100 upcoming art events
Womb Healing with Art Therapy
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Café Belcampo
A guided art therapy workshop at Café Belcampo in Amsterdam, blending somatic awareness with creative tools to explore womb healing and ease pain and chronic tension through body-based techniques.
World Press Photo 2023 Exhibition Opens at Nieuwe Kerk
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
World Press Photo 2023 exhibition opens April 13 at Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, showcasing top photojournalism. Visitors experience gripping global stories displayed in a historic church setting. The show blends documentary photography with the venue's solemn architecture.
Artwork: StaySoft by Goldendean - Dean Hutton
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Frascati
Join a hands-on clay workshop at Frascati in Amsterdam as StaySoft by Goldendean invites you to shape soft clay and express what 'Stay Soft' means to you. In a cozy cafe setting, Dean Hutton leads a playful, tactile moment of sculpture and interpretation.
World Press Photo 2023 Exhibition at Nieuwe Kerk
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
World Press Photo 2023 is presented as an exhibition at Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk, featuring the year's winning photojournalism. The display invites visitors to engage with powerful images from around the world in a grand, historic setting that highlights journalism's impact.
Video installation: Enter FRANK – Cherish Menzo
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Frascati, Amsterdam
Frascati presents a video installation titled Enter FRANK featuring Cherish Menzo. A contemplative multimedia piece blending theatre and visual art in Amsterdam, inviting viewers to step into the world of FRANK.
Fabricademy show
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Waag FutureLab
Join the tenth edition of the Fabricademy graduation show at Waag FutureLab in Amsterdam. Explore student projects at the crossroads of textiles, wearables and digital fabrication, showcasing innovative design and hands-on fabrication. A public tech-arts exhibition that blends craft and computation in a immersive setting.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 - De Nieuwe Kerk
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
Premiere of World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 at De Nieuwe Kerk, showcasing award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year.
De Orgels Van Het Orgelpark: Rondleiding
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 14:15
Het Orgelpark
De Orgels Van Het Orgelpark: Rondleiding invites you through Amsterdam’s serene Orgelpark, where organ acoustics shimmer and history breathes, unveiling artful instrument design on an intimate, instrument-filled tour.
Paint and Sip: Flow & Fun in Acrylics
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Stretch & Fold
At Amsterdam's 20:30 Stretch and Fold, Paint and Sip Flow & Fun in Acrylics invites you to loosen up, sip a drink, and create—guided yet free to follow your own rhythm.
WE LIKE ART SHOW
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Loods 6
Visit the We Like Art Show at Loods 6 in Amsterdam to explore contemporary artworks by leading artists. The industrial venue features a diverse mix of media, delivering a vibrant snapshot of current art trends in a gallery-like setting.
Amsterdam Houses Linocut & Printmaking Workshop
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 14:00
st-Art Amsterdam
Discover linocut and printmaking at st-Art Amsterdam, an inviting intro workshop where you carve your own linocut design from scratch and explore bold graphic techniques in a hands-on, creative session.
Kunst RAI
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Kunst RAI is a multi-day art fair at Amsterdam's RAI venues, featuring over 120 participating galleries and professionals from around the world.
KunstRAI Art Fair
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Paradiso
KunstRAI Art Fair brings contemporary energy to Paradiso Amsterdam, turning the historic venue into a hub of bold installations and gallery chatter during an annual event at RAI Amsterdam.
Commitment, Curated at Shelter
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Shelter
Commitment, Curated at Shelter is a contemporary art exhibition inside Shelter at Union Market DC. The curated program highlights emerging works in a vibrant, market-turned-gallery space, blending design and ideas for an accessible, urban audience. Join us at noon for a thoughtful, casual art moment in DC.
Kho Liang Ie Moderne Ontwerper
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
An exhibition in Amsterdam exploring Kho Liang Ie, a pioneering figure in modern Dutch design. The show highlights his design language and influence on architecture and interiors, offering archival pieces and contextual commentary in a contemporary setting.
