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the next 60 days, as the galleries announce themThursday 1 October
The rooftop science centre on the Oosterdok opens its doors for free during the national science weekend.
Scientific institutions open their doors for a free family-oriented day of interactive experiments and demonstrations.
Skateboarding lessons tailored for children, hosted at the indoor skatepark and cafe.
A live symphonic orchestra performs the memorable fantasy themes and attraction soundtracks from the Dutch theme park.
Drop-in craft sessions for children among the miniature mouse scenes of Het Muizenhuis, the small museum built around the Mouse Mansion picture books.
A sensory performance packed with animal sounds designed for very young children.
An interactive live concert designed for young children and their families to sing and dance along together.
Venues across the country open up for a family weekend exploring science, technology, and research.
The University of Amsterdam opens its library for free hands-on experiments, gaming, and drawing activities for all ages.
Part of the national science weekend, opening university laboratories and research facilities to the public through family-friendly experiments and talks.
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Drop-in divination sessions using card reading inside the canal-side museum dedicated to hermetic philosophy and free thought.
Wim Wenders directs Kōji Yakusho as a Tokyo public toilet cleaner finding poetry and routine in everyday life.
A hands-on screen printing workshop where participants can design and print their own tote bags.
The official opening night of the annual festival celebrating the talents and contributions of the Black community.
A meditative evening of acoustic resonance and overtone instruments within the acoustic space of the 19th-century church.
An open-mic stand-up night where comedians poke fun at Dutch culture and life in the Netherlands.
The Daptone Records soul singer brings his rich, classic sixties-style rhythm and blues vocals to Paradiso.
Community members take the stage to share personal, unscripted queer narratives around the storytelling center's rug.
The American-Dutch comedian and Boom Chicago veteran performs a solo stand-up show tackling national politics and expatriate life.
The French-Italian collective blends disco-house grooves, live instrumentation, and sensual electronic pop.
A creative craft workshop where participants can glaze and decorate their own stoneware beer mug.
The English pop trio known for 2000s hits such as "She's So Lovely" and "Heartbeat".
The cunning West African and Caribbean trickster spider stars in a playful children's theatre production for ages three and up.
The American-born comedian, a Boom Chicago alumnus known for his 'How to Be Dutch' shows, does stand-up in English about life in the Netherlands.
Children bake their own fresh bread rolls at the Amstelveen petting zoo and nature farm.
An exhibition opening marking half a century of Surinamese independence with art and community stories.
A monthly Thursday morning storytime and sing-along for toddlers and preschoolers at the specialist children's bookshop.
A screening of the Japanese film presented as part of the annual Camera Japan Festival.
Children explore basic scientific concepts through experiments and discovery in the library's youth makerspace.
Performers turn personal stories into completely unscripted scenes at this weekly English-language improv showcase.
A live music showcase and jam session bringing together emerging local hip-hop, soul, and jazz artists.
A club evening dedicated to classic and contemporary soul, funk, and R&B selections.
The indie-blues project of New York songwriter Jon Honembach blends roots, folk, and electronic textures.
The high-energy Argentine duo brings their genre-bending mix of trap, hip-hop, funk, and rock to the arena stage.
The Indian-born pianist and composer plays a set of contemporary jazz.
A vintage-tinged social evening with retro tunes and drinks in the retro living-room bar.
A panel discussion investigating how illicit finance, money laundering, and corruption operate on a global scale.
Majid Majidi's acclaimed 1997 Iranian drama follows a young brother and sister secretly sharing a pair of shoes in Tehran.
Chicago-born drummer Frank Rosaly convenes a versatile avant-garde ensemble featuring Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker, multi-instrumentalist Rob Frye, and performer Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti.
The veteran British stand-up comedian and actor, known for his offbeat, surreal storytelling, headlines the comedy night.
The Israeli comic brings his English-language stand-up show covering identity, culture, and life abroad to the IJ waterfront comedy club.
A communal night of live music, visual art, and community gathering held inside the monumental Plantage Dok complex.
The brewing collective hosts an evening of craft beer tastings and socialising.
A try-out, meaning a preview performance of a show still being developed, of a game-show format about sex and relationships.
The renowned Dutch chamber choir performs settings of the biblical Song of Songs spanning several centuries.
Screening as part of CAMERA JAPAN Festival's curated programme of contemporary and classic Japanese film.
A casual social evening where locals and expats practise conversational skills across different languages over drinks.
An early-childhood music workshop where toddlers and their parents explore songs, rhythm, and gentle movement together.
Screening as part of CAMERA JAPAN Festival, the annual showcase of Japanese cinema held across Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
A hands-on workshop in castanet playing and sevillanas, the lively Andalusian folk dance closely related to flamenco.
A live Brazilian music session celebrating traditional samba, choro, and percussion.
A feature screening as part of the nationwide festival celebrating Japanese film culture.
Part of CAMERA JAPAN Festival, bringing a wide range of new features, documentaries, and cult classics to Amsterdam.
Surinamese and Maroon musical and storytelling traditions take center stage in this cultural performance.
Judith Sijp leads a musical storytelling workshop for toddlers and babies featuring picture books from Children's Book Week.
A weekly jazz night where the Amsterdam Jazz Trio is joined by Frits Landesbergen, the Dutch vibraphonist and drummer known for swing and mainstream jazz.
A monthly neighborhood flea market offering pre-owned clothes, homeware, and bric-a-brac.
Freshly cooked Surinamese home-style meals served to local residents at a community dinner table.
An informal morning meet-up for people wanting to practice and improve their conversational Dutch.
A retrospective examining the Austrian director known for his unflinching, controversial docudramas exploring the darker fringes of European society.
A student-led reading-aloud session designed to encourage a love of books and stories among young children.
An informal meetup where Dutch language learners can practice their conversational skills with native speakers and peers.
A short lecture and discussion evening exploring the culture, politics, and history of queer nightlife spaces.
The organist performs a free midday recital in the historic Begijnhof church.
A walk-in guided tour exploring stories of Odysseus through the museum's archaeological and cultural collections.
A hands-on youth workshop combining art and technology to design and build treasure maps.
Practice speaking Dutch in small, friendly conversation groups suited to various proficiency levels.
A film screening and discussion addressing migration, family roots, and cross-border identity.
An evening of affordable community vegan food alongside queer-focused live performance art at the volunteer-run social centre.
The Ukrainian synth-pop and post-punk artist performs live on his European tour.
An open discussion in the Socrates Café format, where participants talk through big questions together, this time prompted by quotes from philosophers.
A club night showcasing house, techno, and electronic beats from local underground DJs.
The recurring grassroots music night presents a bill of emerging live acts.
An unscripted theatre show exploring parallel narratives and improvised character studies.
A film festival curated to present diverse perspectives and encourage audiences to encounter lives outside their own.
Four emerging bands compete in the opening round of the Zonnehuis talent competition.
Eduardo Coutinho's landmark Brazilian documentary reconstructs the interrupted filming of a peasant leader's murder following the 1964 military coup.
American jazz vocalist Rachel Gould performs intimate standards alongside pianist Sanna van Vliet and bassist Uli Glaßmann.
Lockpicking enthusiasts and curious beginners gather at the hackerspace to practice the physical security hobby.
SLAA challenges poets, writers and performers to move between the written page and live performance.
An informal evening gathering where attendees can sing along to favourite tracks over drinks.
Australian saxophonist Lachy Hamilton leads his sextet in the venue's ongoing jazz concert series.
Musicians take turns on stage for an open, unscripted jazz session at the neighbourhood piano bar.
The Brazilian singer and guitarist plays an intimate set blending folk traditions with jazz.
A live set of Brazilian and Latin sounds in an intimate neighbourhood theatre bar.
The club night celebrates nine years with an evening of Latin, afrobeat, and urban sounds.
An afternoon in the library's makerspace learning how a 3D printer works and what you can make with one.
The official opening of the Foam and Middle East Archive exhibitions, which are being shown in Amsterdam-West.
TUMO is a free after-school programme from Armenia where teenagers learn things like animation, coding, game design and graphic design at their own pace.
In this primary-school musical theatre class, children aged 10 to 12 act, sing and dance, and create their own theatre.
Three contemporary visual artists show their latest work at this collective exhibition launch.
A musical theatre class for children aged 8 to 10, running from September to December, covering acting, singing, choreography and vocal technique.
A masterclass on practical life skills, part of the TUMO programme of free after-school creative technology workshops for teenagers.
A conversation meetup at the café where strangers pair up and chat, mixing languages and backgrounds.
A loud, intense free-improvisation quartet with guitar, synth and voice, bass and drums, playing at an unannounced venue.
Students from the Amsterdam arts academy's mime programme present Smelt, a starter project in movement-based physical theatre.
Children aged five and up hear a story read aloud and then do a creative activity based on it.
The Norwegian vocalist performs an intimate set of jazz and soul standards alongside her own compositions.
An evening built around Annie M.G. Schmidt, the beloved Dutch writer of Jip en Janneke, Pluk van de Petteflet and many cabaret songs.
A talk on how technology and the companies behind it are reshaping power and challenging the role of the nation state.
Digital start-ups and scale-ups get the chance to give their elevator pitch to investors at the World Trade Center.
A jazz quartet led by Ron Cha, with Joan Fort, Israeli bassist Omer Govreen and Florian Marka playing as a small group.
The shopping outlet hosts an evening of live entertainment, music, and extra shopping discounts.
An underground evening of live music, spoken word, and performance inside the Vondelpark bunker.
An energetic weekly dance class teaching street dance basics to children aged seven to ten.
An introductory dance and rhythm class tailored for young children aged four to six.
A playful movement and dance session designed for toddlers aged two to four.
A series of four creative craft sessions inviting locals to capture the neighborhood inside decorative boxes.
A small, living-room-style version of the Danspaleis, an afternoon of social dancing to old favourites aimed mainly at older people.
A drop-in creative workshop teaching paper-folding techniques on the university campus.
An informal weekly gathering for people to crochet, knit and craft together at the public library.
A morning creative workshop where participants can experiment with digital fabrication and craft techniques in the library makerspace.
An affordable, weekly changing plant-based lunch served in the cultural centre's relaxed café.
Organist Jung-A Lee performs a diverse keyboard programme spanning classical repertoire and contemporary arrangements.
An exhibition or workshop exploring the intersection of neurological research, brain function, and creative visual expression.
A guided retrospective tour exploring the social history, community struggles, and living memories of the iconic Bijlmermeer apartment complex.
A session examining the zoöp model, an organisational framework that includes non-human life in institutional decision-making.
An exclusive in-store listening session for the debut material of the south London post-punk outfit.
An informal open house gathering with resident artists, sound selectors, and visual experiments in the creative project space.
A community dinner cooked and served at the long-running Westerpark neighbourhood cultural centre.
An exhibition exploring environmental data and ecological documentation at the Hartwig Proxy project space.
A drop-in evening session offering guided meditation and mindfulness practice in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition.
A three-part hands-on workshop exploring paper-cutting and visual composition techniques at the local library.
The community library marks the launch of a dedicated collection exploring jazz history, Black culture, and heritage.
An interactive workshop focused on refining public speaking technique, stage presence, and personal storytelling.
A practical wellbeing session offering techniques and exercises to manage and alleviate workplace stress.
A guided discussion circle designed to move beyond small talk and foster meaningful connection between strangers.
A panel and discussion on digital public infrastructure, open-source alternatives, and ethical technology.
A guided philosophical dialogue based on the Socratic method, hosted at the community pavilion.
A stage performance presented at the city's municipal theater.
A paired evening of new performance works by emerging theater makers.
Storyteller Leon Giesen shares personal anecdotes, film clips, and music under his Mondo Leone project.
A gathering centered on urban renewal, architecture, and city development inside the historic maritime building.
The Canadian-born tuba player, a member of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, performs an intimate recital for members and guests.
A theater and performance piece presented on the Bijlmer stage.
A performance dedicated to the Renaissance lute songs and melancholic airs of the Elizabethan composer.
The Amsterdam literary foundation hosts an evening of readings, conversations, and author interviews.
The Dutch artist presents a one-off solo performance or talk.
A cabaret-style evening of cheeky variety, comedy, and theatrical entertainment.
A stage production takes the intimate theater space in Oud-Zuid.
The American fingerstyle guitarist, composer, and singer performs his blend of folk, ragtime, and blues.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and composer performs her nuanced, classic vocal arrangements.
Electronic club collectives team up for a late-night party running across house, techno, and melodic club music.
The club night brings an upbeat mix of house, disco, and dance tracks to the basement.
A seated listening session inviting audiences to experience music with focused attention in an intimate industrial setting.
A salsa dancing workshop for older people at the public library's Mercatorplein branch.
A panel discussion addressing queer joy, resilience, and community in an increasingly polarized society.
A ten-week practical course covering the fundamentals of sketching and painting human figures from life models.
Story time for children in Turkish, part of a library series that reads stories aloud in the languages families speak at home.
An informal networking meetup for local tech startup founders, engineers, and developers.
An introductory evening built around a connected breathwork session in a small group.
An academic meeting where scholars from different fields look at how social norms form, shift and spread over time.
A shared-reading session where a facilitator reads stories or poems aloud and the group talks about what the text brings up.
A talk from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on using Buddhist ideas to stay positive when things are uncertain.
A launch event at the library for the book Amsterdamse Liefde ('Amsterdam Love').
Hear directly from the creator behind the urban design project exploring sidewalks and neighbourhood life.
One session in a library workshop series on language and literature, set up as a literary studio where participants read and write together.
A club night at Chin Chin Club pairing the party names Mémoire and Selva, for over-18s only.
A martial arts class introducing defensive techniques and discipline for children aged eight to ten.
A community walking club setting out across Amsterdam-Noord with both brisk and leisurely pace groups.
A professional workshop exploring strategies to work more effectively and make better use of your strengths.
A shared reading group where participants read a book together aloud at an accessible pace.
A group Nordic walking session through Amsterdam-Noord's central park.
A community writing course offering guidance and exercises for participants looking to develop their creative writing skills.
Dutch learners meet volunteers at the library for relaxed conversation practice on everyday topics.
An independent festival combining political theater, poetry, and debate at the intimate activist performance venue.
A drop-in consultation for advice on local Dutch language courses, tutoring, and self-study resources.
A volunteer-led conversational table for refugees looking to practice speaking Dutch in a welcoming setting.
A collaborative brainstorm and planning session preparing events and programming for the annual anti-racism week.
A weekly communal dinner hosted for members and guests at the artists' society clubhouse.
A quiet group session dedicated to mindfulness and guided relaxation practice.
Neighbours bring broken household goods and small electronics to be fixed alongside local volunteer fixers.
An informal Russian- and Ukrainian-language tea evening and social gathering for conversation and meeting new people.
A relaxed listening session highlighting music or spoken-word selections.
Urban planners, ecologists and residents gather to discuss radical strategies for expanding green spaces, biodiversity and climate resilience across the capital.
An eclectic live music evening featuring local experimental ensemble Oktopedians.
A performance exploring neglected contemporary and classical pieces composed for the solo tuba.
The Dutch cabaret duo blends witty songwriting, tight vocal harmonies, and narrative comedy.
A panel discussion addressing the ongoing civil war in Sudan, its humanitarian catastrophe and the international community's response.
A touring theatrical performance exploring solitude and family ties takes the stage.
An informal library conversation group where people learning Dutch practise speaking with volunteers and other learners.
The Dutch theatre-maker performs his one-man show in an intimate setting.
An anniversary event marking five years of FxF x MOMO in Amsterdam, held at the Asian-fusion restaurant and lounge.
The concluding showcase where student teams present the conversational AI prototypes developed during their collaborative hackathon.
A weekly community lunch in De Pijp serving toasties, homemade soup, and a place to meet neighbours.
A research symposium reflecting on a year of operating as a Zoöp, examining multispecies governance and urban wildlife in the park.
A reading group for older people, where a story or text is read aloud together and then talked over.
A drop-in session where parents and others can ask questions about schools and education.
Students and researchers collaborate over an intensive coding weekend to build practical chat tools and AI-driven language applications.
The international school launches its new visual arts academy with an inaugural celebration in Rotterdam.
A weekly group fitness class focusing on core strength, flexibility, and controlled breathing.
An advanced Afro-dance rehearsal group open by invitation to experienced dancers aged sixteen and over.
An informational exhibition from the Dutch central bank on the development, function, and privacy aspects of a European digital currency.
A community-focused afternoon of practical workshops and discussions aimed at personal development and career planning.
An informal drop-in session for anyone curious about local volunteer opportunities organized by Versa Welzijn.
Scholars engage in public debate comparing philosophical reasoning with religious belief and modern theological questions.
Free one-on-one help with using computers, smartphones, tablets, and online government services.
An open weekly surgery with the local community police officer and municipal neighbourhood team.
The artist presents new work developed during a residency at the artist-run compound.
A professional development workshop focusing on workplace policies and practices that support female employees' health and wellbeing.
An open day offering consultations, fitness advice, and nutrition tips with certified weight management coaches.
A discounted food or drink offer at the neighbourhood café and bar in Amsterdam Oost.
A walk-in support and advice hour offering young people guidance with education, career steps, and personal questions.
Aspiring musicians can book one-on-one consultation time with producer George in the library's studio.
A mutual aid and legal support drop-in hour held at the historic anarchist social centre.
A literary discussion examining the life, nationalistic poetry and legacy of nineteenth-century Dutch writer Hendrik Tollens.
A panel discussion addressing fair pay, ethical working conditions, and labor standards within the Dutch creative and cultural sector.
The third session of Klik & Tik, a beginners' course in basic computer and internet skills for people with little or no digital experience.
A walk-in consultation hour where local residents can ask the neighbourhood broker questions and raise community issues.
The candidate defends their doctoral dissertation in particle or astroparticle physics before a committee of academic peers.
Children use LEGO and animation software to build and film their own digital worlds.
A networking gathering for current students and graduates of the university's econometrics and operations research programmes.
A neighbourhood meeting presenting future development and repurposing plans for the building.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
A roundup of 109 tips for things to do in Amsterdam this weekend.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
The annual multidisciplinary festival celebrates Japanese cinema alongside visual arts, music, and food culture.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The city archives present an updated historical canon surveying key episodes and figures across Amsterdam's 750-year history.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
Contemporary dance, theatre, and music by African makers explore themes of land, roots, and belonging under this year's Soil | Soul theme.
The annual performing arts festival presents contemporary dance, theatre and music from artists across the African continent and diaspora.
The multidisciplinary performing arts festival brings contemporary theater, dance, music, and spoken word from across the African continent and its diaspora.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
A specialist tour through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
The Mexican underground techno imprint takes over the club for a collaborative label showcase.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
Ivorian choreographer and performer Nadia Beugré traces ancestry, memory and identity in a physical journey back to her origins.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
A creative studio session exploring how everyday chairs can capture a sitter's character, taking cues from Van Gogh’s depictions of his own seat.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
An immersive piece by Amsterdam artist duo Andrea Božić and Julia Willms, whose TILT works blend installation, video, sound and performance.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
A special tour and discussion exploring Andy Warhol's life, art, and enduring cultural impact through an LGBTQ+ lens.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
A programme at De Balie, the Leidseplein centre for debate, documentary and journalism, under a title about a head of state being abducted.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Singers from the ZING Passie project perform film music under Dutch choir conductor and singer Hans Veldhuizen.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A weekly karaoke night at this long-running bar on the Zeedijk, where anyone can take the mic.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
A club night of house and electronic sets curated by Ken Ming, Lamique, and Lara Renner.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
The central library hosts an exhibition celebrating the history, milestones, and activists of the local LGBTQ+ movement.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A collaborative anniversary celebration bringing together electronic music, live performances, and community arts.
