King’s Day
King's Day (Koningsdag) is an orange-filled celebration held annually for the king's birthday on 27 April. It is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in the Netherlands, especially so in Amsterdam. Join in the revelry with our tips for the best events in Amsterdam and the surrounding region, learn about the history of the Dutch monarchy, and check out the travel information to save yourself time during the day. Because the date falls on a Sunday, this year's will take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
We're counting down!
Once again, the city will be awash with orange, with the next edition taking place on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Best King's Day events
26
Apr '25
Loveland van Oranje
11:00 - 20:00
Meerpark
Tickets Available
26
Apr '25
King's Day Homomonument
12:00 - 20:00
Homomonument
Free entrance
26
Apr '25
Kingsland Festival
12:00 - 20:00
Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
26
Apr '25
Oranje aan 't IJ (21+)
13:00 - 20:00
Vooges
Sold out
26
Apr '25
Kingsday Boat Party - Supperclub
19:00 - 00:00
SUPPER Cruise
Tickets Available
26
Apr '25
Royal Kingsday Afterparty
20:00 - 05:00
Het Sieraad
Tickets Available
26
Apr '25
Maestro Jules Kingsday Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons revealed (Dutch spoken)
20:15 - 22:10
The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
26
Apr '25
Encore King's Day Special
22:00 - 05:00
Melkweg
27
Apr '25
King's Day
00:00 - 00:00
28
Apr '25
Golden Gnome Awards - Orange Afterparty
20:30 - 05:00
Paradiso
Best King's Night events
25
Apr '25
Vrijmiboot - King's Night (21+)
18:00 - 23:00
Pier 14
25
Apr '25
King's Night Mini Festival with MEROL, Elmer, Vera Siemons
20:30 - 01:15
The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
25
Apr '25
The Finest - Kingsnight Special
22:00 - 04:00
Meet Berlage
Tickets Available
25
Apr '25
LOLA x PLLEK | Kingsnight 2025 (18+)
23:00 - 04:00
Pllek
Tickets Available
25
Apr '25
Kings Night x Please Don't Tell - Jimmy Woo
23:00 - 04:00
Jimmy Woo
Tickets Available
25
Apr '25
Kingsnight: Tinlicker (dj) • Rose Ringed • Lamírla
23:59 - 05:00
Paradiso
Tickets Available
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