhiskyFest Amsterdam
At various times
Hollandsche Manege
01
Dec '24
Bijlmer Drum Festival
At various times
Bijlmer Parktheater
Free entrance
22
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
The Spirit of Amsterdam
14:00 - 22:00
Diverse locaties
22
Nov '24
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14
Dec '24
Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus
18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
21
Nov '24
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12
Jan '25
Asian Bronze at the Rijksmuseum
09:00 - 17:00
Rijksmuseum
Accessibility facilities
21
Nov '24
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09
Feb '25
Navid Nuur: When Doubt Turns into Destiny
At various times
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
21
Nov '24
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26
Jan '25
All Those Amsterdam People - The 70s to 90s
At various times
Amsterdam City Archives
Accessibility facilities
21
Nov '24
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02
Mar '25
Seth Se La Joue - All Ages Art Playground
At various times
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