A theatrical adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic domestic tragedy exploring family secrets and inherited guilt.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
The Swedish metalcore band screen a visual companion film to accompany their music.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
Guided walks around the historic country estate in Heemstede, where botanist Carl Linnaeus once worked as court physician and garden director.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition of work by young and emerging artists, presented by SBK, the art rental and sales organisation, at Loods 6 on the eastern docklands.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
An art exhibition reflecting on themes of devastation, aftermath, and renewal.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
A small jazz line-up of Suzan Veneman, Ron Cha, Tijs Klaassen and Wouter Kühne plays at De Kring, the members' society for artists and creatives.
A Dutch-language comedy show by Ruud Smulders, whose title puns on his name and the German 'rücksichtslos', meaning reckless.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A revival run of the show Lemming at the historic cabaret and comedy theatre on the Amstel, running until 3 October.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
The Amsterdam-based jazz guitarist and composer performs a live set with his ensemble.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
A performance by theatre maker Katelijne Beukema at Frascati, the Nes theatre known for new and experimental work.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
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An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
The live outfit delivers an evening of rock, funk, and blues covers at the long-running live music bar.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
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A short, close-up live music or theater act in the venue's vintage salon setting.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
A Thursday club night playing nostalgic pop, R&B, and hip-hop hits.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
The annual graduation show brings together standout fine art graduates from art academies across the Netherlands.
The restaurant-club hybrid hosts a night of dance music curated alongside the NOBLESSE collective.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
Ben Reel, a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, plays his roots-rock and folk-tinged songs at this Irish pub.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
Herres play a Wednesday-night set at Maloe Melo, the small Jordaan bar that has long been a home for blues, roots and rock bands.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
A musical story that the makers describe as being about 'the most burning need'.
A group art exhibition exploring the messy, uncertain transition into adulthood.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
The photographer presents his debut solo exhibition of visual work.
A double bill of emerging performance makers presented as part of Frascati's platform for new theatrical voices.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
An exhibition and presentation exploring the spatial and visual language of road markings, transit zones, and temporary infrastructure.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
An outdoor community arts and gardening project situated on the new sand-spit development of Strandeiland.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
Dutch comedian and actor Joep Vermolen performs his solo cabaret show.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Startups pitch their ideas to investors and industry experts in a fast-paced networking event.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A weekly student-focused club night spanning hip-hop, house and R&B on Leidseplein.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
A mid-week club night spinning R&B, hip-hop and house in the main hall of the Rembrandtplein venue.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
The historic artists' society hosts an event delving into a lost or hidden art-world title.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
An artist-led tour exploring the exhibition through personal stories and creative insights.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
A performance by Dutch theatre maker Katelijne Beukema at Frascati, the Nes theatre known for new and experimental work.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A temporary display of contemporary art works.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
This scheduled theatrical performance by Nadav Vissel has been cancelled.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
Friday 2 October
The long-running Dutch dance promoter hosts multiple electronic music parties as part of Amsterdam Dance Event.
The Lebanese pop superstar, known as the 'Queen of the Stage', performs her high-energy Arabic dance-pop.
A full orchestra performs club anthems and electronic dance classics alongside guest vocalists and DJs.
The cultural centre's signature Friday night features an open programme of oral storytelling from local and visiting tale-tellers.
The Nijmegen alternative rock band brings their genre-bending rhythms and theatrical live show to Carré.
The Friday session of the long-running Dutch beer festival dedicated to seasonal autumn bock beers.
Lutenist Thomas Dunford and his early music ensemble Jupiter perform the melancholic, intricate songs of John Dowland.
Lutenist Thomas Dunford and his baroque ensemble Jupiter explore the melancholy lute songs and instrumental works of John Dowland.
A guided tour through the 17th-century canal house museum, celebrating a century of the city collection.
A behind-the-scenes building tour followed by a free afternoon classical performance.
The street art museum opens after hours for an evening programme featuring Dutch visual artist and muralist Marije Maria.
The celebrated Norwegian outfit blend gypsy-punk, theatrical rock, and unconventional percussion driven by pump organs and oil barrels.
The cello section of the renowned pop and jazz orchestra performs in an intimate acoustic arrangement.
The acclaimed string quartet performs classic chamber works by Mozart alongside Mendelssohn's energetic romantic quartet.
An all-female lineup of comedians takes the stage for an English-language stand-up showcase.
Dimitri Kirsanoff’s silent avant-garde French classic screens with a live accompaniment, followed by a foyer afterparty.
The Dutch stage, television, and film actor leads an interactive drama workshop for children at the specialist bookshop.
The acoustic band plays a mix of reggae rhythms, classic soul, and indie rock with views over the city.
A full evening of classic swing and big band standards played live for dancers and listeners.
A film screening exploring traditional Japanese woodblock printing and its legacy, presented by CAMERA JAPAN Festival.
An early-evening club night tailored for dancers aged 25 and over.
A tribute evening celebrating the foundational early 20th-century American blues of W.C. Handy and Lead Belly alongside original companion pieces.
A club night designed for early clubbers who prefer to start dancing and finish their night out well before late hours.
The former Room Eleven singer performs her delicate, jazz-inflected Dutch and English pop songs in Amsterdam-Noord.
An English-language stand-up night with a line-up of comedians doing their own sets.
A warehouse sale in the Western port district offering houseplants, pots, and greenery at steep discounts.
CAMERA JAPAN screens this feature as part of its annual festival dedicated to Japanese cinema and culture.
A gentle children's theatre production based on Pim Lammers' picture book about identity, acceptance and being who you truly are.
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Individual intuitive card consultations held in the historic canalside library.
Participants learn bead embroidery techniques to customise and repair second-hand garments.
An evening of stand-up comedy paired with mixed drinks alongside the IJ.
The Belgian broadcaster and pianist performs minimal organ works, preceded by a complimentary lunch.
The Dutch premiere of the film remembering the Kenyan historical and cultural figure, followed by community discussion.
Paolo Sorrentino's Italian drama stars his regular lead Toni Servillo as president Mariano De Santis, whose term in office is drawing to a close.
The well-known French-Dutch television chef and restaurateur presents and serves tastings from his latest cookbook.
Amsterdam Film Group meets for the live-action Japanese remake of Makoto Shinkai's 2007 anime about first love fading over time and distance, shown with English subtitles.
The American indie singer-songwriter brings his emotional, guitar-driven pop tunes to Amsterdam.
A free screening and discussion exploring the documentary on Chinese-Indonesian culinary heritage, migration and identity.
Resident performer Little Angel hosts an evening of lip-syncing and cabaret at the long-running queer bar.
Shinichiro Sawai's acclaimed 1984 Japanese drama explores ambition, obsession, and identity in the theatre world.
Young children learn rhythm, movement and basic musical concepts through guided play.
A walking tour through central Amsterdam visiting sites connected to legendary musicians and historic music scenes.
The independent record store hosts a listening session dedicated to Japanese animated film soundtracks and atmospheric music.
A jazz and Brazilian music ensemble led by bassist and composer Fernando Oliveira.
The long-running Dutch tribute act recreates the sound and stage production of Pink Floyd.
A feature film screening presented as part of the annual festival celebrating contemporary Japanese cinema.
The Russian stand-up comic, now based in the United States, performs in English.
The award-winning Australian jazz saxophonist performs an evening set with a live backing band.
A political drama set weeks before an election, following the fallout after a tech executive bans a former prime minister from social media.
The Dutch-Indian singer-songwriter performs her signature blend of dark pop, cinematic strings, and personal storytelling.
An art and photography exhibition exploring themes of liberty and conflict in the cultural complex.
Learn drawing techniques for capturing animal form, fur, and texture using ink and wash.
Part of the CAMERA JAPAN Festival programme showcasing diverse genres of contemporary Japanese cinema.
Screening as part of CAMERA JAPAN Festival's lineup of independent and festival-circuit Japanese films.
An independent screening of vampire cinema celebrating the cult horror genre.
A language exchange event where Spanish and Dutch learners practice together with the help of native teachers.
The award-winning Russian concert pianist gives an intimate recital among historical keyboard instruments.
The Dutch indie-R&B duo perform their blend of polished eighties synth-pop and modern neo-soul.
A Japanese dramatic feature screening as part of the travelling film festival's Amsterdam edition.
Part of the annual CAMERA JAPAN Festival programme highlighting Japanese cinematic storytelling.
A compact twenty-minute performance blending personal storytelling and humour about relocating from southern Italy to the Netherlands.
The Dutch rapper and MC, known for high-energy bass music and hip-hop collaborations, performs live.
The Beurs van Berlage bar's jazz club night has a set from Arthur Chapelle, then an open jam where visiting musicians can sit in.
Learn how to dye natural fabrics using extract derived from the heartwood of logwood trees.
A feature presentation screened as part of Amsterdam's annual Japanese film festival at LAB111.
A monthly social night combining wine tastings with fresh pizza.
The opening night for a visual and sonic project that reclaims the commuter gaze through metro-inspired multimedia art.
A communal vegan dinner served at the independent cultural centre.
A weekly community kitchen serving affordable, volunteer-cooked vegan meals on the former shipyard grounds.
A hands-on workshop exploring the modes, rhythms, and performance traditions of Eastern Mediterranean folk music.
A guided outdoor tour exploring the monumental modern sculptures by Carel Visser installed in the Rijksmuseum gardens.
An audio walking tour of De Pijp exploring public space through the perspectives and stories of local women.
The Conservatorium van Amsterdam's baroque orchestra performs period repertoire under the direction of the Dutch viol player.
A lively daytime club party catering to an older crowd at the waterside café.
A social evening centered on communal dancing and music.
Drop into this studio session to work on your own visual art alongside other creatives.
A panel discussion and creative talk examining contemporary queer culture and artistic expression.
Dutch historian and television personality Maarten van Rossem delivers his trademark wry, unvarnished commentary on current affairs.
A retro dance party designed to get older locals moving to classic hits, hosted in partnership with Heineken.
Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema meets local residents for an open discussion about the neighbourhood.
A living art route connecting creative interventions and installations through the H-neighbourhood in Zuidoost.
A live tribute show celebrating the disco hits and vocal legacy of Donna Summer.
The emerging indie-pop artist takes the stage, with support from singer-songwriter maryn charlie.
Curator Shaquille Shaniqua Joy hosts a live program that brings different artistic disciplines together in a living-room setting.
The young chamber collective performs classical repertoire in the historic church off the Spui.
A recital dedicated entirely to the unaccompanied human voice, ranging across experimental techniques and classical vocal works.
The emerging indie-pop and singer-songwriter act plays an intimate set at the South Amsterdam cultural hub.
The launch of an atlas and a digital memory project about Kattenburg, the old island neighbourhood next to the Marineterrein.
A guided walking tour through the neighbourhood with an audio narrative highlighting women's voices and histories.
An evening of communal call-and-response kirtan chanting, meditative music, and sound healing led by Bhakti Space.
A multidisciplinary performance exploring memory, migration, and the longing for home.
A session on agentic AI, meaning systems that carry out tasks on their own, and what it means for journalism and newsrooms.
The artist and author leads a guided tour of the exhibition reflecting on history and memory.
A conscious movement session opening with ceremonial raw cacao before moving into freeform, barefoot dancing.
A DJ night at Canvas, the Volkshotel's top-floor bar and club with city views, hosted by The Underground Is Coming.
The community opera collective presents an adaptation of Handel's early Italian opera Rodrigo.
The mountaineer and writer discusses her new book documenting the lives of indigenous nomadic communities.
A screening of the documentary that revisits the cultural history and personal stories of Suriname and its diaspora.
Musicians offer fresh interpretations and modern perspectives on the vast chamber music catalogue of German Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann.
The community initiative celebrates its first anniversary with an evening of music, dance, drinks and socialising.
A theatrical exploration of corporate hierarchy, power dynamics, and modern workplace culture.
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An exhibition opening exploring movement, modern architecture, and urban infrastructure.
Local indie acts and a resident DJ play live in the underground bunker space beneath Vondelpark.
A touring showcase presenting standout graduation productions from freshly graduated theatre makers across the Netherlands.
The local act celebrates their new record alongside ambient post-rock outfit L’orne and local selectors.
A morning yoga practice open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
A guided morning session of gentle meditative movement and breathwork.
A community gardening session where volunteers can tend vegetables and help maintain the site.
A regular volunteer work morning carrying out practical nature management and conservation tasks in the woods.
Singing lessons led by the Dutch jazz singer and theatre maker Astrid Seriese.
A community gardening afternoon tending to the shared plots at the self-managed cultural community in Amsterdam-Noord.
An informal social gathering hosted in the hostel lounge for travellers and locals to connect.
Live punk, hardcore, and noise acts take the stage inside the historic squatted social centre.
An introduction to Nonviolent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg's method of communicating that aims at connection with yourself and with others.
A civic advocacy workshop teaching participants how to speak at municipal council meetings to advocate for local biodiversity and pollinators.
The photography museum hosts the launch of a new volume analysing contemporary photographic culture.
Opening night of Salma Baraket's exhibition Figures of Light, with contributions from Deboleena and Sarah Saleh.
A club night in the Volkshotel's Station Werkplaats series, with Torontino on the decks.
Part of the BANGS! festival at OT301, the self-run cultural centre in a former film academy building on the Overtoom.
A contemporary live art performance presented at Amsterdam's centre for Flemish arts and culture.
The veteran Amsterdam jazz pianist brings his lively swing and stride playing to the café.
A collaborative hackathon focused on building and programming robotics projects with fellow makers.
A drawing workshop for all levels, exploring how simple lines can become patterns through repetition and rhythm.
Part of the BANGS! festival at OT301, the self-run cultural centre in a former film academy building on the Overtoom.
Students and visitors take the stage together for an open jazz improvisation session.
An extended somatic movement and yoga session designed to deepen mind-body awareness.
Part of the BANGS festival at OT301, the self-run cultural centre in a former film academy building on the Overtoom.
The performer brings his raw, unpredictable solo show to the Bellevue stage.
An evening built around debut performances by makers who are presenting their first work on stage.
An evening of off-grid live music and experimental sound in the long-running independent venue.
A talk and culinary programme exploring sustainable food systems, biodiversity, and how we eat.
A communal drop-in sewing session where neighbours can work on clothing repairs and textile projects together.
An evening of retrospective performances and nostalgic cabaret.
A double bill of two Dutch bands at The Cave, a long-running rock and metal club.
A community screening bringing together cinema enthusiasts to watch and discuss films.
Weekly community yoga sessions held in the public library branch in Oost.
A theatrical production staged at the fringe performance venue in the west.
An open-stage public interview and conversation session hosted at the cultural debating centre on the Leidseplein.
The Dutch comedian presents her solo cabaret show filled with candid, self-deprecating stand-up.
The versatile saxophone ensemble presents a wide-ranging chamber music programme.
An intensive workshop covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, and understanding musical notation.
Community sessions offering Japanese shiatsu bodywork, working along traditional meridian channels.
An advanced Iyengar yoga session focusing on precision alignment and sustained postures for experienced practitioners.
An accessible group exercise session designed to get local neighbours moving together.
A regular community yoga class held at the NieuwLand social space.
A networking mixer connecting international tech professionals, founders, and investors in Amsterdam.
An informal weekly gathering for activists, hackers, and the local community to connect over open-source tech.
A regular underground club night dedicated to techno and tech house.
A club night at Chin Chin Club pairing the party names Siempre and Saint Blanc, for over-20s only.
An introductory session for a structured, year-long personal development programme focusing on self-knowledge and life choices.
A dramatic performance that traces the aftermath and personal impact of a fateful accident.
A duo recital for flute and harp performing classical and lyrical chamber repertoire.
Café Belcampo hosts an evening of discussion or artistic reflection centred on the theme of hard-won civil liberties.
A panel discussion examining the challenges, policy, and future sustainability of the city's district heating network.
An evening of performance and discussion probing conflict and media representation at the grassroots political theatre venue.
A networking drinks and social gathering for Turkish professionals working across Amsterdam's technology sector.
A performance by the theatre group Het Gilde.
An open co-working session at the Institute for Advanced Study, where researchers and others share a workspace and meet across disciplines.
The title suggests a theme of time, but gives no clue whether this is an exhibition, performance or other kind of event.
The local theatre troupe presents an evening of Dutch-language drama.
An evening gathering with worship and fellowship at the local church.
A weekly club night spotlighting hip-hop, R&B, afrobeat, and urban chart hits.
A regular Friday session at the community space in Oost where you can get help with forms, letters and other official paperwork.
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Piano students of teacher Ischico Velzel perform in an informal recital.
The researcher publicly defends her doctoral dissertation in physics at the university institute.
A private, reserved session for the Vrijwilligersacademie with no public ticket sales.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performs the celebrated Studio Ghibli film scores composed by Joe Hisaishi.
A roundup of 109 tips for things to do in Amsterdam this weekend.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
The annual multidisciplinary festival celebrates Japanese cinema alongside visual arts, music, and food culture.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The multi-venue festival across central Haarlem celebrates vinyl culture with record fairs, live music, talks, and listening sessions.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The annual autumn beer festival returns with dozens of Dutch and international bock beers on tap.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
A family-friendly exhibition showcasing recognisable landmarks of Amsterdam built out of Lego bricks on the NDSM wharf.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
A fixed lunch arrangement served at the fortress island of Pampus, accessible by ferry across the IJmeer.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
The long-running annual tasting event returns to showcase a wide variety of seasonal Dutch autumn bock beers.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
The New Cool Collective frontman gathers top European alto saxophonists for an evening celebrating the instrument.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
A new English-language sketch and improv comedy show about living in Amsterdam, from the theatre whose alumni include Seth Meyers and Jordan Peele.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
Contemporary dance, theatre, and music by African makers explore themes of land, roots, and belonging under this year's Soil | Soul theme.
The annual performing arts festival presents contemporary dance, theatre and music from artists across the African continent and diaspora.
The multidisciplinary performing arts festival brings contemporary theater, dance, music, and spoken word from across the African continent and its diaspora.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
The Nijmegen rock band led by Torre Florim, known for wiry, groove-driven songs such as Witch Doctor and a lively stage show.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
A specialist tour through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
Veteran German house producer Ian Pooley joins Amsterdam favourite Merel Helderman behind the decks.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
An evening of casual painting using glow-in-the-dark acrylics while enjoying a glass of wine.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The multinational trio play danceable synth-pop built around bright electronic beats and melodic hooks.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
A guided walking tour sharing personal narratives and historical perspectives on Amsterdam's Black and African diaspora.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
A communal dining event pairing food with oral history and personal narratives, presented by KIP Republic and Imagine IC.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
Red Light Radio co-founder Orpheu The Wizard shares the basement booth with Dutch producer and DJ BSS.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A nostalgia-focused club night spinning soundtrack favourites and pop hits from classic nineties and noughties childhood television.
