Free Events in Amsterdam

Open Torendag

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Festival

Amsterdam's Open Toren Dag invites the public to freely explore towers city-wide with special activities at various locations on June 13.

Uitreiking Brusseprijs 2026

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 23:30

De Rode Hoed

Lecture

An elegant awards ceremony announcing the Brusseprijs winner for the best Dutch-language journalistic book. Held at De Rode Hoed in Amsterdam, the festive evening celebrates investigative journalism and literary excellence as the prize is awarded.

Ameland Beach Rugby Festival (Europe's Largest)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Sports

Europe's largest beach rugby festival unfolds on Ameland's sands from June 12–14, 2026, inviting teams to clash in sunny, seaside scenery. Spectators enjoy fast-paced beach rugby, a festival atmosphere with food stalls, and stunning Atlantic views along the Dutch coast.

Offline Hangout

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 13:00

Kanarie Club

Community

Escape the glow of screens with an Offline Hangout at Kanarie Club in Amsterdam, a cozy, unplugged gathering offering warm conversations, decked-out bar vibes, and a refreshing break from the digital buzz.

Cello and Piano

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 22:15

English Reformed Church (Begijnhof)

Music

An intimate cello-and-piano recital at the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam, blending lyrical cello lines with intimate piano dialogue in a historic sacred space to deliver refined chamber-music charm.

Kamermuziekconcert Sweelinck Academie

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Music

A Kamermuziekconcert by Sweelinck Academie graces the Conservatorium of Amsterdam, spotlighting bright jong talent in an intimate, reverberant chamber-music evening.

Open Garden Days

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Festival

Open Garden Days in Amsterdam invites visitors to peek behind canal-house facades as 25+ private and institutional gardens open to the public for a weekend.

IIEX Europe 2026 – Insight Innovation Exchange

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Beurs van Berlage

Conference

IIEX Europe 2026 brings together researchers and industry professionals to explore breakthrough ideas, tools, and practices shaping the future of insights.

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.

The Grote Kledingruil x The Slow Fashion Show

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 · All day

Tolhuistuin

Market

The Grote Kledingruil x The Slow Fashion Show brings a garden takeover to Tolhuistuin with a clothing swap and slow-fashion showcase. Expect vibrant secondhand finds, eco-conscious style, and a casual, social afternoon in Amsterdam.

Slotconcert Sweelinck Academie

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Music

An evening of fresh, high-spirited music unfolds at the Conservatorium of Amsterdam as the Slotconcert Sweelinck Academie showcases Jong Talent, where young performers illuminate the grand recital hall.

Pure Markt - Park Frankendael

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 · All day

Pure Markt - Park Frankendael

Market

Pure Markt at Park Frankendael bursts with artisanal delights: ~70% food vendors and ~30% crafts, a breezy Amsterdam market set in green surroundings where flavor and craft mingle under open skies.

Labyrinth Poetry Night

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 21:30

Labyrinth Amsterdam

Literature

Monthly poetry night at Labyrinth Amsterdam featuring contemporary poets, spoken word artists, and live music, every last Sunday at 19:30.

Theater Festival De Parade – Amsterdam

Wed, 1 Jul 2026

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Theater

Theater Festival De Parade in Amsterdam brings a midsummer mix of parkside performances, colorful street acts, and Keti Koti commemorations, turning the city into a roaming, celebratory stage.

Seattle Girls Choir

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 15:00

English Reformed Church (Begijnhof)

Music

Seattle Girls Choir performs in Amsterdam's English Reformed Church, merging pristine choral craftsmanship with intimate liturgical acoustics for a tranquil, uplifting concert that lingers in memory.

Expositie Ethiek En Visuele Verhalen

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 · All day

Podium Mozaïek

Art

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.

Cool Machine – Amsterdam Book Club

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 20:30

Amsterdam Girls Book Club

Literature

Join Amsterdam Book Club for a lively discussion of Colson Whitehead's 'Cool Machine'. Explore the 1980s New York milieu, crime, ambition, and glamour as readers dissect themes and characters in an engaging evening of shared insights.

NDSM Lusthof | Studio Ossidiana

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 · All day

Naast NDSM Bikes

Art

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.

"Art & Fear" by David Bayles & Ted Orland

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM

Literature

Join a book club at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM for a discussion of Art & Fear by Bayles & Orland, a candid look at doubt, procrastination, and why making more work beats waiting for genius.

Kwaku Summer Festival

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 · All day

Nelson Mandela Park

Festival

At Nelson Mandela Park in Amsterdam's Zuidoost, Kwaku Summer Festival lights up with decades of history, mixing art, music, a football tournament, and tasty bites into a sun-drenched, multicultural summer showcase.

Gaiea Sanskrit and The Cosmic Choir

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 17:00

English Reformed Church (Begijnhof)

Music

Gaiea Sanskrit and The Cosmic Choir fill the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam with ethereal harmonies and candlelit textures, a meditative, otherworldly journey through sound.

Pure Markt - Amstelpark

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Pure Markt - Amstelpark

Market

Pure Markt at Amstelpark curates an artisan market of flavor and craft, with about 70% food stalls and 30% crafts, sunlit strolls, and a relaxed, neighborhood vibe along Amsterdam's green riverside.

Bath Choral Society

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 15:00

English Reformed Church (Begijnhof)

Music

In Amsterdam's English Reformed Church, Bath Choral Society fills the sacred nave with rich harmonies, candlelight twinkling on stained glass as voices rise in a serene, immersive concert.

Amsterdam: World Pride

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 · All day

Rijksmuseum

Festival

Celebrate World Pride in Amsterdam with a canal cruise and global queer joy. This free event at the Rijksmuseum blends culture, inclusion, and festive city vibes as LGBTQ+ communities come together to mark Pride in one of Europe’s most iconic cities.

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