Sunday October 4, 2026
Good morning, Amsterdam. Today: the Batavia replica leaves the city, probably for the last time, Amsterdam firefighters depart to climb Kilimanjaro for their mental health, and Frank Lammers and Eva Posthuma de Boer open a café on Linnaeuskade.
The activities listed below are just a curated sample of what’s going on in Amsterdam. Check out our completely redesigned events calendar here.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 20°C / 68°F (1° cooler than yesterday) · Lo 15°C / 59°F · 3% chance of rain · wind NE 10 km/h (5 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Good cycling all day.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 07:46 · Sunset 19:10 · Last Quarter · Moonrise 00:46 · Golden hour 18:40 to 19:10
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality moderate (AQI 43) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,117 (+1.3%) · S&P 500 7,723 (+0.7%) · €1 = $1.12 · $1 = €0.89
Batavia replica leaves Amsterdam, probably for the last time: The reconstruction of the historic VOC ship left Amsterdam on 1 October after two weeks at the NDSM wharf. Back in Lelystad it will be moved onto land at Museum Batavialand.
Halsema: tourist numbers must be curbed, even if hospitality loses customers: Mayor Halsema says annual visitor numbers must be curbed even if hospitality businesses lose customers. Without action, the yearly total is expected to rise from about 23 million to 30 million.
Amsterdam firefighters set off to climb Kilimanjaro for their mental health: A group of Amsterdam firefighters and colleagues starts a climb of the nearly 6,000-metre Tanzanian mountain on Saturday. The trip is meant to help them process the trauma that builds up on the job.
Dutch study finds browser tricks do not cut fares: Clearing cookies, using incognito mode or switching devices does not affect flight prices, according to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets. Its study found fares can change dozens of times before departure and calls for greater algorithm transparency.
Undercover actor Frank Lammers and wife Eva Posthuma de Boer to open café on Linnaeuskade: Frank Lammers and Eva Posthuma de Boer are opening Volkscafé REVE on the Linnaeuskade this month. The couple runs it under an agreement with brewer Royal Swinkels.
NH looks back on 150 years of the Noordzeekanaal in a TV series: NH is revisiting the waterway’s history in a three-part television series. Its opening in 1876 helped create a fishing harbor and the new settlement of IJmuiden.
Dierendag reopening for the Westerpark children’s farm: After a long renovation, the Westerpark children’s farm shows what’s changed, with animals to meet, activities for all ages, drinks and snacks. 4 October, Boerderij Westerpark. 📅 FESTIVAL / FAIR
Midherfstfestival for Feest op zondag at the Wereldmuseum: The museum’s Sunday party series turns to the Mid-Autumn Festival from midday, though no further programme details have been published. 4 October, 12:00, Wereldmuseum. 📅 FESTIVALS
DEBUREN, an almost wordless play about hearts opening a crack: Two performers from Theatergroep De Wereld Repareren show, almost without words, how closed hearts open a crack, for ages four and up. 4 October, 14:30, Theater De Krakeling. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Dog Man moves from page to stage for ages 8+: A Dog Man book is brought to the stage for children eight and up, in the central library’s junior theatre. 4 October, 14:00, OBA Oosterdok – OBA helpt plein. 📅 STORY / READING
Clap, dance and sing along to SoWhat’s Snip, ritsel en plop: Classical music, jazz and playful sounds for children from age one, with an hour of clapping, dancing, singing and joining in alongside parents. 4 October, 11:00, ‘t Zonnehuis. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Kinderboekenweek reading of Het wilde dierenorkest, then crafts: Up on the second floor, children hear Het wilde dierenorkest read aloud, then make a spot for their favourite animal, free. 4 October, 13:30, Scheltema, tweede verdieping. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Kinderboekenweek face painting with De Toverkist, themed ‘Spot aan!’: Children are painted as a glittery pop star, lion or fairy in booked fifteen-minute slots, and late arrivals lose their place. 4 October, 13:30, De Kinderboekwinkel. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Herfstnootjes, autumn songs in Dutch for two to four year olds: Izaline Calister sings songs about autumn, animals and playing outside, backed by piano, guitar and percussion, all in Dutch with no interval. 4 October, 09:30, The Concertgebouw. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Bring the kids free to Highlights of Holland this autumn holiday: Seventy-five minutes indoors through themed rooms of tulips, clogs, bikes and a windmill, with under-18s free, up to three per paying adult. 4 October, Highlights of Holland. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
