Student Events in Amsterdam

Jack Savoretti

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 22:00

Music

Jack Savoretti performs a live pop/singer-songwriter set of emotive ballads and melodic tunes in Zurich, showcasing his distinctive UK vocal style.

Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

Van Gogh Museum

Art

Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, a major retrospective exploring the artist’s influence and daring style.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

various around Amsterdam

Conference

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.

Nationaal Cello Concours

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 11:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

Opening round of the Nationaal Cello Concours, a highlight of the Cello Biënnale, staged in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam. Expect high-caliber solo cello performances by rising Dutch talents in a prestigious, modern concert hall.

Masterclass Baroque cello

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 17:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

On Oct 30, 2026 at 16:30, renowned cellist Bruno Cocset leads an intimate Baroque cello masterclass at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Kleine Zaal in Amsterdam. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in period performance and stylistic nuance from top international soloists.

Cello Club Night

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 22:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

A cello-focused concert evening at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ featuring Chiara Trentin, Kalle de Bie, René van Munster, Anastasia Feruleva, and Christopher Loy. The program explores queerness in dance, music, and performance in a contemporary recital setting.

Masterclass

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 17:30

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

A prestigious masterclass with Monika Leskovar at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ (Kleine Zaal) in Amsterdam. Learn from international soloists and renowned teachers in a high-level, professional setting that showcases interpretation, technique, and performance insights. A rare chance for serious musicians to study live.

Students around the World

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 20:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

Concert program by Gregor Horsch’s students from Düsseldorf, presenting young international talents in a refined recital. Held in the Kleine Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam, this evening spotlights emerging classical musicians with varied repertoire from early to contemporary works.

Collegium Musicum Amsterdam

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 at 21:15

English Reformed Church (Begijnhof)

Music

Experience a classical concert by Collegium Musicum Amsterdam performed in the intimate setting of the English Reformed Church. The program showcases refined chamber works performed by a renowned ensemble, offering a tranquil evening of artistry in central Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Sci-Fi & Cult Film Festival 42nd Edition

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · All day

Film Hallen/LAB111, Amsterdam

Festival

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 International Documentary Film Festival 12–22 Nov 2026

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 · All day

Various in Amsterdam including Pathé Tuschinski, Het Ketelhuis, de Brakke Grond theatre

Festival

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.

2001 Time Capsule at Eye Filmmuseum

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · All day

EYE Filmmuseum

Art

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.

The Play of the Night

Sun, 7 Feb 2027

Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Music

The Play of the Night at the Conservatorium of Amsterdam offers a daring night of Nieuwe muziek, where contemporary textures, experimental riffs and bold timbres push listeners beyond the familiar.

De Republiek

Tue, 2 Mar 2027 at 15:00

De Balie

Lecture

De Balie hosts the debate 'De Republiek', exploring the necessity of free, public debate in modern democracy. A sharp, policy-minded discussion in an intimate cultural venue in Amsterdam, inviting thinkers to challenge and defend public discourse.

Haydn on Sunday

Mon, 8 Mar 2027 at 11:00

Kanarie Club

Music

Free classical concert: professional musicians and advanced amateurs study and perform a Haydn symphony in two and a half hours, conducted by Benoit DeBrock.

Exhibition Queer Underground

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 · All day

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Art

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.

Learning Path: Valorisation & Impact, Cohort 4

Fri, 12 Mar 2027

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Workshop

Multi-session workshop at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) for Cohort 4, focused on valorisation and impact of research. Participants develop strategies for dissemination, funding, and stakeholder engagement to maximise societal benefits.

​​De symfonie van onvrede: de opmars van radicaal-rechts in Europa​

Fri, 12 Mar 2027 at 21:00

Spui25

Lecture

An intimate, analytical lecture tracing the rise of radical-right politics in Europe, weaving Catherine de Vries’ family history with years of research to show how societal shifts—from Dutch countryside to Southern Italy—fuel discontent and strategy.

Van Baerle Trio and Isabelle van Keulen: Schumann and Mozart

Sun, 14 Mar 2027 at 21:15

Concertgebouw - Recital Hall

Music

An intimate evening at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw Recital Hall as the Van Baerle Trio join Isabelle van Keulen to perform Schumann and Mozart, blending refined chamber dialogue with elegant, resonant acoustics.

An afternoon with Andrea Beck: Below the Surface

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 at 14:00

American Book Center

Literature

Join Andrea Beck for an afternoon at the American Book Center in Amsterdam as she discusses her debut YA novel Below the Surface, exploring small-town whispers, a vanished student, and the pull of truth through engaging storytelling.

One Day Market

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 · All day

De Passage

Market

An Amsterdam market for young creatives turning passion into business. At De Passage, makers showcase handmade work, pitch ideas, and connect with peers and mentors in a lively, urban setting.

"Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 at 14:00

Unthinkable

Literature

Join a book-club discussion of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason at Unthinkable in Amsterdam. Explore how human reason shapes knowledge and its limits in a welcoming, philosophy-minded gathering—perfect for readers who love rigorous, accessible debate.

The Image of Melancholy: John Dowland and Henry Purcell

Mon, 22 Mar 2027 at 12:00

Concertgebouw - Recital Hall

Music

An intimate Baroque recital pairing John Dowland's melancholic lute songs with Henry Purcell's English vocal masterpieces, set in Amsterdam's famed Concertgebouw Recital Hall. A refined program that highlights 17th‑century mood, contrast, and refinement in a beautiful concert hall setting.

Body As Resistance: Photo Exhibition

Sun, 28 Mar 2027 · All day

Art

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.

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