Performers Donna Jo Aarts and Nina Dijkstra reimagine Herman Koch's celebrated Dutch novel "The Dinner" in their own irreverent way, staging it at Scala — a venue that combines a […]

Dutch-American comedian Rogier Bak merges his acclaimed show 'Made in USA' with his new 'To The Rescue' for a single special night. A Dutchman raised in America returns to fix […]

Best known for Man Down and Taskmaster, Mike Wozniak is one of the UK's most beloved comedy voices. He brings his show The Bench to the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival […]

Australian comedian Louis Hanson presents GOOD BOY! — a 70-minute multimedia narrative stand-up show about the pivotal moments that made him who he is, complete with his "innermost thoughts" laid […]

An afternoon of meaningful storytelling exploring what connects us. At Dynamo Podium.Where: Dynamo Podium GenietenMore info & tickets

An afternoon data lab exploring meaningful stories and human connection through dialogue.Where: Dynamo Podium GenietenMore info & tickets

Australian comedian Louis Hanson makes his Boom Chicago debut with GOOD BOY! — a 70-minute multimedia narrative show in which he retraces the pivotal moments that shaped him, with his […]

For one night only, Dutch-American comedian Rogier Bak merges his two hit shows — Made in USA and To The Rescue — into one special: Bak in the USA. A […]

Mike Wozniak — beloved in the UK for Man Down and multiple Taskmaster appearances, and co-creator of the cult Three Bean Salad podcast — brings his new solo show The […]

The traveling exhibition 'Jouw Huis van Morgen' (Your House of Tomorrow) makes its final stop near Winkelcentrum Molenwijk. Visit to explore ideas about future living and housing in Amsterdam. Open […]

Final performance today: Donna Jo Aarts and Nina Dijkstra stage their own irreverent take on Herman Koch's famous novel 'The Dinner,' combining theater with a food bar experience at Scala. […]

Community celebration marking Keti Koti (Emancipation Day) on July 4–5. A festival bringing people together to remember and celebrate, with food and culture at Isolatorweg.Where: IsolatorwegMore info & tickets

A three-day music-theater production combining Surinamese storytelling traditions with live performance, running July 3–5 at Bijlmer Parktheater. The title draws on Sranan Tongo ('Poku Tori fu' means 'a song story […]

For the third year running, part of the Oosterpark transforms into De Buurtcamping — a community camping festival running Friday through Sunday (July 3–5). Pitch a tent or just come […]

The free Homelanding festival at Marineterrein wraps up July 5 — a mix of theater, performing arts, and culinary events at one of Amsterdam's coolest industrial waterfront venues. Free entry, […]

De Cineville Previewdagen (July 2–5) at Cinecenter lets you catch new films before they hit regular theaters. Four days of preview screenings — a treat for film fans who like […]

A multi-day outdoor theater and music production sets up at the iconic NDSM Wharf in Noord from July 1–5. Multiple showtimes across the run — a summer theatrical event in […]

A free five-day festival at Marineterrein (July 1–5) mixing theater, performance arts, and culinary events on one of Amsterdam's most atmospheric post-industrial sites. No ticket required — just show up.Where: […]

A week-long celebration of Indonesian culture opens today at De Balie, running through July 8. *Batik, Beats & Bumbu* weaves together textile art, music, and food — a nod to […]

A Dutch-language film program called *Het Hart van Amsterdam* (The Heart of Amsterdam) runs July 3–8 at De Balie, kicking off today. Expect Amsterdam-themed cinema — check De Balie's site […]

De Balie kicks off a week-long celebration of Indonesian culture today: batik textiles, music, and the flavors of bumbu spice-based cooking all feature across film, events, and more through July […]

The sixth annual Boom Chicago Comedy Festival runs July 2–8, packing the program with stand-up, improv, sketch, and everything in between. This year's already-announced lineup includes Reggie Watts, Epic Rap […]

LAB111 in Oud-West is hosting a special film event titled 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' from July 3–15, with screenings at various times. Details are limited, but LAB111 is […]

The 1951 sci-fi classic 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' screens at LAB111's cozy arthouse cinema from today through July 15. Catch it in their signature retro setting — one […]

