Gay-friendly dance music festival (camping)

A gay-friendly dance-music festival over a weekend at Westergas in Amsterdam, organized by Paradiso and AIR. The event features on-site camping and a lineup of electronic dance acts, set in a lively cultural venue with a festive atmosphere.

Milkshake Festival

Milkshake Festival storms Westerpark with a gay-friendly dance weekend, curated by Paradiso and AIR, delivering vibrant stages, inclusive vibes, and a creative camping area at Amsterdam's edge.

FunHouse - World Pride Saturday Edition

FunHouse World Pride Saturday Edition erupts at WestWeelde with 3 rooms and an XL outdoor chill area, doors at 22:00, blasting global anthems in a crowd charged by Pride energy.

World Pride Sunday Daytime Rave - Rapido × FunHouse

World Pride Sunday Daytime Rave at WestWeelde, 13:00–23:00, fusing Rapido and FunHouse across 3 indoor stages and a sunlit XL outdoor area for non-stop daytime dance energy.

World Pride Afterparty

World Pride Afterparty at Warehouse Elementenstraat in Amsterdam kicks off after World Pride, delivering a high-energy electronic dance night with club visuals, renowned DJs, and a vibrant LGBTQ+ atmosphere inside a buzzing urban venue.

Our World Pride Closing - The After

Join the Our World Pride Closing - The After at WestWeelde (Westerunie) in Amsterdam for an all-night closing ritual after the Pride weekend, featuring music, shows and a high-energy finale from sundown to dawn.

Sloterpark DJ Dance Festival 8-9 Aug 2026

Two-day outdoor DJ dance festival at Sloterpark in Amsterdam, showcasing a local and international electronic lineup on 8-9 August 2026. Expect high-energy sets across multiple stages, summer-night vibes, and a lively crowd drawn to global house and techno acts.

Loveland Festival

Loveland Festival returns to Sloterpark, Amsterdam on 2026-08-08, delivering a massive DJ-driven electronic lineup with top local and international acts in an outdoor park setting. A premier Dutch summer nightlife event.

Olympischstadionloop Amsterdam Run 5k/10k

Join the Olympischstadionloop, a fast 5k/10k race starting and finishing at Amsterdam's iconic Olympic Stadium. Runners weave through stadium precincts and city streets for a crowd-friendly, stadium-backed event with a festive autumn atmosphere. The 2026 edition marks the return after the 2025 cancellation.

Castingfoto's STENT Casting

A professional photography casting session at Polanentheater hosted by STENT Casting, offering actors a chance to create casting-ready headshots and promo photos in a theatre setting, with expert guidance and studio lighting.

From Vermeer to Van Gogh at Fabrique des Lumières

Immersive digital art exhibition 'From Vermeer to Van Gogh' at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam, showcasing masterpieces from Vermeer to Van Gogh.

Repelsteeltje

An enchanting Dutch-language children's theater production of Repelsteeltje at Theater De Krakeling in Amsterdam. A magical Rumpelstiltskin tale brought to life with playful staging, perfect for families and young theater-goers.

Amsterdam Int. Salsa Marathon

Join the Amsterdam International Salsa Marathon at CanDance Studios for four days of nonstop social dancing. From Friday through Monday, a stellar lineup of international DJs spins nonstop salsa sets, creating a vibrant, dance-floor atmosphere in Amsterdam.

Japanese Cultural Festival with Film in Amsterdam

Japanese cultural festival at LAB111 in Amsterdam featuring film screenings and cultural activities. The program highlights Japanese cinema alongside art and demonstrations, offering an immersive glimpse into Japan's traditions within a welcoming city-center venue.

Japanese Cultural Festival Amsterdam 2026

Japanese cultural festival at LAB111, Amsterdam (Oct 1–4, 2026), celebrating cinema, visual art, music, and architecture alongside Japanese cuisine. The 21st edition offers screenings, exhibitions, performances and tastings in a lively cross-disciplinary program.

Camera Japan

Camera Japan in Amsterdam is a 4-day festival at LAB111 celebrating Japanese culture with film screenings, art, music, architecture showcases, and authentic Japanese food—marking its 21st edition since 2006 (Oct 1–4, 2026).

Sasha b2b Patrice Bäumel – 6hrs

Sasha b2b Patrice Bäumel light up Het Sieraad for a 6-hour marathon, Amsterdam, delivering immersive techno flow, evolving textures and a night of non-stop, boundary-pushing club magic.

Avatar

Avatar, the renowned metal band, headlines a blistering live show at Gashouder in Amsterdam on December 1, 2026. Expect heavy riffs, theatrical stage presence, and a crowd-ready atmosphere in the venue's industrial hall setting.

1928 Olympic Games

Historic Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam, designed by Jan Wils and built for the 1928 Olympic Games, has hosted major events from Ajax matches to European Athletics Championships and concert nights. Today it remains a 22,500-seat, multi-use venue for athletics and performances.

Boekenruil Tussen de Regels

Book swap event at De Nieuwe Anita in Amsterdam, inviting attendees to exchange books, discover new reads, and connect with the community.

The Maker Market

Boekpresentatie Archipel in inkt

At De Nieuwe Anita in Amsterdam, Boekpresentatie Archipel inkt launches a book presentation and week of programming with independent presses, intimate readings, and a cozy, artful atmosphere.

Art, Design & Vintage Market

Art, Design & Vintage Market at De Passage in Amsterdam unfolds as collectors arrive with their best finds — rare ceramics, bold designs, and vintage treasures turning the passageway into a glittering rummage.

Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs at Fabrique des Lumières

Step into an immersive, dinosaur-filled universe at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam, where life-size creatures glow on towering walls and a stunning fusion of art, light, and motion envelops you.