Giegling co-founder DJ Dustin headlines an evening of deep techno and leftfield electronics in the former car repair shop.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
The queer-oriented electronic club hosts a takeover by the techno collective and event series.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
The Mexican underground techno imprint takes over the club for a collaborative label showcase.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
Performers gather for the tenth edition of the festival dedicated to the expressive, avant-garde Japanese dance form.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
A late-night live music session built on tight funk, soul, and rhythm-and-blues grooves off Leidseplein.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
Part of the library's Children's Book Week festival, which has theatre, workshops and treasure hunts; this programme is aimed at children aged two and up.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A slow, guided session that applies mindfulness techniques to appreciating the museum's paintings.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
An exhibition exploring personal, artistic, and scientific perspectives on neurodiversity and the human brain inside the historic Waag.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
An international and local lineup of electronic DJs spin sets across the venue's distinctive spaces.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
A party night spinning guilty pleasures, noughties chart-toppers, and retro pop anthems for the over-twenties crowd.
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars in his acclaimed 1940 satire lampooning Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and rising fascism.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
A hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and shaping clay, aimed at teens and adults.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
Local and international underground DJs spin house and techno in the subterranean Overhoeks venue.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
Ivorian choreographer and performer Nadia Beugré traces ancestry, memory and identity in a physical journey back to her origins.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
The Nigerian Afrobeats star, famous for his hit single 'Kukere', performs live to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
An evening dedicated to rebetiko, the traditional Greek urban blues born in early twentieth-century taverns.
The Scottish DJ duo bring their energetic blend of nostalgic rave, euro-dance, and bass-heavy techno.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
A creative studio session exploring how everyday chairs can capture a sitter's character, taking cues from Van Gogh’s depictions of his own seat.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
Romanian minimal techno DJ Arapu headlines alongside Puerto Rican selector Natalia Roth.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
A fast-paced club night focused on queer-friendly dance music and energetic electronic rhythms at the former dental clinic.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
A special tour and discussion exploring Andy Warhol's life, art, and enduring cultural impact through an LGBTQ+ lens.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
A programme at De Balie, the Leidseplein centre for debate, documentary and journalism, under a title about a head of state being abducted.
A garage-rock and punk bill pairing the New York glam-rock project Brower with British power-pop band Cyanide Pills.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Singers from the ZING Passie project perform film music under Dutch choir conductor and singer Hans Veldhuizen.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
A club night of house and electronic sets curated by Ken Ming, Lamique, and Lara Renner.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
Club Gewalt, the Dutch music-theatre collective, known for loud, physical shows that fall somewhere between a concert and a performance.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
A Friday night party featuring local selectors playing a blend of house, funk, and global dance cuts.
Electronic beats and club music take over the industrial former artisan school in Amsterdam West.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
A weekly social dance night featuring salsa, bachata, and reggaeton.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
A club night dedicated to classic and contemporary jungle and drum and bass selections.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
The Surinamese-Dutch comedian brings his solo cabaret show examining control, expectations, and personal growth.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A theatrical adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic domestic tragedy exploring family secrets and inherited guilt.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
Guided walks around the historic country estate in Heemstede, where botanist Carl Linnaeus once worked as court physician and garden director.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
A Friday afternoon drinks cabaret blending stand-up comedy and performance to kick off the weekend.
South African artist Yonela Makoba presents a performance grounded in the traditional Xhosa ritual of iTi.
An exhibition of work by young and emerging artists, presented by SBK, the art rental and sales organisation, at Loods 6 on the eastern docklands.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
An art exhibition reflecting on themes of devastation, aftermath, and renewal.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
The annual national dance showcase brings performances, premieres and installations across Maastricht.
Club Prime's resident DJs deliver an energetic mix of hip-hop, R&B, and dance classics near Rembrandtplein.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
Classical piano duo Beth & Flo blend virtuosic playing on four hands with theatrical cabaret and sketch comedy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A revival run of the show Lemming at the historic cabaret and comedy theatre on the Amstel, running until 3 October.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A live music gathering spotlighting local talent in the creative warehouse space.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
A night of alternative entertainment in the vintage-styled living room venue.
A performance by theatre maker Katelijne Beukema at Frascati, the Nes theatre known for new and experimental work.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
A late-night electronic music party running through the early morning hours.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
The live outfit delivers an evening of rock, funk, and blues covers at the long-running live music bar.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
A short, close-up live music or theater act in the venue's vintage salon setting.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
The annual graduation show brings together standout fine art graduates from art academies across the Netherlands.
The restaurant-club hybrid hosts a night of dance music curated alongside the NOBLESSE collective.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
The Dutch artist exhibits her monumental, intricately detailed charcoal drawings inspired by untamed nature and human psychology.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
Ben Reel, a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, plays his roots-rock and folk-tinged songs at this Irish pub.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
A contemporary dance and performance piece exploring body language, movement, and urban rhythms.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
A club night dedicated to house music and its various underground subgenres.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
A musical story that the makers describe as being about 'the most burning need'.
A group art exhibition exploring the messy, uncertain transition into adulthood.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
A multi-act live lineup featuring sets from Intercity Direct, Lady Overdrive, Glass Ceiling and DJ Herman Bosui.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A contemporary stage performance using sound, silence, and physical movement to investigate sensory overload.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
The photographer presents his debut solo exhibition of visual work.
A double bill of emerging performance makers presented as part of Frascati's platform for new theatrical voices.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
An exhibition and presentation exploring the spatial and visual language of road markings, transit zones, and temporary infrastructure.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
An outdoor community arts and gardening project situated on the new sand-spit development of Strandeiland.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
The Dutch artist shows her large-scale, intricate charcoal drawings exploring the intersections of lush vegetation and urban human presence.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
A multi-band alternative music night showcasing Eilander, Les Mazoetans, and Zaphyria.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
A visual art exhibition exploring botanical forms and verdant textures on view near Oosterdok.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
Frederique Arnold and Thijs Miedema present a short theatrical performance.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
A weekly club night focused on commercial house music.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A weekly student-focused club night spanning hip-hop, house and R&B on Leidseplein.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
The historic artists' society hosts an event delving into a lost or hidden art-world title.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
An artist-led tour exploring the exhibition through personal stories and creative insights.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
An evening event inside the Westergas cultural complex.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A temporary display of contemporary art works.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
This scheduled theatrical performance by Nadav Vissel has been cancelled.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
The historic waterfront venue is closed to the public today.
Saturday 3 October
Honorary guest conductor Iván Fischer leads Amsterdam's premier orchestra and soloists in Beethoven's monument to universal brotherhood.
The Canadian progressive metal band, fronted by Courtney LaPlante, play their heavy riffs and soaring choruses on a major arena tour.
A massed vocal and instrumental ensemble performs Steve Reich's sprawling 1984 masterpiece setting the poetry of William Carlos Williams.
Amsterdam Science Park opens its research facilities and laboratories to the public as part of the nationwide science festival.
A large-scale arena concert showcasing popular highlights from the classical repertoire.
The national science institute opens its doors to the public with experiments and demonstrations during the national science weekend.
The Dutch baroque group collaborates with Kiya Tabassian's Montreal-based ensemble to weave seventeenth-century European music with Persian classical traditions.
A hands-on introduction to the traditional Japanese lacquerware technique of sprinkling gold or silver powder onto designs.
The artists based at the former NDSM shipyard in Noord open their studios to visitors for the day.
A playful scavenger hunt guiding visitors through the artists' shipping-container studios and creative spaces.
A drop-in session exploring plant structures and botanical details up close under microscope lenses.
English-language stand-up comedy at the Eastern Docklands storytelling cafe.
A gentle sensory theatre performance designed specifically for toddlers and young children.
Harpsichordist and conductor Christophe Rousset directs Les Talens Lyriques in the French composer's dramatic 1723 choral requiem.
Hands-on outdoor crafting and building activities for children at the sprawling nature playground.
A private hands-on pottery class where couples can try wheel throwing together and pick up their fired work later.
A social brunch and discussion about the Japanese artist known for her polka dots, pumpkins and mirrored infinity rooms, hosted by the 6 Plates meetup group.
A flea market inside the historic church selling antique homewares, collectables, and retro clothing.
The legendary Dutch rave collective hosts an electronic dance party featuring an underground lineup at Lofi.
The Viennese indie-rock supergroup brings their 90s-inspired guitar pop and tight vocal harmonies to the stage.
The contemporary African arts festival presents a double bill of dance and theatre tracing personal and cultural journeys.
A science-focused weekend at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, with activities centred on discovery and learning.
A guided autumn boat excursion navigating the waterways and woodland canals of the Amsterdam Forest.
A guided tour of the anatomical collection, looking at how doctors used to think and operate, and how the patient's role has changed over the centuries.
Steve Reich's 1984 piece for choir and orchestra, which sets texts by the American poet William Carlos Williams to pulsing, repeated patterns.
An interactive theatrical reading for young children starring the classic Dutch illustrated cats created by Mies Bouhuys and Fiep Westendorp.
A guided walk departing from the Homomonument traces the history of LGBTQ+ emancipation and activism across central Amsterdam.
The university opens its labs and facilities for public demonstrations, experiments, and workshops as part of the national science weekend.
An evening salon exploring fairy tales, folklore, and esoteric stories inside the centre for hermetic philosophy.
A three-hour guided painting class working with acrylics to capture seasonal city views from a rooftop terrace.
Richard Kelly's 2001 cult sci-fi film follows a troubled teenager visited by a menacing figure in a rabbit suit.
Stalls set up at the former neighbourhood bathhouse offering secondhand garments, retro accessories, and vintage finds.
A cross-cultural performance interweaving traditional Portuguese fado songs with Indian classical Kathak dance.
An evening dedicated to Iranian protest culture, human rights, and solidarity through music, talks, and performance.
Adults learn the distinctive decorative tile-making techniques characteristic of the early twentieth-century Amsterdam School architectural movement.
Flamenco combines Spanish singing, guitar and dance; this evening features performers Yota Baron and Yorgos Valiris.
An early-morning silent viewing through the modern and contemporary art galleries before regular museum hours.
The celebrated children's book illustrator joins a fairytale-themed fashion parade for young audiences.
A themed club night celebrating the disco and pop catalogue of ABBA alongside seventies and eighties hits.
A community fair showcasing reused materials, upcycled crafts, and sustainable products at the neighbourhood garden.
The American indie-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist plays Paradiso's intimate basement room.
The historic waterside pub in Nieuwendam takes part in the citywide celebration of traditional brown cafés with drinks and music.
An English-language guided tour taking visitors behind the scenes of Amsterdam's premier repertory theatre.
A practical workshop covering how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish small plates.
An animated coming-of-age feature screening as part of the annual celebration of Japanese cinema.
Led by composer and guitarist Kildjate Moussa, the group performs Tuareg desert blues and Saharan rock.
Complimentary guided walks through the ethnographic galleries, introducing cultural collections from around the globe.
Kazuo Mori’s classic 1959 jidai-geki swordsman drama screens as part of the festival's retrospective selection.
A dramatic production reflecting on the life and legacy of Indonesia's first president.
Erik van Ophem gives a modern twist to Jan Klaassen, the traditional Dutch puppet character similar to Punch, as part of Children's Book Week.
A wood-fired mobile sauna session set up for relaxation and community warming.
For the Weekend of Science, the national weekend when research institutions open to the public, the University Library offers a look behind the scenes.
A hands-on crafting session using vintage beads to design and make custom jewellery.
A weekly Saturday afternoon drag-hosted bingo with cash prizes at this long-running gay bar.
A triple-bill dance programme presenting three choreographies centred on embodiment, heritage, and physical grounding.
The Dutch contemporary piano specialist explores minimalist and post-minimalist keyboard works.
A screen-free social gathering dedicated to quiet journaling, letter-writing, and focused creative work without digital distractions.
Theater Hutsepot stages an imaginative puppet performance designed for children aged four and up.
An evening of live underground music in the bunker beneath the Vondelpark.
A youth theatre performance based on Pim Lammers and Milja Praagman's picture book about identity and self-acceptance.
A screening of the Japanese film presented as part of the annual Camera Japan festival.
A participatory family weekend combining live sound and visual elements to explore sensory blending.
An evening of short presentations on internet culture, digital frictions, and modern technology hosted by the media collective.
Participants rotate through quick, structured conversations designed to meet new people and make friends in the city.
A live music night showcasing contemporary and traditional sounds from Istanbul's music scene.
The Indian-born stand-up comedian performs a solo hour of observational comedy.
The inventive American guitarist, banjoist, and composer shifts between experimental jazz, free improvisation, and intricate art-pop songs.
A fair for internationals in Eindhoven, with exhibitors offering help on housing, jobs, finance, education and settling in the Netherlands, on 3 October.
Nancy Bosmans reads from Zachter dan zout, her picture book about colonial salt mining on Bonaire, followed by a salt craft activity; free, but you need to register.
The Japanese cinema festival screens this feature as part of its annual programme.
A festival screening of the contemporary Japanese drama exploring everyday encounters and railway journeys.
A showcase night featuring a lineup of experienced stand-up comedians.
An evening bridging Portuguese fado and Argentine tango, played in a historic former church.
A double bill of Japanese cinema screened as part of the Camera Japan festival programme.
The Japanese cinema festival screens this contemporary feature at the neighbourhood arthouse cinema.
A community festival dedicated to water, ecology, and sensory exploration around the Sloterplas lake in Nieuw-West.
An admission-free autumn music gathering featuring live local acts.
Knitters gather with Stephen West to work on the first instalment of the annual mystery knit-along project.
A guided walking tour exploring the social housing architecture and historic working-class residential developments of Amsterdam West.
A screening of the contemporary Japanese indie drama at the West cinema.
A large-scale dance party celebrating classic rave and house culture inside Rotterdam's industrial former grain silo.
A screening from the Japanese film festival's programme at the neighbourhood cinema.
A club night catering to an older crowd with hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall beats.
The Japanese cinema festival screens this feature as part of its broad film programme.
A live groove session built on funk, soul, and rhythm-driven improvisation led by the vocalist.
The Cardiff-born pop singer-songwriter plays his upbeat, guitar-driven tracks.
Children's Book Week craft activities themed around the classic Dutch cat characters created by Mies Bouhuys and Fiep Westendorp.
The string ensemble plays music by the Russian twentieth-century master inside the nineteenth-century church.
The Iranian-Dutch artist brings his fusion of Persian melodies and contemporary sounds to an in-store showcase at the record store.
The Dutch singer-songwriter performs her atmospheric indie-folk songs in an intimate wooden church.
A joint evening presenting dance piece Performance D alongside live music from Amsterdam-based singer Bahghi.
The community workshop opens to visitors interested in learning crafts, woodworking, and hands-on making.
Live jazz comes to the student cultural centre's café as part of the touring Cotton Jazz series.
An informal evening for young professionals and expats in their twenties and thirties to meet in De Pijp.
The emerging artist performs a live set blending electronic beats, pop hooks, and personal lyricism.
A club night soundtracked by selections of Latin grooves, house, and percussive dance rhythms.
A hands-on workshop learning to blend natural oils and ingredients to create homemade skincare products.
A participatory evening of devotional call-and-response chanting and community gathering inside the historic canal-side church.
An open philosophy discussion in the library, where the topic is picked on the day from questions brought by those who come.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and social-media creator, known for his character Sloegie, performs solo stand-up.
Herz Ensemble performs in the Catholic church on Waterlooplein, one of the oldest in the city.
Participants learn traditional millinery techniques to craft their own bridal headpiece using deadstock 1950s materials.
The chamber string ensemble performs classical repertoire in the historic church.
An open-air community stage by the lake showcasing emerging local performance and musical talent from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
A community clothes swap where visitors can bring wearable garments and pick out second-hand replacements.
A community clothes swap where visitors bring good-quality unwanted garments and pick out replacements.
An informal gathering for book lovers, writers, and theatregoers featuring drinks, conversation, and literary culture.
A theatrical production exploring themes of security, isolation, and domestic tension.
Local performers compete across dance, music, and spoken word in Amsterdam Nieuw-West's annual neighbourhood talent contest.
A community clothes swap where residents exchange pre-owned garments for second-hand items.
Children make their own bookmarks at this creative crafting session tied to nature-themed children's literature.
An exhibition of paintings exploring natural landscapes, memory, and personal emotion.
An Italian-language variety show reviving the tradition of satirical sketches, poetry, and musical interludes.
A biographical musical celebrating the life and songbook of Dutch cabaret artist and singer Frans Halsema.
An experimental live electronics and audio-visual performance exploring club-adjacent sound design and avant-garde performance.
A guided walking tour through the neighbourhood departing from the community-run social hub in De Baarsjes.
A classical duo performance pairing classical guitar with cello in an intimate setting.
A presentation celebrating the illustrated children's book crafted by illustrator Noëlle Smit and late artist Sieb Posthuma.
Vocal duo Estér y Alain perform a repertoire of Spanish-language songs exploring love, desire, and the joy of living.
The Dutch writer leads a reading session and creative workshop for families in the bookstore.
An outdoor screening of the documentary about local nature and allotment gardening.
A theatrical revue drawing on cabaret, music, and irreverent comedy.
A free exchange where visitors can drop off usable secondhand items or pick up clothes, books, and household goods.
A DJ night at Canvas, the Volkshotel's top-floor bar and club with city views, with Baba Toto playing.
The veteran American jazz singer coaches vocalists on technique, phrasing, and improvisation.
A small-scale contemporary performance evening presenting work in progress and multidisciplinary pieces.
A daytime dance gathering playing classic tunes for LGBTQ+ people aged 55 and over.
Experimental sound, language, and performance art come together as part of the grassroots theatre festival.
The Dutch comedian and philosopher brings her wry, deadpan observations on modern anxieties to the stage.
A double bill of homegrown heavy metal and hard rock at the long-running Leidseplein rock bar.
The acclaimed American cellist and pedagogue coaches conservatory students in a public masterclass.
The Dutch artist duo presents a live performance related to their work exploring landscapes, navigation, and human perception.
The curators give a guided tour of their exhibition at W139, the artist-run space on Warmoesstraat.
A live recording of the history podcast exploring this year's themes alongside guest historians at the landmark bookstore.
A contemporary Dutch stage production examining power dynamics and intimacy.
Volunteers spend the morning maintaining and planting the floating gardens along the Boerenwetering canal in De Pijp.
A Latin-themed club night whose title is Spanish for 'the first night'; entry is for those aged 21 and over.
The creative hub and working space opens its doors to the public with studios and projects on display.
A solo acoustic concert in the setting of the Spuistraat church.
Podcaster Bart Geeraedts of the history podcast Hoog Tijd records a conversation with an author at the bookshop, on the first Saturday of History Month.
An evening of live experimental performance and music at the intimate Roode Bioscoop theatre.
The community initiative celebrates its third anniversary at the neighbouring playground association.
The Dutch sculptor exhibits works balancing industrial mechanisms, porcelain, and tactile organic forms.
A Dutch-language guided backstage tour exploring the stages, history, and inner workings of the municipal theatre.
A party or club night built around upbeat, danceable music.
The neighbourhood community hub marks its third anniversary with an open gathering in Flevopark.
A fast-paced hard techno night featuring Chilean DJ Zaphy alongside local selectors.
