Amsterdam Canal Sloop Boat Race
Up to 140 sloop boats race a 25km course around Amsterdam’s canals. The 39th edition starts near Jan Schaeferbrug at IJhaven and weaves through Herengracht, Leidsegracht and Singelsgracht to finish at Oosterdok by the Maritime Museum, delivering a dramatic waterborne spectacle.
DJ Krush
DJ Krush delivers an immersive night blending trip-hop, hip-hop and electronic textures at Melkweg in Amsterdam. Expect cinematic, moody beats, intricate samples, and a vinyl-forward live show that fuses atmospheric grooves with punchy rhythm.
Grachtenrace
Grachtenrace: the 39th edition of Amsterdam's canal boat race, with up to 140 sloops racing 25km along the city’s canals from IJhaven to Oosterdok on Oct 10, 2026.
Grachtenrace: 25km canal race around Amsterdam
Grachtenrace returns with 25km of canal racing around Amsterdam, up to 140 sloop boats slicing past Herengracht, Leidsegracht and Singelsgracht, starting near Jan Schaeferbrug and finishing at Oosterdok by the Maritime Museum—the 39th edition.
Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan brings intimate alt-folk to Melkweg Amsterdam, where hushed guitars and a smoky voice turn the venue into a warm, introspective listening room.
Carl Carlton (Germany) @ Poppodium Q-Factory
German soul-funk singer Carl Carlton headlines a live night at Poppodium Q-Factory in Amsterdam. Expect a high-energy set of vintage funk grooves, punchy horns, and classic rhythm-and-blues hooks delivered in an intimate, club-like atmosphere on stage.
Nathan Bowles Trio @ Melkweg Max
Nathan Bowles Trio performs at Melkweg Max in Amsterdam, delivering intimate folk-infused instrumentals with banjo, fiddle, and percussion in a warm, venue-rich night that blends tradition with modern energy.
Jill Scott Amsterdam Tickets
Experience Jill Scott in concert at AFAS Live, Amsterdam. The soulful R&B star delivers velvety vocals, intimate storytelling, and hits in a vibrant indoor venue on Oct 10, 2026.
Jill Scott @ AFAS Live
Jill Scott delivers a captivating neo-soul show at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, blending soulful vocals, lush grooves, and intimate storytelling in a premier indoor venue.
Jill Scott on sale at AFAS Live
Jill Scott performs soulful R&B at AFAS Live in Amsterdam as tickets go on sale, delivering a polished, high-energy show in an intimate venue renowned for its first-rate acoustics.
Alma Quartet in Confluence
Experience Alma Quartet performing Confluence—a program pairing a classical string quartet with spoken word. This chamber-music event in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Grote Zaal blends precision and narrative, offering intimate insights into contemporary repertoire.
Cinekid
Cinekid lights up Pathé Amsterdam Noord with an international kids film, TV and new media festival—screenings, workshops and star moments that turn childhood cinema into a grand adventure.
International kids' film & media festival
A family-friendly international film, television and new media festival for kids at Pathé Amsterdam Noord, showcasing kid-focused cinema from around the world.
Nostalgia and tragedy
Two sisters, violinist Maria Milstein and pianist Nathalia Milstein, perform a refined French-Russian program at Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. An intimate chamber recital blending lyrical violin lines with piano textures in a prestigious concert hall.
Khalid
Khalid headlines a live show at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on 12 October 2026. Expect his signature blend of modern pop and R&B, with soulful vocal runs and chart-topping hits lighting up the indoor arena. A must-see evening for fans of melodic, contemporary soul.
Metropolis (1927)
Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) returns to the big screen with a live score by Wishful Singing, Yonga Sun, Steven Kamperman and Jorrit Westerhoff at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam's Grote Zaal. This silent-era classic, paired with a contemporary ensemble, offers a gripping blend of cinema and live music for adult audiences.
De Kift
Dutch ensemble De Kift performs a brass-fueled blend of fanfare, ska, and funk at Melkweg. Expect high-energy brass, punchy rhythms, and a lively, festive night in Amsterdam.
J. Cole @ Ziggo Dome
J. Cole at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam delivers a stadium-ready hip-hop night, from crowd-chant anthems to intimate freestyles, with No Role Modelz, Work Out and Wet Dreamz fueling the energy.
Half stories (6+)
Two accordionists and three dancers collide in Half Stories (6+), a cross-arts collaboration by De Stilte and TOEAC. Set in Muziekgebouw’s Grote Zaal, this immersive performance spins a world where nothing is as it seems, blending live music and contemporary dance for families and curious adults in Amsterdam.
Melanie Wiegmann @ Poppodium Q-Factory
Melanie Wiegmann dazzles Amsterdam's Poppodium Q-Factory with vibrant live pop vibes, sparkling hooks, and an immersive, intimate club-show energy.
Fat Freddy's Drop
Fat Freddy's Drop electrifies Amsterdam at venue 1 Amsterdam, fusing dub, downtempo and gypsy-tinged rhythms into a hypnotic live groove that sweeps the crowd into a vivid, immersive night.
Vocaal Ensemble Larynx
Experience the Vocaal Ensemble Larynx in a pristine choral concert at Amsterdam's English Reformed Church. Enjoy intimate, lush vocal harmonies performed in a historic ecclesiastical setting, blending refined artistry with a warm, sacred atmosphere.
Blast Off! (2+)
An engaging, kid-friendly concert in Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, where Sarah Jeffery invites families to reach for the stars with recorder melodies. A playful, age-appropriate show (2+) in the intimate Kleine Zaal, mixing storytelling with live music.
J. Cole in Amsterdam
J. Cole in Amsterdam on Oct 13, 2026 promises a monumental night at a TBA venue, blasting fan favorites like No Role Modelz, Work Out and Wet Dreamz for a moment fans will still be talking about.
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