25 upcoming art events
Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Van Gogh Museum
Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, a major retrospective exploring the artist’s influence and daring style.
Escher and Contemporary Islamic Culture
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Escher Museum
Exhibition at Escher Museum in Amsterdam exploring links between Escher's works and Islamic visual culture, June 10 - Nov 1, 2026.
Conversations with Holocaust Witnesses
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Jewish Museum
An installation at the Jewish Museum featuring conversations with Holocaust witnesses, presented in Amsterdam until 8 November 2026.
LINGERIE FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 16:00
DE KONING
Experience Lingerie Fashion Week Amsterdam as designers unveil bold lingerie trends in a chic couture runway at De Koning. This intimate-wear showcase highlights daring textures and silhouettes, offering a stylish glimpse into Amsterdam's evolving fashion scene.
2001 Time Capsule at Eye Filmmuseum
Fri, 20 Nov 2026
EYE Filmmuseum
At Amsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum, the '2001 Time Capsule' exhibition curates archival film artifacts into an immersive memory-journey through early-2000s cinema. A culture-forward show that appeals to film fans, students, and history buffs, blending archival materials with immersive displays in an iconic museum setting.
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam
Wed, 25 Nov 2026
De Kromhouthal
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam is a multi-day contemporary art fair at De Kromhouthal (Nov 25–29, 2026) featuring thousands of artworks from 65+ galleries. Explore paintings, sculptures and design in an accessible, gallery-style setting—perfect for collectors and first-time buyers alike.
Minne Kersten: There’s Always Another Twist
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Minne Kersten unveils a new audiovisual installation for Oude Kerk, created especially for Amsterdam's 1 Amsterdam, weaving moving images with sound into an immersive, twist filled experience.
Artstrai: Fair for Modern and Contemporary Art
Fri, 20 Nov 2026
Artstrai 2020 is pitched as the Fair for Modern and Contemporary Art, bringing together galleries and artists to showcase current works in Amsterdam. This indoor event invites collectors and art lovers to discover emerging artists, browse a diverse range of pieces, and connect with curators in a vibrant urban setting.
Art Zoo Museum
Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Art Zoo Museum blends taxidermy-inspired animal art by Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren with a 17th-century Amsterdam canal house, presenting fossils reimagined as contemporary art. Running Apr 17–Nov 30, 2026, this immersive exhibition in Amsterdam offers a provocative dialogue between nature and history.
Relics: Baroque Fossils at Zoo Museum
Fri, 20 Nov 2026
Zoo Museum Amsterdam
Explore Baroque fossils at Amsterdam's Zoo Museum in a curated exhibition blending archival art with natural history. Visitors encounter relics from ancient eras in an elegant museum setting.
Rembrandts Masterclass Rembrandthuis
Wed, 17 Mar 2027
Rembrandt House Museum
Experience a hands-on masterclass at Rembrandt House (Rembrandthuis) in Amsterdam, uncovering Rembrandt's brushwork, lighting, and technique in a preserved 17th-century setting. Guided by a seasoned instructor, the session offers close study of paintings and practical demonstrations inside the historic house museum.
Amsterdam Now event listing - 2026-11-20
Fri, 20 Nov 2026
An Amsterdam Now calendar listing for November 20, 2026 in Amsterdam. While the venue isn’t specified, it’s positioned within the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene, offering a contemporary art or cultural experience suitable for locals and visitors.
Metamorphoses at Rijksmuseum
Wed, 17 Mar 2027
Rijksmuseum
Metamorphoses at the Rijksmuseum offers a curated tour of transformation across centuries, staged within Amsterdam's iconic museum. The exhibition explores metamorphosis in form and meaning through a diverse range of works in a grand, historic setting.
Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs at Fabrique des Lumières
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Fabrique des Lumières
Step into an immersive, dinosaur-filled universe at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam, where life-size creatures glow on towering walls and a stunning fusion of art, light, and motion envelops you.
Expo Johan Cruyff A Way of Thinking at Moco Museum
Sun, 14 Mar 2027
Moco Museum
Explore Johan Cruyff’s philosophy through art, design and archival material at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam, where the football icon meets contemporary creativity in an immersive, thought-provoking exhibition.
David Levinthal: American Myth Memory
Thu, 18 Mar 2027
H'ART Museum
An immersive photography exhibition by David Levinthal titled American Myth Memory, staged at the Heart Museum in Amsterdam. The show gathers Levinthal's evocative, staged images that reinterpret American icons, offering a witty, visual meditation on myth and memory.
Fong-Leng en Fans – 60 jaar Fashion en Faam
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A kaleidoscopic tribute to six decades of fashion, Fong-Leng en Fans at Museum JAN whisks you through bold textiles, vivid imagery, and celebrated design, blending art and fashion with Amsterdam flair.
David Levinthal: American Myth Memory
Sun, 14 Mar 2027
H'ART Museum
Explore David Levinthal's American Myth Memory at Amsterdam's Heart Museum, a photography exhibition that reimagines American pop culture through meticulously staged images and retro aesthetics in a captivating gallery setting.
David Levinthal: American Myth Memory
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
David Levinthal's American Myth Memory is showcased at the Heart Museum in Amsterdam, a provocative photography exhibition exploring American myth and memory. The show features large-format images and staged scenes that blend pop culture with historical references, housed in the museum's intimate gallery spaces.
Month of Photography: 200 Years of Image at Factor IJ
Thu, 25 Mar 2027
The Month of Photography in Amsterdam marks 200 years of imaging with exhibits at Factor IJ. Explore historic and contemporary photographs across a venue renowned for photography, featuring archival prints, featured artists, and engaging displays celebrating Dutch visual culture.
Exhibition Queer Underground
Wed, 10 Mar 2027
University of Amsterdam (UvA)
This University of Amsterdam exhibition explores queer underground scenes through contemporary installations and archival materials, inviting visitors to rethink visibility, identity, and community on a lively campus setting.
David Levinthal: American Myth Memory
Tue, 16 Mar 2027
H'ART Museum
Photographer David Levinthal's American Myth Memory at Heart Museum in Amsterdam revisits American myths through staged, evocative imagery. The show blends contemporary photography with cinematic tableaux, inviting reflection on memory, identity, and pop-culture mythmaking.
Oomen Collection Exhibition
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
Museum Villa
Discover the Oomen Collection in a new contemporary art exhibition at Museum Villa in Amsterdam. A curated, intimate display of bold installations invites reflection and conversation in a historic, light-filled gallery space.
Body As Resistance: Photo Exhibition
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
A compelling photo exhibition exploring bodies as sites of resistance and activism, featuring striking images linked to Marseille activism. The show invites reflection on power, identity, and social justice in Amsterdam.
Groetjes uit de Spaghettiflat
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Dive into Groetjes uit de Spaghettiflat, a new Zaans Museum exhibition where quirky objects, everyday rituals, and regional traditions from the Zaanstreek spring to life in colorful cases.