sensory

Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

ear-deaf

Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

visualy-impaired (1)

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

wheelchair

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

universal-access

General accessibility provisions

Low stimulus hours

sunflower

Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here

sensory-free-room (1)

Low stimulus area

open-captioning

Open captioning

closed-captioning

Closed captioning

hands-asl-interpreting

Sign language interpretation provided

hearing-loop

Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)

braille

Material in Braille

font-case

Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

audio-description

Audio description

person-walking-with-cane

Guide lines and floor markings

mobile-payment (1)

Mobile payment

wheelchair-toilet

Wheelchair-friendly restroom

barrier-free

Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide

staircase

Stairs with handrail

wheelchair-lift

Accessible lift

seamless-access (1)

Barrier-free access and steps accompanied by ramp

sensory-experience

Sensory experience

person-seat

Rest areas

guide

Personal assistant

dog-leashed

Service dog allowed

accessible-building

Accessible building

City Card benefits

With kids

Free

Accessibility

Neighbourhoods

Amsterdam Area

LGBTQI+

Amsterdam 750

Amsterdam's cultural agenda

Festivals and events

Festivals

NRCA Stadion

EPCR Challenge Cup - Toyota Cheetahs

Toyota Cheetahs vs Zebre Parma (EPCR Challenge Cup)

International professional rugby match between the Toyota Cheetahs from Bloemfontein, South Africa versus Zebre Parma from Parma, Italy. It's the third match of the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) Challenge Cup.

Podium Mozaïek

Hari Minggu

Bekijk hoe Podium Mozaïek een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

Hari Minggu Festival - Rafaël Sinay, Djé-Rimo, Chiara , GIno-Cochise e.a.

Hari Minggu literally means Sunday. For many Moluccans in the Netherlands, Sundays are a warm memory of the past – dressing up for church, eating with the whole family at the grandparents, singing and making music together. In modern, urban life, that sense of community is missed.

Melkweg

De Melkweg in Amsterdam

https://www.melkweg.nl/en/info/accessibility/

See how the Melkweg makes visits accessible for people with disabilities

Music Films at Melkweg

Melkweg Cinema is the Dutch cinema for music films. From special concert recordings to controversial music documentaries: the entire spectrum of music film is covered.

Amsterdam Science Park

Telescopen in de zonnekoepel

De telescoop in de sterrenkoepel

De maan door een telescoop

Stargazing evening January 17

Visit the stargazing domes of the Anton Pannekoek Institute of the University of Amsterdam! Every hour a tour of the stargazing domes starts. If the weather is nice you will also point the telescopes at the most beautiful objects that can be seen at that moment.

De Hollandsche Manege Amsterdam

WhiskyFest Amsterdam

Hollandsche Manege

The WhiskeyFest will open its doors for the first time on January 18, 2025 in the beautiful Hollandsche Manege in the middle of Amsterdam. With 20 exhibitors and hundreds of exclusive whiskies, you are in for a wonderful event, where you can not only taste whisky, but also hear the story behind it from the passionate distillers themselves. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

Museumplein

National Tulip Day

Every January, Amsterdam officially kicks off the tulip season during National Tulip Day. Dutch tulip growers invite everyone to pick a bunch of tulips for free in a specially constructed picking garden. In 2025, National Tulip Day returns to the city for the 12th edition, with a new theme to be announced. The Dutch tulip growers and tens of thousands of visitors ensure a colourful start to the new season.

Mastercard Hotelnacht

Hotelnacht 2020

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Amsterdam Hotel Night

In 2025, and how could it be otherwise, the theme is "Celebrating Amsterdam". Amsterdammers are once again very welcome during this new edition of the Mastercard Hotel Night. For a weekend they can be like tourists in their own city. For a special price you can stay in one of the most special hotels in Amsterdam and you can go to various creative, culinary and cultural hotel parties this weekend.

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

See how Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ makes visits accessible for people with disabilities

https://www.muziekgebouw.nl/en/pQoZVUw/your-visit/accessibility

Amazigh New Year

Festive New Year's celebration with music, song and dance from the Rif and the Atlas. With Ahwach Affous Roffous, Zakaria Ghafouli, Wafa Miras, Marmoucha Ensemble + Hassan Twill.

RAI Amsterdam

Jumping Amsterdam

Jeroen Dubbeldam en Carusso la Silla

https://www.rai.nl/en/route/accessibility/

The annual equestrian competition Jumping Amsterdam hosts the four-day international equestrian competition (dressage and jumping) in the RAI in Amsterdam. PLEASE NOTE: The dates and times mentioned for 2025 are subject to change.

Café Thuys

Cafe Tante Leen

Cafe Tante Leen X Brouwerij de Eeuwige Jeugd

To celebrate the birthday of Amsterdam and Tante Leen, Brouwerij de Eeuwige Jeugd launches the concept 'Cafe Tante Leen.' For five evenings, the brewery transforms various cafés into an authentic Jordaan-style café, complete with lace curtains, Amsterdam hits, a local singer, ossenworst (Raw beef sausage), bitterballen (Dutch Fried meat croquettes), and tablecloths. This second evening was on 29 November at Cafe De Jeugd.

Kaboom

Kaboom Cinema

It was always meant to be, wasn't it? A collaboration between Melkweg and Kaboom was inevitable. A big 'BOOM' created Melkweg, so you could say they have a strong bond!

Papa Zatarra

Filmavond

Movie Nights - Papa Zatarra

On Tuesday 10 December and 28 January you will experience a cozy movie night on the big screen at Papa Zatarra. Enjoy classics while feasting on delicious burgers, cocktails and popcorn in an intimate and cozy setting. Location: Pappa Zatara, Jacob Bontiusplaats 10, Oostenburg.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Lunar New Year

Most activities during the Chinese New Year traditionally take place on Nieuwmarkt and the Zeedijk in Amsterdam, but there are usually also festivities on Dam Square. The Chinese New Year starts between January 21 and February 20 every year. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar.

Koninklijk Paleis

Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Burgerzaal in het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Vierschaar in het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Mokumtour - nieuw audiotour i.s.m. Ommetje met Tom

https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/visitor-information/

For more information about accessibility go to the museum's website

Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)

Amsterdam, het Paleis op de Dam is open voor jou!

In February 2025, Amsterdammers - born or living in the city - will receive free entry to the Royal Palace Amsterdam throughout the month of February. Enter the Palace and be overwhelmed by the size, architecture and beautiful decorations of this ‘eighth wonder of the world’.

Forteiland Pampus

Winterlicht op Pampus

Fort Pampus

Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus

Only 20 minutes from Amsterdam is thé island of Pampus where the magic of Winterlicht happens. Winterlicht is a culinary adventure with a touch of freedom and a big dose of history. Ingredients such as an uninhabited island, a menu with delicacies and a unique setting guarantee a fantastic evening. Winterlicht on Pampus is extremely popular so book quickly.

Theater CREA

Plug and Play: CREA's multidimensional open stage night

CREA

Plug and Play

Plug and Play is CREA's monthly open mic night on Saturdays, where musical acts and bands perform in the CREA music room. A platform for young and emerging artists to perform and present their work to a live audience.