19 upcoming film events
Sound of View
Sat, 23 May 2026 at 22:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
Screening of Sound of View at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. Enjoy this title on the big screen in a cozy, classic cinema setting, with a focused narrative and intimate atmosphere that cinema lovers prize.
Berk & Miss Tandenborstel
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 17:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
Step into De Roode Bioscoop for Berk & Miss Tandenborstel, a playful film night where quirky Dutch cinema meets whimsy—curious characters, intimate screening rooms, and a spark of offbeat charm.
De Versierders
Sun, 31 May 2026 at 17:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Melkweg
Screening of Mamoru Hosoda's The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), part of Kaboom Anime: Hosoda Collection in a 4K restoration. A sci-fi romance with English subtitles, shown at Melkweg in Amsterdam. A must-see for anime fans seeking vivid animation and timeless storytelling.
REIZEN VOOR GELUK
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
Screening of Reizen Voor Geluk at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam at 20:00 UTC. A Dutch-language film night with tickets €15, offering a thoughtful cinematic journey toward happiness in a cozy, historic cinema setting.
KINO PACIFIC
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Pacific
KINO PACIFIC screens a curated film program at Pacific Amsterdam. This indoor cinema event in a stylish venue invites film lovers to discover new titles and enjoy Amsterdam's cinema culture.
ARTVARK & LEO VAN OOSTROM
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
ARTVARK & LEO VAN OOSTROM illuminate De Roode Bioscoop with a bold film program, striking visuals and thoughtful Q&A moments in Amsterdam's intimate cinema setting.
Seize the night open-air film festival
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Het Stenen Hoofd, Amsterdam
Seize the night is an open-air film festival presenting unreleased international films, animations and documentaries. Free entry, screens at Het Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam with editions also held in Utrecht, celebrating cinema under the night sky in its 23rd edition.
2001 Time Capsule at Eye Film Museum
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
EYE Filmmuseum
A curated film screening at the Eye Film Museum in Amsterdam for a '2001 Time Capsule' program, pairing archival footage with classic cinema in the venue's iconic screening rooms, highlighting film history.
Eyes Open: New Perspectives on Colonial Film Heritage
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
EYE Filmmuseum
Eyes Open at EYE Filmmuseum explores new perspectives on colonial film heritage with a curated program running Apr 3–Sep 6, 2026 in Amsterdam.
Metropolis (1927)
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 21:30
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal
Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) returns to the big screen with a live score by Wishful Singing, Yonga Sun, Steven Kamperman and Jorrit Westerhoff at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam's Grote Zaal. This silent-era classic, paired with a contemporary ensemble, offers a gripping blend of cinema and live music for adult audiences.
Pluk de Nacht Festival
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Het Stenen Hoofd, Amsterdam
Open-air film festival in Amsterdam showing unreleased international films, animations, and documentaries for free at Het Stenen Hoofd.
Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
virtual event
Online Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival showcases independent cinema from around the world, featuring shorts, documentaries, animations and feature-length films by emerging artists in a vibrant virtual setting.
Roze Filmdagen 2026
Thu, 18 Mar 2027
Het Ketelhuis
Roze Filmdagen 2026 at Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam showcases a vibrant program of LGBTQ+ cinema, including features and shorts, with post-screening talks and community events. A premier festival celebrating queer voices in a friendly, intimate cinema setting.
Amsterdam International Film Festival (Oct 2026)
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
virtual event
Virtual Amsterdam International Film Festival runs Oct 1–31, 2026, presenting a global slate of shorts, documentaries, animations and feature films by emerging artists. The online program expands access to cinema from Amsterdam and highlights diverse storytelling and innovative moving-image work.
Cruijff Documentary at Johan Cruijff Arena
Sun, 14 Mar 2027
Johan Cruijff ArenA
A screening of the Cruijff documentary at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, inviting fans to explore Johan Cruyff's legacy, the stadium's iconic architecture, and football culture.
Imagine Fantastic Film Festival
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Film Hallen/LAB111, Amsterdam
The Imagine Fantastic Film Festival features international sci-fi, cult, fantasy and horror films at Film Hallen/LAB111 in Amsterdam.
Underground Cinema
Thu, 11 Mar 2027 at 21:30
Amsterdam Marionette Theatre
Experience Underground Cinema at the Amsterdam Marionette Theatre, a film screening night blending edgy underground cinema with the venue’s whimsical puppet-stage atmosphere. An intimate, artsy program of shorts and features in a unique theatre setting.
Kids weekend bij VUE
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Calling young film fans to Kids Weekend at VUE, a family film spree featuring Jumpers and hands-on activities, bite-sized adventures and plenty of popcorn for budding cinephiles.