An interactive theatrical production exploring the dynamics, tensions, and intimacy of modern romantic relationships.
Community clinic appointments offering traditional acupuncture and cupping therapy.
A casual co-working morning for developers to work on side projects and chat over coffee.
A live recording of the Dutch current affairs radio talk show and public debate program.
A guided meditation session focusing on Buddhist methods for cultivating inner peace and letting go of resistance.
A weekly Saturday night party run by Club22, with DJs and dancing in the bar.
A practical tech talk explaining how the team planned, engineered, and shipped an application in a fourteen-day sprint.
The third chapter, “Making the Wave,” completes a three-part series preceded by “Floating on the Wave” and “Riding the Wave.”
An informal coffee gathering at the Volkshotel; the title suggests a focus on EQ, but the listing does not say whether that means emotional intelligence or sound equalisation.
A masterclass and talk on art and cultural entrepreneurship for theatre and arts producers.
A weekend party mixing house, hits, and club classics at the Rembrandtplein venue.
A mobile advice desk set up on the street to give residents guidance on home insulation, heat pumps, and reducing energy bills.
A museum tour led in Dutch Sign Language detailing the history of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
A meeting of Rouwnetwerk Jong, a network where young adults who have lost someone can meet others going through grief.
The Third Strike at De kids van Amsterdam.
T.B.A. means “to be announced,” so the listing has not yet identified the event.
The venue is closed to the public for a private wedding party.
This concert by the American singer-songwriter has been cancelled.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Major paintings, cut-outs, and drawings by Henri Matisse visit from Paris on loan from the French national collection.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performs the celebrated Studio Ghibli film scores composed by Joe Hisaishi.
A roundup of 109 tips for things to do in Amsterdam this weekend.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The waterfront science museum hosts workshops, demonstrations, and experiments for the nationwide Science Weekend.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
The annual multidisciplinary festival celebrates Japanese cinema alongside visual arts, music, and food culture.
Laboratories, universities, and research institutes across the city open their doors to the public with free demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Institutions across Amsterdam open their doors to curious visitors of all ages with interactive exhibits and scientific demos.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The multi-venue festival across central Haarlem celebrates vinyl culture with record fairs, live music, talks, and listening sessions.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The annual autumn beer festival returns with dozens of Dutch and international bock beers on tap.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
A family-friendly exhibition showcasing recognisable landmarks of Amsterdam built out of Lego bricks on the NDSM wharf.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
Learn the basics of stencil graffiti and spray-paint techniques inside the NDSM wharf's museum of street art.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
A fixed lunch arrangement served at the fortress island of Pampus, accessible by ferry across the IJmeer.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
A multi-day design and art market hosted inside the historic former wholesale food hall.
The long-running annual tasting event returns to showcase a wide variety of seasonal Dutch autumn bock beers.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
The Dutch museum of psychiatry and outsider art shows work by self-taught artists working outside the art world, many with psychiatric or intellectual disability backgrounds.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
A new English-language sketch and improv comedy show about living in Amsterdam, from the theatre whose alumni include Seth Meyers and Jordan Peele.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
Contemporary dance, theatre, and music by African makers explore themes of land, roots, and belonging under this year's Soil | Soul theme.
The annual performing arts festival presents contemporary dance, theatre and music from artists across the African continent and diaspora.
The multidisciplinary performing arts festival brings contemporary theater, dance, music, and spoken word from across the African continent and its diaspora.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
The Nijmegen rock band led by Torre Florim, known for wiry, groove-driven songs such as Witch Doctor and a lively stage show.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
A specialist tour through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
Veteran German house producer Ian Pooley joins Amsterdam favourite Merel Helderman behind the decks.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
An evening of casual painting using glow-in-the-dark acrylics while enjoying a glass of wine.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The multinational trio play danceable synth-pop built around bright electronic beats and melodic hooks.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
A guided walking tour sharing personal narratives and historical perspectives on Amsterdam's Black and African diaspora.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
A Saturday craft workshop where children make a little mouse door, based on the miniature world of Het Muizenhuis.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
A communal dining event pairing food with oral history and personal narratives, presented by KIP Republic and Imagine IC.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
Red Light Radio co-founder Orpheu The Wizard shares the basement booth with Dutch producer and DJ BSS.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A nostalgia-focused club night spinning soundtrack favourites and pop hits from classic nineties and noughties childhood television.
Giegling co-founder DJ Dustin headlines an evening of deep techno and leftfield electronics in the former car repair shop.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
The queer-oriented electronic club hosts a takeover by the techno collective and event series.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
Performers gather for the tenth edition of the festival dedicated to the expressive, avant-garde Japanese dance form.
Dekmantel co-founder Casper Tielrooij joins long-serving Amsterdam resident Cinnaman for an eclectic club night.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
The craft beer bar marks the Bavarian festival with traditional German beers and seasonal fare.
A late-night live music session built on tight funk, soul, and rhythm-and-blues grooves off Leidseplein.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
Part of the library's Children's Book Week festival, which has theatre, workshops and treasure hunts; this programme is aimed at children aged two and up.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A slow, guided session that applies mindfulness techniques to appreciating the museum's paintings.
An outdoor nature play and activity session designed for toddlers and young children.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
An exhibition exploring personal, artistic, and scientific perspectives on neurodiversity and the human brain inside the historic Waag.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
An international and local lineup of electronic DJs spin sets across the venue's distinctive spaces.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
The Amsterdam collective celebrates seven years with an extensive lineup of local selectors and electronic acts.
A party night spinning guilty pleasures, noughties chart-toppers, and retro pop anthems for the over-twenties crowd.
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars in his acclaimed 1940 satire lampooning Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and rising fascism.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
A hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and shaping clay, aimed at teens and adults.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
A walk or tour around Amstelveen built around bokbier, the darker, maltier seasonal beer Dutch brewers release each autumn.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
Local and international underground DJs spin house and techno in the subterranean Overhoeks venue.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
A children's theatre show about a little lamb that turns out to be a pig, at the youth theatre in the Jordaan.
The Nigerian Afrobeats star, famous for his hit single 'Kukere', performs live to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
The Scottish DJ duo bring their energetic blend of nostalgic rave, euro-dance, and bass-heavy techno.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
A combined lecture performance and drawing workshop reflecting on Da Vinci's canonical figure of human proportions.
A creative studio session exploring how everyday chairs can capture a sitter's character, taking cues from Van Gogh’s depictions of his own seat.
An upcoming exhibition focusing on work made outside the boundaries of the conventional art world.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
A gardening and nature activity club for children at the natural playground.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
Romanian minimal techno DJ Arapu headlines alongside Puerto Rican selector Natalia Roth.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
A fast-paced club night focused on queer-friendly dance music and energetic electronic rhythms at the former dental clinic.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
A special tour and discussion exploring Andy Warhol's life, art, and enduring cultural impact through an LGBTQ+ lens.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
A garage-rock and punk bill pairing the New York glam-rock project Brower with British power-pop band Cyanide Pills.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
Club Gewalt, the Dutch music-theatre collective, known for loud, physical shows that fall somewhere between a concert and a performance.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
Electronic beats and club music take over the industrial former artisan school in Amsterdam West.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
A night of live indie music and DJ sets at the cosy West Amsterdam living-room venue.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
A collaborative techno club night running across the former dental school's basement spaces.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
A club night dedicated to classic and contemporary jungle and drum and bass selections.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
An outdoor electronic gathering blending ambient sounds, dance music, and communal space.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
The Surinamese-Dutch comedian brings his solo cabaret show examining control, expectations, and personal growth.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
A glittering disco-themed social evening and dance party at the community venue.
A night of live underground music and DJ sets at the historic squatted social centre.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
Expats and locals gather for a casual evening of mingling and drinks near Leidseplein.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
Guided walks around the historic country estate in Heemstede, where botanist Carl Linnaeus once worked as court physician and garden director.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
A Friday afternoon drinks cabaret blending stand-up comedy and performance to kick off the weekend.
South African artist Yonela Makoba presents a performance grounded in the traditional Xhosa ritual of iTi.
An exhibition of work by young and emerging artists, presented by SBK, the art rental and sales organisation, at Loods 6 on the eastern docklands.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
An art exhibition reflecting on themes of devastation, aftermath, and renewal.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
Rotterdam minimal house stalwart Joey Daniel leads an all-night underground electronic session in Shelter's subterranean basement.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
The annual national dance showcase brings performances, premieres and installations across Maastricht.
Club Prime's resident DJs deliver an energetic mix of hip-hop, R&B, and dance classics near Rembrandtplein.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A revival run of the show Lemming at the historic cabaret and comedy theatre on the Amstel, running until 3 October.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A live music gathering spotlighting local talent in the creative warehouse space.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
A night of alternative entertainment in the vintage-styled living room venue.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
An interactive museum tour tailored for people living with dementia and their care partners.
A live band at Maloe Melo, the small blues and roots bar in the Jordaan.
The contemporary art gallery hosts an exhibition exploring myth, memory, and material culture.
An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
The theatre ensemble celebrates the release of their live show's soundtrack with an intimate performance.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
A late-night electronic music party running through the early morning hours.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
A short, close-up live music or theater act in the venue's vintage salon setting.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
The annual graduation show brings together standout fine art graduates from art academies across the Netherlands.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
The Dutch artist exhibits her monumental, intricately detailed charcoal drawings inspired by untamed nature and human psychology.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
A live funk, soul, and blues session at the long-running Leidseplein music bar.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
Knitwear designer Julia Wilkens leads a hands-on class on calculating gauge, sizing, and pattern modifications for hand-knits.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
A reunion-themed electronic club night bringing together local DJs and dance music fans.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
A contemporary dance and performance piece exploring body language, movement, and urban rhythms.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
A club night dedicated to house music and its various underground subgenres.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
A group art exhibition exploring the messy, uncertain transition into adulthood.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
A multi-act live lineup featuring sets from Intercity Direct, Lady Overdrive, Glass Ceiling and DJ Herman Bosui.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A contemporary stage performance using sound, silence, and physical movement to investigate sensory overload.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
The photographer presents his debut solo exhibition of visual work.
Leo Vroegindeweij and Ruth Meijer present sculpture and painting exploring form, memory, and perspective along the canal.
A double bill of emerging performance makers presented as part of Frascati's platform for new theatrical voices.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
An exhibition and presentation exploring the spatial and visual language of road markings, transit zones, and temporary infrastructure.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
An outdoor community arts and gardening project situated on the new sand-spit development of Strandeiland.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
Tech and design specialists collaborate over a sprint to build digital solutions for social impact.
The Dutch artist shows her large-scale, intricate charcoal drawings exploring the intersections of lush vegetation and urban human presence.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
A multi-band alternative music night showcasing Eilander, Les Mazoetans, and Zaphyria.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
A visual art exhibition exploring botanical forms and verdant textures on view near Oosterdok.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
Frederique Arnold and Thijs Miedema present a short theatrical performance.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
An evening of underground club sounds and electronic music.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
A weekly club night focused on commercial house music.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
The historic artists' society hosts an event delving into a lost or hidden art-world title.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
An artist-led tour exploring the exhibition through personal stories and creative insights.
An R&B, hip-hop, and house party for over-21s off Leidseplein.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
An evening event inside the Westergas cultural complex.
A resident DJ club night running across two rooms of hip-hop, R&B, and dance hits.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A club night revolving around melodic house and techno.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
An evening organised for couples by the adult lifestyle community Swingers Date Club.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
The University of Amsterdam's alumni week, a run of lectures and events for former students.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
This scheduled theatrical performance by Nadav Vissel has been cancelled.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
The historic waterfront venue is closed to the public today.
Sunday 4 October
The Radiohead guitarist performs solo material, playing sweeping ambient rock and textured guitar soundscapes.
The Radiohead guitarist and songwriter performs solo material from his EOB project alongside his wider work.
Ben Bridwell's Seattle indie-rock outfit brings their expansive, melodic guitar anthems back to Amsterdam.
The monthly outdoor market brings together local designers, artists, food stalls, and live music in Westerpark.
Theatre maker Sara de Monchy guides young visitors through Yayoi Kusama's signature polka-dot installations.
An open-air creative building area where children can construct huts and woodwork with real tools.
The young Dutch concert pianist tackles one of the most beloved and demanding romantic concertos in the classical repertoire.
A family drawing workshop inspired by the iconic, playful style of Dutch illustrator Fiep Westendorp.
Artists compete in timed rounds of live painting while the audience votes on the winners.
A gentle interactive concert of autumn songs designed for toddlers aged two to four.
A hands-on science festival aimed at children aged eight and over, hosted inside the grand historic headquarters of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Eye's regular morning screening programme introduces young children aged two to six to light, sound, and moving images.
The American indie-folk singer-songwriter performs music from across his catalog, known for hits like Cringe and Hallucinogenics.
The veteran Georgian-Russian pop star brings his long-running repertoire of dramatic, romantic pop hits to the arena stage.
The London-based saxophonist, singer and producer blends jazz phrasing with ambient electronica and spoken word.
Family craft activities and celebrations marking the traditional East Asian Mid-Autumn Festival.
An astronomy-themed family event exploring the solar system and planets through hands-on activities for the national science weekend.
Simeon ten Holt's mesmerizing, modular minimalist masterpiece is performed as part of the venue's recurring series.
Children can take part in hands-on experiments and water-themed outdoor activities for the national science weekend.
Sinfonia Rotterdam performs popular hits alongside immersive 180-degree visuals that surround the audience.
A slapstick stage adaptation for young children based on the popular animated Czech handymen Pat and Mat.
A community day focused on urban biodiversity and coexistence with city wildlife at the sustainable circular hub in Amsterdam North.
A ten-hour marathon electronic dance party running all day into the night.
Participants learn the basics of fragrance blending and create their own custom scent from botanical ingredients.
Dutch cheeses from the conveyor belt accompanied by an afternoon jazz session.
A tour of local drinking spots kicking off beneath the historic windmill brewery in Oost.
Children learn the basics of stars, planets, and space science through interactive sessions at the planetarium.
A dynamic vinyasa flow session taught indoors with wide glass views across the IJ waterfront.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
My Baby frontwoman Cato van Dijck teams up with virtuosic jazz guitarist Anton Goudsmit for an unpredictable cross-genre set.
A family theatrical production staged in the city's municipal theatre on Leidseplein.
A playful, sound-focused family concert introducing young children to jazz and acoustic instruments.
The Turkish pop singer and songwriter, known for his romantic ballads, performs in concert.
A children's stage production based on Pim Lammers' celebrated picture book about self-identity and acceptance.
The acclaimed Dutch soprano performs a selection of 19th- and 20th-century German lieder and French mélodies.
The American pop and alt-rock singer-songwriter, known for his viral hit NUMB, performs live.
An interactive evening where participants share spoken narratives followed by visual or physical interpretations.
An alternative celebration for World Animal Day exploring coexistence with local urban wildlife, biodiversity, and ecology across the site.
Curaçaoan percussionist and composer Vernon Chatlein presents a multidisciplinary performance blending Afro-Curaçaoan music, spoken word, and historical narrative.
A hands-on course combining foraging, which is gathering wild food plants, with whittling, which is carving wood by hand with a knife.
Takahide Hori's stop-motion science fiction epic screens as part of the Camera Japan festival.
The Japanese cultural festival screens a feature film in its touring programme.
A walk through Oud-West stopping at several bakeries and cafés to taste pastries and coffee along the way.
An intimate outdoor chamber concert staged in the greenery of an Amsterdam park.
A church service honouring Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, typically including the blessing of pets brought by attendees.
The Austin psych-rock band brings their textured, reverb-heavy indie pop to the stage.
A day of interactive broadcasts, media production workshops, and behind-the-scenes events at Hilversum's national media archives.
A children's reading and craft session held as part of the nationwide Children's Book Week celebrations.
A massed choir project brings together singers from across the region for an expansive choral performance.
A hands-on workshop exploring traditional Japanese stencil-carving techniques used in textile dyeing.
An art and design exhibition examining perspectives, surveillance, and observation at the renowned design collective's space.
The Turkish pop-arabesque trio performs their emotive, viral ballads driven by acoustic strings and vocals.
A community plant market offering houseplants, cuttings, and care tips inside the green-filled hotel atrium.
The UK soul vocalist, winner of BBC Introducing's Act of the Year, performs songs from her debut album Heaven Here.
A dance workshop mixing Bollywood film dance with kathak, the classical North Indian dance known for footwork, spins and storytelling.
A hands-on pottery workshop covering basic hand-building and ceramic shaping techniques.
A documentary exploring the life, artistry, and legacy of ukiyo-e painter Katsushika Oi alongside her famous father.
The acclaimed Turkish comedic adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy stars Şevket Çoruh and Günay Karacaoğlu.
The Australian singer-songwriter performs a set of emotive indie-pop and upbeat dance-pop melodies.
A hands-on workshop exploring the rhythm, heritage, and playing techniques of traditional Curaçaoan tambú drumming.
The Amsterdam contemporary music ensemble Nieuw Amsterdams Peil presents a programme built around Todesfuge, Paul Celan's poem about the Holocaust.
A Sunday evening comedy show whose name nods to Saturday Night Live, from Amsterdam's English-language comedy theatre.
Toddlers and preschoolers can burn off energy on the trampolines alongside a parent.
A guided architecture tour exploring the landmark Amsterdam School building now operating as the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
An informal, drop-in evening of casual chess matches inside the subterranean cultural centre.
Kon Ichikawa's classic 1976 murder mystery follows detective Kosuke Kindaichi investigating a wealthy family's lethal inheritance battle.
The Australian pop singer and songwriter brings his lush, melodic bedroom pop to the stage.
A gathering for the Brazilian diaspora featuring live music, DJs, and food to mark the national election day.
A guided walking tour exploring the extensive arboretum and monumental trees of Amsterdam's largest cemetery.
The annual gathering organized by journalistic platform OneWorld focuses on climate, intersectional justice, and activism through panels and debates.
Children can get their faces painted as their favourite stage characters or storybook heroes as part of Children's Book Week.
A night of live stand-up comedy performed entirely in Spanish.
A themed daytime brunch party with food, drinks, and DJ sets.
A physical theater production about two grumpy, lonely neighbors whose repetitive routines are upended by an unexpected spark.
The classical ensemble performs works by the two Classical-era masters in the intimate chapel on the Begijnhof.
A classic piano, double bass and drums lineup plays an afternoon session in the brewery taproom.
Two animated shorts exploring fantasy worlds and personal quests screen together at Camera Japan.
An evening dedicated to Japanese avant-garde dance theater, marked by slow, expressive, and ritualistic movement.
An open-stage improvisational theater jam where participants take part in unscripted scenes and comedic games.
Henri Duparc's classic 1989 Ivorian comedy screens as part of the city-wide festival celebrating Black history and culture.
Meet fellow internationals for an informal evening of tabletop games at the Moxy hotel.
A group walk hosted by the activewear brand Alo through the Amsterdamse Bos, the large woodland park on the city's southern edge.
A community dining event focused on plant-based food to mark World Animal Day.
A hands-on painting workshop exploring the iconography and techniques used to depict animals in traditional Tibetan Buddhist scrolls.
A hands-on workshop teaching the basics of brewing and fermenting your own probiotic drinks at home.