Folk-tinged indie rock from Band of Horses in the Grote Zaal: Already sold out, so it’s waiting list only for Ben Bridwell’s folk-leaning American indie band, whose latest record is Things Are Great. 4 October, 20:30, Paradiso. 📅 DANCE / PERFORMANCE
Ed O’Brien in concert on the Carré stage: A concert by Ed O’Brien in the big theatre on the Amstel, though the venue hasn’t published any programme details. 4 October, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré. 📅 DANCE / PERFORMANCE
Grootkoor Holland’s 1000 voices sing film, opera and musicals: A thousand non-professional voices with brass, organ and soloists take on choral classics, opera, musicals and film music, already sold out. 4 October, 14:30, The Concertgebouw. 📅 CHOIR / VOCAL
Saxophone, harp and loops with Laura Misch in the Kleine Zaal: The London singer mixes improvisation, saxophone, harp, loops and electronics over two hours with no interval, drawing on her album Lithic. 4 October, 20:15, The Concertgebouw. 📅 DANCE / PERFORMANCE
Matt Maeson returns solo for his rescheduled Melkweg date: Original February tickets still count for this rescheduled night, with STEINZA opening at 19:30 and the Virginia songwriter alone onstage at 20:30. 4 October, 19:00, Melkweg. 📅 DANCE / PERFORMANCE
Christian Gates brings his I Believe In Ghosts Tour to Melkweg: Dark alternative pop from the artist behind 2019’s Skitzo, with Julia Alexa on at 20:00 and Gates at 21:00. 4 October, 19:30, Melkweg. 📅 DANCE / PERFORMANCE
Free Sunday jazz in Amsterdam’s first literary café: Seasoned professionals sit in with young players at what the café calls the Netherlands’ longest-running live jazz session, with free entry. 4 October, 16:30 – 19:00, De Engelbewaarder. 📅 DANCE / PERFORMANCE
Funky boogaloos from Something About Sanna Big Band at Dichtbij in het Park: Singer Sanna van Vliet fronts a big band through groovy beats and funky boogaloos in a pavilion in the park. 4 October, 14:30, Stadshout Paviljoen, Amstelpark. 📅 JAZZ / BLUES
Hear Mozart’s Krönungsmesse with the Bach Ensemble Amsterdam: Conductor Paulien Kostense pairs the Mass with Händel’s Dettingen Te Deum and C.P.E. Bach’s Heilig, with four soloists, in a two-hour programme. 4 October, 15:00, Zuiderkerk. 📅 CLASSICAL
Ayra Kip gives the DAS Creative Producing keynote on art and enterprise: A free Sunday morning talk in Dutch, where an award-winning fundraiser explains how she ties creative work to running a business. 4 October, 11:00, ATD Grootlab. 📅 SEMINAR / TALK
Lesson plans, venues and pricing for would-be craft teachers: Sam of the Amsterdam Origami Club covers planning, pricing, venues and marketing over ninety minutes, and hopes to start a teachers’ collective. 4 October, 11:00, OBA CC Amstel. 📅 WORKSHOP
Taste sourdough from twenty bakers at De Broodsalon: Free to wander in, with loaves and croissants from twenty bakers alongside coffee, charcuterie and wine, now in its fifth edition. 4 October, Hotel de Goudfazant, Aambeeldstraat 30. 📅 FOOD / MARKETS
Deep-sea darkness becomes Olafur Eliasson artwork at Artis: Artis Aquarium’s new installation uses darkness, low-frequency sound and points of light to evoke the deep-sea floor. Eliasson made some recordings while diving in the Pacific with his son.
Cheese & Jazz at a Dutch cheese bar: Kaasbar serves Dutch farm cheeses from a conveyor-belt train, alongside pairings, charcuterie, toast and other small plates. 4 October, 14:00, Kaasbar Amsterdam. 📅 RESTAURANT
De Kroegenparade onder de molen, with live acts and a DJ: Two acts play inside the tasting room while a DJ spins, the tap stays open, and the IPA gets a spotlight. 4 October, all day, Proeflokaal de Molen. 📅 FESTIVALS
Dog portraits for Dierendag at HAY House: Book a professional photo with your dog for Dierendag; tickets cost €5, and advance booking is required. 4 October, 12:00 – 15:00, HAY HOUSE Amsterdam. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Who is Looking? Images, bodies and camera-based inquiry: Gustav Bengtsson leads a lecture and screening on AI, image research and critical theory, using body and camera as knowledge sources. 4 October, 15:00 – 17:00, droog. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Youplant Market, houseplants and cuttings in a leafy atrium: Browse houseplants and cuttings, with care tips available among the greenery of Hotel Jakarta’s atrium. 4 October, 11:00, Hotel Jakarta. 📅 FOOD / MARKETS
Dierendag in het Licht: neighborhood pets on the water tower: Stichting Buurtlicht projects submitted photos of neighborhood animals onto the tower; owners can email high-resolution landscape images by 25 September. 4 October, 20:00 – 22:00, Watertoren. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Failed Art Gallery, unfinished work, making stations and music: Bring abandoned or unfinished projects to display, or try colouring, painting, jewellery-making and origami while a DJ plays. 4 October, 14:00, Berosu. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