Experience Day | Cameranu Amsterdam
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 09:00
Amsterdam Centrum
Experience Day at CameraNU.nl in Amsterdam offers talks, photo- and video-walks, plus product demonstrations to inspire better imagery. Reserve a spot on 25 April 2026 for engaging sessions at CameraNU.nl in Amsterdam Centrum.
Remembering Otherwise
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
De Passage
Solo exhibition Remembering Otherwise by Belit Sağ at De Passage, Amsterdam, revisiting a 1978 migrant workers’ labour dispute in Veghel, with curator Katia Krupennikova.
Jasmijn Vermeeren: You Don’t Look Sick at FOAM
Fri, 1 May 2026
FOAM
In FOAM's stark Amsterdam spaces, Jasmijn Vermeeren reframes illness as intimate art—bold portraits, quiet vulnerability, and a fearless exploration of identity, You Don't Look Sick, running through 1 May 2026.
Expositie Klimaatverandering In Nederland
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Podium Mozaïek
A climate-change themed exhibition at Podium Mozaïek's foyer in Amsterdam, opening April 28, 2026 at 11:00. The show blends visual art with informative panels to explore climate impacts across the Netherlands and spark community dialogue.
Tild Greene – Yield at Oude Kerk
Sun, 3 May 2026
Oude Kerk
Tild Greene’s Yield at the historic Oude Kerk anchors the Warmoes Biennial, inviting contemplation through immersive works inside Amsterdam’s iconic church, running until 3 May 2026.
MOCO Museum
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Plants in Dutch Living Rooms (Post-War Exhibition)
Sun, 3 May 2026
Dutch living rooms in the post-war period
Exhibition exploring how plants brightened Dutch living rooms in the post-war era, with historical displays and domestic design insights.
Yellow: More than Van Gogh's Colour
Sun, 17 May 2026
Van Gogh Museum
An art exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum exploring yellow in Van Gogh’s world and beyond, titled 'Yellow. More than Van Gogh’s favourite colour', running through 17 May 2026 in Amsterdam's landmark museum.
Yellow. More than Van Gogh’s Favourite Colour
Sun, 17 May 2026
Van Gogh Museum
An exhibition exploring the meaning of yellow in Van Gogh’s art and its influence on contemporary painting at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum.
Yellow: More than Van Gogh’s Favourite Colour
Sun, 17 May 2026
Van Gogh Museum
Yellow: More than Van Gogh's Favourite Colour invites you into a sunlit exploration at 1 Amsterdam, tracing yellow's bold story through Van Gogh's paintings and contemporary art, with immersive looks through 13 Feb to 17 May 2026.
Poldering: Shape the land to your liking
Sun, 3 May 2026 at 10:00
Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience
From 10:00 to 17:00, Poldering at Amsterdam's Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience invites you to shape land artfully, blending hands-on sculpture with Dutch landscape history.
📸 Ontmoeting met vrienden & fotowandeling / Make friends & Photowalk Meetup
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 09:00
Amsterdam (op dit moment online tijdens onze fotouitdagingen)
Join a worldwide online photo walk and social meetup from Amsterdam. Grab your camera or phone and join 24/7 photo challenges across the year, with monthly dates listed. A casual, community-driven photography event for friends to shoot together online.
Van Eesteren Museum
Sun, 3 May 2026
Dutch living rooms in the post-war period
Van Eesteren Museum curates an intimate Amsterdam exhibition (plants in Dutch living rooms from the post-war era), exploring design, memory, and domestic life, runs 26 Feb to 3 May 2026.
Orchid Show at Amsterdam Gardens
Sun, 10 May 2026
Experience The Orchid Show as part of Amsterdam's seasonal gardens, running Mar 19–May 10, 2026, with spectacular orchid displays amid thoughtfully landscaped grounds. This outdoor exhibition blends horticulture and garden design in a vivid, family-friendly setting.
Metamorphoses exhibition at Rijksmuseum
Mon, 25 May 2026
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum hosts the Metamorphoses exhibition in Amsterdam, exploring artists' reimaginings of Ovid's tales from Feb 6 to May 25, 2026.
