42 upcoming festivals events
Uitmarkt Amsterdam / De Opening
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at 13:00
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.
ZeeZout Festival
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Tuinen van West in Amsterdam
ZeeZout Festival is an outdoor electronic music festival at Tuinen van West in Amsterdam, inviting guests to dance and make friends.
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.
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.
20th Amsterdam Tattoo Convention 2026!
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 15:00
NDSM-Plein 85, 1033 WC Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 20th Amsterdam Tattoo Convention brings together tattoo artists and fans for live art, booths, and demonstrations at NDSM-Plein in Amsterdam.
Open Monuments Day in Amsterdam
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Open Monuments Day invites visitors to explore Amsterdam's historic buildings and churches during a weekend of public access to architectural gems.
Amstelveld Open-Air Classical Music Festival (Sept 18–19, 2026)
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Amstelveld Amsterdam.
Open-air classical music festival at Amstelveld, Amsterdam, showcasing young international talents on September 18–19, 2026. Free entry invites locals and visitors to enjoy concise concerts in a historic outdoor setting, making high-caliber music accessible to all.
TAPT Festival Amsterdam West
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Rembrandtpark Amsterdam
TAPT Festival lands at Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam West, pouring beers and wines, pairing tasty bites with games and live vibes in a sun-kissed urban park setting.
Old but Gold Festival 2026 @ IJland
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 01:00
IJland
Relive the classics at Old but Gold Festival 2026 at IJland, Amsterdam—an all-day throwback carnival with retro tunes, cozy bays, and waterfront vibes.
Open-Air Festival for Emerging Talent
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Amstelveld
Open-Air Festival for Emerging Talent at Amstelveld, Amsterdam, on September 18, 2026. The event spotlights young performers on an outdoor stage, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy live sets, a casual festival vibe, and a neighborly, sunlit atmosphere.
Janey Festival
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at 01:00
Thuishaven
Janey Festival lights up Thuishaven in Amsterdam with a late-night electronic music lineup. A festive, high-energy outdoor festival featuring multiple stages and immersive visuals is set to energize the city.
Drink Festival at Rembrandt Park
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Rembrandtpark
A lively drink festival at Rembrandt Park in Amsterdam featuring beers, wines and tasty bites, plus games and a social park atmosphere. It’s a casual event ideal for locals and visitors looking to sample beverages and street-food outdoors.
Bollywood & Indian Food Festival
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Explore Bollywood glamour and Indian cuisine at this Amsterdam festival featuring live music and dance, vibrant food stalls, Bollywood-inspired performances, and cultural entertainment in a lively city-center setting.
Ambacht in Beeld Festival
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
NDSM Loods in Amsterdam
Ambacht in Beeld Festival in Amsterdam's NDSM Loods showcases craft skills through workshops, masterclasses, and documentary films.
Festival with workshops, masterclasses and documentary
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
An artsy festival at NDSM Loods in Amsterdam, featuring hands-on workshops, expert masterclasses, and documentary screenings. The venue blends industrial charm with film culture, delivering engaging talks, cinema nights, and a lively, social atmosphere.
Amsterdam Craft & Film Festival at NDSM Loods
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
NDSM Loods in Amsterdam
Two-day craft festival at NDSM Loods in Amsterdam featuring hands-on workshops, masterclasses and documentary-film programs. Explore diverse craft disciplines, meet makers, and enjoy screenings and talks that celebrate creativity, technique, and culture across September 26–27, 2026.
Amsterdam Int. Salsa Marathon
Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 17:00
CanDance Studios
Join the Amsterdam International Salsa Marathon at CanDance Studios for four days of nonstop social dancing. From Friday through Monday, a stellar lineup of international DJs spins nonstop salsa sets, creating a vibrant, dance-floor atmosphere in Amsterdam.
Camera Japan
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
LAB111
Camera Japan in Amsterdam is a 4-day festival at LAB111 celebrating Japanese culture with film screenings, art, music, architecture showcases, and authentic Japanese food—marking its 21st edition since 2006 (Oct 1–4, 2026).
Japanese Cultural Festival Amsterdam 2026
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
LAB111, Amsterdam
Japanese cultural festival at LAB111, Amsterdam (Oct 1–4, 2026), celebrating cinema, visual art, music, and architecture alongside Japanese cuisine. The 21st edition offers screenings, exhibitions, performances and tastings in a lively cross-disciplinary program.
Japanese Cultural Festival with Film in Amsterdam
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
LAB111
Japanese cultural festival at LAB111 in Amsterdam featuring film screenings and cultural activities. The program highlights Japanese cinema alongside art and demonstrations, offering an immersive glimpse into Japan's traditions within a welcoming city-center venue.
Cinekid
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Pathé Amsterdam Noord
Cinekid lights up Pathé Amsterdam Noord with an international kids film, TV and new media festival—screenings, workshops and star moments that turn childhood cinema into a grand adventure.
Amsterdam Electronic Music Conference & Festival (Oct 2026)
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
various around Amsterdam
An international electronic music festival and conference held across venues around Amsterdam, showcasing a broad range of sub-genres and hosting industry talks, panels, and networking for professionals. A flagship event drawing artists, labels, and fans from around the world.
