The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Book club at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM reads The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin’s non-fiction manifesto on attention and making work without permission.
Ludmila Berlinskaya & Kazakh Quartet — Shostakovich Piano Quintet
Experience an intimate evening at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw as Ludmila Berlinskaya teams with the Kazakh Quartet for Shostakovich's Piano Quintet. A refined chamber program highlighting incisive virtuosity and lyrical ensemble playing, ideal for classical music lovers.
Josh Groban @ AFAS Live
Josh Groban brings his velvet-baritone theater magic to AFAS Live in Amsterdam, delivering sweeping ballads and radiant encores amid dazzling stage lights and the venue's soaring, modern timber-and-glass ambiance.
Cruyff Legacy 14K
Charity fun run in Amsterdam with 5K and 14K routes to raise money for the Johan Cruijff Foundation, starting and finishing at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
RUIGE RAKKERS | TECHNIKA 10
An afternoon techno showcase by Ruige Rakkers as part of Technika 10 at Pllek in Amsterdam. Expect driving electronic beats on a waterfront venue as the duo delivers a lively day-set from 13:00 to 16:00.
Amsterdam in April 2026: Marathon Weekend
April 2026 Dutch running events feature the NN Rotterdam Marathon—a fast, world-class race from Erasmus Bridge to Coolsingel, with the 45th edition on April 12. The listing also mentions short-distance events and other spring runs across the Netherlands, appealing to runners of all levels.
Queer Unplugged | Phone-free Hangout in Amsterdam
A welcoming queer community hangout at Volkshotel in Amsterdam, inviting attendees to unplug and connect in a relaxed, phone-free setting. Expect friendly conversations, low-key activities, and space to meet LGBTQ+ peers in a cozy hotel venue that sparks casual community vibes.
Ecstatic Dance & Tea Ceremony in Amsterdam
A co-created journey blending ecstatic dance with a tea ceremony and sensory play in Amsterdam. DJ Leela and Leila guide a movement-rich, ritual-infused experience that merges music, breath, and connection inside Sloterweg 998.
Schubert according to Boesch
Florian Boesch and Malcolm Martineau perform a Schubert recital, delivering gripping lieder storytelling at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
The Sax Family (4+)
In Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ’s Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, The Sax Family (4+) features the Berlage Saxophone Quartet as eight saxophones converse in a playful, poignant dialogue of sound, breath, and emotion.
Clay Taster Class at Studio Pansa KNSM
Kick off your ceramic journey with a Clay Taster Class at Studio Pansa KNSM. This 2.5-hour session covers handbuilding and wheel throwing, with clay, glaze and firing included. Limited to 12 participants for a focused, friendly intro to pottery.
MATTEO LANE - WE GOTTA CATCH UP!
MATTEO LANE's WE GOTTA CATCH UP! hits Koninklijk Theater Carré with sharp wit, breezy storytelling, and big-stage charisma in Amsterdam's grand, gilded hall.
Simone de Beauvoirs ‘De tweede sekse’ herverteld
A thought-provoking lecture at De Balie revisits Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex, reframing gender, freedom and public debate for today’s audience. Expect a lively discussion in Amsterdam about feminist philosophy and how the classic text speaks to contemporary society.
Nieuwe Noten
Nieuwe Noten at Orgelpark in Amsterdam is an intimate, organ‑forward evening where contemporary textures fuse with the grand pipes, turning this chapel‑like venue into a vibrant, unmistakable soundscape.
SmashingConf Amsterdam
SmashingConf Amsterdam is a tech conference for designers and UI engineers focused on UX, design systems, and front-end solutions.
Putting on/off (3+)
Putting on/off (3+) at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Rondleiding, is a Fresh Ears theatre piece about clothes—poetic, rebellious, and child-friendly as it asks what our garments really say.
LIJF!
LIJF! blasts through 1 Amsterdam with high-energy live performances, a punchy mix of rock and pop, and a neon-lit crowd singing along under buzzing ceiling lights.
Matt Rife
Matt Rife headlines Ziggo Dome Amsterdam on 13 April 2026 with his Stay Golden World Tour, delivering razor-sharp storytelling and big-room stand-up energy in an arena-scale show.
Cantigas
Cantigas, a medieval-music concert by Capella Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra, at Meervaart Theater in Amsterdam.
GenZ Voice Recitals: Night, Moon and Love & Faralae
GenZ Voice Recitals returns to Splendor Amsterdam with a double program: Night, Moon and Love and Faralae. Two young vocalists, one from Hong Kong and one from Spain, deliver intimate classical performances in a refined venue, highlighting cross-cultural repertoire.
Mohammed & Paul – Once Upon a Time in Tangier
Join a screening of Mohammed & Paul – Once Upon a Time in Tangier at OT301's Ventilator Cinema in Amsterdam. A film exploring Tangier's Beat-era circle around Mohammed Mrabet and Paul Bowles; doors at 17:00, €7.50. A culturally rich cinema experience.
Soundworks Showcase
Soundworks Showcase at Paradiso presents a curated, invite-only program of contemporary sound works and live performances in Amsterdam. Set in the iconic venue, the event promises intimate, experimental soundscapes and innovative sonic explorations.
93 minuten, als elke minuut telt
A tragicomedy about dignified dying in a staged reading of 93 minuten at Perdu, Amsterdam, featuring Olga Zuiderhoek and colleagues.
We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists bring their indie rock swagger to Bitterzoet in Amsterdam, channeling 80s postpunk and synth-pop through Keith Murray and Chris Cain as a tight, crowd friendly set unfolds.
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