Metamorphoses at Rijksmuseum
Mon, 25 May 2026
Rijksmuseum
Metamorphoses at the Rijksmuseum threads myth into masterpieces in a special exhibition running until 25 May 2026, with tickets via the official site and a renewed reverence for art that morphs across eras.
FAKE!
Mon, 25 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
FAKE! at 1 Amsterdam explores the birth of photographic illusion with a striking study of early fake images, weaving art and history from Feb 6 to May 25, 2026—reserve Rijksmuseum tickets for this revealing exhibit.
Amsterdam Tulip Park: Orchid Show
Sun, 10 May 2026
Visit Amsterdam's world-famous tulip park for the 2026 season, Mar 19–May 10, featuring landscaped gardens and The Orchid Show. An outdoor horticultural showcase with vibrant blooms, seasonal installations, and quintessential Dutch garden culture.
Metamorphoses
Mon, 25 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Metamorphoses at 1 Amsterdam invites visitors into a centuries-spanning art dialogue, as artists reinterpret Ovid’s myths across painting, sculpture, and video, Feb 6–May 25, 2026, in a space alive with transformation.
Julia Kochetova, War is Personal
Mon, 25 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Two photography exhibitions—Julia Kochetova's War is Personal and Verena Blok's Love Sh*t—explore womanhood and conflict at FOAM in Amsterdam (Mar 6–May 25, 2026).
INT / EXT Amsterdam
Sat, 16 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Photography exhibition by Boris Suyderhoud featuring illuminated discarded furniture along Amsterdam streets, on view Apr 10–May 16, 2026 at a gallery (open Wed–Sat afternoons).
Rembrandt House
Mon, 25 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Visit the Rembrandt House for an interactive exhibition on Rembrandt's craftsmanship and techniques at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.
Looking over the Fence: Void is Not Empty
Sat, 23 May 2026
Looking over the Fence: Void is Not Empty is a traveling exhibition examining urban voids from Amsterdam to Berlin’s Tempelhofer Feld. Through site-responsive imagery and architectural visuals, it invites visitors to rethink emptiness in contemporary city spaces. Runs Apr 10–May 23, 2026.
NDSM 3x3 Legacy Courts | Polylester
Sun, 31 May 2026
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
Outdoor art installation at NDSM's Next to Treehouse featuring the 3x3 Legacy Courts by Polylester, blending contemporary public art with urban basketball in Amsterdam's innovative shipyard district.
Kitty Craft
Wed, 3 Jun 2026
Tolhuistuin
Kitty Craft at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam presents Pamela Valfer's Droompop project blooming again, a playful, dreamlike art experience blending music, visuals, and whimsy in a lush outdoor setting.
Martine Gutierrez: Prodigy
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Huis Marseille
Experience Martine Gutierrez's Prodigy at Huis Marseille in Amsterdam, where Mother of Dolls, Under the Sea, 2026 unfurls across luminous gallery spaces in a provocative, photogenic journey through identity and fantasy.
Yumna Al-Arashi: Body as Resistance & Tata Ronkholz Photography
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Huis Marseille hosts two concurrent exhibitions: Yumna Al-Arashi's Body as Resistance and Tata Ronkholz photography, exploring identity and urban life in a museum setting.
Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City - De Nieuwe Kerk
Thu, 9 Jul 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
A major WorldPride 2026 exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk traces Amsterdam's LGBTQIA+ history—from love and exclusion to courage and freedom—through artefacts, imagery and immersive displays inside the historic church.
Yumna Al-Arashi, Body as Resistance
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Two concurrent museum exhibitions in Amsterdam spotlight Yumna Al-Arashi's Body as Resistance and Tata Ronkholz's urban photography, Feb 14–Jun 21, 2026.
Designed World, Through the Eyes of Tata Ronkholz (1940–1997)
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Explore Tata Ronkholz's Designed World at 1 Amsterdam, a piercing art exhibit revealing urban threads—from snack kiosks to industrial gates—through decades of German photography, running Feb 14–Jun 21, 2026.
