Tuesday June 30, 2026
Good morning, Amsterdam. Rail chaos hits again today, fewer trains in the city and Eurostar disrupted via Rotterdam, so check your route before you leave. On a brighter note, July 1 brings a higher minimum wage and new rules worth knowing, and tonight Chef’Special plays the Concertgebouw with a full string ensemble. Plus, Oranje fans are gathering across the city for Netherlands–Morocco.
At a glance
⛅ Weather: Hi 22°C / 72°F (3° cooler than yesterday) · Lo 17°C / 63°F · 14% chance of rain · wind NW 12 km/h (7 knots)
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 05:22 · Sunset 22:06 · Full Moon · Moonrise 23:01 · Golden hour 21:36–22:06
🌊 Outdoors: Water 20°C / 68°F (swimmable) · Air quality: fair (AQI 27) · grass pollen high
💶 Markets: AEX 1058.68 (+0.0%) · S&P 500 7,441.27 (+0.0%) · €1 = $1.14 · $1 = €0.88
🏆 Dutch sport: football: Netherlands lost to Morocco on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the World Cup · tennis: Jesper de Jong beat Rinky Hijikata in five sets to reach the second round at Wimbledon
Fewer trains to and from Amsterdam this week: NS is running reduced service to and from Amsterdam on June 29 and 30. Plan ahead before heading to the station. June 29–30. 📅
Fire disrupts Eurostar and international rail through Rotterdam: A fire has caused disruptions to Eurostar and other international train services running via Rotterdam. Check your journey before traveling.
July 1 brings higher minimum wage, raised benefits, and a new parcel fee: The statutory minimum wage rises from €14.71 to €14.99 per hour, benefits increase, and a new fee on imported parcels takes effect. July 1. 📅
GVB summer timetable means big changes in Amsterdam West: The GVB summer schedule brings significant route and timing changes for public transit users in Amsterdam West. Check the GVB website for your lines.
City hall moves to force HiCondo to lower student rents: Amsterdam municipality wants to compel student housing company HiCondo to reduce its rents, according to Het Parool.
Heat wave gone, but more tropical weather is coming: After the recent heat wave, temperatures are forecast to climb again soon. Check updated forecasts for specific dates and highs.
Brediusbad outdoor pool closed Friday due to staff shortage: Amsterdam’s Brediusbad outdoor pool will be closed because of a staffing shortage. July 3, Brediusbad, Amsterdam. 📅
No internationals’: a familiar wall in Amsterdam’s housing market: Many newcomers searching for housing in Amsterdam regularly encounter listings that explicitly exclude international residents, adding another barrier to an already tight market.
Residents object to waste boat moored in central Amsterdam: Local residents are pushing back against a waste collection boat stationed in a central Amsterdam waterway, raising concerns about its location and impact.
Ryanair drops the fee for families sitting together: Ryanair will no longer charge families extra to sit together, though free adjacent seating is limited to seats at the rear of the aircraft.
Bellevue Junior Writers final presentation: Young writers from Theater Bellevue’s junior program share their work in a final showcase. June 30, 20:00, Theater Bellevue. 📅 Festival / Fair
Whispering boat cruise through Amsterdamse Bos: A quiet, nature-focused boat ride through the Amsterdamse Bos runs on multiple departure times. Through September 30, Amsterdamse Bos. 📅 Outdoor / Active
Kids art studio at CoBrA Museum: Atelier CoBrA invites children to make their own art inspired by the museum’s collection, with sessions running on multiple days. Through June 28, CoBrA Museum, Amstelveen. 📅 Kids Workshop
Chef’Special at the Concertgebouw: The Dutch pop-rock band plays the Royal Concertgebouw in a set running just over an hour. June 30, 20:00, Royal Concertgebouw. 📅
Delta Goodrem at Melkweg: Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem brings her pop catalog to Melkweg. June 30, 19:30, Melkweg. 📅
Thaiboy Digital at Tolhuistuin: Thai-born, Stockholm-raised rapper and Drain Gang member Thaiboy Digital performs his experimental cloud rap sound live. June 30, 20:30, Tolhuistuin. 📅
Jazz at H’ART Museum: An outdoor jazz festival runs at H’ART Museum in Plantage with a regular afternoon slot. Through July 12, 15:30–17:30, H’ART Museum. 📅
Dialogues: Modar Salama and Felix Schlarmann feat. Alex Simu: Composers Modar Salama and Felix Schlarmann join saxophonist Alex Simu for an evening of live collaborative music. June 30, 20:00, Theater de Roode Bioscoop. 📅
Dialogues at Theater de Roode Bioscoop: Modar Salama, Felix Schlarmann, and Alex Simu perform together in this live music program. June 30, 20:00, Theater de Roode Bioscoop. 📅
Zalf album release show at Cinetol: Dutch indie-folk act Zalf celebrates a new album with support from Lotte Sarembe. June 30, 20:30, Cinetol. 📅
GoGo Gospelkoor at De KHL: GoGo Gospelkoor, led by Caro Dest, performs a program mixing gospel, soul, pop, and jazz. June 30, 19:30, De KHL. 📅
Ali Wong live at AFAS Live: The stand-up comedian and actress brings her live show to Amsterdam. June 30, AFAS Live. 📅 Comedy
Spinoza outdoor musical in the Amsterdamse Bos: An open-air musical production runs evenings at the Amsterdamse Bostheater, with surtitles and accessibility facilities available. June 30–July 11, 20:15, Amsterdamse Bostheater. 📅 Theater