Vocalist Yurina Hamano and guitarist Hirosato Ito perform a set of Japanese folk and acoustic arrangements.
Two contemporary Japanese films exploring intimacy, relationships, and modern romance screen together.
The community project serves up a weekend pancake breakfast made in its self-sustaining kitchen.
Two documentary portraits screen together as part of the Camera Japan festival, exploring traditional farming and winter crafts.
A lighthearted gathering centered around Japanese knotweed, highlighting its unexpected culinary and practical uses by the lake.
A live in-store performance at Amsterdam's long-running independent record shop on the Utrechtsestraat.
Vocalist and pianist Sanna van Vliet leads a full big band through groove-driven arrangements and boogaloo rhythms.
The Dutch theatre duo presents an imaginative performance for children aged six and up, exploring life in an apartment block.
Tunisian producer Ghoula blends North African folk traditions and vinyl crate-digging with contemporary electronic beats.
Youth theater venue De Krakeling presents an off-site neighborhood performance of Samar and the Scared King at Buurtcultuurhuis De Rietwijker.
A Japanese psychological thriller screening as part of the Camera Japan festival programme.
An informal gathering spot with drinks and snacks next to the children's nature playground in Amsterdam-Noord.
An interactive storytelling session designed to introduce children to books and creative tales.
A café-style concert of tango music in a relaxed, informal setting, with the audience seated at tables rather than in rows.
A guided walking tour exploring the history, monumental architecture, and diverse arboretum of the capital's largest historic cemetery.
A documentary screening about overcoming personal challenges through mountaineering, presented as part of the Camera Japan festival.
The Russian harpsichordist performs keyboard works and transcriptions by Johann Sebastian Bach.
The American-born, Amsterdam-based saxophonist and clarinetist, a central figure in the Dutch improv scene, joins the long-running Sunday session.
Bring pre-loved garments to exchange with others and use sewing supplies to mend worn items at the off-grid urban farm.
Becky Blomgren runs a 90-minute workshop on using movement to tell stories, based on Laban's effort actions of weight, time, space and flow.
A film screening night pairing cinema with food, themed around animals.
A night celebrating the Alkmaar punk venue with live sets, documentary screenings, and a Q&A with former The Ex singer G.W. Sok.
Social group The Second Act hosts a group excursion from Amsterdam Centraal to explore the nearby canal city.
A collaborative youth theatre production telling a story of courage and overcoming fear for young audiences.
An interactive puppet performance designed for young children and families.
An art and ecology gathering exploring shared futures and human relationships with natural ecosystems.
The Young Pianist Foundation presents the Belgian talent in a solo recital.
A theatrical family performance staged in the historic village church of Buiksloterham.
Guided visits introduce the Jewish Cemetery Zeeburg and its history.
Max is organising this Amsterdam pub event on 4 October, here at Café Hoppe, a brown café on the Spui that dates back to 1670.
A documentary exploring the history of the eccentric theatre ship Azart, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers.
A live French-accented jazz ensemble plays the canal-side café.
An annual memorial service commemorating the 1992 El Al cargo plane crash in the Bijlmermeer and honoring the victims.
Part of the BANGS festival; a sound bath is a session where you lie down and take in sustained, resonant tones, often from gongs and singing bowls.
A special Japanese cinema showcase presented as part of the annual Camera Japan festival.
Learn the technique of needle felting wool into small sculptures of woodland creatures like mice, birds, or squirrels.
A reading group dedicated to literature from and about Suriname.
The chamber group opens its season playing 19th-century repertoire on historical Érard instruments.
A collaborative evening pairing live music with contemporary dance performance.
A visual and musical presentation celebrating the history, art, and romantic allure of the French capital.
A theatrical music performance delving into the history and folklore of the American blues tradition.
A monthly team trivia night testing general knowledge over drinks.
The Amsterdam-based ensemble performs classical orchestral repertoire inside the historic Begijnhof church.
A guided walk through the urban farm and restaurant built entirely from repurposed shipping containers and recycled materials.
Artist Elisa van Joolen leads a textile workshop exploring ways to rework, repair, and recontextualize existing clothing.
An art auction featuring works by member artists inside the historic private society on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen.
A daytime party with DJs on a Sunday at the grand café overlooking Rembrandtplein.
A tribute band recreates the progressive-pop and rock catalogue of the British 1970s and 80s group.
Trainers lead a group fitness session combining cardio and bodyweight exercises in Oosterpark.
A community gaming evening of Magic: The Gathering and board games for women, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender players.
A film about Maarten, who takes his incurably ill father on a trip to the Champagne region of France.
A weekly Sunday afternoon gathering for Arabic speakers and anyone interested in Arabic culture to socialise over drinks and snacks.
A lecture exploring recent research into transparent glass, crystal, and optical historical artefacts.
The vocal group brings their close-harmony singing to the art deco neighbourhood theatre in Tuindorp Oostzaan.
A concert in the Laidback Live series at Pllek, the waterside venue on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
The Amsterdam-based acoustic band plays a mix of bluegrass, country, and folk tunes.
A discussion evening focusing on systemic inequality and human rights in Palestine.
The jazz quintet plays a matinee concert at the museum auditorium.
A barefoot, alcohol-free movement session set to an evolving DJ set without talking on the dance floor.
The neighbourhood cultural and community hub opens its doors to showcase local activities and studio spaces.
A neighbourhood celebration marking the revamped De Pijp streets with the launch of an audio-visual walking tour across 33 local spots.
Local jazz musicians gather for an informal collaborative session.
Local performers, musicians, and poets take turns on stage for an open performance evening.
A live jazz matinee running through classic standards and swing charts.
A performance reflecting on the various stages, physicalities, and perceptions of growing older.
A chamber choir opera exploring themes around Saint Francis of Assisi.
A reflective community gathering or musical performance inside the historic canal house church.
The piano trio performs classical and chamber repertoire in an intimate community venue.
A hands-on training session covering lesson planning, materials, and techniques for anyone looking to teach craft workshops.
A relaxed Sunday neighbourhood gathering for locals to meet over drinks and conversation at Het Machinegebouw.
A community theatre afternoon designed to bring IJburg residents together through creative participation.
A relaxed afternoon session of jazz vocal standards in the neighbourhood bar.
The hostel bar hosts a casual evening movie screening.
An open stage where amateur performers sign up and take a turn in front of an audience.
A local march bringing together women, girls, and allies to highlight community safety and female empowerment in Nieuw-West.
A Sunday gathering featuring live music, reflection, and community fellowship inside the Keizersgracht church.
A duo recital for cello and piano in the community villa's concert space.
A neighborhood chase-and-seek game organized across Hogewey in cooperation with local youth workers and police.
The performer takes the stage for an evening of live theatre and music in this intimate neighbourhood café venue.
The local choir performs a concert programme in the historic church in Sloterdijk.
A screening of the documentary exploring the life and work of artist Frans Franciscus.
A performance exploring sincerity, satire, and classic literary misanthropy, currently sold out.
A Sunday morning worship gathering with the local church community.
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An informal local gathering for Diemen residents to catch up over coffee or drinks.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Major paintings, cut-outs, and drawings by Henri Matisse visit from Paris on loan from the French national collection.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performs the celebrated Studio Ghibli film scores composed by Joe Hisaishi.
A roundup of 109 tips for things to do in Amsterdam this weekend.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The waterfront science museum hosts workshops, demonstrations, and experiments for the nationwide Science Weekend.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
The annual multidisciplinary festival celebrates Japanese cinema alongside visual arts, music, and food culture.
Laboratories, universities, and research institutes across the city open their doors to the public with free demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
A family-friendly Sunday programme of creative workshops and cultural activities for all ages.
A family day celebrating the East Asian harvest tradition with stories, crafts, and activities.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Institutions across Amsterdam open their doors to curious visitors of all ages with interactive exhibits and scientific demos.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The multi-venue festival across central Haarlem celebrates vinyl culture with record fairs, live music, talks, and listening sessions.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
Learn the basics of stencil graffiti and spray-paint techniques inside the NDSM wharf's museum of street art.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A theatrical performance for families staged inside the medieval castle in Muiden.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
A fixed lunch arrangement served at the fortress island of Pampus, accessible by ferry across the IJmeer.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
A multi-day design and art market hosted inside the historic former wholesale food hall.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
The Dutch museum of psychiatry and outsider art shows work by self-taught artists working outside the art world, many with psychiatric or intellectual disability backgrounds.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
A new English-language sketch and improv comedy show about living in Amsterdam, from the theatre whose alumni include Seth Meyers and Jordan Peele.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
Contemporary dance, theatre, and music by African makers explore themes of land, roots, and belonging under this year's Soil | Soul theme.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
Explore the Amsterdam School architecture and maritime history of the monumental building, which now operates as a luxury hotel.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
A dedicated open session giving young children safe access to the urban sports hall's trampolines.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
A walking tour exploring local bakeries and specialty coffee spots across the city.
A specialist tour through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
The legendary, volunteer-run queer basement bar hosts its long-running Sunday club night.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
An evening of casual painting using glow-in-the-dark acrylics while enjoying a glass of wine.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The multinational trio play danceable synth-pop built around bright electronic beats and melodic hooks.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
Dekmantel co-founder Casper Tielrooij joins long-serving Amsterdam resident Cinnaman for an eclectic club night.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
The craft beer bar marks the Bavarian festival with traditional German beers and seasonal fare.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
Part of the library's Children's Book Week festival, which has theatre, workshops and treasure hunts; this programme is aimed at children aged two and up.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A night of fast, hypnotic techno from local selectors and Eerste Communie co-founder MARRØN.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A slow, guided session that applies mindfulness techniques to appreciating the museum's paintings.
An outdoor nature play and activity session designed for toddlers and young children.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
An afternoon dance party built around classic funk, soul, and disco grooves.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
An exhibition exploring personal, artistic, and scientific perspectives on neurodiversity and the human brain inside the historic Waag.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
The Amsterdam collective celebrates seven years with an extensive lineup of local selectors and electronic acts.
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars in his acclaimed 1940 satire lampooning Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and rising fascism.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
A hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and shaping clay, aimed at teens and adults.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
A walk or tour around Amstelveen built around bokbier, the darker, maltier seasonal beer Dutch brewers release each autumn.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
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A club night hosted in the former boiler room of the Bijlmerbajes prison complex.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
A Sunday morning visit inside Amsterdam's premier Amsterdam School monument, built as an ornate shipping headquarters and now a luxury hotel.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
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A talk examining how different spiritual, indigenous, and historical cultures interpret and work with dreams.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
A children's theatre show about a little lamb that turns out to be a pig, at the youth theatre in the Jordaan.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
A combined lecture performance and drawing workshop reflecting on Da Vinci's canonical figure of human proportions.
A creative studio session exploring how everyday chairs can capture a sitter's character, taking cues from Van Gogh’s depictions of his own seat.
An upcoming exhibition focusing on work made outside the boundaries of the conventional art world.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
An interactive theatrical storytelling and reading programme tailored for young children.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
A Sunday concert dedicated to the chamber music and symphonic works of Joseph Haydn.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
Creative Coding Amsterdam hosts an introduction to making pixel art and retro games with the PICO-8 virtual machine.
The Dutch pianist takes on Manuel de Falla's Spanish-influenced classical works for an early recital.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
A night of live indie music and DJ sets at the cosy West Amsterdam living-room venue.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
A collaborative techno club night running across the former dental school's basement spaces.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
An outdoor electronic gathering blending ambient sounds, dance music, and communal space.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
A community paper-folding meetup where participants practice traditional and contemporary origami designs together.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
A puppet-theatre story about an unusual bird.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
A glittering disco-themed social evening and dance party at the community venue.
A night of live underground music and DJ sets at the historic squatted social centre.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
Expats and locals gather for a casual evening of mingling and drinks near Leidseplein.
A theatrical piece exploring climate inequality and migration, contrasting those who can buy their way out with those displaced.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
A Friday afternoon drinks cabaret blending stand-up comedy and performance to kick off the weekend.
South African artist Yonela Makoba presents a performance grounded in the traditional Xhosa ritual of iTi.
An exhibition of work by young and emerging artists, presented by SBK, the art rental and sales organisation, at Loods 6 on the eastern docklands.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
An art exhibition reflecting on themes of devastation, aftermath, and renewal.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
Rotterdam minimal house stalwart Joey Daniel leads an all-night underground electronic session in Shelter's subterranean basement.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
A weekly club night playing a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and upbeat club anthems.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
An evening of mystery and theatrical storytelling at the foodbar venue.
The annual national dance showcase brings performances, premieres and installations across Maastricht.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
The knitwear designer leads an in-depth workshop on drafting and constructing custom-fit jumpers.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
The season's final Green Room is a free concert followed by a jam session open to both music lovers and musicians.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
An interactive museum tour tailored for people living with dementia and their care partners.
A lively night of live soul, funk, and blues covers.
A live band at Maloe Melo, the small blues and roots bar in the Jordaan.
The contemporary art gallery hosts an exhibition exploring myth, memory, and material culture.
An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
Musicians and theatrical friends gather to celebrate what would have been the eightieth birthday of the Dutch singer-songwriter and cabaret artist.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
The theatre ensemble celebrates the release of their live show's soundtrack with an intimate performance.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
The annual graduation show brings together standout fine art graduates from art academies across the Netherlands.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A group nature walk through the city's vast park south of Amsterdam.
The Dutch artist exhibits her monumental, intricately detailed charcoal drawings inspired by untamed nature and human psychology.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
A live funk, soul, and blues session at the long-running Leidseplein music bar.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
Knitwear designer Julia Wilkens leads a hands-on class on calculating gauge, sizing, and pattern modifications for hand-knits.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
A reunion-themed electronic club night bringing together local DJs and dance music fans.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
A contemporary dance and performance piece exploring body language, movement, and urban rhythms.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
A group art exhibition exploring the messy, uncertain transition into adulthood.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
A musical performance and theatrical exploration examining artistic experimentation and failure.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A show by Burger Koekoek at Theater Bellevue, the Leidsekade theatre for cabaret, comedy and small-scale theatre.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
Leo Vroegindeweij and Ruth Meijer present sculpture and painting exploring form, memory, and perspective along the canal.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
An exhibition and presentation exploring the spatial and visual language of road markings, transit zones, and temporary infrastructure.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
An outdoor community arts and gardening project situated on the new sand-spit development of Strandeiland.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
Tech and design specialists collaborate over a sprint to build digital solutions for social impact.
The Dutch artist shows her large-scale, intricate charcoal drawings exploring the intersections of lush vegetation and urban human presence.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
A visual art exhibition exploring botanical forms and verdant textures on view near Oosterdok.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
The cast of the touring show Music, Part Two present an album that turns their stage performance into a recording.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
Frederique Arnold and Thijs Miedema present a short theatrical performance.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
An artist-led tour exploring the exhibition through personal stories and creative insights.
An R&B, hip-hop, and house party for over-21s off Leidseplein.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
A resident DJ club night running across two rooms of hip-hop, R&B, and dance hits.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A club night revolving around melodic house and techno.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
An evening organised for couples by the adult lifestyle community Swingers Date Club.
An evening dedicated to emerging literary talent and new debut writers, hosted by the Editio writing platform.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
The University of Amsterdam's alumni week, a run of lectures and events for former students.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
The historic waterfront venue is closed to the public today.
Monday 5 October
The Congolese-French megastar rapper and singer brings his arena-sized blend of hip-hop and pop to AFAS Live.
The veteran Brazilian trio bring their pioneering blend of jazz, funk, and samba to Melkweg.
The bilingual comedian, known for her viral sketches dissecting the cultural quirks and linguistic clashes between France and Britain, performs stand-up.
An accessible classical concert with Bach favourites, followed by tea and apple pie.
Alejandro González Iñárritu's gripping 2000 breakout drama weaves together three interconnected lives in Mexico City after a tragic car crash.
Carista's label United Identities partners with queer club night ...IsBurning for a dance party spanning house, techno, and electronic cuts.
A Children's Book Week theatrical production for kids aged four and up about a ravenous book-eating hero.
An immersive visual exploration or exhibition held on the grounds of the historic zoo.
The singer-songwriter performs a set of intimate indie-folk and melodic songwriting.
The New York artist and producer performs their experimental blend of avant-garde R&B, poetry, and electronic soundscapes.
A communal dinner cooked with seasonal produce harvested from local urban gardens.
Professional comics and up-and-coming talent test out new material at this weekly English-language comedy night.
The quirky venue pairs an indie film screening with a social textile craft night.
A community cooking session preparing meals with locally harvested, seasonal produce.
The all-female garage-rock outfit from Phoenix deliver fuzzy Farfisa organ riffs and vintage garage punk.
A hands-on music and movement session designed for toddlers aged 18 months to four years.
The acclaimed Dutch photojournalist discusses his work documenting climate change, rising sea levels, and environmental conflicts worldwide.
A chamber performance dedicated to the rediscovery of Dutch-Jewish composer Daniël Belinfante, who died in Auschwitz.
The popular Argentine stand-up comedian and content creator brings his observational humour and energetic stage presence to Amsterdam.
The American author and editor discusses his work examining how social movements, radical ideas, and political revolutions spread.
A circus show at the theatre, with the kind of acrobatics and physical performance the genre usually brings.
Aardman's stop-motion sheep returns in a family film screened in the run-up to Halloween.
The singer-songwriter performs a set of intimate, guitar-driven pop and indie material.
A second-hand book sale held at the arts university, featuring titles spanning art, design, performance, and general literature.
The electronic music collective stages a club night built around immersive beats and bass.
An experimental choral performance exploring vocal harmonies and celestial, ambient soundscapes.
Bring broken electronics, clothes, and household goods to repair collaboratively with anarchist activists.
A practical session focused on identifying and mitigating the hidden ethical, social, and environmental costs when developing artificial intelligence products.
A panel exploring the history, trauma, and evolving identity of the Moluccan community in the Netherlands over the past 75 years.
An informal open-mic night where student and local performers test out music, theatre, poetry, and comedy in front of an audience.
A drop-in language café for Dutch learners from beginner to intermediate levels looking to practice conversational skills.
An academic session on how law and society should deal with quantum technologies, including speculation about them and their treatment as a security matter.
A short, light-hearted family film following the antics of a grunting fish and a frantic sea dragon underwater.
A discussion about where energy supply and the energy transition are heading, hosted by the University of Amsterdam's interdisciplinary research institute.
The emerging singer-songwriter plays an intimate set of melodic indie folk.
An informal community gathering for local parents to connect and share experiences over coffee.
An open-level yoga class hosted at the Dapperbuurt community centre.
An informal evening of backgammon, the old two-player board game of dice and strategy, aimed at meeting other players as much as winning.
An informal evening designed for French speakers and learners to practice their conversational skills over drinks.
A high-energy dance fitness class set to Latin and world rhythms, held at the community pavilion in Noord.
A practical workshop examining the environmental, ethical, and computational footprint of building machine learning tools.
An evening or event kicking off creative proceedings at the NDSM cultural hub.
A study and meditation session focused on applying Buddhist teachings to navigate daily challenges, adversity, and stress.
A live political and cultural debate evening hosted by De Balie's resident panel.
A beginners' course on the ukulele, the small four-string instrument, for people with no previous experience.
