Festive season
It may be cold outside, but the joy and sparkle of Amsterdam’s festive season will keep everyone warm. From November to January, the city comes alive with twinkling lights, buzzing holiday markets, concerts, plays, and parties whilst the aroma of mulled wine and oliebollen wafts through the air. Here are our guides to Sinterklaas, Amsterdam Light Festival, Christmas and New Year's Eve in Amsterdam.
Our favourite festivities this season
31
Dec '24
Pasar Makan New Year’s Eve Party in Hotel Jakarta
18:00 - 02:00
Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam
Tickets Available
31
Dec '24
New Years Eve Celebration Amsterdam 750
00:00 - 00:15
Diverse locaties / Various locations
22
Dec '24
19
Jan '25
Amsterdam Light Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Tickets Available
22
Dec '24
04
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
Christmas tree on Dam Square
Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
Accessibility facilities
Free entrance
01
Jan '25
New Year's Swim
12:00 - 15:00
Strandafgang De
29
Jan '25
Lunar New Year
15:30 - 22:45
Diverse locaties / Various locations
07
Feb '25
21
Mar '25
Winterlicht: an unique dinner on the fortress island of Pampus
18:00 - 23:00
Fort Pampus
26
Dec '24
29
Dec '24
Holiday on Ice - No Limits
At various times
RAI Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Funky Xmas Market
Westerpark
Free entrance
22
Dec '24
02
Feb '25
Ice rink at Museumplein
At various times
Museumplein
