63 upcoming art events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Foam Photography Museum
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andy Warhol: Textiles Exhibition
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Cobra Museum
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Castingfoto's STENT Casting
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at 17:00
Polanentheater.Nl
A professional photography casting session at Polanentheater hosted by STENT Casting, offering actors a chance to create casting-ready headshots and promo photos in a theatre setting, with expert guidance and studio lighting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.