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October in Amsterdam

 October facts 
  • High season is over. Low tourist season has officially started.
  • The cultural arts season is in full swing with many theatre, dance, opera and concert performances.
  • By October, the days in Amsterdam are getting cool.
  • Airfare and hotel rates are lower than in September.
 October Festivals & Events 
October 21, 2012 | 37th edition
ING Amsterdam Marathon
32nd edition of the ING Amsterdam Marathon on Amsterdam's flat and fast course with start and finish at the Olympic Stadium.

website: www.amsterdammarathon.nl

Amsterdam Marathon
October 19-22, 2011 | 16th edition
Amsterdam Dance Event
The world's biggest club festival with over 44 venues, 700 acts & djs, all during three nights.

website: www.amsterdam-dance-event.com

October 18-21, 2011 | 25th edition
Cinekid Festival   4-16 years
Annual Film, Television and New Media Festival for Children.

website: www.cinekid.nl

Cinekid
October 21-30, 2011
International Jewish Music Festival
toppers from France, Israel, Denmark, the U.S.A. and the Netherlands will perform in 8 different cities across Holland.

website: www.joodsmuziekfestival.nl

IJMF
November 2013 | 2nd edition
International Water Week
bringing together businesses, non-profit organisations, government agencies and scientists to explore practical solutions to various global water issues.

website: www.internationalwaterweek.com

iww
October 28-November 26, 2011
Rocket Cinema Festival
brings together cult films and new live soundtracks by DJs and musicians at intriguing locations in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen.

website: www.rocketcinema.nl

rcf
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

Ajax
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Temperature (in October)
Average high: 14°C   57°F
Average low:    8°C   46°F

Sunrise-Sunset (October)
Oct 1:    7:42 am - 7:19 pm
Oct 31:  7:35 am - 5:14 pm


Upcoming exhibitions 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.


Central European Summer Time ends
At 2:59 a.m. on the last Sunday morning in October, the time in Amsterdam will revert back to Central European Time (CET). Don't forget to set your watch back one hour!


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