Monday September 14, 2026
Good morning, Amsterdam. Today: a bicycle coffee cart serves Vietnamese brews in Oosterpark, Uber drivers challenge pay algorithms in an Amsterdam court, and Maiah Manser brings theatrical dark pop to Paradiso.
The activities listed below are just a curated sample of what’s going on in Amsterdam this weekend. Check out our completely redesigned events calendar here.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 22°C / 72°F (2° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 16°C / 60°F · 11% chance of rain · wind S 13 km/h (7 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Mostly fine, a shower is possible.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 07:12 · Sunset 19:57 · Waxing Crescent · Moonrise 11:27 · Golden hour 19:27 to 19:57
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality fair (AQI 26) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,099 (+0.5%) · S&P 500 7,657 (+0.9%) · €1 = $1.16 · $1 = €0.86
Bicycle coffee cart brings Vietnamese Robusta to Oosterpark: A Croatian barista serves traditional street-style coffee from a bicycle cart on weekends in Amsterdam East. The mobile setup recently marked its second anniversary in the park.
Amsterdam Sinterklaas arrival date set for November: The capital will host its 88th Sinterklaas parade on Sunday 15 November. Organisers are currently seeking participants to join the procession as Pieten.
Uber drivers file Amsterdam lawsuit over pay algorithm: Drivers are taking Uber to court in Amsterdam over allegations concerning earnings cuts and privacy violations. The case centres on how the company calculates pay and handles driver data.
Residents push back against rising Oostbrug costs: A survey shows nearly seven in ten participants oppose building the Oostbrug at any cost after estimates rose significantly. The city still considers the bridge the fastest and best option.
Small restaurants struggle with diner no-shows: Owners say unannounced booking cancellations are hitting revenue and disrupting dining rooms across the city. Many operators now spend hours calling guests directly to confirm reservations.
Health minister advises mosquito nets amid West Nile infections: Three elderly people with existing health conditions have died following an outbreak that has reached 18 confirmed cases. Officials say the overall risk of contracting the virus remains small.
Follow the Familieroute quest through the Rijksmuseum: Pick up a booklet at the information desk for mini-quests through the galleries, designed for ages six and up. 14 September, Rijksmuseum. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
Hands-on technology at NEMO’s Technium exhibition: The permanent science floor focuses on modern engineering, practical technology, and everyday devices that shape our lives. 14 September, 10:00 – 17:30, NEMO Science Museum. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
Charlotte Dematons picture book art in Kijk maar eens goed!: Illustrations fill the gallery space for this Kinderboekenweek show, inviting children to look closely at detailed drawings. 14 September, 13:00 – 17:00, WG Kunst. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
Mahler’s Ninth Symphony on period instruments: Philipp von Steinaecker conducts historical brass and gut strings through the Ninth Symphony, joined by mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron. 14 September, 20:15, The Concertgebouw. 📅 CLASSICAL
Hearing-safe indie rock at Blaudzun x OORMERK: An indie rock show mixed to strict World Health Organization guidelines, designed for listening comfortably without earplugs. 14 September, 19:30, Melkweg (OZ). 📅 POP / ROCK
Maiah Manser brings theatrical dark pop to Paradiso: An evening of cinematic pop vocals and electronic arrangements upstairs in the smaller hall. 14 September, 19:30, Paradiso. 📅 POP / ROCK
Acoustic fiddle sets and an open bluegrass jam: Fiddle duets open the evening before visiting players unpack banjos, guitars and mandolins for an open acoustic session. 14 September, 20:00, Sociëteit de Kring. 📅 WORLD / FOLK
British rapper Feng plays live in Noord: Heavy synthesizers, 808 basslines and Scouse delivery from the British producer touring his debut mixtape. 14 September, 19:30, Tolhuistuin. 📅 POP / ROCK
Agustín Guerrero and Leonel Capitano play live tango: Traditional Argentine tango rhythms fill the room as the duo performs an acoustic evening set. 14 September, 20:00, Munganga. 📅 WORLD / FOLK
