Free Art Events in Amsterdam

ART MEETS FASHION AMSTERDAM

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 · All day

DE KONING

Art

Experience a bold fusion of art and fashion at DE KONING in Amsterdam, where contemporary design meets immersive visuals and collaborative showcases for a stylish, creative afternoon.

Expositie Ethiek En Visuele Verhalen

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 · All day

Podium Mozaïek

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Explore how ethics shape visual storytelling in a contemporary exhibition at Podium Mozaïek’s foyer, presenting works that invite reflection on representation, responsibility, and the power of image in everyday life.

NDSM Lusthof | Studio Ossidiana

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 · All day

Naast NDSM Bikes

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Outdoor art installation NDSM Lusthof by Studio Ossidiana at Naast NDSM Bikes on Amsterdam's NDSM Werf, blending contemporary sculpture with site-specific ambience in a vivid, industrial waterfront setting.

De Parade: Dusty Stray

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 · All day

De Parade - M.L. Kingpark

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Explore a vibrant De Parade program featuring outstanding outsider artists in an outdoor setting at M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam, showcasing bold, boundary-pushing works and fresh perspectives from contemporary artists.

Drawing in the Open Studio

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

At various times

Art

Across Amsterdam’s art scene, Drawing in the Open Studio unfolds as a roaming, hands-on event where artists sketch live, visitors mingle by sunlit easels, and the city becomes a living gallery of spontaneous creativity.

Open Monumentendag

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

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Open Monumentendag hits Amsterdam with rare access to historic buildings, as the 2026 theme 'Erfgoed in gevaar' puts heritage at risk in the spotlight; check participating monuments on the site, but hurry—some venues fill up.

NDSM Open Call: LOOKUP! Shells

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)

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At Amsterdam's NDSM Loods, NDSM Open Call presents LOOKUP! Shells—an immersive, sea-inspired art installation weaving sculpture, light and texture, buzzing with collaborative energy and edgy urban grit.

Jazz Years: Amsterdam Jazz 1930s (1930–1939)

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

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Step into Jazz Years: Amsterdam 1930s, a multimedia odyssey at 1 Amsterdam that stitches rare photos, recordings and migratory stories into the early jazz of Amsterdam (1930–1939), running Apr 3–Sep 13, 2026.

All the Tyres from Iceland

Wed, 23 Sept 2026 · All day

Y-helling

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An immersive installation by Michael Pinsky presenting all the tyres collected from Iceland, forming a stark environmental sculpture at Y-helling, Amsterdam. The work invites reflection on waste, transport and climate through tactile, immersive visuals.

CUTE BABY FEET

Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · All day

Y-helling

Art

CUTE BABY FEET turns Y-helling Amsterdam into a whimsical art playground, with bold colors, quirky textures, and playful installations inviting visitors to linger, touch, and dream.

LINGERIE FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · All day

DE KONING

Art

Experience Lingerie Fashion Week Amsterdam as designers unveil bold lingerie trends in a chic couture runway at De Koning. This intimate-wear showcase highlights daring textures and silhouettes, offering a stylish glimpse into Amsterdam's evolving fashion scene.

Exhibition Queer Underground

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 · All day

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

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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.

Month of Photography: 200 Years of Image at Factor IJ

Thu, 25 Mar 2027 · All day

Art

The Month of Photography in Amsterdam marks 200 years of imaging with exhibits at Factor IJ. Explore historic and contemporary photographs across a venue renowned for photography, featuring archival prints, featured artists, and engaging displays celebrating Dutch visual culture.

Body As Resistance: Photo Exhibition

Sun, 28 Mar 2027 · All day

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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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