A panel discussion addressing postcolonial Indonesian-Dutch historical memory, accountability, and reconciliation.
A panel discussion examining alternative economic models and how finance can better serve society and the environment.
A discussion questioning traditional Western perspectives by examining cultural representations and narratives from the reverse angle.
A free, community-led outdoor fitness workout open to all ages and fitness levels.
Casual dining and drinks served at the community venue at Het Groene Veld.
A monthly community drinks gathering bringing together residents of De Pijp for casual conversation and neighbourhood connections.
A programme at De Balie, the Amsterdam venue for film, debate and journalism on current social and political issues.
A talk examining how architectural practices can respond to climate change through sustainable, carbon-conscious design.
A holistic bodywork and plant medicine session focused on physical recovery and relaxation.
An advanced Iyengar yoga session focusing on precision alignment and sustained postures for experienced practitioners.
An interactive workshop focusing on communication skills, active listening, and bridging divides in difficult conversations.
An informal orientation session providing practical business and career advice for emerging artists and creative graduates.
A practical networking and advice session for emerging creatives on building a professional digital presence and online portfolio.
The Amsterdam Java User Group gathers for tech talks and networking hosted at the payment provider's office.
Local youth and neighborhood justice workers stage a mock trial to show how community courts operate.
A walk-in health check offering free blood pressure and basic cardiovascular screenings in the neighbourhood library.
A drop-in café where young people with experience in youth care meet to share stories and support one another.
A series of structured peer discussions for local older adults in Oud-West.
A mobile outreach bus visits local schools during Safety Week to host discussions with teenagers.
Drop-in technical support offering free guidance on using laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
A weekly neighbourhood food-bank initiative providing free surplus groceries to local residents.
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition hosts foundational preliminary practices and graded path teachings.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Major paintings, cut-outs, and drawings by Henri Matisse visit from Paris on loan from the French national collection.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
Learn the basics of stencil graffiti and spray-paint techniques inside the NDSM wharf's museum of street art.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A theatrical performance for families staged inside the medieval castle in Muiden.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
A fixed lunch arrangement served at the fortress island of Pampus, accessible by ferry across the IJmeer.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
The Dutch museum of psychiatry and outsider art shows work by self-taught artists working outside the art world, many with psychiatric or intellectual disability backgrounds.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
A new English-language sketch and improv comedy show about living in Amsterdam, from the theatre whose alumni include Seth Meyers and Jordan Peele.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
A specialist tour through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
The legendary, volunteer-run queer basement bar hosts its long-running Sunday club night.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
An evening of casual painting using glow-in-the-dark acrylics while enjoying a glass of wine.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The multinational trio play danceable synth-pop built around bright electronic beats and melodic hooks.
Mikhail Kalatozov's visually breathtaking 1964 Soviet-Cuban propaganda drama is celebrated for its virtuosic, long-take mobile camera work.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
Part of the library's Children's Book Week festival, which has theatre, workshops and treasure hunts; this programme is aimed at children aged two and up.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A night of fast, hypnotic techno from local selectors and Eerste Communie co-founder MARRØN.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
A hands-on, three-day workshop covering pattern cutting, denim construction, and sewing techniques to produce a custom pair of trousers.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A slow, guided session that applies mindfulness techniques to appreciating the museum's paintings.
An outdoor nature play and activity session designed for toddlers and young children.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
A decentralised festival bringing together tech companies, researchers, and startups for panels and workshops on artificial intelligence.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars in his acclaimed 1940 satire lampooning Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and rising fascism.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
A hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and shaping clay, aimed at teens and adults.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
A walk or tour around Amstelveen built around bokbier, the darker, maltier seasonal beer Dutch brewers release each autumn.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
A talk examining how different spiritual, indigenous, and historical cultures interpret and work with dreams.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
A children's theatre show about a little lamb that turns out to be a pig, at the youth theatre in the Jordaan.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
An upcoming exhibition focusing on work made outside the boundaries of the conventional art world.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
An interactive theatrical storytelling and reading programme tailored for young children.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
Toronto drum-and-bass producer Gremlinz headlines the venue's long-running weekly bass night.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
An open jam session where local musicians and visitors join the house host on stage for blues, funk, and soul.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
A puppet-theatre story about an unusual bird.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
A theatrical piece exploring climate inequality and migration, contrasting those who can buy their way out with those displaced.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
Italian hip-hop stalwart Tormento teams up with DJ Fastcut for a night of classic boom-bap rap.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
A Friday afternoon drinks cabaret blending stand-up comedy and performance to kick off the weekend.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
A weekly club night playing a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and upbeat club anthems.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
An evening of mystery and theatrical storytelling at the foodbar venue.
The annual national dance showcase brings performances, premieres and installations across Maastricht.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
The knitwear designer leads an in-depth workshop on drafting and constructing custom-fit jumpers.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
An interactive museum tour tailored for people living with dementia and their care partners.
A lively night of live soul, funk, and blues covers.
The contemporary art gallery hosts an exhibition exploring myth, memory, and material culture.
An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
Musicians and theatrical friends gather to celebrate what would have been the eightieth birthday of the Dutch singer-songwriter and cabaret artist.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
Special programming highlighting physical and sensory accessibility across cultural spaces, hosted at the canal heritage museum.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
The Dutch artist exhibits her monumental, intricately detailed charcoal drawings inspired by untamed nature and human psychology.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
The artists' society hosts a fluor-themed gathering of the Painters Club.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
A contemporary dance and performance piece exploring body language, movement, and urban rhythms.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A show by Burger Koekoek at Theater Bellevue, the Leidsekade theatre for cabaret, comedy and small-scale theatre.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
Leo Vroegindeweij and Ruth Meijer present sculpture and painting exploring form, memory, and perspective along the canal.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
The Dutch artist shows her large-scale, intricate charcoal drawings exploring the intersections of lush vegetation and urban human presence.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
A visual art exhibition exploring botanical forms and verdant textures on view near Oosterdok.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
The cast of the touring show Music, Part Two present an album that turns their stage performance into a recording.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
Frederique Arnold and Thijs Miedema present a short theatrical performance.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
An academic discussion exploring the legal, ethical, and practical challenges of using automated decision-making systems in healthcare and social support.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
The University of Amsterdam's alumni week, a run of lectures and events for former students.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
The historic waterfront venue is closed to the public today.
Tuesday 6 October
The Korean-American rapper and singer, formerly of K-pop group 2PM and founder of the AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC labels, performs joined by the boy group LNGSHOT.
A guided visit through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed beside the Portuguese Synagogue.
The London R&B and soul singer, Grammy-nominated for "Collide" with EarthGang from the Queen & Slim soundtrack, performs her smooth, jazz-inflected songs.
A guided walk past the historic Jewish buildings of the old Jewish quarter, including a visit to the 17th-century Portuguese Synagogue.
The French electronic project behind 1990s hits like 'Sweet Lullaby', known for mixing ambient beats with samples of music from around the world.
The London singer-songwriter makes R&B and soul with a jazz-influenced sound, and was Grammy-nominated for 'Collide' with EARTHGANG.
A fire jam is an informal session where fire performers practise and play together with flaming props such as poi and staffs.
A birthday celebration held at the museum that tells the story of Amsterdam's history and its people.
An evening of storytelling at Mezrab, Amsterdam's storytelling house, where tellers retell myths and old legends from many different cultures.
A children's show for ages four and up, part of Kinderboekenweek, the Netherlands' annual celebration of children's books, about Donnie, who wants the lead role.
A restored copy of Babeth VanLoo's documentary about Keith Richards, then Abel Ferrara's 1998 cyberpunk thriller with Christopher Walken and Willem Dafoe, followed by a Q&A with VanLoo.
Matthew C Whitaker, the blind American jazz pianist and organist who started out as a child prodigy, shares the bill with Fabienne Julie and Hanne.
The Sydney band mixes laid-back soul, funk and hip-hop, and is known for tracks like 'Be About You'.
An informal evening of tabletop and board games inside the hostel's public cafe.
Welocate and ABN AMRO explain how buying a first home in the Netherlands works, how much you can borrow and what costs to expect.
A sing-along show led by Astrid Akse in which the audience joins in on the songs.
Comedian Vivian Reijs and actress and presenter Tanja Jess preview their comedy show about hormones, performed as a try-out before the official premiere.
The French duo known for Sweet Lullaby, who mix field recordings and vocal samples from around the world into ambient electronic music.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama about women friends at a Louisiana beauty salon, starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine and Julia Roberts, shown in a 4K restoration.
The Australian group led by Iranian-born tar player Hamed Sadeghi blends Persian classical music with jazz and contemporary improvisation.
A talk on the strange hand gestures in old paintings and manuscripts, such as a stretched index finger over a bent middle finger, and what they meant.
A vintage rock 'n' roll dance workshop focusing on classic footwork and partnering skills.
A do-it-yourself bike workshop where people fix their own bikes with shared tools and help from volunteers, held at the Vrankrijk squat.
A quiz night named after Mokum, the old Yiddish-derived nickname for Amsterdam, held at a 17th-century canal house on the Sint Antoniesbreestraat.
A quiz about Amsterdam, or Mokum, held in the 17th-century merchant's house on Sint Antoniesbreestraat that now serves as a library and cultural space.
The American author of the Plated Prisoner fantasy romance series, which begins with Gild, talks about her book The Sweetest Fiend and signs copies.
The Ukrainian singer-songwriter performs her Ukrainian-language pop songs.
A conference on 'vibe coding', building software by describing it to AI tools, aimed at people with or without a programming background.
A talk on how quantum computers could simulate molecules and chemical reactions that are too complex for conventional computers.
A public forum examining media consumption, propaganda, and navigating truth in modern political discourse.
A practical visual arts course covering core drawing and painting techniques to help develop your personal style.
The opening night of a new show at the small canal-side theatre, one of Amsterdam's oldest stages for cabaret and comedy.
Musicians gather for an open improvisation session on the city's premier jazz stage.
A discussion about healthcare in 2040, asking whether AI and new technology will include everyone or leave some patients behind.
A workshop on researching your family's history and turning the stories into a podcast.
A community evening of personal storytelling combined with food chosen with gut health in mind.
A talk on the less visible contest over land, housing and control in Jerusalem.
A talk and discussion on how artificial intelligence went from promised technology of the future to a contested political issue.
A social padel session for founders and engineers to meet; padel is a doubles racket sport played on a small walled court.
A session for making placards to carry at a Woonprotest, one of the Dutch demonstrations against the housing crisis.
A creative session where people combine different materials and techniques to make mixed-media artwork.
A talk on central bank independence, asking how free a central bank really is from political pressure when it sets monetary policy.
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The Melkweg's weekly techno night, with DJs Dexon, Inez and Jayzo.
A discussion about why architecture and the built environment still leave many people out, and how design could become more inclusive.
A duo recital pairing violin with the viola da gamba, a bowed string instrument from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
A programme on the biblical Book of Joshua, whose account of the conquest of Canaan remains one of scripture's most debated stories.
A live beginners' session on investing from Peaks, the Dutch investment app.
Affordable community dining organised by the Dutch charity to bring local neighbours together over a warm meal.
An informal rooftop gathering for local tech entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists to network.
An informal jazz café evening with live jazz in a relaxed, café-style setting.
A concert programme on the theme of late-summer haikus, the short Japanese poems that often capture a season.
The monthly rehearsal of a choir that practises protest songs to sing at climate actions and other events.
A free walk-in health check where visitors can have basic heart indicators such as blood pressure measured.
A local information session on what attracts rats to a neighbourhood and what residents can do to keep them away.
A talk and discussion from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences on hybrid realities, where physical and digital worlds such as virtual and augmented reality blend.
A networking evening for women, organised by Femme Palette, a platform that supports women's career development.
A guided 75-minute session of breathwork, chakra activation and energy work, meant to help you relax and rebalance.
A concert by a musical duo in the Oosterkerk, a 17th-century church on Wittenburg in the eastern islands.
A monthly drawing get-together where people sit down with pencils and sketch in company in the bar.
During Safety Week, a container on the square explains the signs of labour and other forms of exploitation, and what to do if you spot them.
Gentle meditative exercises drawing on yoga, Pilates and the Alexander technique, for over-65s who live in De Pijp; you need to register.
A holistic bodywork and plant medicine session focused on physical recovery and relaxation.
A modified, therapeutic yoga class tailored for people dealing with ongoing pain, mobility limits, or injuries.
A seminar exploring the intersection of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, cognitive function, and contemporary neuroscience.
A solo classical guitar recital in the AMC hospital's quiet room, which is open to patients, visitors and staff.
The International Institute of Social History hosts the launch of a book about women's labour activism in Eastern Europe and beyond.
Sem Kramer marks his birthday with a concert alongside The Flow in the Keizersgrachtkerk, a church on the canal.
A talk over the lunch hour at the Vrije Academie, on a different subject each week.
A monthly meetup for user experience designers, this time on finding work in design while the job market is unsettled.
An information market on Buikslotermeerplein for people aged 60 and over in Noord about the help and services that let them stay living at home.
A free information session helping homeowners' associations save energy and get their buildings ready to come off natural gas.
A postpartum support group for new mothers getting through sleepless nights, drawing on attachment theory and holistic approaches.
During Safety Week, a neighbourhood bus and coffee cart stop in the area so residents can drop by, have a coffee and raise their concerns.
The foundation Nisa4Nisa and QueerHub Nieuw-West host a facilitated conversation for Nieuw-West residents.
The city's collection service picks up removed garden paving slabs for residents replacing them with green planting.
Residents of the H-buurt in Zuidoost meet each other and the area's new neighbourhood brokers to talk about local life.
A listening group is a small circle where participants take turns to speak and be heard, so people feel less alone with what they carry.
An evening for graduates of the arts academy's master's programme in Art Education, held together with KennisMakers.
A listening group is a small circle where participants take turns to speak and be heard, so people feel less alone with what they carry.
A regular meeting of Amsterdam.pm, the local user group for programmers who work with the Perl language.
The private club's resident choir meets for their weekly rehearsal.
A weekly advice surgery offering practical and legal support for local squatters and housing activists.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Major paintings, cut-outs, and drawings by Henri Matisse visit from Paris on loan from the French national collection.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The Swedish singer, the only woman to win Eurovision twice, with 'Euphoria' in 2012 and 'Tattoo' in 2023, brings her tour to Paradiso.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
Learn the basics of stencil graffiti and spray-paint techniques inside the NDSM wharf's museum of street art.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A theatrical performance for families staged inside the medieval castle in Muiden.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
A fixed lunch arrangement served at the fortress island of Pampus, accessible by ferry across the IJmeer.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
The Dutch museum of psychiatry and outsider art shows work by self-taught artists working outside the art world, many with psychiatric or intellectual disability backgrounds.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
A new English-language sketch and improv comedy show about living in Amsterdam, from the theatre whose alumni include Seth Meyers and Jordan Peele.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
Alan J. Pakula's gripping 1976 political thriller stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
Stanley Kubrick's razor-sharp Cold War satire follows a frantic bid to stop an unhinged US general from triggering nuclear armageddon.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
A specialist tour through the world's oldest functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
An evening of casual painting using glow-in-the-dark acrylics while enjoying a glass of wine.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The multinational trio play danceable synth-pop built around bright electronic beats and melodic hooks.
Mikhail Kalatozov's visually breathtaking 1964 Soviet-Cuban propaganda drama is celebrated for its virtuosic, long-take mobile camera work.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
A tech meetup introducing agent harnesses and managed AI agents, with Harrison Chase, co-founder and CEO of LangChain.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A weekly Tuesday market where farmers and small producers sell fresh vegetables, bread, cheese and other food directly to shoppers.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
Part of the library's Children's Book Week festival, which has theatre, workshops and treasure hunts; this programme is aimed at children aged two and up.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
A hands-on, three-day workshop covering pattern cutting, denim construction, and sewing techniques to produce a custom pair of trousers.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A slow, guided session that applies mindfulness techniques to appreciating the museum's paintings.
An outdoor nature play and activity session designed for toddlers and young children.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
A decentralised festival bringing together tech companies, researchers, and startups for panels and workshops on artificial intelligence.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars in his acclaimed 1940 satire lampooning Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and rising fascism.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
A hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and shaping clay, aimed at teens and adults.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
A walk or tour around Amstelveen built around bokbier, the darker, maltier seasonal beer Dutch brewers release each autumn.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
A talk examining how different spiritual, indigenous, and historical cultures interpret and work with dreams.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
A children's theatre show about a little lamb that turns out to be a pig, at the youth theatre in the Jordaan.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
An upcoming exhibition focusing on work made outside the boundaries of the conventional art world.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
The Soap Girls are sisters Noemie and Camille Debray, a loud, provocative South African alternative rock and punk duo.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
An interactive theatrical storytelling and reading programme tailored for young children.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
The band from Minsk, Belarus, plays warm, retro indie pop with touches of psychedelia and Brazilian-style grooves.
Toronto drum-and-bass producer Gremlinz headlines the venue's long-running weekly bass night.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
An open jam session where local musicians and visitors join the house host on stage for blues, funk, and soul.
A show by De Warme Winkel, the Amsterdam theatre collective known for chaotic, self-mocking performances that blur fiction and the makers' own lives.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
A puppet-theatre story about an unusual bird.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
A theatrical piece exploring climate inequality and migration, contrasting those who can buy their way out with those displaced.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
Italian hip-hop stalwart Tormento teams up with DJ Fastcut for a night of classic boom-bap rap.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
A Friday afternoon drinks cabaret blending stand-up comedy and performance to kick off the weekend.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
An international trade fair for the instruments, systems and software used in weather observation, measurement and forecasting.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
An evening of mystery and theatrical storytelling at the foodbar venue.
The annual national dance showcase brings performances, premieres and installations across Maastricht.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
An event on how next-generation data, artificial intelligence and robotics can be used for climate solutions.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
The design software company takes over a canal house to show off its newest features, including AI and agent tools for getting from idea to production.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
The knitwear designer leads an in-depth workshop on drafting and constructing custom-fit jumpers.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
Four young performers sing Dutch and French songs in an intimate cabaret-style concert.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
An interactive museum tour tailored for people living with dementia and their care partners.
The contemporary art gallery hosts an exhibition exploring myth, memory, and material culture.
An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
Special programming highlighting physical and sensory accessibility across cultural spaces, hosted at the canal heritage museum.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
Guided walk-in tours providing deeper context on the modern and contemporary post-war art in the collection.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
The Dutch artist exhibits her monumental, intricately detailed charcoal drawings inspired by untamed nature and human psychology.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
A theatre performance whose Arabic subtitle means roughly "are you at ease?", staged at Frascati, which presents new and emerging theatre makers.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
The artists' society hosts a fluor-themed gathering of the Painters Club.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
A contemporary dance and performance piece exploring body language, movement, and urban rhythms.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
A summit for start-up founders, organised by Connect.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A show by Burger Koekoek at Theater Bellevue, the Leidsekade theatre for cabaret, comedy and small-scale theatre.
A networking event for startup founders and engineers built around padel, a doubles racket sport played on a small enclosed court.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
Leo Vroegindeweij and Ruth Meijer present sculpture and painting exploring form, memory, and perspective along the canal.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
The Dutch artist shows her large-scale, intricate charcoal drawings exploring the intersections of lush vegetation and urban human presence.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
A live set at the late-night Leidseplein-area music bar known for blues, rock and soul bands.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
A visual art exhibition exploring botanical forms and verdant textures on view near Oosterdok.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
A theatre performance at Frascati, the Nes theatre that presents work by new and emerging makers.
