What’s on in Amsterdam

Keukenhof photo

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 photo

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 photo

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 photo

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 photo

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 photo

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 photo

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 photo

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…