100 upcoming festivals events
Tunisian Night
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Felix Meritis
Tunisian Night returns to Felix Meritis in Amsterdam, showcasing a new generation of Tunisian makers through dance, film, live music, and visual art.
Amsterdam Coffee Festival (Apr 16-18, 2026)
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
NDSM Loods in Amsterdam
A multi-day coffee festival at NDSM Loods Amsterdam celebrating artisan coffee with live roasting, barista demonstrations, gourmet food stalls, plus music and art exhibitions. Attracts professionals and enthusiasts since 2014.
Amsterdam Coffee Festival
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
Amsterdam Coffee Festival at NDSM Loods brings artisan coffee, live music, art exhibits and gourmet food to fans and industry pros.
Coffee Lovers & Industry Festival
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
Experience a coffee lovers festival at NDSM Loods in Amsterdam, featuring roasters, tastings and industry talks for professionals and enthusiasts. Explore new brews, brewing methods, and the vibrant coffee scene in an all-day event housed in a dynamic venue.
Masterclass Festival Amsterdam 2026
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Tolhuistuin
Masterclass Festival Amsterdam 2026 packs Tolhuistuin with 12 masterclasses, 12 grandmasters and 12 art disciplines, creating an immersive day where poetry, music, and design spark across a single vibrant venue.
420% HERBALIST AMSTERDAM
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 15:00
De VerbroederIJ
Celebrate 420% Herbalist Amsterdam at City Beach De VerbroederIJ with a 420-program outdoor and indoor cannabis culture gathering, blending laid-back social vibes with Amsterdam's iconic 4:20 celebration.
Aprilfeesten Nieuwmarkt
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Community-driven Aprilfeesten on Amsterdam's Nieuwmarkt features a neighborhood breakfast, nostalgic fair, live acts and delicious food in the lead-up to Koningsdag.
King’s Day
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Amsterdam goes orange-crazy for King's Day, a colossal street party and market where musicians, performers, and locals flood the city, turning 1 Amsterdam into a kaleidoscope of celebration.
Amsterdam King's Day Orange Festival
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
Amsterdam+ nationwide
Amsterdam's annual King's Day orange-craze turns the city into a sprawling street party with outdoor markets, live music, and orange-clad crowds. The event brings locals and visitors together for a festive day of nationwide orange celebration.
Free Your Mind x Oranjebloesem Kingsday
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Paradiso
Free Your Mind x Oranjebloesem Kingsday at Paradiso Amsterdam promises the Netherlands' biggest Kingsday rave with 4 stages and 50+ artists, a high-energy, color-splashed festival experience.
King's Day Festival in Amsterdam
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Amsterdam Art Week
Fri, 1 May 2026
Galleries, museums and project spaces around Amsterdam
Amsterdam Art Week floods the city with a varied program of visual arts—galleries, museums, and project spaces opening six days of shows, talks, and installations across Amsterdam.
Tulips & Rhine River Cruise
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
Embark on an 8-day luxury Rhine River cruise aboard the Emerald Luna, sailing from Amsterdam to Basel while you enjoy tulip fields, windmills, and sweeping river views from elegant onboard spaces.
👑 Koningsdag | PLLEK KONINGSDAG 2026
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Pllek
Celebrate Koningsdag 2026 at Pllek in Amsterdam, a full-day festival from noon until 03:00, blending waterfront energy, live music, and a vibrant crowd in Pllek's iconic, creative-industrial venue.
Pass The Dutch Festival - Koningsnacht Editie
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Q-Factory - Small Hall
Pass The Dutch Festival is an indoor reggae minifestival featuring Dutch artists on Koningsnacht at Q-Factory’s Small Hall in Amsterdam. Expect homegrown reggae grooves, punchy live performances, and a lively, intimate club vibe that keeps the dancefloor moving all night.
Wavy·Spring Festival
Sat, 2 May 2026 at 23:00
Thuishaven
Wavy Spring Festival lights up Thuishaven's outdoor grounds in Amsterdam with bass-heavy electronic sets, sunrise-friendly stages, and a vibrant international crowd hungry for dance, neon visuals, and late-night vibes.
WestWeelde x Het Vrije Westen - Bevrijdingsfestival Amsterdam 2026
Tue, 5 May 2026 at 14:00
WestWeelde
WestWeelde x Het Vrije Westen bring Bevrijdingsfestival Amsterdam 2026 to Klönneplein plus WestWeelde, a bold multi-venue celebration of music, art, and cultural freedom across the city.
