Upcoming Events (8)
Grachtenfestival
Grachtenfestival brings classical and jazz performances to Amsterdam’s canals, with concerts aboard boats and on unique water-side stages across the city, offering intimate, atmospheric music amid historic waterways and lively summer charm.
canal parade
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
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.
Amsterdam Canal Festival: Classical & Jazz
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.
Dutch Theatre Festival & Fringe – Amsterdam (Sept 3–13, 2026)
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
Amsterdam Fringe Festival showcases avant-garde theatre across venues in Amsterdam, alongside the Dutch Theatre Festival’s selections from last season.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is a leading international conference and festival for electronic music across venues around Amsterdam, connecting artists, industry professionals, and sub-genres.
Amsterdam Electronic Music Conference & Festival (Oct 2026)
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.