Artsy & Creative Events in Amsterdam

Tunisian Night

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Felix Meritis

Festival

Tunisian Night returns to Felix Meritis in Amsterdam, showcasing a new generation of Tunisian makers through dance, film, live music, and visual art.

World Press Photo 2023 Exhibition Opens at Nieuwe Kerk

2026-04-11T00:00:00

De Nieuwe Kerk

Art

World Press Photo 2023 exhibition opens April 13 at Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, showcasing top photojournalism. Visitors experience gripping global stories displayed in a historic church setting. The show blends documentary photography with the venue's solemn architecture.

Pottery Taster Workshop: Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing

2026-04-11T13:30:00

Studio Pansa KNSM

Workshop

Join a 4-hour pottery taster at Studio Pansa KNSM in Amsterdam. Learn clay basics with handbuilding and wheelthrowing; glaze and firing are included, with up to 12 participants in a friendly, studio setting.

The Magic Flute

2026-04-11T14:00:00

Amsterdam Marionette Theatre

Theater

The Magic Flute bursts to life at the Amsterdam Marionette Theatre, where bold puppets, shimmering sets, and Mozart's whimsical score swirl in a cozy, candlelit stage.

Feel-good theatre: For One Night Only

2026-04-11T19:30:00

NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)

Theater

Feel-good theatre: For One Night Only at Treehouse NDSM in Amsterdam offers a warm, 75-minute piece packed with playful storytelling, accessible humor and intimate stagecraft.

Kartini en ik

2026-04-11T19:30:00

Frascati

Theater

Kartini en ik is a thought-provoking theatre piece exploring how Kartini's views on emancipation resonate today and why the icon was overlooked. Performed by Isabelle Houdtzagers and produced by Frascati Producties with Theater van Deyssel, the show blends intimate storytelling with stagecraft at Frascati in Amsterdam.

Jungle of Wires @ DOKA

2026-04-11T20:00:00

Doka

Music

Live performance by Jungle of Wires at DOKA in Amsterdam on 11 April 2026 at 20:00. An intimate night of experimental electronic sounds, featuring moosdohmen and Julien Chaptal, in Amsterdam's cozy venue DOKA.

IGNITE

2026-04-11T20:00:00

Meervaart Theater

Theater

IGNITE at Meervaart Theater erupts in Amsterdam as five explosive dancers light up the stage with kinetic precision, blending power, rhythm, and spellbinding storytelling.

Bonny Birds

2026-04-11T20:00:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Theater

Bonny Birds premieres a bold, boundary-pushing theater piece at 1 Amsterdam, turning the intimate venue into a rambunctious, artful playground where razor-sharp wit, striking visuals, and live improvisation spark.

Two piano concertos by Mozart

2026-04-11T20:15:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

Two Mozart piano concertos come alive in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ as Il Gardellino teams with Olga Pashchenko for drama and exuberance, weaving delicate clarity with sparkling virtuosity.

Benjamin Herman Trio ft. BIGYUKI – The Tokyo Sessions

2026-04-11T20:30:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Jazz saxophonist Benjamin Herman with BIGYUKI at BIMHUIS for The Tokyo Sessions, plus a pre-show screening of the Tokyo Sessions documentary.

Ziad Zaza & Lege-Cy (World Tour)

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Q-Factory - Small Hall

Music

Two influential voices from Egypt’s new alternative scene bring a European World Tour to Q-Factory’s Small Hall in Amsterdam, delivering a high-energy live show blending contemporary world sounds with bold, boundary-pushing pop.

Junior meets Senior Special: Tribute to Peter Guidi

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Tolhuistuin

Music

Junior meets Senior Special: Tribute to Peter Guidi at Tolhuistuin (Amsterdam) gathers eight years after Guidi's passing former pupils and JazzFocus Bigband for a heartfelt, high-spirited jazz send-off.

Bnnyhunna

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Catch Bnnyhunna at 1 Amsterdam, a venue pulsing with city energy, as a multi-instrumentalist blends jazz, hip hop, R&B and Afro rhythms into a hypnotic live crescendo.

Museum Market

2026-04-12T09:00:00

Museum Market

Market

Experience a monthly creative market in Amsterdam at Museum Market, featuring stalls with art, design, and fashion. Browse handmade crafts, meet local designers, and enjoy a lively outdoor market vibe on the third Sunday of each month.

Canvas on Canvas Mosaic Workshop

2026-04-12T10:00:00

st-Art Amsterdam

Workshop

Canvas on Canvas at st-Art Amsterdam invites you into a contemporary world of color, texture, and composition with a hands-on mosaic workshop that turns ideas into vibrant tessellated art.

Composing Fragrance

2026-04-12T10:00:00

Mediamatic

Workshop

Composing Fragrance at Mediamatic teams with perfumer Frank Bloem to unlock perfume basics, scent mixing, and a personal blend you take home from this interactive Amsterdam workshop.

Amsterdam | Beaded Embroidery Workshop

2026-04-12T10:30:00

Zoku Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 105, 1018 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Workshop

Join a hands-on Beaded Embroidery Workshop in Amsterdam at Zoku, where you'll learn beading stitches and embroidery techniques to create a decorative piece. Perfect for crafters of all levels looking to explore textile art in a friendly, creative setting.

Putting on/off (3+)

2026-04-12T13:30:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Rondleiding

Theater

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.

Cantigas

2026-04-12T14:30:00

Meervaart Theater

Music

Cantigas, a medieval-music concert by Capella Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra, at Meervaart Theater in Amsterdam.

Soundworks Showcase

2026-04-12T14:30:00

Paradiso

Music

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

2026-04-12T15:00:00

Perdu

A tragicomedy about dignified dying in a staged reading of 93 minuten at Perdu, Amsterdam, featuring Olga Zuiderhoek and colleagues.

Theater De Dillewijn (Ankeveen)

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Theater

Theater De Dillewijn (Ankeveen) brings a spellbinding evening to 1 Amsterdam, where intimate theatre storytelling meets crisp production and a warm, candlelit ambiance.

Jasper Blom et al.

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Music

Jasper Blom et al. conjure intimate jazz at 1 Amsterdam, weaving adventurous sax lines with moody piano and subtle grooves for a night where Amsterdam’s scene feels alive.

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