Keukenhof Gardens
Sun, 10 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Keukenhof Gardens opens for the 2026 tulip season in Amsterdam, highlighting world-famous flower displays in a stunning outdoor garden.
Vrijheidsfestival: Ontsnapte Klanken
Tue, 5 May 2026 at 14:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
Vrijheidsfestival Ontsnapte Klanken at De Roode Bioscoop kicks off on 5 May 2026 with free flowing sound installations and performances around Haarlemmerplein, celebrating freedom through bold daytime programming.
Smokey Feet 2026 Swing Dance Festival
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 18:30
Jungle Amsterdam
Amsterdam's biggest international swing dance festival returns for three days of workshops and social dancing. Featuring Lindy Hop, Blues, solo jazz and Balboa, with instructors Pedro Vieira and Marta Cham, plus parties at Jungle Amsterdam.
Monologenfestival 2026 (May 9–11)
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 19:30
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
Three-evening Monologenfestival 2026 at De Roode Bioscoop features a lineup of powerful solo performances in an intimate cinema setting in Amsterdam. Experience intimate storytelling across May 9–11 (€18) with a mix of bold voices and genres.
TAPT Festival
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 23:00
Flevopark
TAPT Festival brings daytime and evening stages to Flevopark in Amsterdam, a sun-drenched festival vibe with live acts, food stalls and the park-energy that makes the city glow.
Kinky Creators Fair
Sun, 3 May 2026 at 23:00
RAI Amsterdam
An artsy culture night at Radion Amsterdam presenting the Kinky Creators Fair. A one-night festival of art-driven performances, installations, and creator stalls, blending culture, provocative design, and nightlife in a buzzing club setting.
Rollende Keukens Food Festival at Westerpark
Wed, 13 May 2026
Westerpark
Rollende Keukens Food Festival at Westerpark in Amsterdam brings dozens of mobile kitchens and food trucks serving diverse dishes, paired with live music and a free-entry policy. A lively, casual street-food celebration that draws locals and visitors to a sunny May weekend at the park.
Rolling Kitchens (Rollende Keukens)
Wed, 13 May 2026 at 12:00
Westerkerk
Five Amsterdam families transform Westerpark into an open-air restaurant for Ascension Weekend, serving home-style dishes and sharing music since 2008.
Festival Sacred Sounds of India
Sun, 17 May 2026 at 19:30
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal
Festival Sacred Sounds of India fills Muziekgebouw aan t IJ's Grote Zaal with Parvaty Baul, Ustad Sabir Sultan Khan Khan, Ashwani Shankar, Ustad Akram Khan and the Mysore Brothers for listening, tasting, and immersion in living Indian music.
Holland Festival 2026
Thu, 21 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Holland Festival 2026 returns to Amsterdam venues, a sweeping celebration of contemporary classical and cross-genre performances, staging bold world premieres in intimate and grand spaces.
Old but Gold Festival 2026 @ IJland
Fri, 15 May 2026 at 23:00
IJland
Amsterdam's IJland hosts Old but Gold Festival 2026, where retro-vibe acts meet fresh energy; Shai anchors a sunlit, dockside night of throwback grooves and joyful crowds.
London Calling Festival 2026 @ Paradiso
Fri, 15 May 2026
Paradiso
London Calling Festival 2026 at Paradiso in Amsterdam brings a stacked lineup featuring Meltt, Haute & Freddy, Fool Nelson, Child of Prague and friendship philly for a night of high-energy live music inside the iconic venue.
Spoon Festival at NDSM Wharf
Thu, 21 May 2026
NDSM Wharf
Spoon Festival at NDSM Wharf erupts along Amsterdam's riverfront with cutting-edge indie, hip-hop, and electronic acts, set against industrial cranes, water views, and a sun-drenched, festival-friendly vibe.
Crepe City Amsterdam Sneaker Festival
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 11:00
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
Crepe City Amsterdam Sneaker Festival returns to NDSM Loods for a day of sneaker drops, streetwear booths and culture. Discover limited-edition kicks, meet brands, and explore vibrant urban fashion in an industrial Amsterdam venue.
