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
March 6-15, 2026
Dutch National Opera presents new opera's with new voices, new visions, art, talks, performances, food & DJ's
March 7, 2026
Film music of the world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer (James Bond films, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
March 7-8, 2026
The biggest flea market in Europe, held at the former NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam Noord. With over 500 stands selling home furnishings, second-hand clothing, records, antiques, toys and more at bargain prices.
March 13, 2026
Chamber-instrumental reinterpretation of world hits that shaped a generation, performed by Mystery Ensemble String Quartet in the mystical Posthoornkerk.
March 14, 2026
Classical concert performed by La Chapelle Sauvage in the atmospheric neo-Gothic Keizersgrachtkerk on Amsterdam’s historic canal belt.
March 21-22, 2026
Annual commemoration of 'The Miracle of Amsterdam' (from 1345). Believers walk a holy route in the old center of Amsterdam.
March 18-29, 2026
Amsterdam LGBTQ Film Festival with over 100 titles from 30+ countries in 62 screenings on 4 locations, on what is happening worldwide in queer cinema.
March 25-29, 2026
Dance on Screen Festival of short and long dance films, documentaries, installations and Moving Media in EYE Amsterdam.
March 26-29, 2026
Taste and choose from 300 wines at the iconic Kromhouthal. With many live music bands and DJs.
early-to-mid March
Two of Amsterdam's best markets - Spui Art Market and Rembrandt Art Market - reopen in March, after having been closed since December.
March 19-May 10, 2026
Most famous flower exhibition in the world, situated between Amsterdam and The Hague, in a wonderful park with millions of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips bulbs
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.