What’s on in Amsterdam
Keukenhof
21 March — 12 May 2024
The Keukenhof is located in the bulb-growing area between Amsterdam and The Hague.
Keukenhof is regarded as one of the world's largest and most beautiful spring gardens. Millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths fill the extensive grounds with colour and fragra…
King's Day
27 April annually
Most of the action takes place at Vondelpark in the city centre.
The king's birthday is a very festive occasion in the Netherlands, and Amsterdam goes all out to celebrate. Street trade proceeds without regulation for the day, allowing people to…
Amsterdam Pride
2 August — 4 August 2024
Various places throughout the city
Amsterdam's Pride is one of Europe's most popular and well-attended gay pride festivals, taking place annually between late July and early August. For many, its highlight is the Ca…
Amsterdam Roots Festival
1 — 2 June 2024
Various locations
Amsterdam's Roots Festival started as a celebration of African music in 1983, becoming a major event on the global music calendar. Today, the annual programme draws top artists fro…
Holland Festival
6 — 29 June 2024
Information and booking at The Festival Centre, Stadsschouwburg, Leidseplein
The Holland Festival is a yearly trend-setting and innovative presentation of the dramatic arts, and the highlight of the country's cultural season. Dance, music, theatre and opera…
New Years Eve in Amsterdam
31 December annually
Various venues throughout the city
Locals and tourists pack into central Amsterdam on New Year's Eve, with Dam Square and the Leidseplein drawing most of the revelry. The Oosterdok area usually hosts the biggest eve…
Arrival of St Nicholas
TBC 2024
Central Station, Amsterdam
Travellers who visit Amsterdam with kids in November should catch the annual appearance of Santa Claus. He usually arrives on a ship three weeks before the celebration begins, and …
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
20 October 2024
Olympic Stadium
Runners from all over the world enjoy Amsterdam's flat terrain, sparse traffic and stunning architecture. The race dates back to 1975, and is widely recognised as one of the most p…