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
May 4
Gathering at the National Monument on Dam Square to honor soldiers and civilians killed during World War II.
May 5
Celebrates the country's 1945 liberation from the Nazi German occupation. One of the main events is a large festival on Museumplein, with music, poetry and speeches.
May 8, 2026
Classical concert by La Chapelle Sauvage in the atmospheric neo-Gothic Keizersgrachtkerk in Amsterdam's historic canal district.
May 9-10, 2026
Classic music and jazz concerts on 2 and 4 grand pianos at De Duif church, opposite the idyllic Amstelveld.
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
May 15-16, 2026
Two-day showcase festival in the Main and Small Hall of Paradiso for talented, new bands from all over the world
May 20-25, 2025
Celebration of contemporary art and culture with exhibitions, art fairs, gallery openings, performances, artist talks, and special events throughout the city.
May 23, 2026
Classical concert by Mystery Ensemble in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
April 18-September 21, 2025
World's largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest and exhibition of award-winning and often shocking photojournalism at De Nieuwe Kerk.
May 15-September 19, 2027
Outdoor art exhibition with more than 60 figurative sculptures and spatial installation art
May-October
Go back in time with a ride on a historic tram from Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Vienna or Prague.
May-September
Free dance, music and cabaret performances in the park's band shell.