Events in Amsterdam

Ajax vs FC Utrecht

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 18:45

check for tickets Johan Cruijff Schaal (Cruijff Shield

Sports

Ajax v FC Utrecht in the Johan Cruijff Schaal—Amsterdam's season-opening clash that rouses the city, where slick passes, fierce rivalry, and the ceremonial shield set the tone for the new football season.

Candy Dulfer Live at Blue Note Tokyo

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 18:30

Blue Note Tokyo

Music

Jazz saxophonist Candy Dulfer performs live at Blue Note Tokyo, delivering chart-toppers in an intimate Tokyo club setting. The show on May 14, 2026 promises high-energy, nightlife jazz with crowd-pleasing tunes. A premier late-night jazz experience in Tokyo for adults and music fans seeking top-tier performance.

Bach's inspiration

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 17:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

The Netherlands Bach Society presents Bach's inspiration at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, Amsterdam: a threefold poetic journey where JS Bach, J. L. Bach, and Mayrhofer illuminate a shared musical muse in luminous, contemporary echoes.

John Scofield & Gerald Clayton Duo

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

John Scofield and Gerald Clayton duo light up Amsterdam’s 1 Amsterdam with a halo of innovative jazz, trading bluesy lines and sparkling improvisations in an intimate, high-precision setting.

Diamanda La Berge Dramm

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 23:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Rondleiding

Music

Diamanda La Berge Dramm at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ – Rondleiding offers one of the era's most electrifying performances, a boundary-pushing fusion of voice, intensity, and avant-garde sound.

"Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 16:00

The Daily 1%

Literature

Casual book-club discussion at The Daily 1% in Amsterdam around Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks. Explore how finite time reshapes our approach to productivity, priorities, and meaning, with friendly exchanges and practical takeaways.

Zoemmm 4 Vipkids Derniere

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 16:00

Podium Mozaïek

Theater

Zoemmm 4 Vipkids Derniere at Podium Mozaïek’s Theaterzaal in Amsterdam promises a lively, family-oriented theatre experience for kids, blending playful sound, movement and storytelling in a bright, welcoming space.

Black Star

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:30

Paradiso

Music

Paradiso hosts Black Star’s 30th-anniversary celebration, a bold night of intelligent hip-hop, scorching grooves, and nostalgia that reconnects fans with tracks that changed the scene.

Willem Brons presenteert Florian Verweij

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 17:15

De Waalse Kerk

Music

Willem Brons presents Florian Verweij at De Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam: an intimate, candlelit chamber music evening inside a warm, resonant church, spotlighting Verweij's delicate, exploratory repertoire.

Componistenportret Jan-peter De Graaff

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 16:15

Het Orgelpark

Music

Jan-Peter De Graaff's composer portrait at Orgelpark, Amsterdam: a intimate, organ-driven evening where shimmering pipes, modern harmonies, and a warm, candlelit room create a vivid celebration of contemporary classical craft.

Luthers Bach Ensemble

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 17:30

English Reformed Church (Begijnhof)

Music

Luthers Bach Ensemble performs in Amsterdam's English Reformed Church: a devotional program of Lutheran-inflected Bach, where the stone arches, hushed aisles, and pristine choral harmonies lift the sound.

Dancing at the Edge of the World – book club

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 18:30

Feminist Club Amsterdam

Literature

A book-club discussion at Feminist Club Amsterdam on Ursula K. Le Guin's essays about feminism, language, and world-building. An intimate, intellectual gathering that invites lively debate and shared reading of Le Guin's perspectives.

Meral Polat

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:00

Meervaart Theater

Music

Experience Meral Polat live at Meervaart Theater in Amsterdam, blending Anatolian grooves with rock'n'roll-infused storytelling about resistance, solidarity and the ongoing fight for women's rights.

Isak Danielson

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:30

Paradiso

Music

Isak Danielson graces Paradiso in Amsterdam with cinematic Swedish folk-pop—a sweeping, moody voice, expansive guitars, and orchestral touches that turn a venue into a storytelling cinema.

Bubbling Blue Notes | Seizoensfinale!

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Bubbling Blue Notes: Seizoensfinale at 1 Amsterdam invites you into a bluesy, shimmering night where raw guitar, hazy vocals, and radiant energy collide in an intimate, season-ending celebration.

Planet Funk

Mon, 11 May 2026

Melkweg

Music

Planet Funk erupts at Melkweg with electronic, funk, and house basslines—glossy synths, driving rhythms, and a nonstop dancefloor blaze inside Amsterdam’s iconic venue.

Sunday Session with Craobh Rua

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 23:00

Mulligans Irish Music Bar

Music

A lively Sunday session at Mulligans in Amsterdam, featuring Craobh Rua from Belfast delivering Irish traditional tunes in a distinctive northern style, blending ceilidh-friendly fiddling with spirited reels in a cozy pub setting.

Tamara Van Esch @ Cinetol

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 22:00

Cinetol

Music

Tamara Van Esch headlines Cinetol in Amsterdam, weaving intimate vocals with cinematic ambience and a warm, DIY venue energy that makes the space feel like a private listening room.

Podcastakademie: Spannende scène bouwen

Mon, 11 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

Workshop

Join podcast maker Maartje Duin for a workshop at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam, focused on building a gripping audio scene. The course covers narrative pacing, voice acting, and practical drills to elevate your podcast storytelling.

Kaitlin Butts

Mon, 11 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

Music

Kaitlin Butts brings theatrical country to Tolhuistuin, weaving storytelling, raw guitar, and soaring harmonies into an intimate, sunset-kissed Amsterdam concert.

Atlas van het Nederlands slavernijverleden

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:00

Spui25

Lecture

A program exploring the broader Dutch slavery history beyond the familiar narrative about 600,000 Africans, highlighting overlooked stories around the world. Journalist Leendert van der Valk leads a discussion on forgotten places and forgotten people, presented at Spui25 in Amsterdam.

Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 22:00

Paradiso

Music

Double bill at Paradiso in Amsterdam featuring Worldpeace DMT and The Femcels, two wild London indie acts. Expect high-energy, guitar-driven indie rock from rising artists on the cusp of breaking through, in an iconic venue by the river. A must for indie fans seeking fresh UK sounds in a legendary space.

Product-Led Summit Amsterdam

Tue, 12 May 2026

Postillion Hotel Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Conference

Industry leaders gather to explore product-led growth strategies, trends, and networking at co-located product events in Amsterdam.

Crawl Con: Launching Dungeon Crawler Carl 8: A Parade of Horribles

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 21:00

ABC Amsterdam, Spui 12 1012XA

Literature

Book-launch party for Dungeon Crawler Carl 8: A Parade of Horribles at ABC Amsterdam (Spui). Fans gather for themed activities, a chance to win swag bags, and to purchase the eighth installment of the popular sci-fi series during an energetic, fan-focused evening.

Showing 24 of 1724 events