Spring Cabinet Music Festival
Thu, 21 May 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Spring Cabinet Music Festival sweeps through 1 Amsterdam with an eclectically diverse lineup, from intimate chamber vibes to buzzing live-electronic acts, turning streets and venues into a sunlit, music-loving maze.
komm schon Alter - Das Festival 2026
Sat, 23 May 2026
Tuinen van West
Komm Schon Alter – Das Festival 2026 brings a sunlit day of live music and cultural vibes to Tuinen van West in Amsterdam. Outdoor stages, eclectic acts, and a relaxed, social atmosphere promise a memorable, cross-genre festival experience.
London Calling indie/alt/post-punk festival
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 13:00
Paradiso
London Calling at Paradiso in Amsterdam showcases indie, alt and post-punk acts, pairing rising stars with the venue’s intimate, historic grandeur for a high-energy, crowd-pleasing festival experience.
Fête du Champagne Festival
Thu, 21 May 2026
Rembrandtpark Amsterdam
Raise a glass at the Fête du Champagne Festival in Rembrandtpark, Amsterdam, where bubbles meet French cuisine and breezy live music under park trees—an effervescent day blending vino, gastronomy, and joyful vibes.
London Calling: The New Eves, Panic Shack, Marlon Funaki & more
Fri, 15 May 2026 at 18:00
Paradiso
London Calling: The New Eves, Panic Shack, Marlon Funaki & more at Paradiso in Amsterdam brings indie, alternative and post-punk energy from rising acts, in a buzzy night at a legendary venue.
DiscoDip Festival
Fri, 22 May 2026
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
DiscoDip Festival is an outdoor celebration at Amsterdamse Bos with food trucks, interactive workshops, wine tastings and live music, offering diverse bites and tunes in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
Food & Music Festival with Miljuschka
Sat, 23 May 2026
Amsterdamse Bos
A festival at Amsterdamse Bos led by Dutch TV chef Miljuschka, featuring food trucks, hands-on workshops, wine tasting and live music. A casual, social event celebrating food and cooking in a forest setting on 23–24 May.
Lentekabinet 2026
Sat, 23 May 2026
Lentekabinet 2026
Lentekabinet 2026 in Amsterdam kicks off with Ineffekt, a festival-night of eclectic performances fusing experimental art, sound, and playful mischief.
HOLLAND FESTIVAL | CITY OF FLOATING SOUNDS & SHATTERED STEPS
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Holland Festival takes over Amsterdam’s Koninklijk Theater Carré with the City of Floating Sounds & Shattered Steps, a boundary-pushing festival vignette where music, theatre and design collide in an awe-inspiring setting.
Amsterdam Open Air
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
Gaasperpark
Amsterdam Open Air erupts at Gaasperpark for a weekend of outdoor music and camping, featuring diverse stages, sunny vibes, and a sense of festival community that’s grown since 2011.
Bite of Amsterdam
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 12:00
Amstelpark
Bite of Amsterdam invades Amstelpark with signature bites from top restaurants and chefs, sizzling grills, fragrant spices, and a sun-dappled lawn where food, music, and wanderlust mingle into a festival of flavor.
Miljuschka's food festival
Sat, 23 May 2026
Amsterdamse Bos
A family-friendly food festival at Amsterdamse Bos headlined by Dutch TV chef Miljuschka. Guests can enjoy live cooking demonstrations, tastings, and chef-led activities celebrating Dutch cuisine and seasonal produce against a relaxed outdoor setting.
Pretty Pissed 2026
Sat, 23 May 2026
Melkweg
Pretty Pissed 2026 is a punk/post-punk/alternative music festival at Melkweg, Amsterdam, featuring Aerial Salad, C'est Qui?, Deki Alem, Kid Kapichi, Martial Arts, Swim School, The Meffs and more.
Amsterdam Cultural Festival 3–28 June 2026
Wed, 3 Jun 2026
Various venues, Amsterdam
The 79th Amsterdam Cultural Festival runs 3–28 June 2026 across multiple venues in the city, showcasing diverse cultural programming—from live performances and art installations to street events—at venues around Amsterdam.
City of Floating Sounds
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 19:30
Holland Festival
An immersive evening at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam: City of Floating Sounds blends classical performance with floating sound installations, creating a spellbinding, atmospheric concert that lingers after the finale.
Joker
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 15:45
Holland Festival
Joker at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam offers a provocative contemporary stage performance blending theatre, dance and visual arts within a renowned cultural festival setting at a historic venue.