Luther Museum
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Explore Beneath the Swan, a thoughtful exhibition at the Luther Museum in Amsterdam highlighting Lutheran heritage from across the Netherlands, running Mar 19–Jun 14, 2026. The show weaves history, culture, and religious life into a compact indoor display.
Aat Veldhoen - Realist to the grave
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 11:00
Museum Tot Zover
Aat Veldhoen's 'Realist to the Grave' unfurls at Museum Tot Zover, a darkly witty art show from 11:00 to 17:00 that strolls through uncanny, graveyard-themed realism.
Beneath the Swan
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Beneath the Swan is an Amsterdam exhibition exploring living Lutheran heritage from across the Netherlands. Running March 19–June 14, 2026, it invites visitors to encounter artifacts, narratives, and objects that illuminate religious history in a museum setting.
NDSM Lusthof | Studio Ossidiana
Sun, 5 Jul 2026
Naast NDSM Bikes
Outdoor art installation NDSM Lusthof by Studio Ossidiana at Naast NDSM Bikes on Amsterdam's NDSM Werf, blending contemporary sculpture with site-specific ambience in a vivid, industrial waterfront setting.
ART MEETS FASHION AMSTERDAM
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 15:00
DE KONING
Experience a bold fusion of art and fashion at DE KONING in Amsterdam, where contemporary design meets immersive visuals and collaborative showcases for a stylish, creative afternoon.
World Press Photo 2023 Exhibition at Nieuwe Kerk
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
World Press Photo 2023 arrives at Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam with a curated showcase of award-winning journalistic images, offering a compelling, visual tour of global current events through powerful photography.
Stedelijk
Sun, 2 Aug 2026
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Stedelijk hosts Dahn Vo's bold solo show at Amsterdam's leading modern and contemporary art museum, an immersive, provocative exhibition running Feb 14–Aug 2, 2026.
Drawing in the Open Studio
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
At various times
Across Amsterdam’s art scene, Drawing in the Open Studio unfolds as a roaming, hands-on event where artists sketch live, visitors mingle by sunlit easels, and the city becomes a living gallery of spontaneous creativity.
Still Processing at NXT Museum
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
NXT Museum
Still Processing at Amsterdam's NXT Museum extends its immersive, data-driven dialogue to 30 June 2026, inviting visitors into moving visuals, sound and conversation at the cutting edge.
Martin Parr at FOAM
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
FOAM
Martin Parr at FOAM in Amsterdam puts the master of vivid social portraits in a bold, bite-sized festival of color and irony, as his sharp eyes reveal everyday life’s quirks through iconic street scenes illuminated at FOAM through August 12, 2026.
Martin Parr, Very Modern and Rather Ugly
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
A photography exhibition at FOAM Photography Museum in Amsterdam celebrating Martin Parr's 'Very Modern and Rather Ugly'. Runs April 3 to August 12, 2026; reserve tickets via TIQETS.
Expositie Ethiek En Visuele Verhalen
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 15:30
Podium Mozaïek
Explore how ethics shape visual storytelling in a contemporary exhibition at Podium Mozaïek’s foyer, presenting works that invite reflection on representation, responsibility, and the power of image in everyday life.
Raad van de Raaf (6+)
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 10:00
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Raad van de Raaf at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam invites families for a hands-on art experience from 10:00 to 17:00, weaving mythic raven legends into immersive gallery scenes.
Judy Chicago: Revelations at Jewish Museum Amsterdam
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Jewish Museum
Judy Chicago: Revelations at Jewish Museum Amsterdam marks the artist's first major European retrospective, running February through August 2026, pairing monumental works with an urgent dialogue on gender and art.
Judy Chicago: Revelations
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Jewish Museum
Judy Chicago: Revelations at Amsterdam's Jewish Museum threads feminism, memory, and provocative icons through bold installations, staged amid stark galleries and Holocaust-era contexts.
