Events in Amsterdam

HEADRUSH INVITES BEN MANSON - THE AMSTERDAM WORLD PRIDE EDITION

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 01:00

Akhnaton

Music

HeadRush invites Ben Manson to Akhnaton for Amsterdam World Pride, a queer techno rave from 23:00–05:00. The basement venue becomes a pulsating dance sanctuary with relentless electronic energy and a bold, inclusive atmosphere.

Loveland Festival

Sat, 8 Aug 2026

Westerpark

Music

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.

Loveland Festival 2026 @ Sloterpark

Sat, 8 Aug 2026

Sloterpark

Music

Loveland Festival 2026 returns to Sloterpark, Amsterdam, with Marsh, Sasha and John Digweed spinning epic outdoor electronic sets across sunlit stages, fusing house and techno for a signature open-air festival experience.

Sonido Gallo Negro

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 22:30

Paradiso

Music

Sonido Gallo Negro delivers psychedelic cumbia from Mexico City at Paradiso in Amsterdam. Expect blistering Afro-Latin grooves, hypnotic guitars, and a sweaty, high-energy live show in one of the city's iconic venues.

WhoMadeWho @ Loveland

Sat, 8 Aug 2026

Loveland

Music

Two electronic music heavyweights—WhoMadeWho and John Digweed—headline Loveland in Amsterdam on 8 August 2026. A late-night club event delivering techno and progressive house with immersive visuals and a world-class DJ lineup in a premier city venue.

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2026

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 · All day

Various gardens along Amsterdam canals

Festival

Join Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2026 for 10 days of classical and jazz across 95+ Amsterdam venues—from churches and parks to living rooms and canals—celebrating the Flow edition with Artist in Residence Sofia Linde.

Closing Concert

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 20:00

South♥

Music

Join the Pride Amsterdam closing concert at Museumplein on Aug 8, 2026, as Amsterdam lights up in rainbow colors with a live music celebration.

Everyday People

Sat, 8 Aug 2026

Lofi Amsterdam

Music

A relaxed electronic night at Lofi Amsterdam featuring Everyday People. Expect mellow lo-fi grooves in an intimate venue, with a casual crowd soaking up chill beats and intimate live vibes in the heart of Amsterdam.

De Parade

Sun, 9 Aug 2026

Martin Luther King Park, Amsterdam

De Parade returns to Amsterdam's Martin Luther King Park in the Rivierenbuurt as part of its coast-to-coast theatre tour, staging roaming stages, bold performances, street food, and intimate shows that spill into the city’s lively streets.

Pride Amsterdam

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 · All day

various around Amsterdam

Festival

Annual LGBT festival in Amsterdam from late July to early August, capped by the Pride canal parade along Prinsengracht and the Amstel, with street events and concerts that draw crowds from around the world.

canal parade

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 · All day

various around Amsterdam

Festival

Annual LGBT Pride festival culminates with a canal parade along Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht and Amstel, drawing huge crowds from locals and visitors over a week in late July to early August. Colorful boats, performances, and waterfront celebrations showcase inclusive culture along the iconic city canals.

BLOND:ISH @ Loveland

Sun, 9 Aug 2026

Loveland

Music

BLOND:ISH headlines Loveland in Amsterdam, delivering pulsing electronic and house beats in the famed club. A high-energy night of immersive sounds and crowd energy in a venue known for top-tier international DJs.

Tropikali by Night

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 01:30

Paradiso

Music

Tropikali by Night returns to Paradiso Amsterdam for WorldPride, a rainbow-fired music party weaving Caribbean rhythms, sleek glow, and timeless dancefloor joy under Paradiso's iconic beams.

Sloterpark DJ Dance Festival 8-9 Aug 2026

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 · All day

Westerpark

Festival

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.

We Will Rock You

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 22:00

DeLaMar Theater

Theater

An energetic musical at DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam, weaving Queen hits like Somebody to Love and Bohemian Rhapsody into a high-energy show. We Will Rock You brings rock theatrics to the Dutch stage with flair and spectacle.

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.

Martin Parr, Very Modern and Rather Ugly

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · All day

Foam Photography Museum

Art

A photography exhibition at FOAM Photography Museum in Amsterdam celebrating Martin Parr's 'Very Modern and Rather Ugly'. Runs April 3 to August 12, 2026; reserve tickets via TIQETS.

Martin Parr at FOAM

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · All day

FOAM

Art

Martin Parr at FOAM in Amsterdam puts the master of vivid social portraits in a bold, bite-sized festival of color and irony, as his sharp eyes reveal everyday life’s quirks through iconic street scenes illuminated at FOAM through August 12, 2026.

Benny Rodrigues 10-Hour Set

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 15:00

Thuishaven

Music

Benny Rodrigues storms Thuishaven with a 10-hour set, weaving pounding techno and hypnotic house from afternoon into the wee hours in Amsterdam’s legendary outdoor festival venue.

NDSM Scavenger Hunt

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)

Community

Join a playful scavenger hunt around Amsterdam's NDSM Shipyard, solving clues and exploring the docklands with friends and fellow explorers.

Wilco - a tour with Wilco

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 22:00

Paradiso

Music

Wilco brings their groundbreaking alt-rock to Paradiso, delivering sprawling, sun-kissed guitars and lyrical depth in Amsterdam's iconic, intimate hall.

Ron Sexsmith

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Tolhuistuin

Music

Ron Sexsmith graces Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam, delivering intimate renditions from his cherished Canadian catalog beneath a riverside sky and a warm storytelling vibe.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 22:00

Koninklijk Theater Carré

An intimate theatre evening at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam with The Little Big Things, a gripping stage production that blends storytelling and drama inside the grand historic venue. Tickets via carre.nl.

Zandvoort

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Sports

Experience the Dutch Grand Prix roar at 1 Amsterdam near Amsterdam, as Zandvoort hosts Formula 1 races 2021–25—the first homegrown F1 weekend since 1985—culminating in the 21–23 Aug 2026 spectacle.

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