ART BATTLE PLLEK: timed painting rounds and audience votes: Artists make work in 20-minute rounds as visitors watch among the easels, vote for winners and bid in a closing silent auction. 4 October, 19:00, Pllek. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
OneWorld Festival 2026, talks, workshops, film, theatre and music: The sold-out programme combines Gloria Wekker’s first OneWorld lecture with panels, workshops, a film premiere, theatre, a book market, music and food. 4 October, 13:00, Felix Meritis. 📅 FESTIVALS
Belfast Brunch Co, a daytime party with food and DJs: The daytime brunch pairs food and drinks with DJ sets in a themed party format. 4 October, 14:00, panama.nl. 📅 FOOD / MARKETS
Cheesecake x Wine Tasting, three pairings and seasonal flavours: Try three small cheesecake portions with three wine tastings, alongside an educational introduction to the wines and autumn ingredients. 4 October, 18:00 – 21:00, Rebel Wines. 📅 TASTING
Edo Stenciling Carving at CAMERA JAPAN: A 90-minute Edo stenciling-carving session is part of CAMERA JAPAN Festival at LAB 8½; the listing is sold out. 4 October, 14:45, LAB111. 📅 WORKSHOP
Kaas & Eau de Vie Pairing, Wederom Welling: Slow Food Amsterdam pairs cheeses with eau de vie in an in-person tasting at Café Welling, scheduled for two hours. 4 October, 13:00 – 15:00, Café Welling. 📅 TASTING
Weekend van de Wetenschap: build your own balloon-powered car: A hands-on makerspace activity asks participants to build their own balloon car as part of Weekend van de Wetenschap. 4 October, 13:00, OBA Next Lab Kraaiennest – Makerspace. 📅 WORKSHOP
Forest Bathing Walk: slow steps and quiet attention in the woods: Susana guides a slow, gentle 1.5-kilometre walk with pauses for noticing autumn sounds, colours and textures, ending over tea. 4 October, 10:00 – 11:30, Amsterdamse bos – De Bosburger café. 📅 TOUR
Amsterdam’s Expat Board Games Sunday, bring a game or choose one: Play your own board game or choose from options including Ticket to Ride, Codenames and Exploding Kittens; newcomers are welcome. 4 October, 16:00 – 19:00, Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens. 📅 GAMES / HOBBIES
Pastry & Coffee Crawl through Vondelpark and neighborhood cafés: A five-kilometre Sunday walk loops through Vondelpark, stopping at bakeries and coffee spots; drinks and pastries are paid for separately. 4 October, 08:00, Uncommon Cafe. 📅 TOUR
Café De Kleine Bes: A corner café in the Dapperbuurt serving morning coffee, evening wine, and bitterballen throughout the day.
De Pimpelmees: A wine café in the Staatsliedenbuurt offering snacks from local makers, located where The Shamrock used to be.
Chez van Rijn: A French brasserie in the De Kroon building on the Rembrandtplein, relaunched this year.
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Supernova (Prime Video), The Mummy Returns (Netflix), Scrooge (SkyShowtime), Annabelle (HBO Max)
New on the big screen: Monster Mia is now showing at 6 cinemas, and Wen Er Maar Aan opens Wednesday at 6 cinemas. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A post asking what age people most enjoyed living in Amsterdam drew replies contrasting the carefree nightlife and social scene of one’s 20s with the financial stability and refined pleasures of one’s 30s, while several commenters argued the city’s community spirit declined after COVID and became more expensive and hostile.
Today’s supermarket deals: Ben & Jerry’s Cookie dough (1+1 free) from Albert Heijn, Cheetos or Lay’s (2 for €2.99) from Jumbo.
Did you know? ARTIS-Micropia is a museum for microbes, making the invisible world of bacteria and microorganisms into a visitor attraction.
366 years ago today: On October 4th, 1660, Amsterdam bought the lordship rights to Urk and Emmeloord for 14,000 guilders, extending the city’s influence far out into the Zuiderzee.
Looking ahead – next week
The bigger things coming up in Amsterdam over the next seven days.
• Children’s Book Week · Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 11 October, Across Amsterdam
• Science Weekend across Amsterdam · Saturday 3 October to Sunday 4 October, Various locations in Amsterdam
• CABINET: vintage design, art and curiosa market · Saturday 3 October to Sunday 4 October, Centrale Markthal
• IJ-Hallen flea market · Saturday 10 October to Sunday 11 October, NDSM-werf
• Cinekid Film Festival · Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October, Pathé Amsterdam Noord
• 24 Hours South: Amsterdam-Zuid opens its doors · Saturday 10 October to Sunday 11 October, Amsterdam-Zuid
In case you missed it
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In tomorrow’s edition: In tomorrow’s edition: GIMS performs at AFAS Live, weekly free groceries are distributed at Kastanjehof, and FPMT Ngöndro Lam Rim Training takes place in Amsterdam.
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