Film event at LAB111 with multiple screening times throughout June 23–July 6.Where: LAB111, WestMore info & tickets

Science-fiction classic screening at LAB111. Multi-week run with multiple showtimes daily; tickets available with Uitpas discounts.Where: LAB111, Oud-WestMore info & tickets

LAB111 kicks off a multi-week run of The Thing today — likely a festival or extended screening series built around John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror classic. Runs through July 14. […]

Milos Forman's 1984 classic restored in 4K and screening at LAB111 from June 22 to July 6. Multiple showings throughout the run.Where: LAB111More info & tickets

Solo exhibition at De Ateliers (Loods 6) exploring themes of privacy and inevitability. Runs June 20–July 5.Where: De Ateliers, Loods 6, KNSM-laan 143More info & tickets

The 1951 sci-fi classic 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' screens at LAB111 through July 15. A great excuse to visit this beloved cinema in Oud-West. Uitpas discount available; check […]

LAB111 is screening the iconic 1968 sci-fi classic Barbarella, starring Jane Fonda, through July 25. Check the venue's website for exact showtimes. Uitpas discount available.Where: LAB111, Amsterdam WestMore info & […]

Jane Fonda's cult 1968 space-opera 'Barbarella' is showing at LAB111 from today through July 25 — campy, iconic, and genuinely fun to see on the big screen. One of cinema's […]

LAB111 is running screenings of the cult classic film Showgirls through July 26. The cinema is known for its stylish setting and fondness for bold programming — check the venue's […]

Robin Williams and Nathan Lane's beloved 1996 comedy 'The Birdcage' is screening at LAB111 through July 26. A crowd-pleasing classic that holds up beautifully.Where: LAB111More info & tickets

Multi-week performance and workshop series at W139 combining theater, performance, and participatory making. Runs through early July.Where: W139More info & tickets

New exhibition at Gwen Park Gallery featuring work by Anna Aagaard Jensen and Yamuna Forzani. Runs through mid-July.Where: Gwen Park GalleryMore info & tickets

The Gerrit Rietveld Academie opens its summer garden to the public during Summer Garden Days, featuring art, outdoor space, and works by students and faculty.Where: Gerrit Rietveld Academie, AmsterdamMore info […]

MidzomerMokum returns with six weeks of activities across West Amsterdam—sport, culture, food, and more. July 4–August 16. A signature Amsterdam summer festival series.Where: Multiple locations, West AmsterdamMore info & tickets

Amsterdam's beloved MidzomerMokum summer program is back, running six weeks of free and low-cost activities across the city — sports, culture, markets, performances, and more, spread across every neighborhood. It […]

Exhibition featuring personal stories and perspectives on mental health from public figures and residents. Explores wellbeing through art and dialogue.Where: Bunk HotelMore info & tickets

Curious what's going on inside the heads of Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, and Kim Feenstra? The Mind Your Mind (#effebuurten) exhibition explores their personal mental health stories. Running through […]

Museum Cobra in Amstelveen launches Pop Art Factory today, running through September 3. The show combines interactive workshops with pop-art exhibitions — a colorful, hands-on summer program for art lovers […]

Dance performance by Mirage Dance as part of Holland Festival at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA). A contemporary work in the Rabozaal.Where: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, LeidsepleinMore info & tickets

The legendary Boom Chicago improv comedy show runs all summer through October 3, with performances at various times. The Amsterdam institution has been delivering sharp, English-language comedy for decades — […]

Exhibition exploring drag culture and history in Amsterdam, on view June 26 through September 27, 2026 at the City Archives. Free admission.Where: Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 32More info & tickets

South Korean artist Mire Lee presents a series of site-specific installations inside the Oude Kerk, one of Amsterdam's oldest and most atmospheric spaces. Running through September 27.Where: Oude Kerk, AmsterdamMore […]

Year-long archival exhibition at Amsterdam City Archive exploring 750 years of history. Ongoing through November 2026. Strong local/historical appeal for residents and visitors.Where: Stadsarchief AmsterdamMore info & tickets

EYE Film Museum presents a season-long exhibition and program (through September 6) featuring eleven artists in dialogue with the museum's collection of 2,000 colonial films from Indonesia and Suriname. Artists […]

