August in Amsterdam
August facts
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August Festivals & Events
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1st weekend in August (August 3-5, 2012) Amsterdam Gay Pride one of the biggest and most special gay prides around the globe! With street parties all weekend long, the best club circuit parties and of course the famous Canal Parade on Saturday.
website: www.amsterdamgaypride.nl |
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| August 4, 2012 | 18th edition Dance Valley The biggest and most popular open air summer dance festival in the Netherlands. Location: Spaarnwoude recreation area, just outside of Amsterdam. Free buses available from Amsterdam.
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2 weeks in begin-August (August 10-26, 2012) De Parade a travelling circus full of performances, theatre, dance, magic, art and music of all kinds.
website: www.deparade.nl |
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3rd week in August (August 10-19, 2012) Grachtenfestival (14th edition) The Prinsengrachtconcert, sponsored by Hotel Pulitzer, takes place each year on the celebrated pontoon outside the hotel. The Grachtenfestival "grew out" of the Prinsengrachtconcert 10 years ago. The festival organises smaller scale concerts in houses and monuments in the historical centre of Amsterdam and, as of 2006, along the banks of the river IJ too. The festival includes chamber music, "in-house" productions, master classes, as well as boat trips and walks of architectural, historical and cultural interest for adults and children alike. Classical music, water and architecture are the elements out of which the Grachtenfestival is composed.
website: www.grachtenfestival.nl |
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last weekend in August (August 26-28, 2011) Uitmarkt Opening event of the cultural season in Amsterdam, with free previews of upcoming theater, cabaret, musical and concerts at outdoor and indoor stages.
website: www.uitmarkt.nl |
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June-August Vondelpark Open Air Theater Free dance, music and cabaret performances in the park's band shell.
website: www.openluchttheater.nl |
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Friday nights (July-September) Outdoor film performances at Vertigo Traditionally the Filmmuseum and Cafe Vertigo offer open air screenings on the terrace in the Vondelpark after sunset during summer Friday nights.
website: www.filmmuseum.nl |
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whole August BovenNEMO ("above" NEMO) Every summer, as if by magic, NEMO transforms the roof into a city beach, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the sun and catering facilities. The most beautiful view of Amsterdam. Great for kids.
website: www.e-nemo.nl |
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June-September Strand Zuid (citybeach) Trendy citybeach next to the RAI in the south of Amsterdam. With events, party's, exclusive DJ's, good food and drinks: a Mediterranean atmosphere in Amsterdam Zuid, with an à la carte menu and a large terrace next to the water.
website: www.strand-zuid.nl |
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| July 1-August 31, 2012 Robeco Zomerconcerten Annual festival in the Concertgebouw. Because of its highly regarded acoustics, the Concertgebouw is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world. All concerts are low priced and the atmoshphere is informal.
website: www.robecozomerconcerten.nl |
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Festivals & Events
Temperature (in August)
Average high: 22°C 72°F
Average low: 12°C 54°F
Sunrise-Sunset (in August)
August 1: 6:01 am - 9:33 pm
August 31: 6:50 am - 8:31 pm
Find out what exhibitions are organised when you will be in Amsterdam
Purchase tickets prior to the performance via Amsterdams Uitburo 
Handling fee: €2,50 per ticket.
Friday Night Skate The whole year round!
Vondelpark in August
Sitting in the Vondelpark and watching passer-bys is an ideal way to spend a lazy summer day.
Practical information
parking tips, public transport, opening hours, bike rental ...