Frederique Arnold and Thijs Miedema present a short theatrical performance.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A live band set at the Leidseplein-area rock club that puts on live music most nights.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
A live introductory session on investing basics, run by the Dutch investment app Peaks.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
An academic discussion exploring the legal, ethical, and practical challenges of using automated decision-making systems in healthcare and social support.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
The University of Amsterdam's alumni week, a run of lectures and events for former students.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
Wednesday 7 October
A hands-on music-making session where children and beginners can experiment with unusual electronic and acoustic instruments.
Amateur and experienced performers take to the stage for an open-mic evening of personal tales, folklore, and spoken word.
Aardman's wordless clay-animated sheep (Shaun the Sheep in English) causes chaos on the farm again in this family screening, suitable from age six.
A guided walking tour visiting the secluded courtyard almshouses tucked behind the streets of the Jordaan.
An outdoor nature workshop showing children how food travels from seed to plate through gardening and cooking activities.
A scripted and improvised sketch comedy show about life ruled by algorithms and technology, from Amsterdam's long-running English-language comedy theatre.
The Amsterdam string orchestra teams up with Dutch violinist Liza Ferschtman for a programme built around the theme of intimate letters.
The new project of Cameron Picton, former bassist and singer of the London experimental rock band black midi.
Drag queen Shae G'Day hosts a free night of drag at Lellebel, Amsterdam's long-running drag bar on Utrechtsestraat.
One of the Concertgebouw's free lunchtime concerts, this time marking Black Achievement Month, the October celebration of Black achievement in the Netherlands.
A children's workshop for Children's Book Week based on Het Muizenhuis, Karina Schaapman's picture books set in a hand-built mouse house.
A tribute night to Depeche Mode, the British synth-pop band behind Enjoy the Silence, Personal Jesus and Just Can't Get Enough.
A hands-on craft session on colouring fabric with plant-based dyes made from flowers, leaves and other botanical materials.
A programme of songs by Jacques Brel, the Belgian singer famous for Ne me quitte pas and Amsterdam.
The maritime museum's programme for Children's Book Week, the annual Dutch celebration of children's books held each October.
During the annual Dutch Children's Book Week, children aged six and up make their own theatre mask at this children's bookshop.
My New Band Believe is the project of Cameron Picton, formerly of the London experimental rock band black midi, with geo opening.
A playful theatre morning for parents and children aged two and up, at the Amsterdam theatre that specialises in youth productions.
A workshop series inviting musicians of all levels to play and improvise together.
A community kitchen evening serving Indonesian home-cooked food.
A stand-up comedy night with several comedians taking turns on stage.
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Nicotine Dolls are an American indie rock band known for big, emotional anthems that found a wide audience through social media.
The Dutch piano trio of Hannes Minnaar, Maria Milstein and Gideon den Herder plays Romantic chamber music alongside a work by Scottish composer James MacMillan.
An autumn boat trip through the waterways of the large park and woodland on Amsterdam's southern edge.
An evening looking at how television drama has shaped popular culture, from the 1980s oil-family soap Dallas to HBO's media-dynasty series Succession.
A relaxed, neighbourly concert served with coffee and Dutch apple pie.
A free staging of Rostand's 1897 play about the big-nosed poet who woos Roxane with love letters on behalf of a handsome cadet.
The Amsterdam-based Slovenian pianist and composer, known for her mix of improvisation, jazz and contemporary composition, plays alone.
The singer-songwriter from Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India plays his gentle folk-pop, sung in Nyishi, Hindi and English.
A talk on narcissism: how it works, how to recognise it and how it affects the people around a narcissist.
An activity for children about learning from nature and turning into a shape-shifting ninja, run by the children's programme at the OCCII squat venue.
Tales from the Magical Garden is a gentle stop-motion film in which three siblings make up stories with their grandfather after their grandmother dies. Suitable from age six.
Despite the Amsterdam name, this tasting tour is held in Zaandam, the town just north-west of the city known for its green wooden Zaan houses.
Dutch novelist and columnist Alma Mathijsen reads and performs her work at this musician-run venue in the Oosterpark area.
A hands-on workshop where you make your own skincare and personal care products from natural ingredients.
Two acts share the bill on a joint tour that, going by its name, centres on roots music and rhythm.
A talk and debate on how tourism affects everyday life in Amsterdam and what the city's visitor economy should look like in future.
The 17th-century church on the Eastern Islands opens its doors to visitors as part of a programme of special buildings open to the public.
A community life drawing session where you draw from a live nude model, usually without an instructor, so all levels are welcome.
A discussion of how streets built around cars limit people's freedom of movement, and what a city designed differently could look like.
An open community workshop day where locals can use shared tools and get help with their DIY repair or craft projects.
A short daytime organ or chamber recital in Amsterdam's landmark canal-side church.
An interactive theatre piece about what happens when someone who thinks or lives very differently suddenly becomes your neighbour.
An evening of making collages by cutting up and gluing together magazines, paper and found images, usually with materials shared at the table.
An informal weekly drinks meetup brings expats, locals, and newcomers together for casual conversation.
A production at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, the city's main repertory company on the Leidseplein.
Children can get their faces painted at the bookshop as part of Children's Book Week, the annual Dutch celebration of children's books.
A Brazilian drummer leads his group at Splendor, the musicians' collective housed in a former bathhouse.
A talk taking apart the Canon of the Netherlands, the official list of key moments in Dutch history taught in schools, and who decides what counts.
An open social evening at Technologia Incognita, Amsterdam's hackerspace, where members and visitors meet, chat and tinker with projects.
Relaxed evenings of modern light-strategy board games in the Oostenburg neighbourhood room on the first and third Monday, with beginners welcome.
The September pub quiz at this Amsterdam-Noord brewery's taproom has been moved to 7 October.
A karaoke night at CREA, the University of Amsterdam's cultural centre, where anyone can take the mic and sing.
A morning of reading aloud for toddlers and their parents, based on the Howtotalk approach to talking with children.
De Ceuvel asks volunteers to help look after its purifying park, where plants are used to clean the polluted soil of this former shipyard in Noord.
A Dutch language lesson followed by an informal café session where learners practise speaking Dutch.
A singer fronts a big band in a programme whose title means 'worth loving'.
A relaxed, queer-friendly evening of making things, with no rules or expectations, as a break from busy everyday life.
A quieter evening in a living-room-style café, for people who find ordinary bars too loud and busy and would like to meet new people.
A relaxed creative session that combines painting on canvas with conversation, hosted by the hotel together with the NOCKNOCK studio.
Two comedians share the bill for a stand-up show whose title means 'double'.
A programme at the Amsterdam centre for debate, film and journalism, which usually pairs a screening or presentation with discussion.
An introductory evening on the Embassy's Ritman Library, the collection of hermetic, mystical and esoteric books housed in this Keizersgracht canal house.
An open jam session at Amstelveen's pop venue, where musicians can bring their instruments and join in.
A story hour for young children, with books read aloud at the neighbourhood second-hand shop.
An informal shared brunch where people from the community meet over food.
A pub quiz in a restaurant, with teams answering rounds of general-knowledge questions over drinks.
A series of workshops at Biko where you gather and share personal stories about life in Amsterdam Oost.
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An exhibition at the historic artists' society on the Rokin, with a Dutch title that roughly means 'tree beings'.
A chance to meet the Dutch illustrator and children's author Milja Praagman, whose picture books include Heel de wereld.
A networking event for engineering managers on a canal boat, with talk about project-tracking tools other than Atlassian's Jira.
An open-level yoga class hosted at the Dapperbuurt community centre.
Early-stage founders present their business concepts directly to an audience of venture investors and get immediate feedback.
An informal evening dedicated to playing tabletop and board games over drinks.
A free, informal meetup for practising spoken English, building confidence and meeting new people.
A stage show at Amstelveen's municipal theatre whose title plays on the English phrase for gibberish and the skipping-rope game.
A drop-in session at the library where you can bring questions about the history of Amsterdam Oost, your street or your house.
An evening built around the spritz, the Italian aperitif made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur such as Aperol, and soda water.
A matchmaking event that introduces AI startup founders to venture investors.
A monthly shared meal at the Keizersgrachtkerk, where people from the neighbourhood and congregation eat together.
A networking event that pairs AI startups with investors looking for companies to fund.
A guided mindfulness session at the local library, with simple meditation and attention exercises for reducing stress.
A long-running Amsterdam meetup where people interested in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency meet for talks and networking.
Dutch horn player and scholar Herman Jeurissen teaches a horn masterclass at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and also presents a book.
An anniversary party celebrating PACT+, marking its milestone with a festive gathering at PACT Amsterdam.
A theatre show at Diemen's riverside theatre, named for a couple's planned evening out together.
A programme of cultural activities from the Cultuurbouwers initiative at Post Oost, the neighbourhood community centre in a former post office.
A group conversation over high tea about following your own dreams, the choices along the way, and daring to be truly visible.
An informal weekly open evening at Amsterdam's hackerspace for tinkerers, coders, and curious visitors to socialise and work on projects.
An anniversary event marking 25 years of Pact+.
A session for partners and others close to someone with dementia, about small practical ways to keep everyday life pleasant.
An accessible yoga session led by Fabio, focusing on stretching, breath, and relaxation.
A regular shared meal connecting founders, researchers, and campus residents over casual conversation.
A casual neighbourhood social with tea, coffee, and open conversation in the local social centre.
An informal after-work drinks evening for people in marketing, run by the Amsterdam networking group better known for its breakfast meetings.
A multi-week introductory course introducing basic Kadampa Buddhist meditation practices for mental clarity.
The Marketing Breakfast Club Amsterdam's monthly after-work drinks for marketing professionals, held at Café de Geit on Wolvenstraat.
An event that matches AI startups and spin-offs looking for seed, Series A or corporate funding with investors and corporate investment teams.
Writer and critic Lotte Houwink ten Cate leads a reading group discussion of books about mothers and daughters.
A slow yoga class in which poses are held for several minutes, at the museum and library of mystical and hermetic texts in the Huis met de Hoofden.
The launch of a book called 1000 dagen, 1000 vragen, which means '1000 Days, 1000 Questions'.
A weekly yoga class led by a teacher named Claudia.
An evening in De Kring's in-house programme at the long-running members' club for artists and creative professionals.
A regular get-together for people living with dementia, their families and carers, with a talk on a theme and time for conversation.
A political education session examining the uprisings, political dynamics, and aftershocks of the 2011 Arab Spring.
A monthly drop-in session at the city archives on open government, which means more than just sharing documents, held first Wednesdays from 10.00 to 12.30.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Major paintings, cut-outs, and drawings by Henri Matisse visit from Paris on loan from the French national collection.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The Swedish singer, the only woman to win Eurovision twice, with 'Euphoria' in 2012 and 'Tattoo' in 2023, brings her tour to Paradiso.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The orchestra marks Christmas Day with its traditional afternoon concert under its future chief conductor.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
The Scottish soul and R&B singer brings her powerhouse vocals and anthemic pop catalogue to Amsterdam.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
The orchestra's incoming chief conductor leads a symphonic pairing of Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
A festive winter edition of the monthly makers' market, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, food, and warm drinks on Museumplein.
Audiences bring blankets and lie flat underneath the glass courtyard canopy to listen to live classical music.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Over 150 monumental street art murals, painted on-site by international artists, fill a former shipyard warehouse.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
Kander and Ebb's musical set in a seedy Berlin nightclub as the Nazis rise to power, featuring Sally Bowles and the Kit Kat Klub's Emcee.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
Weekly creative workshops for children exploring different painting and artistic themes inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
The yearly Dutch celebration of children's reading, with free events across the city, including activities for babies and toddlers.
A guided twilight nature walk for children to spot nocturnal wildlife and dusk-hunting animals.
The Houston-born stand-up comedian and storyteller, known for his viral specials and prison-memoir routines, performs live.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Jochem Myjer, one of the best-known Dutch cabaret comedians and famous for his hyperactive, physical storytelling, brings his show 'Net alsof' ('Just Pretend').
A Dutch-spoken lecture and concert delving into the rich classical and folk-influenced heritage of Armenian composers.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Local designers, craftspeople, and food vendors set up stalls on Museumplein, running a week early to avoid marathon road closures.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
Learn the basics of stencil graffiti and spray-paint techniques inside the NDSM wharf's museum of street art.
The painter's former home displays etching and drawing techniques to show how Rembrandt pushed the boundaries of his craft.
A theatrical performance for families staged inside the medieval castle in Muiden.
A multimedia showcase combining digital projections and photography to explore the life and art of the Mexican painter.
The Dutch-Ghanaian hip-hop and soul artist leads an accessible jazz-groove performance designed for families and young children.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
Boom Chicago has been staging English-language comedy in Amsterdam since 1993, and this improv show is made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A showcase examining the core movements and history of global street art inside the NDSM shipyard warehouse.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
The powerhouse American tenor saxophonist leads a heavyweight rhythm section featuring bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.
Popular children's musician Dirk Scheele leads songs and movement games based on the famous orange cartoon cat.
The British genre-blending electronic producer performs alongside contemporary Dutch media artist Boris Acket's kinetic light installation.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
A fixed lunch arrangement served at the fortress island of Pampus, accessible by ferry across the IJmeer.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
The Estonian conductor leads the Swiss orchestra through Mahler's turbulent and tragic Sixth Symphony.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
The celebrated Dutch recorder virtuoso performs alongside the period-instrument orchestra.
Visitors can watch bird ringers catch, ring and release wild birds for research on Pampus, the 19th-century fortress island in the IJmeer.
The island fortress examines the psychological and physical experience of isolated military life through historical documents and interactive displays.
A gentle, sensory theatrical performance designed specifically for toddlers and babies.
The idiosyncratic Croatian pianist performs Chopin's lyrical second concerto alongside Mozart's dramatic G-minor symphony.
Four fixtures of Dutch jazz and improvised music come together for an unscripted Bimhuis set.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Renowned chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam sings the intricate, spiritually charged motets of J.S. Bach.
The Dutch museum of psychiatry and outsider art shows work by self-taught artists working outside the art world, many with psychiatric or intellectual disability backgrounds.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
A new English-language sketch and improv comedy show about living in Amsterdam, from the theatre whose alumni include Seth Meyers and Jordan Peele.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
A large international artificial intelligence conference held each year in Amsterdam, with talks from people in tech, business and research.
Amsterdam's chamber orchestra marks the festive season with a programme of seasonal classical works.
Mozart's comic singspiel about backstage theatrical rivalries is performed using traditional wooden marionettes.
Outdoor cooking activities for children using fresh produce harvested directly from the site.
Alan J. Pakula's gripping 1976 political thriller stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
Stanley Kubrick's razor-sharp Cold War satire follows a frantic bid to stop an unhinged US general from triggering nuclear armageddon.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
A large AI conference where tech companies launch AI products and services and startups and investors meet.
The orchestra plays a seasonal programme of celebratory symphonic pieces for the holidays.
Curated screenings highlighting iconic films, cult favourites, and indie classics from the 1990s.
The 1996 Muppet version of Stevenson's pirate adventure, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Kermit as Captain Smollett and plenty of songs.
Sightseeing boats navigate the moat and outer waterways surrounding the star-shaped fortress town.
Creative, hands-on craft and play activities for children aged five and up.
An exhibition featuring the Congolese artists' cooperative CATPC, exploring post-colonial ecology, labour, and restitution.
An intimate, pop-up live jazz session showcasing local musicians inside the 19th-century church.
A guided tasting session exploring the culinary customs and flavours of the Dutch Renaissance in the castle grounds.
The contemporary art museum's basement level hosts large-scale room projections, light works, and screen-based installations.
Screenings of documentaries, concert films, and cinematic features focused on musical artists and subcultures.
An evening of casual painting using glow-in-the-dark acrylics while enjoying a glass of wine.
Vocalists Lilian Vieira, Ana Beck, and Viviani Godoy gather around the table for an authentic Brazilian roda de samba session.
The multinational trio play danceable synth-pop built around bright electronic beats and melodic hooks.
Mikhail Kalatozov's visually breathtaking 1964 Soviet-Cuban propaganda drama is celebrated for its virtuosic, long-take mobile camera work.
The Dutch ensemble presents its annual interpretation of Handel's celebrated choral masterwork.
Close-up magicians perform sleight of hand right at the tables in a casual pub setting.
The acclaimed Dutch children's book illustrator exhibits her intricately detailed drawings.
Portuguese fado singer LINA_ collaborates with Spanish jazz pianist Marco Mezquida in a modern reinterpretation of traditional Iberian songs.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flautist Raymond Honing explore the Fokker organ, whose 31-tone tuning opens up sounds beyond conventional keyboards.
Sightseeing boat cruises along the scenic Vecht river past historic estates and tea houses.
Historical reenactors demonstrate traditional musket-firing and military drills inside the Naarden fortress museum.
Exhibition dedicated to the people, history, and traditions of Amsterdam's landmark seventeenth-century Portuguese Synagogue.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs contemplative early music for All Souls' Day in the historic church.
Forest biologist Nico leads a guided nature walk through the Amsterdamse Bos.
Recorder virtuoso Lucie Horsch joins cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford for baroque and early music.
The American artist examines identity, gender, and celebrity culture through self-portraiture that mimics glossy fashion shoots and consumer advertising.
A lively open-mic night where up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comedians test out fresh material in an intimate storytelling venue.
Dutch comedian and TV presenter Nienke Plas in a show whose title is the Dutch idiom for 'a piece of cake'.
The emerging Austrian string quartet performs as part of the European Concert Hall Organisation's emerging talent showcase.
Felix Meritis hosts live performances exploring modern electronic music from Brazil as part of the annual festival.
A weekend of activities exploring how sound, colour and taste cross over in sensory perception.
Toddlers and young children get free-jumping access to the trampolines during a session tailored for little ones.
The exhibition highlights textile designs and fabric works created by artists linked to the mid-century avant-garde Cobra movement.
A long-running Sunday afternoon tradition of live jazz sessions in a classic literary café on the canal.
The museum gardens show outdoor work by Carel Visser (1928–2015), a Dutch sculptor known for abstract pieces in welded steel and stacked forms.
A Sinterklaas musical theatre performance tailored for toddlers aged two and up.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through traditional cold-process soapmaking using natural ingredients.
A dedicated cinema programme spotlighting seminal films from the 1990s.
A retrospective examining the turbulent life and intensely emotional, colourful paintings of the Dutch modern expressionist.
A hands-on workshop introducing the textiles, dressing traditions and etiquette of the Japanese kimono.
Akim Moiseenkov creates imaginative concerts designed to engage both children and adults.
Musicians gather around a table to play acoustic Brazilian samba in the traditional roda circle format.
A self-guided or organised walking route exploring the historic ramparts, castle and waterways of the fortified town.
Audio stops created for the museum's Body Stories research programme, which you can listen to in the Rijksmuseum app as part of History Month.
An indoor jump session on connected trampolines and obstacle courses.
Professional artists set up stalls on the Spui square every Sunday to sell paintings, prints, and ceramics directly to passersby.
