April in Amsterdam

April facts

Tulip season: blooming flowers and trees all over the city.
Many cafés open their seating terraces and parks get crowded during sunny days.
Tourist crowds are noticeably increasing as many tourists are visiting the bulb fields in the surrounding of Amsterdam. On April 29 and 30 it's extremely busy in the streets and parks when Queen's Day (Koninginnedag) is being celebrated exuberantly all over the city.

April Festivals & Events


April 2-14, 2013 AutoRAI Biennial car exhibition in the halls of the Amsterdam RAI. website: www.autorai.nl

March 23-April 22, 2012 Cirque du Soleil - Corteo The show is a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality, a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. website: www.cirquedusoleil.com

March 22-May 20, 2012 Keukenhof Gardens the world most famous flower exhibition, situated between Amsterdam and The Hague, in a wonderful park with millions of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips bulbs. website: www.keukenhof.com

World Press Photo The ceremony at which the World Press Photo of the Year and the category awards are presented is the highlight of the Awards Days held annually in April in Amsterdam. website: www.worldpressphoto.nl

begin-April \| 5th edition CinemAsia The Netherlands festival of new Asian cinema with a diverse mix of Asian films and documentaries from independent Asian filmmakers and video artists. website: www.cinemasia.nl

April 14-15, 2012 (31st edition) National Museum Weekend More than 500 museums across the country offer free or heavily discounted admission. website: www.museumweekend.nl

April 17-28, 2012 (28th edition) Imagine Film Festival For everyone with a passion for Fantasy, Anime, Thriller, Cult, Horror and Science-fiction films, with this year's focus on Scandinavian fantastic cinema. website: www.imaginefilmfestival.nl

April 29-30 Koninginnedag (Queen's Day) A citywide sidewalk sale and more than two million people partying in the streets, April 30 marks the (former) queen's birthday and Amsterdam's biggest annual celebration. Very popular areas are the Jordaan, Rembrandtplein, the Spui and Museumplein.

April 29-30 Drag Queen Olympics the world's premier Drag Queen sporting affair. Drag queens are taking part in events including the Handbag Throw, the 100m Stiletto Sprint and the Limbo. website: www.dragqueenolympics.nl

end August-end April Ajax Amsterdam Football Club Spend a Sunday amongst frenzied fans of the famous Ajax Amsterdam football team. Ajax plays in the impressive, modern ArenA south of the city. website: www.ajax.nl