Events in 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

M'ADAM By Night invites

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 01:00

Madam

Nightlife

Madam hosts M'ADAM By Night invites in Amsterdam, a late-night electronic music event at the iconic club. Doors open at 23:00 for a high-energy party in a stylish venue known for its cutting-edge club scene.

Hovvdy @ Paradiso

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Paradiso

Music

Hovvdy at Paradiso in Amsterdam delivers intimate indie rock glow, with hushed harmonies and jangly riffs reverberating through the historic, church-like venue.

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.

Prinsengracht Concert

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

A free traditional classical concert on Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, staged on a temporary canal platform in front of Hotel Pulitzer, where boats with wine drift by as the city glows and music sails over water.

Prinsengrachtconcert 2026

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 18:00

Prinsengracht (Hotel Pulitzer)

Music

Experience the free Prinsengrachtconcert 2026 on a floating stage along Amsterdam's Prinsengracht, with the Hotel Pulitzer glinting nearby; a cherished open-air classical tradition since 1981, unfolding 16:00-22:30 with orchestral grandeur and canal breeze.

Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands

Sports

Formula 1 returns to Circuit Zandvoort near Amsterdam, riding the Verstappen wave as the Dutch Grand Prix roars back (2021–25) for the first time since 1985, with the 21–23 Aug 2026 weekend.

HIGH TEA Festival

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 01:00

Lofi

Nightlife

HIGH TEA Festival buzzes through Lofi in Amsterdam with a playful mix of nightlife indie beats and tea-inspired vibes, inviting bite-sized sets and late-night conversations.

Formula 1

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at 22:00

With the rise of local star Max Verstappen

Sports

Formula 1 fever hits the Netherlands as Verstappen leads a record crowd, F1 back at Zandvoort near Amsterdam (2021–25) with the 21–23 Aug 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, joining motorsport momentum.

Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Tickets

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Sports

Tickets for the Dutch Grand Prix 2026 in the Amsterdam area. This listing points fans to ticket availability for Formula 1 racing in the Netherlands, a premier motorsport event. Expect high-speed action, roaring engines, and a festival-like atmosphere at the famous circuit near Amsterdam.

Lady en de Vage Hond

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 16:00

Openluchttheater De Pinkenberg

Theater

Outdoor theatre in Amsterdam presents Lady en de Vage Hond at Openluchttheater De Pinkenberg. This Dutch-language stage work invites an intimate afternoon of storytelling under the open sky, set in a picturesque outdoor venue.

Reggae Lake Festival

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 · All day

Gaasperpark in Amsterdam

Festival

Reggae Lake Festival storms Gaasperpark in Amsterdam, the Netherlands' largest reggae celebration with roots, dancehall and dub vibes echoing across sunlit stages and open grounds.

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