Your Eyes in My Head/Sunday Without Love
Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 12:00
Your Eyes in My Head/Sunday Without Love – Holland Festival
Two contemporary performances, Your Eyes in My Head and Sunday Without Love, form a double bill at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam. A night of provocative theatre and performing arts, staged across premier venues in the city, offering immersive storytelling and bold, boundary-p
Joy is not a metaphor
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 10:00
Holland Festival
Joy is not a metaphor at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam erupts across stages with bold cross-genre theatre and dance, radiating optimism as vibrant crowds move through this celebration-filled program.
909 Festival 2026 in Amsterdam
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
909 Festival 2026 lands in Amsterdam with Ben Böhmer Live at TBA on Sunday, June 7, 2026, inviting a 524.8K+ crowd to shimmering melodic-house sets and a front-row glow.
Open Torendag
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Amsterdam's Open Toren Dag invites the public to freely explore towers city-wide with special activities at various locations on June 13.
Amsterdam Roots Festival 2026
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Amsterdam Roots Festival 2026 brings international world music, dance and circus performances to multiple Amsterdam venues, weaving global cultures into a vibrant citywide celebration of live arts, workshops, and street performances.
WorldPride Amsterdam
Wed, 1 Jul 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
WorldPride Amsterdam kicks off July 1 with park-based Pride events across the city, alongside Keti Koti commemorations of abolition of slavery.
Holland Festival
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
Holland Festival is the Netherlands’ flagship performing-arts festival in Amsterdam each June, featuring theatre, opera, dance, film and visual arts at multiple venues.
Open Garden Days
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Open Garden Days in Amsterdam invites visitors to peek behind canal-house facades as 25+ private and institutional gardens open to the public for a weekend.
Open Garden Days Amsterdam (Open Tuinen Dagen)
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 10:00
Various gardens along Amsterdam canals
Open Garden Days Amsterdam invites visitors to explore 25+ private and institutional gardens along the canals, featuring historic parterres, trees, and garden houses.
Amsterdam Roots Festival
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
Dive into Amsterdam Roots Festival, a vibrant fusion of international music and circus across the city’s streets and Oosterpark, tracing its 1983 Africa Roots origins into a modern, eclectic celebration.
Amsterdam International Contemporary Dance Festival
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and other city venues
International contemporary dance festival across Amsterdam venues, anchored by Internationaal Theater Amsterdam. The program showcases a broad range of contemporary dance works from renowned and emerging artists, highlighting cutting-edge performances in a vibrant city setting.
Festival Op de Ring Highlights
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Catch Festival Op de Ring Highlights at 1 Amsterdam, a bright two day showcase from 21 June to 23 June 2025, blending live acts, city energy and a festive urban vibe.
Julidans
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and at other locations in the city
Julidans bursts across Amsterdam, a sprawling international contemporary dance festival weaving daring moves through International Theater Amsterdam and intimate side stages, inviting bold bodies and sounds to collide.
Kwaku Summer Festival
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Nelson Mandela Park
At Nelson Mandela Park in Amsterdam's Zuidoost, Kwaku Summer Festival lights up with decades of history, mixing art, music, a football tournament, and tasty bites into a sun-drenched, multicultural summer showcase.
Amsterdam: World Pride
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 16:00
Rijksmuseum
Celebrate World Pride in Amsterdam with a canal cruise and global queer joy. This free event at the Rijksmuseum blends culture, inclusion, and festive city vibes as LGBTQ+ communities come together to mark Pride in one of Europe’s most iconic cities.
Milkshake Festival Westpark Worldpride
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Westpark
Experience Milkshake Festival at Westpark during World Pride in Amsterdam, a high-energy electronic-dance spectacle blending bold visuals, immersive stage design, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Expect top DJs, diverse crowds, and a late-night celebration across the park v
Gay Pride Amsterdam
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Gay Pride Amsterdam around 1 Amsterdam on Saturday 1 August 2026 floods the city with rainbow parades, lively street parties, and club-stage performances, a vibrant call for equality, self-expression, and community.
Gay Pride Canal Parade
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
The Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade on August 1, 2026 features colorful boats along the canal route from Oosterdok to Westerdok as part of Pride Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 12:00
Amsterdam Centrum
Join Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade as vibrant floats glide along the city's canals in Amsterdam-Centrum, a colorful street festival with music, dancing and inclusive celebration—free to spectators, with pre-registration encouraged.
Canal Parade
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 12:00
Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage
The world-famous Amsterdam Canal Parade sails through the city’s canals on Saturday 1 August 2026, with illuminated boats gliding past Centre, East and West routes in a luminous, inclusive celebration.