Open jazz session with a resident rhythm section: Pianist Miran Noh leads a live jazz set followed by an open stage with bass, drums and guitar. 14 September, 21:00, A Beautiful Mess. 📅 WORLD / FOLK
Restored Akira screening in Japanese with English subtitles: Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 cyberpunk landmark runs for two hours on the Melkweg big screen in Japanese with English subs. 14 September, 21:15, Melkweg. 📅 FILM
Seasonal community harvest dinner at Restaurant Elixer: Local harvest cookery pairs neighborhood produce with a shared dinner organized alongside Stads-Land and Jeugdland. 14 September, Restaurant Elixer. 📅 FOOD / MARKETS
Book launch: Gaan we het hier nu al over hebben?: Reproductive medicine doctors discuss fertility, rainbow families, and involuntary childlessness alongside live music and an audience quiz. 14 September, 19:00, Tolhuistuin, Galerij. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Cinemanita cinema screening with knitting circles and DJs: Free yarn and spare needles share the room with Jeffrey Babcock’s film pick, vegan food, and late DJ sets. 14 September, 20:30, De Nieuwe Anita. 📅 FILM
David Cattler on the Transatlantic Alliance: Ninety minutes of debate about shared power and strained international alliances inside the Dominicuskerk nave. 14 September, 19:30-21:00, Dominicuskerk, Korte Korsjespoortsteeg. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Reuben Solo brings his touring stand-up to town: Australian stand-up returns with an updated iteration of his tour, testing new material on a fresh room. 14 September, 20:00, Boom Chicago. 📅 COMEDY
Six-week landscape painting course at Schilderen als Van Gogh: Gallery tours and studio time mix as you study Vincent’s landscapes and paint your own on paper and canvas. 14 September, Van Gogh Museum. 📅 WORKSHOP
Photo Club launches a six-part practical workshop series: Fortnightly photography assignments, peer reviews, and an exhibition finish, led by photographer Wolf Mulder. 14 September, 20:00, Paviljoen C. 📅 WORKSHOP
Schrijven in bewogen tijden workshop and dinner: Part book club and part writing exercise exploring crisis art, accompanied by food from a Palestinian chef. 14 September, 16:00, VOX-POP, BG 3. 📅 WORKSHOP
Monday night klaverjassen at Roode Remise: Four hours of traditional four-player Dutch trick-taking card games played across small tables inside a neighbourhood bar. 14 September, 19:30, Café De Roode Remise. 📅 GAMES / HOBBIES
Stacks Dinner: This neighbourhood diner serves comforting, home-style American classics such as cornbread, Caesar salad, and crispy fish with coleslaw. Guests can also enjoy classic cocktails like martinis and palomas.
Jacob Restobar Amsterdam: Run by the Van Breda family, this versatile Amsterdam restobar welcomes visitors from morning breakfast through late-night drinks. It provides a warm setting for dining, meeting friends, and evening entertainment.
Lupe: This relaxed Amsterdam spot offers authentic Mexican dining in an easygoing atmosphere. Visitors can settle in for a full dinner menu of traditional dishes alongside a wide selection of specialty cocktails.
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Band of Brothers: Legacy (HBO Max), Reacher (Prime Video), Gangs of New York (Netflix), American Dad! (Disney+)
New on the big screen: De Gaulle: Liberté is now showing at Cinecenter and Cinema The Pulse. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A post about the white P on a blue background that marks car parks worldwide drew a crowd of surprised readers: the symbol was invented for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, and the thread wandered off into whether the French should have to call it stationnement.
Today’s supermarket deals: AH Clemont rouge 60+ (3 for €6.00) from Albert Heijn, Jumbo mini baby potatoes (2 for €1.49) from Jumbo.
Did you know? Vondelpark has a nearly eight-metre Picasso sculpture donated to the city for the park’s 100th anniversary.
131 years ago today: On September 14th, 1895, the Stedelijk Museum opened on Museumplein.
In case you missed it
Our three most clicked-on items from yesterday’s newsletter.
In tomorrow’s edition: Fairuz Our Muse brings Arab musical traditions to Het Concertgebouw, Beethoven’s Fifth and Sixth Symphonies sound at The Concertgebouw, and Science & Cocktails tackles cosmic emergence at Paradiso.
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