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
eve of December 5
On St. Nicholas Evening, Dutch children place their shoes and boots by the fireplace in hopes that Sinterklaas will fill them with treats. Most Dutch celebrate on this day by exchanging gifts and enjoying family meals.
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December 1, 2022 - January 22, 2023
Walk or sail alongside light sculptures created by leading artists, beautifully illuminated buildings, bridges and boats and surprising light projections on buildings.
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December 15, 2022-January 1, 2023
The Ultimate Winter Experience with an indoor and outdoor skating rink, toboggan (sledding), cross-country skiing, snowball fight, cinema, curling, Ferris wheel, carousel, Christmas market, theatre, après-ski, and more.
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December 21, 2022 - January 8, 2023
Traditional circus show in the famous Royal Theatre Carré, originally designed as a circus theatre, with acrobats, clowns and spectacular horse acts with dazzling jumps and somersaults on horseback.
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December 25
While Sinterklaasavond is the main celebration of the Dutch holiday season, more and more Dutch people are also celebrating and exchanging gifts on Christmas Day. Some businesses and attractions will be closed.
December 26
Also known as 'Boxing Day' in other countries, the Dutch observe this day as a holiday. Some businesses and attractions will be closed.
December 31
Admire the fireworks and celebrate Oud en Nieuw (New Year's Eve) with the Amsterdammers. Or visit a NYE party or event in nearly every club, restaurant, bar or hotel.
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