Dekmantel Festival: Darkside / Headache / Juan Atkins pres. INFINITI / NEW YORK e.a.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Melkweg
Dekmantel Festival at Melkweg Amsterdam features Darkside, Headache, Infiniti Live, New York and more with techno, house and live acts.
WORLD PRIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
AFAS Live
World Pride Music Festival at AFAS Live in Amsterdam erupts with boundary-breaking acts, rainbow-lit stages, and a unifying roar of dance-floor liberation across genres.
Festival TREK - AMSTERDAM 2026
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Amstelpark, Amsterdam, Nederland
Festival TREK Amsterdam 2026 storms Amstelpark with stages across genres, roaming art, and a festival vibe that fuses nature, music, and community under the Dutch sky.
Pride March Amsterdam
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 11:00
Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage
Join Amsterdam’s Pride March through the heart of the city, a splash of colour, sound and love ending near Centre♥, as the annual festival turns streets into a jubilant parade of inclusion.
Dekmantel Festival
Sun, 2 Aug 2026
Held at 8 stages in Amsterdamse Bos and at various venues around Amsterdam
Dekmantel Festival brings a multi-stage electro music showcase to Amsterdam, with a cutting-edge lineup across Amsterdamse Bos and venues around the city.
Dekmantel Festival 2026
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Amsterdamse Bos
Dekmantel Festival 2026 returns to Amsterdamse Bos, sprawling across forested stages with cutting-edge techno, house, and experimental sets under open skies and late-night bonfires.
canal parade
Sat, 8 Aug 2026
various around Amsterdam
Annual LGBT Pride festival culminates with a canal parade along Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht and Amstel, drawing huge crowds from locals and visitors over a week in late July to early August. Colorful boats, performances, and waterfront celebrations showcase inclusive culture along the iconic city canals.
Pride Amsterdam
Sat, 8 Aug 2026
various around Amsterdam
Annual LGBT festival in Amsterdam from late July to early August, capped by the Pride canal parade along Prinsengracht and the Amstel, with street events and concerts that draw crowds from around the world.
De Parade: Programma
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Explore De Parade’s open-air theatre festival in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. The program features a diverse street-theatre lineup across multiple stages with playful, imaginative performances in a casual, artsy outdoor setting—ideal for families and visitors.
Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2026
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 12:00
Various gardens along Amsterdam canals
Join Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2026 for 10 days of classical and jazz across 95+ Amsterdam venues—from churches and parks to living rooms and canals—celebrating the Flow edition with Artist in Residence Sofia Linde.
Milkshake Festival 2026 @ Westerpark
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Westerkerk
Milkshake Festival 2026 sweeps through Amsterdam as Pabllo Vittar headlines at Westerpark, with colorful stages, shimmering art cars, and dance floors pulsing across the city’s nightlife tapestry.
Milkshake Festival
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Westerpark
Milkshake Festival storms Westerpark with a gay-friendly dance weekend, curated by Paradiso and AIR, delivering vibrant stages, inclusive vibes, and a creative camping area at Amsterdam's edge.
Canal Pride
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Canal Pride in Amsterdam lights up the canals with rainbow celebrations, alongside the Grachtenfestival concerts starting Aug 7–16.
Haltpop 2026 @ Haltpop
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Haltpop
Haltpop 2026 is a punk-rock festival staged at Haltpop in Koog aan de Zaan, near Amsterdam, featuring Strung Out, Laura Jane Grace, Satanic Surfers, Belvedere, MakeWar, The Corps, and I Scream Never Ground. Expect high-energy, guitar-driven sets across an outdoor, festival atmosphere just outside Amsterdam.
Gay-friendly dance music festival (camping)
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Westerpark
A gay-friendly dance-music festival over a weekend at Westergas in Amsterdam, organized by Paradiso and AIR. The event features on-site camping and a lineup of electronic dance acts, set in a lively cultural venue with a festive atmosphere.
World Music Summer Festival – Amsterdam
Sun, 2 Aug 2026
Nelson Mandela Park, Amsterdam
A large world music summer festival in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district, blending international sounds with art, food, and a weekend football tournament. Set in Nelson Mandela Park, the event celebrates cultural diversity across performances and activities over the weekends.