Mystic Garden Festival ADE 2026
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
Havenpark Amsterdam
Experience Mystic Garden Festival at Havenpark Amsterdam as part of ADE 2026, an immersive outdoor electronic music festival with lush garden ambience, diverse live sets, and immersive stages in a vibrant park setting.
International kids' film & media festival
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Pathé Amsterdam Noord
A family-friendly international film, television and new media festival for kids at Pathé Amsterdam Noord, showcasing kid-focused cinema from around the world.
London Calling Festival 2026 @ Paradiso
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Paradiso
London Calling Festival 2026 storms Paradiso in Amsterdam, a high-energy mash-up of rock, jazz, and world sounds that turns the iconic venue into a buzzing, multi-stage celebration.
Museumnacht Amsterdam
Sat, 7 Nov 2026 at 20:00
Various museums across Amsterdam
Museumnacht Amsterdam invites 70+ museums to stay open from 19:00-02:00 with music, workshops, guided tours, performances and DJs across the city.
Sinterklaasintocht Amsterdam
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Sinterklaasintocht Amsterdam returns in 2026 as Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam on Sunday 15 November, with festive routes and the latest news on Sint in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Light Festival (15th edition)
Thu, 26 Nov 2026 at 18:30
Amsterdam canals (Herengracht route)
The Amsterdam Light Festival features 20+ light artworks along Amsterdam's Herengracht canal, viewable by foot, bike, or canal cruise from Nov 26, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027.
Amsterdam Sci-Fi & Cult Film Festival 42nd Edition
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Film Hallen/LAB111, Amsterdam
The 42nd edition of Amsterdam's well-established international film festival showcases sci-fi, cult, fantasy and horror films at Film Hallen and LAB111. A premier genre celebration with premieres and classics in a lively urban setting.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/27
Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/27 turns the city's canals into a luminous gallery, with immersive light installations clinging to bridges and crooked corners, unveiling new themes from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival 12–22 Nov 2026
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Various in Amsterdam including Pathé Tuschinski, Het Ketelhuis, de Brakke Grond theatre
The Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival brings thought-provoking cinema to venues like Pathé Tuschinski, Het Ketelhuis, and de Brakke Grond. This 39th edition showcases a diverse slate of documentary films from around the world, spanning screenings, talks, and Q&As.
Amsterdam Light Festival
Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Amsterdam canals
Amsterdam's canals become a shimmering open-air gallery as new light art installations sweep the city center, transforming familiar waterways into a spellbinding, glow-washed festival stroll.
Amsterdam Chocolate Festival 2027
Mon, 1 Feb 2027
Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam hosts a chocolate festival celebrating sustainable, high-quality chocolate with hands-on workshops and tastings. Now in its 13th edition, the event blends tasting experiences with education on sourcing and craft.
Chocoa Festival
Mon, 1 Feb 2027
Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
Chocoa Festival lights up Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam with a chocolate celebration featuring sustainable, high quality cacao, hands on workshops, tastings, and cocoa conversations in a grand historic hall.
Tulpfestival
Thu, 1 Apr 2027
Tulpfestival celebrates spring with thousands of tulips brightening Amsterdam throughout April. Explore colorful displays spread across the city at multiple locations—check the official site for the exact locations and maps.
Funfair for all ages
Sat, 6 Mar 2027
Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek
Experience a lively all-ages funfair at Cultuurpark Westergas in Amsterdam, with rides, games, stalls and family-friendly attractions in a festive outdoor setting, delivering a day of laughter, thrills, and warm memories for visitors.
Feest op zondag: Ramadan
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Feest op zondag: Ramadan at 1 Amsterdam in Amsterdam brings a vibrant Sunday festival around the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, inviting visitors to music, food stalls, and cross-cultural celebrations that honor the holy month.
2026 events in Amsterdam
Sat, 19 Dec 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A sweeping forecast of 2026 events in Amsterdam at 1 Amsterdam, where eclectic festivals and bold lineups promise luminous nights, canal side vibes, and the signature creative energy of the city.
Mysteryland Festival
Sun, 1 Aug 2027
Floriade festival grounds, Haarlemmermeer (near Hoofddoprp)
Mysteryland Festival is a large outdoor electronic music festival held over an August weekend near Amsterdam, featuring over 250 artists, 100,000 attendees, and on-site camping.
Amsterdam-area electronic music festival, Aug 2027
Sun, 1 Aug 2027
Floriade festival grounds, Haarlemmermeer (near Hoofddoprp)
A massive August electronic music festival at Floriade festival grounds near Amsterdam, featuring multiple stages, 250+ artists, and a camping site over the weekend. Known since 1993, it attracts around 100,000 fans for the 31st edition.
Sail Amsterdam 2030
Thu, 1 Aug 2030
IJ harbour Amsterdam
Sail Amsterdam 2030 brings Europe’s largest free-access nautical festival to the IJ harbour, with around 600 tall ships moored for visitors.
Tall Ships Festival Amsterdam 2030
Thu, 1 Aug 2030
IJ harbour Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Tall Ships Festival 2030 brings around 600 ships to the IJ harbour, turning the waterfront into Europe's largest free-access nautical spectacle. This major international maritime festival, held every five years (11th edition), features ship parades, sail displays, and family-friendly activities along Amsterdam's harbor.