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People dancing at Tropikali Festival 2024.
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Festivals and events

Hosting in excess of 300 festivals every year, Amsterdam’s festival agenda spans all tastes and genres. No matter the time of year, the range of festivals is broad, powerful and diverse, attracting both Dutch and international festivalgoers.

Our favourite festivals and events this season

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30
Dec '24
-
02
Feb '25

Ice rink at Museumplein

At various times
Museumplein
30
Dec '24
-
19
Jan '25

Amsterdam Light Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Tickets Available

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Imagine Film Festival

De Filmhallen

Cinekid Festival

Pathé Amsterdam Noord

The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival

Podium Mozaïek

Freethinkers Festival

Amsterdam 750
De Balie
01
Nov '25

Museum Night Amsterdam

Amsterdam 750
19:00 - 23:59
Diverse locaties / Various locations
13
Sep '25
-
14
Sep '25

Open Monument Day

10:00 - 17:00
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
Free entrance
30
Dec '24
-
04
Jan '25

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise

At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities

Christmas tree on Dam Square

Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
13
Apr '25
-
21
Dec '25

Pure Markt

11:00 - 18:00
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre
Free entrance
16
Nov '25

Arrival of Sinterklaas

Amsterdam 750
10:00 - 15:30
Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam
Free entrance
21
Dec '25

Funky Xmas Market

12:00 - 18:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
07
Feb '25
-
21
Mar '25

Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus

18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus

Cello Biennale: Masterclasses

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Amsterdam750diner: "A Culinary Journey Through the Ages"

Amsterdam 750
The National Maritime Museum
Accessibility facilities

The Spirit of Amsterdam

Amsterdam 750
Diverse locaties
18
Jan '25
-
19
Jan '25

Amsterdam Hotel Night

Amsterdam 750
At various times
Mastercard Hotelnacht
18
Jan '25

WhiskyFest Amsterdam

At various times
Hollandsche Manege

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Festival calendar

Holland Festival

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
22
Jun '25

Amsterdam Roots Festival

13:00 - 23:00
Oosterpark
04
Apr '25
-
06
Apr '25

Amsterdam Coffee Festival

10:00 - 19:00
Gashouder

Red Light Jazz Festival

Diverse Locaties / Various locations
26
Jul '25
-
27
Jul '25

Milkshake Festival

12:00 - 23:00
Westerpark

Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam

Diverse Locaties / Various locations
28
May '25
-
01
Jun '25

Rollende Keukens

13:00 - 23:00
Westerpark
Free entrance
25
Jan '25
-
22
Feb '25

Kaboom Cinema

At various times
Melkweg

Imagine Film Festival

De Filmhallen
20
Mar '25
-
30
Mar '25

Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)

At various times
Ketelhuis Cinema

Huiskamerfestival Amsterdam

Diverse Locaties / Various locations
15
Aug '25
-
31
Aug '25

De Parade

At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
07
Jun '25
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08
Jun '25

Amsterdam Open Air

12:00 - 23:00
Amsterdam Open Air @Gaasperpark

Amsterdam Art Week

Stedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
Accessibility facilities

Pluk de Nacht Film Festival

Het Stenen Hoofd

Afrovibes Festival

Diverse Locaties / Various locations
04
Sep '25
-
14
Sep '25

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
06
Mar '25
-
11
Mar '25

CinemAsia Film Festival

At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
02
Oct '25
-
05
Oct '25

Camera Japan Festival

12:30 - 22:00
LAB111
15
Aug '25
-
31
Aug '25

De Parade

At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
12
Jul '25
-
03
Aug '25

Kwaku Summer Festival

Amsterdam 750
At various times
Nelson Mandelapark
15
Aug '25
-
24
Aug '25

Junior Grachtenfestival

10:00 - 18:00
Diverse locaties
15
Aug '25
-
24
Aug '25

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam

10:00 - 23:00
Various Locations Amsterdam City Centre

Julidans

Diverse Locaties / Various locations

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