Queer Nature Photography Awards - World Pride Edition
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Tolhuistuin
An inspiring exhibition and World Pride edition of the Queer Nature Photography Awards at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam, celebrating wildlife photography that highlights diversity in nature and the queer community, with an accompanying awards ceremony.
Artstrai: Modern & Contemporary Art Fair
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
RAI Amsterdam
Artstrai 2020 in Amsterdam is a premier fair for modern and contemporary art, bringing galleries, installations and talks together in a dynamic cultural setting. Explore new works, meet artists, and experience a vibrant art scene in the heart of the city.
Ekow Nimako Lego Art at World Museum Amsterdam
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Explore Ekow Nimako's striking Lego artworks at World Museum Amsterdam. This exhibition blends sculpture with playful storytelling, inviting families and art lovers to rethink cultural history through monumental brick figures.
De Parade: Dusty Stray
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Explore a vibrant De Parade program featuring outstanding outsider artists in an outdoor setting at M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam, showcasing bold, boundary-pushing works and fresh perspectives from contemporary artists.
Mirror Floor Installation at Canal Museum
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Canal Museum
Step into Mirror Floor at Canal Museum Amsterdam, an immersive reflective art piece by Animalia Amsterdam that turns the space beneath your feet into a shimmering dreamscape, extended to June 28, 2026.
From Vermeer to Van Gogh at Fabrique des Lumières
Tue, 1 Sept 2026
Fabrique des Lumières
Immersive digital art exhibition 'From Vermeer to Van Gogh' at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam, showcasing masterpieces from Vermeer to Van Gogh.
Judy Chicago: Peeling Back, 1974
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Jewish Museum
Judy Chicago: Peeling Back, 1974, at the Jewish Museum — a pivotal feminist artwork from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation Collection, bold colors and daring forms that challenge, charm, and endure.
Open Monumentendag
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Open Monumentendag hits Amsterdam with rare access to historic buildings, as the 2026 theme 'Erfgoed in gevaar' puts heritage at risk in the spotlight; check participating monuments on the site, but hurry—some venues fill up.
Made in China: Oude Ambacht en Design
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Explore Made in China: Oude Ambacht en Design at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, an indoor exhibition tracing traditional Chinese craftsmanship and its influence on contemporary design through artifacts, textiles, and innovative objects.
Ed van der Elsken at Rijksmuseum
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
Rijksmuseum
Ed van der Elsken at Rijksmuseum presents a compelling photography retrospective, spotlighting the iconic street and portrait work of the Dutch master in a show running June 19–Sept 13, 2026.
Jesse Darling: Godsworth
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Oude Kerk
British artist Jesse Darling's Godsworth transforms Amsterdam's Oude Kerk into a landscape of construction debris, old furniture and discarded electronics. An immersive site-specific exhibition running Apr 24–Sep 27, 2026, inviting reflection on material culture and abandonment.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 at Nieuwe Kerk
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
World Press Photo 2026 unfurls across De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, a gripping panorama of current affairs told through stark, human-scale imagery, immersive displays, and sobering storytelling until 27 September 2026.
Atlanta Made Us Famous Foam
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
An indoor contemporary art exhibition in Amsterdam titled 'Atlanta Made Us Famous Foam', presenting experimental foam sculptures and immersive installations that fuse Atlanta's culture with modern art in a vibrant gallery setting.
Andy Warhol: Textiles Exhibition
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Exhibition at Cobra Museum in Amstelveen showcasing Andy Warhol's lesser-known experimental textiles from the 1950s–60s. A focused textile survey running April 24–September 6, 2026, highlighting Warhol's early explorations beyond his iconic pop works in a modern gallery setting.
American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
American visual culture from Wild West to
Exhibitions in Amsterdam explore American identities through photography and radical history prints, in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 comes to De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, showcasing powerful photojournalism on current affairs. Running Apr 24–Sep 27, 2026, this indoor exhibition in a historic church invites visitors to explore global storytelling.
