Uitmarkt Amsterdam / De Opening
Opening of Amsterdam's cultural season: a free 3-day festival with 400+ previews and 2000 artists across music, theatre, opera, literature, cabaret, and a book market at Museumplein and Leidseplein.
Amsterdam City Swim
Amsterdam City Swim invites up to 3,000 swimmers for a 2km charity circuit through the city, offering skyline views, cheering crowds, and a feel-good, community-powered splash—next on Sep 6, 2026.
Charity 2km Outdoor Swim
Join Amsterdam's charity 2km outdoor swim, a mass-participation event for a good cause drawing up to 3,000 swimmers. Set along the city's waterways, it offers a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere with fundraising momentum and a festive crowd.
Open Monumentendag
Open Monumentendag hits Amsterdam with rare access to historic buildings, as the 2026 theme 'Erfgoed in gevaar' puts heritage at risk in the spotlight; check participating monuments on the site, but hurry—some venues fill up.
Open Monuments Day in Amsterdam
Open Monuments Day invites visitors to explore Amsterdam's historic buildings and churches during a weekend of public access to architectural gems.
Wobbler
Experience a family-friendly concert at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ’s Kleine Zaal, as Frisse Oren leads a playful journey into the world of gravity through live music. Designed for kids and their grown-ups, the show blends sound, movement, and discovery in an engaging, accessible performance.
Amstelveld Open-Air Classical Music Festival (Sept 18–19, 2026)
Open-air classical music festival at Amstelveld, Amsterdam, showcasing young international talents on September 18–19, 2026. Free entry invites locals and visitors to enjoy concise concerts in a historic outdoor setting, making high-caliber music accessible to all.
Wiekeliedjes at Torpedo Theater
Wiekeliedjes at Torpedo Theater in Amsterdam enchants young audiences with playful lullabies and cozy family-friendly storytelling in a welcoming corner of the city's theater scene.
Pink Ribbon Dam tot Dam Wandeltocht
Join the Pink Ribbon Dam tot Dam Wandeltocht, a scenic charity walk from Amsterdam to Zaandam, weaving river paths with solidarity for breast-cancer awareness.
Amsterdam-Zaandam 10-mile Fun Run
Mass-participation running event from Amsterdam to Zaandam, billed as the world’s biggest 10-mile race with around 50,000 runners. Scheduled for September 19–20, 2026, this city-wide road race attracts locals, tourists and families for a festive, high-energy weekend of sport.
Repelsteeltje
An enchanting Dutch-language children's theater production of Repelsteeltje at Theater De Krakeling in Amsterdam. A magical Rumpelstiltskin tale brought to life with playful staging, perfect for families and young theater-goers.
Ambacht in Beeld Festival
Ambacht in Beeld Festival in Amsterdam's NDSM Loods showcases craft skills through workshops, masterclasses, and documentary films.
Mega Kids Disco
Mega Kids Disco blasts through AFAS Live in Amsterdam with high-energy dance tracks, colorful lighting, and kid-friendly grooves that turn the venue into a sparkling family dance floor.
Pure Markt - Park Frankendael
Pure Markt at Park Frankendael in Amsterdam turns the park into an artisan foods and crafts market, about 70% food stalls and 30% non-food finds, inviting relaxed tastings and sunny strolls.
Japanese Cultural Festival with Film in Amsterdam
Japanese cultural festival at LAB111 in Amsterdam featuring film screenings and cultural activities. The program highlights Japanese cinema alongside art and demonstrations, offering an immersive glimpse into Japan's traditions within a welcoming city-center venue.
Mamma Mia! @ Panama
ABBA-inspired musical Mamma Mia! arrives at Panama in Amsterdam for an evening of catchy hits, dazzling costumes, and high-energy songs. A family-friendly theatre experience at the iconic venue, perfect for fans of feel-good pop classics.
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.
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.
Pure Markt - Amstelpark
At Pure Markt Amstelpark in Amsterdam, discover a vibrant artisan market where roughly 70% of stalls are food and 30% are crafts, set in a breezy park mood with bold flavors and handmade finds.
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.
CALM DOWN!!! (6+)
An intimate musical family performance exploring our most feared emotion, tailored for ages 6 and up. Set in Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Bimhuis, the show blends storytelling and song into a playful, emotionally engaging experience for kids and adults alike.
IJ-Hallen Flea Market
Roam Europe's largest flea market at IJ-Hallen, Amsterdam, a sprawling treasure hunt across 750 stands—from vintage vinyl to quirky bric-a-brac—inside vast halls with indoor stalls and bright outdoor setups.
Sinterklaasintocht Amsterdam
Sinterklaasintocht Amsterdam returns in 2026 as Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam on Sunday 15 November, with festive routes and the latest news on Sint in Amsterdam.
De Mega Sint Show
De Mega Sint Show brings festive family fun to AFAS Live in Amsterdam, a colorful, high-energy holiday spectacle packed with music and kids-friendly surprises.
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