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
November 1, 2025
Over 40 museums and institutions open their doors and organize special events from 7pm until 2am, including DJs, bands, dance performances, food & drinks.
November 7, 2025
15 iconic songs performed by strings, piano and silence at the Vondelkerk
November 5-9, 2025
Filled with exciting stories, heart-breaking music and a little bit of champagne...
November 2-9, 2025
Fair for art, antiques and design, focusing on pieces from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany from more than 110 exhibitors
November 12-22, 2026
Yearly film happening with the best national and international documentaries of high-quality that delve deep and urge to reflect
November 15, 2025 | date to be confirmed
To celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, the Stedelijk Museum presents to the city a free open day.
November 16, 2025
Sinterklaas, or St. Nicholas, arrives from Spain on his boat in Amsterdam's harbour, from where he rides his white horse through town as his helpers throw cookies and candies to children and onlookers along the route.
November 16, 2025
Neoclassical concert by Mystery Ensemble in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
November 21-23, 2025
Conference centered around philosophy and art at the iconic Zuiderkerk.
November 25-29, 2026
Viewing and buying art pieces for prices less than € 5,000
November 30, 2025
Film music concert by La Chapelle Sauvage in the mysterious atmosphere of the Keizersgracht Church.
November 28-30, 2025
More than 35+ of Amsterdam's most beautiful, sometimes hidden, locations transform into theater, dance floor, quiet room, movie house, or dinner venue.
November 27, 2025 - January 18, 2026
Walk or sail alongside light sculptures created by leading artists, beautifully illuminated buildings, bridges and boats and surprising light projections on buildings.
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.