
2-Day Yoga Intensive with Matt Giordano
Join Matt Giordano for a 2-Day Chromatic Yoga Intensive at De Roos, Amsterdam, diving into alignment, hand-balancing and flow for a focused wellness immersion in a vibrant studio setting.
Junior Jazz College Ensemble Night
Experience an intimate evening of swing and improvisation as the Junior Jazz College Ensemble performs at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, showcasing emerging talent in a premier conservatory setting, with high-level ensemble playing.
IGNITE
IGNITE at Meervaart Theater erupts in Amsterdam as five explosive dancers light up the stage with kinetic precision, blending power, rhythm, and spellbinding storytelling.
Heracles - Ajax
Watch Heracles clash with Ajax in a high-stakes Eredivisie match in Amsterdam, where the stadium roars with chants, slick tackles, and dramatic saves, turning football into pure city-wide spectacle.
ROTTERDAM MARATHON
Join the Rotterdam Marathon—held just one hour outside Amsterdam—on April 11–12, 2026, a flat, fast course through scenic outskirts with buzzing race villages and Dutch cheer that makes every kilometer feel like a victory.
Amsterdam Marathon
The Amsterdam Marathon, one of the Netherlands’ premier road races, attracts thousands of runners and fans. The 45th edition kicks off on the famous Erasmus Bridge and finishes on Coolsingel, showcasing fast, iconic routes through the city.
Junior meets Senior Special: Tribute to Peter Guidi
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.
Ziad Zaza & Lege-Cy (World Tour)
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.

Distilling a Citrus Bouquet
In Mediamatic’s Aroma Lab, Distilling a Citrus Bouquet demystifies scent extraction and essential oil distillation, guiding you through plant chemistry and fragrant exploration in Amsterdam.
The Sax Family (4+)
In Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ’s Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, The Sax Family (4+) features the Berlage Saxophone Quartet as eight saxophones converse in a playful, poignant dialogue of sound, breath, and emotion.

Simone de Beauvoirs ‘De tweede sekse’ herverteld
A thought-provoking lecture at De Balie revisits Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex, reframing gender, freedom and public debate for today’s audience. Expect a lively discussion in Amsterdam about feminist philosophy and how the classic text speaks to contemporary society.
Soundworks Showcase
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
A tragicomedy about dignified dying in a staged reading of 93 minuten at Perdu, Amsterdam, featuring Olga Zuiderhoek and colleagues.
Amsterdam in April 2026: Marathon Weekend
April 2026 Dutch running events feature the NN Rotterdam Marathon—a fast, world-class race from Erasmus Bridge to Coolsingel, with the 45th edition on April 12. The listing also mentions short-distance events and other spring runs across the Netherlands, appealing to runners of all levels.
MATTEO LANE - WE GOTTA CATCH UP!
MATTEO LANE's WE GOTTA CATCH UP! hits Koninklijk Theater Carré with sharp wit, breezy storytelling, and big-stage charisma in Amsterdam's grand, gilded hall.
Patrick Nederkoorn: Uit de klauwen (reprise)
Patrick Nederkoorn brings Uit de klauwen (reprise) to De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam for a sharp, playful stand-up evening. The intimate theatre setting amplifies his bold observational humor and crowd-work, delivering a lively night of Dutch comedy.
SmashingConf Amsterdam
SmashingConf Amsterdam is a tech conference for designers and UI engineers focused on UX, design systems, and front-end solutions.
Experience Days
Join the University of Amsterdam on April 13, 2026 for Experience Days—a campus-wide information day for prospective students. Explore programs, meet faculty and current students, and tour the historic campus with admissions Q&A sessions in a lively academic setting.

SmashingConf Amsterdam
SmashingConf Amsterdam brings designers and UI engineers to Theater Tuschinski for April 13–16, 2026, with talks on design systems, CSS, AI, UX research and UI trends, plus Amsterdam gezelligheid and premier city views.
Beginner Wheel Throwing — 5-Week Workshop
Join a 5-week beginner wheel-throwing course at Studio Pansa KNSM in Amsterdam. Small group (max 8) meets Mondays 9:30–12:30; clay included. Note: no class on Apr 27.€275 for the full course with materials provided.
Machine Learning for Network Slice Resource Management
Explore how machine learning can optimize network slice resource management at the University of Amsterdam. The talk covers models, practical challenges, and deployment considerations for next-generation telecom systems, with implications for scalable networks.
One-Week Intensive Wheel Throwing & Glazing
A week-long ceramics workshop at Studio Pansa KNSM in Amsterdam. Beginners and intermediate makers learn wheel throwing, with a glazing session on Apr 24. Clay and materials included; sessions run Apr 13–16 (13:00–18:00), max 8 participants.
Dynamics of media and public agendas in EU–China trade
An academic lecture from the University of Amsterdam analyzing how media coverage, political messaging, and public agendas shape EU–China trade relations from a European perspective. The talk examines media framing, policy implications, and journalism’s role in shaping international diplomacy and trade outcomes.
The ‘Elite’ as Delicate Beast
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam examining how the concept of the 'elite' operates as a delicate social construct. The talk blends philosophy and sociology to explore power, perception, and vulnerability in contemporary elites.
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