Professional & Networking Events in Amsterdam

FIFA World Cup 2026: USA, Canada & Mexico

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Group F

Sports

The 23rd FIFA World Cup (2026) runs June 11–July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, featuring Group F matches including the Netherlands. This listing notes tickets and schedules, with Amsterdam listed as the city context for the event.

De Parade: Conny Janssen Danst

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

De Parade - M.L. Kingpark

Experience the flowing power of Conny Janssen Danst in Slipping Under, performed on De Parade’s outdoor stage in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam; a luminous contemporary dance moment where dusk, park lights and fearless technique merge into motion.

De Parade: Isha Ferdinandus | Zaal 3

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

De Parade - M.L. Kingpark

Theater

Isha Ferdinandus performs a Dutch-language comedy show at De Parade in Zaal 3, Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark, delivering witty, intimate theatre in a park festival setting.

De Parade: Dienke Groenhout & Maakfabriek

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

De Parade - M.L. Kingpark

Theater

De Parade presents Dienke Groenhout & Maakfabriek in En god zag dat… under Amsterdam’s sunlit M.L. Kingpark stage; a provocative collaboration of theater and visual storytelling that dares the audience to look twice.

Artstrai: Modern & Contemporary Art Fair

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 · All day

RAI Amsterdam

Art

Artstrai 2020 in Amsterdam is a premier fair for modern and contemporary art, bringing galleries, installations and talks together in a dynamic cultural setting. Explore new works, meet artists, and experience a vibrant art scene in the heart of the city.

Johan Cruijff Schaal

Sat, 1 Aug 2026

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Sports

Johan Cruijff Schaal kicks off the Dutch season at 1 Amsterdam, a high-stakes clash between Eredivisie champions and KNVB Beker winners, with thunderous chants and trophy glow lighting up August.

Manage permission

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 13:00

Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage

Tech

At Centre♥, explore privacy and permissions in a tech-forward session lineup, where practical data rights meet clever demos against the city’s vibe of innovation and responsible digital life.

Martin Parr at FOAM

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · All day

FOAM

Art

Martin Parr at FOAM in Amsterdam puts the master of vivid social portraits in a bold, bite-sized festival of color and irony, as his sharp eyes reveal everyday life’s quirks through iconic street scenes illuminated at FOAM through August 12, 2026.

We Will Rock You

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 22:00

DeLaMar Theater

Theater

An energetic musical at DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam, weaving Queen hits like Somebody to Love and Bohemian Rhapsody into a high-energy show. We Will Rock You brings rock theatrics to the Dutch stage with flair and spectacle.

Canal Festival

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Festival

Experience music like never before at the Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam, a ten-day festival spotlighting young classical and jazz performers across picturesque city venues.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 22:00

Koninklijk Theater Carré

An intimate theatre evening at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam with The Little Big Things, a gripping stage production that blends storytelling and drama inside the grand historic venue. Tickets via carre.nl.

The Amsterdam Summer Course 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 · Time TBD

OT301 - Ventilator Cinema

Workshop

The Amsterdam Summer Course 2026 unfolds at OT301's Ventilator Cinema, a gritty, intimate workshop series where students explore creative disciplines in Amsterdam's cutting-edge cultural hub.

Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands

Sports

Formula 1 returns to Circuit Zandvoort near Amsterdam, riding the Verstappen wave as the Dutch Grand Prix roars back (2021–25) for the first time since 1985, with the 21–23 Aug 2026 weekend.

Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Tickets

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Sports

Tickets for the Dutch Grand Prix 2026 in the Amsterdam area. This listing points fans to ticket availability for Formula 1 racing in the Netherlands, a premier motorsport event. Expect high-speed action, roaring engines, and a festival-like atmosphere at the famous circuit near Amsterdam.

Zandvoort

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Sports

Experience the Dutch Grand Prix roar at 1 Amsterdam near Amsterdam, as Zandvoort hosts Formula 1 races 2021–25—the first homegrown F1 weekend since 1985—culminating in the 21–23 Aug 2026 spectacle.

Judy Chicago: Peeling Back, 1974

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 · All day

Jewish Museum

Art

Judy Chicago: Peeling Back, 1974, at the Jewish Museum — a pivotal feminist artwork from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation Collection, bold colors and daring forms that challenge, charm, and endure.

Castingfoto's STENT Casting

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 · All day

Polanentheater.Nl

Art

A professional photography casting session at Polanentheater hosted by STENT Casting, offering actors a chance to create casting-ready headshots and promo photos in a theatre setting, with expert guidance and studio lighting.

Formula 1

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at 22:00

With the rise of local star Max Verstappen

Sports

Formula 1 fever hits the Netherlands as Verstappen leads a record crowd, F1 back at Zandvoort near Amsterdam (2021–25) with the 21–23 Aug 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, joining motorsport momentum.

A$AP Rocky @ Ziggo Dome

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 at 21:30

Ziggo Dome

Music

A$AP Rocky storms Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome with bass-heavy rap, neon visuals, and magnetic stage presence, turning the arena into a high-energy, fashion-forward hip-hop spectacle.

Gruppo Sportivo

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 at 22:30

Paradiso

Music

Dutch band Gruppo Sportivo marks its 50th anniversary with a farewell tour at Paradiso in Amsterdam. The Hague-based group delivers its signature pop-rock blend in an energetic, nostalgic show that caps decades of catchy tunes at a landmark venue.

Eyes Open: New Perspectives on Colonial Film Heritage

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

EYE Filmmuseum

Film

Eyes Open at EYE Filmmuseum explores new perspectives on colonial film heritage with a curated program running Apr 3–Sep 6, 2026 in Amsterdam.

Kumar Sanu & Anuradha Paudwal live in concert

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

AFAS Live

Music

Kumar Sanu and Anuradha Paudwal bring a classic film-song spectacular to AFAS Live in Amsterdam, weaving timeless melodies, lush playback vocals, and a night of Bollywood nostalgia.

NDSM Open Call: LOOKUP! Shells

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)

Art

At Amsterdam's NDSM Loods, NDSM Open Call presents LOOKUP! Shells—an immersive, sea-inspired art installation weaving sculpture, light and texture, buzzing with collaborative energy and edgy urban grit.

The Soul of Gospel

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 22:15

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

Opening concert for Gospel XL at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ’s Grote Zaal, featuring ZO! Gospel Choir. This high-energy gospel showcase kicks off the festival with soulful harmonies in a grand Amsterdam concert hall.

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