Eye(s) Open: New Perspectives on Colonial Film Heritage
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Eye(s) Open at 1 Amsterdam rethinks colonial film heritage with eleven artists responding to Eye’s vault of 2,000 colonial-era films from Indonesia, Suriname, and the Antilles, Apr 3–Sep 6, 2026.
Radical Histories: Chicano Prints
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Radical Histories: Chicano Prints unfolds at 1 Amsterdam, an art exhibit weaving Mexican heritage with American identity through provocative prints and bold imagery, running Mar 19 to Sep 6, 2026.
Andy Warhol, The Textiles
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Explore Andy Warhol’s lesser-known textile experiments from the 1950s–early 1960s in this focused exhibition. The show surveys his pre-Pop exploration of fabric and pattern, offering a rare look at his early material experiments in Amsterdam, running April 24 to September 6, 2026.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
World Press Photo 2026 returns to Amsterdam at 1 Amsterdam, the annual current affairs photo contest delivering powerful images and world stories through cinematic curation; runs 24 Apr–27 Sep 2026, tickets via Nieuwe Kerk.
H’ART Museum
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
American visual culture from Wild West to
A major Amsterdam art exhibition exploring American visual culture through David Levinthal's photographs, created with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. American Myth & Memory surveys myths from the Wild West to Barbie, on view at H’ART Museum Feb 13–Sep 6, 2026.
Chez Matisse
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
H'ART Museum
Chez Matisse at H'ART Museum, Amsterdam, blends salon-style art vibes with immersive sound, turning the gallery into a chic nocturnal space where music and paintings mingle.
Kho Liang Ie
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
A major retrospective of Kho Liang Ie, the pioneering designer behind functionalist furniture, at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum. This first extensive museum survey traces his influence on design and architecture, featuring iconic pieces, archival material, and visual context from mid‑century to today, May 14–Oct 18, 2026.
Embassy of the Free Mind
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An indoor museum exhibition at the Embassy of the Free Mind, The House with the Heads – A Monument to Free Thinking, tracing Amsterdam's history of free thought. Running Mar 21–Aug 30, 2026, the show invites visitors to explore pivotal ideas and figures in a historic venue.
CUTE BABY FEET
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Y-helling
CUTE BABY FEET turns Y-helling Amsterdam into a whimsical art playground, with bold colors, quirky textures, and playful installations inviting visitors to linger, touch, and dream.
Larissa Sansour: Rogue Agents of History
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Explore Larissa Sansour's Rogue Agents of History at Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam, a thought-provoking contemporary art exhibition weaving sci-fi and political history through multimedia installations on display until 27 September 2026.
American Identities
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
American visual culture from Wild West to
Amsterdam hosts American Identities, a Smithsonian-backed showcase pairing American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs with Radical Histories: Chicano Prints, exploring myths from Wild West to Barbie and Mexican heritage in a cross-venue conversation.
NDSM Open Call: LOOKUP! Shells
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
At Amsterdam's NDSM Loods, NDSM Open Call presents LOOKUP! Shells—an immersive, sea-inspired art installation weaving sculpture, light and texture, buzzing with collaborative energy and edgy urban grit.
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.
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.
Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s Migration and Music
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s Migration and Music is a multimedia exhibition at 1 Amsterdam, tracing the city’s early jazz movement with archival film, rare recordings and period visuals (Apr 3–Sep 13, 2026).
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.
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.
Jazz Years: Amsterdam Jazz 1930s (1930–1939)
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Step into Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s, a multimedia odyssey at 1 Amsterdam that stitches rare photos, recordings and migratory stories into the early jazz of Amsterdam (1930–1939), running Apr 3–Sep 13, 2026.
All the Tyres from Iceland
Wed, 23 Sept 2026
Y-helling
An immersive installation by Michael Pinsky presenting all the tyres collected from Iceland, forming a stark environmental sculpture at Y-helling, Amsterdam. The work invites reflection on waste, transport and climate through tactile, immersive visuals.
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.
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.
LINGERIE FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 15:00
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.