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
Aug 30 - Sep 4, 2025
Catwalk shows and exhibitions on Dutch and Belgian fashion organised at galleries, museums, cinemas, shops and clubs throughout Amsterdam.
September 6, 2025
Neoclassical concert by La Chapelle Sauvage in the charming interior of the Keizersgracht Church.
September 6, 2025
Classical concert by Mystery Ensemble in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
September 13-14, 2025
Heritage Open Day - Historical buildings and sites in the Netherlands are open to the public free of charge, organising on-site activities like exhibitions, music and guided tours.
September 18-20, 2025 | date to be confirmed
Enjoy 3 days of live Amsterdam folk songs and great Dutch artists.
May 17-September 21, 2025
Outdoor art exhibition with more than 60 figurative sculptures and spatial installation art
September 4-14, 2025
Presents the best performances of the season, also for a non Dutch-speaking audience
September 4-14, 2025
Theatre and dance by talented new, undiscovered and untamed makers at more than 30 venues across Amsterdam, with 'Language No Problem' program.
September 20-21, 2025
Large running event from the centre of Amsterdam to the centre of Zaandam over a distance of 10 English Mile with an unique passage through the IJtunnel.
September 18-21, 2025
Annual international photography fair and festival highlighting the most recent developments in photography.
September 21, 2025
Neoclassical concert by Mystery Ensemble in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
September 24, 2025
Explore the Mindspace House working space for a day and enjoy local drinks, bites & workshops.
September 27, 2025
Classic concert by pianist Adelina Gansvind at the Vondelkerk.
September 27-28, 2025
Craft in Focus Festival - Crafts, skill and mastery with international film screenings, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, performances and master classes at the NDSM Loods in Amsterdam Noord.
March 22 - November 2, 2025
Climb the 216 steps of De Nieuwe Kerk for a fantastic view of the city.
May - September
Free dance, music and cabaret performances in the park's band shell.
May - October
Go back in time with a ride on a historic tram from Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Vienna or Prague.
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.