De Parade: Gavin-Viano
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Gavin-Viano performs Yes-Girl as part of De Parade at M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. A lively outdoor street-theatre showcase within the park festival, blending bold storytelling, playful staging, and vibrant parade vibe under summer skies.
Canal Festival
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Experience music like never before at the Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam, a ten-day festival spotlighting young classical and jazz performers across picturesque city venues.
De Parade: TG Gouden Bergen
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Experience De Parade in Amsterdam as TG Gouden Bergen presents Gif & Honing, a street-theatre piece blending playful mime and live performance in M.L. Kingpark as part of the roaming arts festival.
Uitmarkt Amsterdam / De Opening
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at 11:00
Museumplein & Leidseplein
Opening of Amsterdam's cultural season: a free 3-day festival with 400+ previews and 2000 artists across music, theatre, opera, literature, cabaret, and a book market at Museumplein and Leidseplein.
Dekmantel Festival x STOOR Live
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 at 17:00
Paradiso
Dekmantel Festival x STOOR Live at Paradiso in Amsterdam blends pulsing techno with daring live sets, as Into The City injects electric energy into the canal-side venue's ivy-clad walls and intimate roar.
De Parade: Heavy Hitters
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Experience De Parade's outdoor street-theatre showcase at M.L. Kingpark in Amsterdam with Heavy Hitters, a vibrant, immersive performance by A Cor Vermelha that blends bold visuals and live storytelling in a festive, public setting.
De Parade: STUKK
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Outdoor street-theatre performance STUKK at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. The show Op z'n Frans brings a francophone, playful piece to the park festival, blending intimate theatre with the festive, casual De Parade atmosphere.
Amsterdam Canal Festival: Classical & Jazz
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
various around Amsterdam
Amsterdam's canal festival brings classical and jazz performances to the city’s waterways, with stages on boats and riverside platforms across venues around Amsterdam. The 29th edition runs Aug 7–16, 2026, delivering a diverse, waterborne music experience from intimate chamber sets to vibrant big‑band showcases.
Reggae Lake Festival
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Gaasperpark in Amsterdam
Reggae Lake Festival storms Gaasperpark in Amsterdam, the Netherlands' largest reggae celebration with roots, dancehall and dub vibes echoing across sunlit stages and open grounds.
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
Thu, 3 Sept 2026
various around Amsterdam
Amsterdam Fringe Festival showcases avant-garde theatre across venues in Amsterdam, alongside the Dutch Theatre Festival’s selections from last season.
Dutch Theatre Festival & Fringe – Amsterdam (Sept 3–13, 2026)
Thu, 3 Sept 2026
various around Amsterdam
The Dutch Theatre Festival showcases the best of last season's theatre productions in Amsterdam, paired with the Fringe offering avant-garde performances across venues citywide from Sept 3–13, 2026.
De Parade: Kalpanarts
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Experience Kalpanarts' Echoes of Search as part of De Parade in Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark: an outdoor street-theatre piece blending live performance and roaming movement within the festive, public-space vibe of the parade.
De Parade: Penney de Jager & EDC dancers
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Penney de Jager teams with EDC dancers for a high-energy festival night at De Parade's M.L. Kingpark, where bold choreography, neon rhythms and crowd-ready energy create a playful, clubby finale.
De Parade: Mike Zanting
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Outdoor street-theatre act at De Parade in Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark, featuring Mike Zanting in Ludwig. A lively, accessible performance with bold visuals and playful storytelling under the park sky, part of the celebrated street-festival lineup.
Gaasperpark Reggae Festival, Amsterdam (Aug 15-16, 2026)
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Gaasperpark in Amsterdam
Two-day reggae festival at Gaasperpark, Amsterdam (15-16 Aug 2026), touted as the Netherlands' largest reggae event. Features multiple stages, headline acts, and an outdoor festival atmosphere with food stalls and street vibes.
Our World Pride Closing - The After
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 23:59
WestWeelde
Join the Our World Pride Closing - The After at WestWeelde (Westerunie) in Amsterdam for an all-night closing ritual after the Pride weekend, featuring music, shows and a high-energy finale from sundown to dawn.
Sloterpark DJ Dance Festival 8-9 Aug 2026
Sat, 8 Aug 2026
Westerpark
Two-day outdoor DJ dance festival at Sloterpark in Amsterdam, showcasing a local and international electronic lineup on 8-9 August 2026. Expect high-energy sets across multiple stages, summer-night vibes, and a lively crowd drawn to global house and techno acts.