A major exhibition at the City Archive exploring jazz music, migration, and cultural life in Amsterdam during the 1930s, featuring archival materials, photographs, and historical documentation. Runs April 3 to […]

Dutch comedian Esther van der Voort opens her new cabaret show "Mama is Boos" (Mama is Angry) at DeLaMar on June 30, running through November. A solo show about motherhood, […]

A long-running outdoor marketplace featuring handmade, vintage, and sustainable goods in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West. Open on multiple dates and times through early December; free entry.Where: De Tuinen […]

A free yard sale market launches today at De Tuinen Van in the Houthavens (West Amsterdam), running on select dates through December 6. Free entry. A good excuse to explore […]

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) presents "It's the End of the Amusement Phase," a contemporary dance work running tonight and tomorrow (July 3–4), each show 19:00–19:40. A compact 40-minute performance — […]

John Williams' beloved score performed live by a full orchestra while the film plays on the big screen — two nights only at the Concertgebouw. A rare chance to experience […]

Spielberg's beloved sci-fi classic screens at the Royal Concertgebouw with John Williams's iconic score performed live by a full orchestra. Running both tonight (July 3) and tomorrow — a magical […]

Summer music festival at Olympisch Stadion featuring Dutch artists, with Amsterdam as a central theme. Multi-day celebration of local talent.Where: Olympisch StadionMore info & tickets

A new musical production about the philosopher Spinoza opens tonight at the Amsterdamse Bostheater, Amsterdam's beloved outdoor theater deep in the Bos. Performances run through July 11, with surtitles available […]

A musical production about Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza is playing at the Amsterdamse Bostheater through July 11. The outdoor forest setting makes for a unique summer evening out — performances […]

Amsterdam's flagship international contemporary dance festival returns July 1–12, bringing world-class modern dance and ballet performances to venues across the city. One of the summer's highlight cultural events — tickets […]

Illusionist Nigel Otermans performs his Amsterdam Magical Experience show at the intimate TOBACCO Theater, running nightly at 20:00 through July 18. A slick close-up magic show with a local Amsterdam […]

All World Cup games broadcast live on a big screen at De Foodhallen, running daily 10:00–21:00 through July 19. Great spot to catch the action with food and drinks on […]

An exhibition at Loods 6, a major cultural hub housed in a monumental waterfront warehouse on Amsterdam's KNSM-eiland (KNSM Island). Runs through July 26.Where: Loods 6 (KNSM-eiland)More info & tickets

Gallery opening featuring hand-embroidered works by Klaas Rommelaere exploring fragmented memory, alongside a site-specific bench installation by Nicola Baratto and Yiannis Mouravas. Opening reception Saturday, June 27, 5–8 pm.Where: Madé […]

A public program and exhibition at De Appel exploring collective organization methods in times of crisis. Organized by damdam, a collective of collectives including participants from the Curatorial Programme, Lumbung […]

A multi-week exhibition running from late June through mid-August at Framer Framed (with a second location in Noord). The presentation explores themes of love and cultural expression through contemporary art.Where: […]

From today through late August, Monk bouldering gym hosts a free weekly summer series combining outdoor BBQ and culinary vibes with live music. The series kicks off this evening and […]

Weekly Friday evening art and jazz experience at H'ART Museum, combining live music with visual art and a social atmosphere. 15:30–18:30 Fridays through August 28.Where: H'ART MuseumMore info & tickets

Summer-long culinary event running evenings from June 28 through August 30 at Het Rijk van de Keizer. Chef-led tastings and food experiences in a festive evening setting.Where: Het Rijk van […]

Framer Framed presents Wild Waters, curated by Àngels Miralda, exploring water as essential to life and as a tool of ecological intervention and power. Runs June 19 through August 30 […]

Free drop-in guided tour exploring jazz history and archives. Running multiple times through September at Stadsarchief Amsterdam (De Bazel). 12:15–14:00.Where: Stadsarchief Amsterdam (De Bazel)More info & tickets

The Allard Pierson celebrates Milly Scott, the first Black jazz singer in the Netherlands, with a free listening exhibition at the museum. Born in 1933 in Den Helder, Scott recorded […]

