Eyes Open: New Perspectives on Colonial Film Heritage
Eyes Open at EYE Filmmuseum explores new perspectives on colonial film heritage with a curated program running Apr 3–Sep 6, 2026 in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival
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.
Amsterdam International Film Festival (Oct 2026)
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.
Metropolis (1927)
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.
Imagine Fantastic Film Festival
The Imagine Fantastic Film Festival features international sci-fi, cult, fantasy and horror films at Film Hallen/LAB111 in Amsterdam.
Kids weekend bij VUE
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.
Underground Cinema
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.
Cruijff Documentary at 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.
Roze Filmdagen 2026
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.