Events in Amsterdam

Bevrijdingsdagconcert

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 12:00

Oude Kerk

Music

Bevrijdingsdagconcert at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam marks Liberation Day with a daytime classical music performance. Set in the historic church, the concert offers a refined program on May 5, 2026, combining sacred acoustics with live, intimate ensemble playing.

Nobuo Uematsu @ Rai Amsterdam

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 22:00

RAI Amsterdam

Music

Nobuo Uematsu performs a live set at Rai Amsterdam, delivering iconic Final Fantasy soundtrack pieces with orchestrated arrangements. The Amsterdam venue hosts a high-energy night of beloved game-music themes, offering fans an immersive, cinematic concert experience.

Vrijheidsmaaltijd Haarlemmerplein 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater De Roode Bioscoop

Food

Public Vrijheidsmaaltijd gathering in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerplein for Liberation Day 2026, starting at 18:00 at De Roode Bioscoop.

Les Négresses Vertes

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 22:30

Paradiso

Music

Les Négresses Vertes ignite Paradiso in Amsterdam with mestizo rhythms, riotous color, and gypsy-punk energy that fills the venue's legendary hall and leaves the crowd buzzing.

Move Ya Body: The Birth of House (2025)

Wed, 6 May 2026

Melkweg

Film

Screening of Move Ya Body: The Birth of House at Melkweg in Amsterdam. This lively music documentary traces the birth of house in the 1980s through archival footage and interviews, celebrating club culture, dance floors, and the genre’s tracks that changed nightlife.

Amsterdam Ziggo Dome May 2026 Rock/Pop Concerts

Wed, 6 May 2026

Ziggo Dome

Music

An indoor multi-artist concert series at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam this May 2026, featuring Rufus Du Sol (May 6), The Neighbourhood (May 8), Olivia Dean (May 9), Conan Gray (May 14) and The Dire Straits Experience. A high-energy night of pop and electronic sounds in a famous stadium—tickets available via the promo link.

Mitski @ AFAS Live

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 22:00

AFAS Live

Music

Experience Mitski at Amsterdam's AFAS Live, where razor-edged indie rock collides with art-pop somberness and poised vocals, turning the cavernous venue into an intimate, luminous night framed by moody lights and a fearless, magnetic stage presence.

Evert Wilbrink: Boekpresentatie – Hoe ik mijn naam kwijt raakte

Wed, 6 May 2026

Q-Factory

Literature

Dutch author Evert Wilbrink presents his life story in a new book, tracing six decades in the music industry—from marketing to managing and promoting artists. The event at Q-Factory in Amsterdam offers behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insider glimpses, including ties to Joan Jett and Herman Brood, in a lively literary evening.

Jessica Baio

Wed, 6 May 2026

Melkweg

Music

At Amsterdam's iconic Melkweg, Jessica Baio delivers a sparkling blend of pop, teenpop, and singer-songwriter moments, turning the neon-lit stage into an intimate, high-energy night that proves the city still loves fresh, catchy storytelling.

RÜFÜS DU SOL at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 01:00

Ziggo Dome

Nightlife

RÜFÜS DU SOL brings their melodic, synth-heavy electronic set to Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The evening promises immersive production, soaring crescendos, and a dynamic live performance from the Australian trio, delivering a high-energy night of dance-floor anthems in a premier venue.

Public Image Ltd.

Thu, 7 May 2026

Melkweg

Music

Public Image Ltd. storms Melkweg Amsterdam with raw post-punk energy and experimental, alternative rock textures, supported by The Jacques for a boundary-pushing night of sound and atmosphere.

WestWeelde x Het Vrije Westen - Bevrijdingsfestival Amsterdam 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

WestWeelde

Festival

WestWeelde x Het Vrije Westen bring Bevrijdingsfestival Amsterdam 2026 to Klönneplein plus WestWeelde, a bold multi-venue celebration of music, art, and cultural freedom across the city.

DISSOLVE

Wed, 6 May 2026

Melkweg

Music

DISSOLVE bursts through Melkweg in Amsterdam with indie/alternatif vibes, featuring Hüzyn, John Doe, Yan Lâle, Cavolo Nero and Icra, a night of raw guitars, bold energy, and intimate, memorable live moments.

Vrijheidsfestival: Ontsnapte Klanken

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Theater De Roode Bioscoop

Festival

Vrijheidsfestival Ontsnapte Klanken at De Roode Bioscoop kicks off on 5 May 2026 with free flowing sound installations and performances around Haarlemmerplein, celebrating freedom through bold daytime programming.

KIEM: Nederlandstalige singer-songwriters

Wed, 6 May 2026

Theater Bellevue

Music

KIEM brings an intimate evening of Nederlandstalige singer-songwriters to Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam. Expect intimate acoustic performances, storytelling through song, and a warm venue that highlights contemporary Dutch-language music.

Podcastakademie: Mixen en masteren

Wed, 6 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

Workshop

Learn from podcast-maker Marius Kooij how post-production in your editing software can improve the audio quality of your recordings.

Max Cooper @ Paradiso

Thu, 7 May 2026

Paradiso

Music

Max Cooper at Paradiso delivers immersive electronic textures and live visuals inside Paradiso's storied Amsterdam hall, a cerebral yet luminous dance journey through sound and light.

Het Amsterdams Verbond

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 01:00

Olympisch Stadion

Nightlife

Het Amsterdams Verbond pulses at Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam, a nightlife collective turning the iconic stadium into a throbbing dancefloor with fusion beats and citywide energy.

DSC Next Conference

Thu, 7 May 2026

RAI Amsterdam

Conference

DSC Next Conference brings data science and ML professionals together to explore latest advances and practical solutions in Amsterdam.

An Evening of Today 2026

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 22:15

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

An Evening of Today 2026 at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, showcases young ensembles and composers in a twilight program of fresh ideas, shimmering textures, and bold premieres that fill the hall with anticipation.

Amsterdam, NL: David Nihill at Boom Chicago

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 21:30

Boom Chicago

Comedy

David Nihill, the globe-trotting stand-up, brings his travel-inspired humor to Boom Chicago in Amsterdam for an extra show. Expect sharp cultural observations and engaging storytelling from a life lived in twelve countries.

Theatercollege Michiel Vos en Tim de Wit - Het Amerika van Trump

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 22:00

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)

Theater

This theater lecture at ITA in Amsterdam, Michiel Vos and Tim de Wit present Het Amerika van Trump, delivering lively wit, sharp political analysis, and accessible storytelling about modern American society that captivates a broad audience.

Veldhuis & Kemper live at Zaantheater

Thu, 7 May 2026

Het Zaantheater

Comedy

Veldhuis & Kemper bring razor-sharp humor to Zaantheater in Zaandam, turning the stage into a whirlwind of sketches, witty banter and punchlines that feel intimate yet explosively funny.

Liberté Liberté

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 01:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Nightlife

Liberté Liberté erupts at 1 Amsterdam with neon-lit energy, pulsing house and techno, and a rotating slate of international DJs, pairing intimate lounges with immersive visuals for the kind of after-hours magic that defines Amsterdam nightlife.

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