Monthly calendar for Amsterdam with festivals, special events, concerts, cultural happenings, fairs, film & media arts, sports and entertainment. Exhibitions in museums and galleries are listed in the Exhibitions Calendar
October 10, 2026
Canal race of longboats across the city centre of Amsterdam.
October 2-12, 2025
Innovative theater and dance performances, music and film from urban cultural hotspots in Africa
October 10-18, 2026 | date to be confirmed
More than 500 museums across the country offer free or heavily discounted admission.
October 17-18, 2026
Yearly Amsterdam Marathon on Amsterdam's flat and fast course with start and finish at the Olympic Stadium
October 19, 2025
Tribute to Howard Shore by Mystery Ensemble in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
October 10-25, 2026
Annual Film, Television and New Media Festival for Children from 4-16 years
October 25, 2025
The Johan Cruijff ArenA, filled with 40,000 fans, transforms into the biggest nightclub in the world.
October 8-26, 2025
An international performing arts festival built around one of Europe’s oldest art forms.
October 21-25, 2026
The world's biggest club festival with over 52 venues, 700 acts & djs, all during three nights
end August-end April
Spend a Sunday amongst frenzied fans of the famous Ajax Amsterdam football team. Ajax plays in the impressive, modern Johan Cruijff Arena south of the city.