Weekly farmers market Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., year-round. Free to browse, sustainable local produce.Where: Stadshart AmstelveenMore info & tickets

Outdoor cinema on Amsterdam Noord's NDSM wharf with stunning skyline views. Watch the beloved Studio Ghibli classic from a beach chair with drinks. Runs Tuesdays through end of September. Pickup […]

Weekly outdoor market in Amstelveen with year-round operation. Open Fridays 8 a.m.–5 p.m., selling fresh produce, flowers, and local goods.Where: Stadshart AmstelveenMore info & tickets

Multi-month theater and arts festival running from June 28 through November 22 at Cultuurhuis Cinetol in De Pijp. Evening performances at 20:00–22:00.Where: Cultuurhuis Cinetol, De PijpMore info & tickets

Pacific Amsterdam launches Kino Pacific, an evening film program running through December. Screenings run 8–11:30 pm — a stylish new reason to head to this East Amsterdam cultural venue on […]

De Nieuwe Schatkamer opens a new exhibition on July 2 exploring how technology is reshaping our bodies, movement, and connections — showcasing new acquisitions from DNB's art collection. The show […]

Join writer Irwan Droog on a walking tour through Amsterdam-Noord exploring the history, ecology, and social value of urban pigeons. Readings from his 2026 book "Duif" (Pigeon). Learn about these […]

Major urban music and culture festival in the Amsterdamse Bos with five stages featuring hip-hop, R&B, Afro, and dancehall acts plus DJs. Includes food vendors from around the world, dance […]

A full day of music and dancing in the Amsterdamse Bos — the Vunzige Deuntjes Festival runs today from noon until 11:00 pm, with live music and DJ sets in […]

Afternoon of meaningful stories exploring what connects us in a changing world, at Dynamo Podium Genieten.Where: Dynamo Podium Genieten, Oranje-VrijstaatpleinMore info & tickets

Two legendary Amsterdam cultural venues merge for one extraordinary day of music, art, performance, poetry, and science. A unique celebration of Paradiso and Ruigoord's interconnected histories. 13:00–23:00, age 18+. Discounted […]

A full afternoon and evening ballroom event at Parallel venue, running 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Kiki Balls are Amsterdam's entry point into the global ballroom scene — competitive categories, outrageous fashion, […]

Cabaret performance by Amsterdam Gay Men's Chorus. "The world may be ending, but the show must go on!" Grote Zaal, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.Where: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote ZaalMore […]

The 32nd event of the Amsterdam Arthouse Cinema group at De Balie. Film title announced Thursday of the event week. Free with Cineville card. Community-focused film club for arthouse enthusiasts.Where: […]

Join a group dinner featuring Persian cuisine at Manoto restaurant. Great company and delicious food in a social setting. Attendees order and pay separately (or via Tikkie split payment). RSVP […]

A second chance to experience E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen with John Williams' score performed live by the Residentie Orkest, conducted by Dirk Brossé. The film plays in […]

A cross-cultural, multidisciplinary performance in which Indian handpan musician Rishiraj Kulkarni and Dutch dancer Froukje Zijlstra explore four dimensions of silence together. Melodic and rhythmic percussion interweaves with physical expression […]

New 75-minute documentary following Jack Johnson's journey from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, with rare archival footage and present-day reflections. Directed by Emmett Malloy.Where: Melkweg CinemaMore info & tickets

A two-day music festival at Gaasperplas featuring nostalgic hits and singalongs. Popular cover and classic-songs event with dancing and a relaxed summer vibe.Where: GaasperplasMore info & tickets

Two-day outdoor festival at Kaap Amsterdam with theatrical shows, live entertainment, and music across multiple stages. A distinctive summer event with a creative edge.Where: Kaap AmsterdamMore info & tickets

A summer exhibition at CBK Zuidoost exploring the concept of Utopia through art, open to all visitors. What does Utopia mean to you? How can you visualize your dream world? […]

Major summer exhibition at the Allard Pierson Museum exploring theatrical transformation through costumes, masks, and identity-play. Features materials from the museum's theatre collection plus contemporary photographer Diana Blok's work on […]