Outdoor screening: Fargo (1996) at Pllek: Joel Coen’s darkly comic crime classic screens outdoors at Pllek on the waterfront. June 30, 22:35, Pllek. 📅 Film
Spinoza outdoor musical at the Amsterdamse Bostheater: An open-air musical production runs evenings at the Amsterdamse Bostheater, with surtitles and accessibility facilities available. June 30–July 11, 20:15, Amsterdamse Bostheater. 📅 Theater
Foam Talent 2026 at Foam Photography Museum: Foam’s annual showcase highlights emerging photographers from around the world. Through August 26, Foam Photography Museum, Keizersgracht 609. 📅 Art / Museums
The utopia of Peter Thiel, evening talk at Pakhuis de Zwijger: An evening examining how tech billionaire Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley peers are shaping society and politics. June 30, 20:00, Pakhuis de Zwijger. 📅 Talks / Ideas
Kino Pacific at Westergas: A film and photography program exploring Pacific perspectives screens at Westergas. June 30, 20:00, Westergas. 📅 Film
Fiep Westendorp exhibition at Rijksmuseum: The Rijksmuseum presents work by beloved Dutch illustrator Fiep Westendorp, best known for the Jip and Janneke drawings. Through September 13, Rijksmuseum. 📅 Art / Museums
The future of global digital cultures, public talk at SPUI25: Speakers examine how digitization, AI, and platform economies are reshaping cultural life and social connections worldwide. June 30, 17:00, SPUI25. 📅 Talks / Ideas
Platoon screening at FilmHallen (English, no subtitles): Oliver Stone’s Academy Award-winning Vietnam War film screens in English without subtitles; tickets must be purchased in advance. June 30, 18:15, FilmHallen. 📅 Film
Board game night at 2 Klaveren: Grab a seat in the basement of this long-running Dutch café for board games, social deduction, and new faces. Every Tuesday at 2 Klaveren, De Clercqstraat 136; basement opens 18:45, games from 19:00. 📅 Games / Hobbies
Painting workshop: What I Carry with Me: VOX-POP’s Not My Knowledge series invites you to explore personal traditions and overlooked histories through painting. June 30–July 2, 17:00–19:00 at VOX-POP. 📅 Workshop
Social bouldering evening at Monk: No experience needed, Monk Bouldergym has routes for all levels, and the evening wraps up with drinks and conversation. June 30, 19:30 at Aambeeldstraat 26. 📅 Sports (Active)
Board game night at The 5th: A relaxed board game evening in Amsterdam Oost. June 30, 18:00 at The 5th. 📅 Games / Hobbies
Free flower arrangement workshop at De Kwekerij: Learn floral arrangement in the Plantage neighborhood at no cost. June 30, 19:30–21:30 at De Kwekerij. 📅 Workshop
Jenny Arean masterclass at De Kleine Komedie: A kleinkunst masterclass at one of Amsterdam’s most storied intimate venues. June 30, 20:15 at De Kleine Komedie. 📅 Workshop
Taalcafé at De Sering: practice Dutch over dinner: Every Tuesday you can practice Dutch with fellow learners over a meal at the Volkskeuken; fluent speakers can join as volunteer teachers and eat for free. June 30, 19:00 at De Sering, Rhôneweg 6. 📅 Class
World Cup watch party: France vs. Sweden with the French community: Amsterdam’s French community gathers at Coco’s Outback to watch the match together. June 30, 23:00 at Coco’s Outback, Thorbeckeplein 8–12. 📅 Sports (Active)
Roku Gin Waltz masterclass by Gento: A gin-focused masterclass from Gento as part of Amsterdam Cocktail Week. June 30, 13:00 at the Amsterdam Cocktail Week festival venue. 📅 Tasting
Weekly drawing and painting studio: A two-hour guided creative session for all levels, running every Tuesday evening. June 30, 19:30–21:30 at Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts, Oudeschans 21; tickets €59. 📅 Workshop
Tech scaling event at Hotel Arena: DutchBasecamp and CCIA Europe host a discussion on EU regulatory hurdles facing tech founders trying to grow in Europe. June 30, Hotel Arena. 📅
EU-Nough Tech Rules scaling event: An evening of talks and networking on the realities of building and scaling tech companies under Europe’s regulatory landscape. June 30, 17:00–22:00, Hotel Arena, Oosterpark. 📅 Conference
Advances in Modal Logic 2026 conference: AiML 2026 brings together researchers to present the latest work in modal logic and its applications at this established international conference series. Through July 3, Amsterdam. 📅 Conference
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: X-Men ’97 S2 (Disney+), Tracker S3 (Disney+), Sugar S2 (Apple TV+), Quarterback S3 (Netflix) 🎬
Overheard on Reddit: An 1893 photo of Amsterdam’s municipal swimming school had people laughing that it looked like a claw machine fishing a human from the canal, while others were surprised formal lessons even existed back then. Link
Today’s 2-for-1 deals: Dreft Platinum dishwasher tablets (2 for €25.99) from Albert Heijn, Jumbo chicken or ham strips (2 for €3.95) from Jumbo.
Did you know? Zon’s Hofje was once a Mennonite church hidden behind canal houses (Mennonite churches weren’t allowed public frontage after 1578) and later became housing for Mennonite women aged 50 and over.
62 years ago today: On June 30th, 1964, the first happening around Het Lieverdje on the Spui helped spark the playful counterculture that soon became Provo.
In tomorrow’s edition: Martin Parr’s Very Modern and Rather Ugly at the FOAM Photography Museum, Queer Power: World Pride 2026 at the EYE Film Museum, and the Keti Koti Festival at Noorderpark.
Stay flexible out there, and maybe leave a little earlier than usual.
