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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.

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

Check out Amsterdam's cultural calendar

Imagine Film Festival

De Filmhallen

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Freethinkers Festival

Amsterdam 750
De Balie

The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival

Podium Mozaïek
01
Nov '25

Museum Night Amsterdam

Amsterdam 750
19:00 - 23:59
Diverse locaties / Various locations
19
Dec '24
-
05
Jan '25

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise

At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
16
Nov '25

Arrival of Sinterklaas

Amsterdam 750
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
-
29
Dec '24

Holiday on Ice - No Limits

At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
29
Nov '24
-
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

Amsterdam 750
13:00 - 17:00
Museumplein
Free entrance
18
Jan '25

WhiskyFest Amsterdam

At various times
Hollandsche Manege
01
Dec '24

Bijlmer Drum Festival

Amsterdam 750
At various times
Bijlmer Parktheater
Free entrance

Cello Biennale: Cello-Yurt Surprise concert

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Sold out
29
Nov '24
-
14
Dec '24

Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus

18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
29
Nov '24
-
12
Jan '25

Asian Bronze at the Rijksmuseum

09:00 - 17:00
Rijksmuseum
Accessibility facilities
29
Nov '24
-
09
Feb '25

Navid Nuur: When Doubt Turns into Destiny

Amsterdam 750
At various times
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
29
Nov '24
-
26
Jan '25

All Those Amsterdam People - The 70s to 90s

Amsterdam 750
At various times
Amsterdam City Archives
Accessibility facilities
29
Nov '24
-
02
Mar '25

Seth Se La Joue - All Ages Art Playground

At various times
STRAAT

Don Quichot

Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Accessibility facilities

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