A guided bicycle ride along city canals and neighbourhood streets covering local history and architecture.
Graduating second-year resident artists from the prestigious post-academic institute exhibit their work in the historic Ateliers building.
Two master Italian pianists share the bench for four-hands works on the venue's concert grand.
Heather Lenz's documentary about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her struggle for recognition in 1960s New York to her fame for polka dots and infinity rooms.
Showcase spotlighting cutting-edge graduate collections from the Netherlands' top fashion academy alumni.
An exhibition at STRAAT, the large street art and graffiti museum in a former shipyard warehouse on the NDSM wharf in Noord.
Part of the library's Children's Book Week festival, which has theatre, workshops and treasure hunts; this programme is aimed at children aged two and up.
An evening of personal narratives and performances centring LGBTQ+ experiences and voices.
Guests share family-style platters prepared with local and sustainable produce at this countryside restaurant venue.
The museum investigates the origins, artist, and identity of the sitter in an enigmatic Golden Age portrait.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
A practical culinary class covering milk curdling, pressing and the fundamentals of home cheesemaking.
Organ and classical musicians give daytime performances beneath the vaulted ceiling of the historic canal-side church.
A hands-on, three-day workshop covering pattern cutting, denim construction, and sewing techniques to produce a custom pair of trousers.
The veteran Japanese jazz pianist leads his dynamic new trio.
A slow, guided session that applies mindfulness techniques to appreciating the museum's paintings.
An outdoor nature play and activity session designed for toddlers and young children.
A small-group salon boat tour departs from the five-star hotel along the Amstel river.
A hands-on school-holiday workshop where children pair up with a friend or sibling to build their own piece of electronic music.
The castle estate opens its historic gardens and parkland to showcase seasonal spring and summer blossoms.
An exhibition exploring the closely entwined life, thoughts, and literary oeuvre of Franz Kafka.
A decentralised festival bringing together tech companies, researchers, and startups for panels and workshops on artificial intelligence.
Performance artist Ahilan Ratnamohan uses soccer choreography to examine ambition, migration, and the corporate branding of sport.
The acclaimed French soprano saxophonist leads his boundary-pushing contemporary jazz quartet.
Display of the freshly conserved sixteenth-century altarpiece depicting the descent from the cross in the attic church.
A guided backstage look through the auditoriums, workshops, and history of the city's municipal theatre.
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars in his acclaimed 1940 satire lampooning Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and rising fascism.
A documentary exploring the legendary Afrofuturist jazz pioneer's deep connection to his Alabama hometown.
A hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and shaping clay, aimed at teens and adults.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
A walk or tour around Amstelveen built around bokbier, the darker, maltier seasonal beer Dutch brewers release each autumn.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
Musician Iris Oltheten introduces young children to rhythm, singing, and instruments through play.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A multi-course dinner hosted at the scenic event venue, spotlighting seasonal cooking from the head chef.
A children's theatre performance designed for toddlers and young kids at the boutique puppet and story theatre.
An open-air secondhand market selling pre-loved clothes, homeware, and garden finds.
A talk examining how different spiritual, indigenous, and historical cultures interpret and work with dreams.
Actors spin an improvised theatrical story using audience suggestions to explore a chosen genre.
An exhibition about a pioneering Van Houten, probably the Weesp cocoa family whose press and alkalising process changed how chocolate was made.
A children's theatre show about a little lamb that turns out to be a pig, at the youth theatre in the Jordaan.
The Norwegian acoustic trio plays their warm, melodic mix of Nordic jazz and folk.
A screening of the documentary charting the pioneering Washington D.C. independent soul, jazz, and go-go record label Black Fire.
A practical textile workshop teaching mending, customisation, and redesign techniques to revamp old garments.
An upcoming exhibition focusing on work made outside the boundaries of the conventional art world.
A queer club night focused on upbeat pop tracks and electronic dance anthems in the Houthavens.
A hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking, from carving blocks to pulling prints on paper.
Children aged eight and up can explore coniferous tree species from around the globe across the botanical garden.
A creative, hands-on weekend art workshop designed for young children and their parents.
The Danish bassist presents his forward-looking acoustic piano trio featuring pianist Xavi Torres and drummer Naíma Acuña.
The Dutch alto saxophonist, known for the New Cool Collective and his own groups, plays jazz at the private arts club on Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen.
The children's bookshop marks Children's Book Week with crafts, readings, a silent disco and more.
The Czech mezzo-soprano and Scottish pianist present a programme of central European art songs.
Music journalist Edgar Kruize explores Prince's prolific artistic ties, concerts, and legacy across the Netherlands.
A guided interior tour through Hilversum's iconic modernist town hall designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
The Soap Girls are sisters Noemie and Camille Debray, a loud, provocative South African alternative rock and punk duo.
Interactive play and sensory learning activities designed for young children.
An interactive theatrical storytelling and reading programme tailored for young children.
The documentary follows Dutch-Caribbean artists who use dominoes as a way to think about life; the evening also includes a game of dominoes.
Magician Rico Weeland performs close-up sleight of hand right in front of the audience.
The American stand-up comic brings his solo show to the comedy club for an extra performance.
An English-language comedy show from Derek Mitchell, looking at Dutch habits and life in the Netherlands through an outsider's eyes.
Yomna El Beyaly's solo show, a joint project of Foam and Middle East Archive, explores identity, femininity and how women see and define themselves.
The title is Indonesian for 'young coconut'; the venue is a Zuidoost theatre known for community-rooted performances.
Dutch-Kurdish singer Naaz shares an intimate triple bill with Italian jazz vocalist Marta Arpini and indie act LifeLoan.
An architectural model exhibition exploring the extensive future urban development plans for Amsterdam's northern docklands.
The adventurous, fast-moving Dutch street orchestra brings its autumn programme indoors to Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition exploring gender transformation, performance, and shifting bodily identity through archaeological artefacts and contemporary culture.
An interactive exhibition space exploring archaeological discovery, material culture, and how finds are catalogued.
A concert by Opus 13 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's main hall for classical music.
A traditional puppet theatre performance for young children.
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the striking modern concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
The national broadcast choir tackles Rossini's 1841 setting of the traditional Stabat Mater hymn.
Ceramicist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on clay modelling workshop blending craft and storytelling.
Theatre Rotterdam and Nastaran Razawi Khorasani stage a theatrical meditation on protest and connection.
An exhibition examining how contemporary artists combine photography with collage techniques to construct alternative narratives.
The Dutch baritone joins forces with two leading pianists for a crossover programme moving from French chanson to American standards.
A hands-on craft session teaching basic techniques to design and assemble personal jewellery.
The band from Minsk, Belarus, plays warm, retro indie pop with touches of psychedelia and Brazilian-style grooves.
Toronto drum-and-bass producer Gremlinz headlines the venue's long-running weekly bass night.
Exhibition of photography by the Dutch-Uruguayan artist known for her portraits exploring gender, identity, and memory.
The visual artist presents installations and performances reflecting on post-colonial history, identity and Caribbean heritage.
An interactive audio-visual walking tour around Amsterdam East designed for children aged seven and up.
A full listing of free Children's Book Week activities in community centres across West and Nieuw-West.
Two free Waternet audio tours, one through the city centre and one through the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen dunes, tell the history behind a glass of tap water.
A lively cultural showcase bringing together emerging musical acts and creative performances.
A self-guided walking route detailing maritime history and architectural landmarks around the Oosterdok docklands.
The Dutch-American comic headlines an evening of observational stand-up.
A guided walk exploring the plant collections and seasonal highlights of the botanical garden.
A festival about steward ownership, where companies are held in trust so profits serve their mission, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, academics and artists.
Students from Berlin's Ernst Busch Academy present Mike Bartlett's workplace satire Contractions.
Photography exhibition exploring personal reflections, tributes, and diverse cultural perspectives on mortality.
A theatrical concert for children aged eight and up, written and performed by Kelly van Kempen and Kelvin Allison.
A creative workshop designed to introduce young children to looking at and making art.
An exhibition at the museum of funeral culture exploring the relationship between traffic, transit and mortality.
A multi-course dinner highlighting autumn produce and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
An exhibition exploring the intersection of Lutheran faith, openness, and queer community history in Amsterdam.
Hands-on clay modelling workshop guiding participants through basic sculpting and shaping techniques.
A playful family afternoon combining casual games of bingo with food and entertainment.
Musicians from the resident orchestra step out into smaller chamber formations for a Hungarian-themed programme.
Amsterdams Allooi leads a festive communal sing-along of holiday classics in the intimate canal-side theatre.
An architectural look at Haven-Stad, Amsterdam’s developing port-city district, which could eventually add up to 70,000 homes.
An evening devoted to fresh oysters and paired drinks at the hotel's bar.
A monthly dance afternoon on the last Sunday, with swing classics and familiar Dutch and international favourites for anyone who likes to dance.
The University of Amsterdam’s archaeology museum displays ancient glassware from Roman, Egyptian, and Mediterranean collections.
A guided walk from the historic Red Light District house highlighting influential women in the city's social history.
Explore the striking Amsterdam School architecture of the historic shipping headquarters, now a luxury hotel, during this regular Sunday package.
The Dutch designer displays playful sculptures and everyday design objects repurposed from obsolete collectables and materials.
The rising Scandinavian string quartet takes on Schubert's famously intense chamber masterwork.
Gunther von Hagens's exhibition of plastinated human bodies, focusing on the anatomical science of happiness and wellbeing.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
Billed as a tasting tour, this event moves through a series of short samplings on the theme of agents.
An outdoor sculpture garden exhibiting contemporary three-dimensional artworks amidst landscaped grounds.
A show by De Warme Winkel, the Amsterdam theatre collective known for chaotic, self-mocking performances that blur fiction and the makers' own lives.
Artists in the NDSM shipyard explore self-portraiture, digital image manipulation, and narcissism in modern culture.
A puppet-theatre story about an unusual bird.
Practical studio session introducing ceramic glazing techniques, finishes, and colour application for pottery.
A retrospective examining the modernist architecture and town planning of Hilversum's influential municipal architect Willem Marinus Dudok.
A deep-dive recital focused on Beethoven's dazzling and technically demanding Opus 53 piano sonata.
Local performers and emerging talent take to the stage for a relaxed open-mic night in Amsterdam West.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra pairs her signature felted, raw wool pieces with works by guest artists exploring sustainable material processes.
French-born comedian Maeva Dolle brings her comedy to the stage.
A theatrical piece exploring climate inequality and migration, contrasting those who can buy their way out with those displaced.
A guided architectural tour of Jan Duiker's iconic modernist sanatorium complex in Hilversum.
Guided tours exploring the city archives and the monumental 1920s architecture of the former bank building on Vijzelstraat.
The Dutch jazz trio reinterprets Beethoven's classical repertoire through modern jazz arrangements.
A guided walking and sketching excursion exploring the surrounding streets with drawing materials in hand.
A tactile scale model allows visitors to experience the architecture of the waterfront and the Arcam building through touch.
A community creative making session hosted at the contemporary art space in Amsterdam-Noord.
A Friday afternoon drinks cabaret blending stand-up comedy and performance to kick off the weekend.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and cross-disciplinary projects from the Low Countries.
The weekly queer night at this long-running squat bar has no people's kitchen dinner this time, and a WTF meeting takes its place.
A night of live music and party sounds at the waterside venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
The international piano trio pairs classic Romantic works with twentieth-century chamber music by Rebecca Clarke.
A session exploring drawing, movement and improvised visual art.
Contemporary artists explore selfhood and belonging in a collaborative group exhibition.
A theatre show for the youngest audiences, from age one, at a small theatre that makes performances for children.
An exhibition dedicated to the mid-century rescue and reconstruction of historic wooden windmills and houses along the Zaan.
Retrospective covering the long career of the celebrated Haarlem painter known for his atmospheric still lifes and studio interiors.
A public showing of an art collection housed inside the former mint depository.
The celebrated Dutch sculptor shows expressive works crafted from handblown glass, textile, and ceramics.
An international trade fair for the instruments, systems and software used in weather observation, measurement and forecasting.
A live classical concert showcasing a selection of chamber music works.
A guided walk through the photography museum's temporary exhibition inside its canal house galleries.
An evening of mystery and theatrical storytelling at the foodbar venue.
The annual national dance showcase brings performances, premieres and installations across Maastricht.
An exhibition at the museum of Lutheran history exploring the heritage and resilience of the queer community.
The Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival hosts an intimate cabaret and literary stage night named in honour of Ramses Shaffy.
An interdisciplinary afternoon exploring art publications and cinema at the canal-house art space.
The German-French pianist performs a solo recital of core classical piano works.
Interactive community project exchanging handwritten postcards with library visitors to explore social connections.
The design software company takes over a canal house to show off its newest features, including AI and agent tools for getting from idea to production.
Participants in a four-day training demonstrate and playtest prototype serious games designed to explore urban planning and civic challenges.
A night of club-ready dance music featuring Hoogmoed, Matisse Fernandez, and Robba.
A gathering of regional blues musicians for an evening of live sets in Zaandam.
The British artist shows her distinctive hand-drawn textiles and figurative work confronting personal and societal grief.
A showcase exploring micro-housing, modular design, and efficient urban living solutions at Haarlem's architecture centre.
A visual arts exhibition spotlighting local creative talent and community stories.
Solo theatre and cabaret performance by Leon Brill at the casual dining and performance venue.
Theatre maker Sarah Jonker presents a physical, messy performance piece.
The knitwear designer leads an in-depth workshop on drafting and constructing custom-fit jumpers.
The Dutch painter and illustrator displays works celebrating female bodies, desire, and bodily vulnerability through soft, vibrant color.
An art exhibition reflecting on bodies, water and the physical act of swimming.
The Dutch artist, a co-founder of the Nul movement, is celebrated for his serial assemblages of found and discarded everyday objects.
Theater Bellevue stages a long-running theatrical production.
An exhibition exploring life and permanence through printmaking and graphic arts.
Four young performers sing Dutch and French songs in an intimate cabaret-style concert.
An exhibition reflecting on family, memory loss, and grief at the national museum dedicated to funeral heritage.
An exhibition considering the intersection of natural ecology and human epochs at the NDSM-based art space.
The Dutch artist displays whimsical ceramic creatures and eccentric character sculptures.
An interactive museum tour tailored for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Neo-classical composer Eric Christian and concert pianist Nino Gvetadze perform an evening of ambient and classical piano works.
The contemporary art gallery hosts an exhibition exploring myth, memory, and material culture.
An art installation probing the fraught and porous boundary between natural environments and human culture.
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring a lineup of Dutch-language comedians.
An open participatory singing gathering held at the Jordaan neighbourhood theatre cafe.
The Dutch comedian and impressionist tests out material for her solo theatre show.
An exhibition focusing on the post-war Dutch avant-garde collective that united artists and architects in search of new functional forms.
A guided public nature walk through the heathland and protected wetland reserve near Hilversum.
Community repair event where volunteers help fix broken household appliances, clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
An evening built around the spritz, the Italian aperitivo cocktail of prosecco, bitter liqueur and soda.
Special programming highlighting physical and sensory accessibility across cultural spaces, hosted at the canal heritage museum.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
Guided walk-in tours providing deeper context on the modern and contemporary post-war art in the collection.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
A live booking at Bourbon Street, the late-opening music bar off the Leidseplein that has bands on most nights, mainly blues, rock and soul.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
The Dutch artist exhibits her monumental, intricately detailed charcoal drawings inspired by untamed nature and human psychology.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and guitarist presents an evening of intimate standards and personal songs.
An animal-themed walking trail, the kind of route set out for families to follow at their own pace.
The Dutch comedian performs her stand-up solo about the realities of parenting and family life.
A theatre performance whose Arabic subtitle means roughly "are you at ease?", staged at Frascati, which presents new and emerging theatre makers.
A joint exhibition pairing Lou Ros's deconstructed figurative painting with Sanghyuk Kim's contemporary artistic practice.
The artists' society hosts a fluor-themed gathering of the Painters Club.
An afternoon tea dance and social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community.
MarxismNL's conference of talks and debates on Marxist politics, its title taken from Walter Benjamin's image of revolution as pulling the emergency brake.
A party night at DB55 going by the name STOMP.
The Dutch chamber group marks Valentine's Day with an intimate classical performance.
An audio-guided walking tour exploring the neighbourhood through women's voices, personal histories and urban memories.
Step inside the historic 17th-century town hall in the fortified town of Naarden.
The historic artists' society mounts a group exhibition centered on green themes, ecology, and nature.
A contemporary dance and performance piece exploring body language, movement, and urban rhythms.
The broadcast recording brings citizens and experts together for a moderated live debate on pressing social and political issues.
Musicians Luc Saha and Pao Pamaki lead an ambient, ceremonial sound journey with acoustic and world instruments.
The Dutch-Moroccan comedian and actor tests material for his solo stand-up show.
A printmaking exhibition presented by the Grafein foundation showcasing diverse contemporary relief, intaglio, and screen-printing techniques.
The neighbourhood light-art initiative opens its latest run of community-focused installations.
Contemporary artists challenge the rigid botanical classification systems established by 18th-century taxonomist Carl Linnaeus.
A show by Burger Koekoek at Theater Bellevue, the Leidsekade theatre for cabaret, comedy and small-scale theatre.
A period exhibition showcasing daily family life, interiors and traditions of historic regional residents.
Leo Vroegindeweij and Ruth Meijer present sculpture and painting exploring form, memory, and perspective along the canal.
An exhibition sharing community stories, recycled treasures and sustainable making from the neighbourhood hub.
A pop-up exhibition exploring the history and popular impact of Dutch missing-person and ancestry television programmes.
A short live performance by comedian and theatre maker Leon Brill.
A historical presentation tracing traditional women's clothing, headwear, and customs of Volendam.
Artist Daniel Jacoby, known for video and installation work, hosts this edition of the art space's RS-hosts programme.
A stage show whose Dutch title means 'space debris', the junk left orbiting Earth from old satellites and rockets.
A communal singing session welcoming vocalists of all skill levels to sing together in an intimate studio space.
The Dutch co-founder of the Nul movement displays his signature assemblages made from discarded mass-produced everyday objects.
The Dutch artist shows her large-scale, intricate charcoal drawings exploring the intersections of lush vegetation and urban human presence.
A shared cabaret bill featuring sets from Robin Bleeker and Bas van der Meulen.
Annemarie Libbers facilitates an intimate creative writing and lyrical composition session.
A live set at the late-night Leidseplein-area music bar known for blues, rock and soul bands.
The Dutch sculptor shows new geometric, spatial works fashioned from industrial iron and steel.
Riverside bar and restaurant on the Amstel hosting regular community drinks, food, and social events.
Musical comedy duo Anne & Bas test out their cabaret revue.
Youth theatre school students perform an original staging about growing up, time passing, and everyday routines.
The Croatian contemporary artist re-examines modernist heritage, institutional memory, and collective history through painting and display structures.
A visual art exhibition exploring botanical forms and verdant textures on view near Oosterdok.
Film screenings at Pacific, a venue in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West.
A contemporary art exhibition exploring personal, collective, and sensory representations of memory.
A solo theatre show weaving together storytelling and personal narrative in the venue's intimate cabaret space.
A theatre production whose title comes from Cain's reply in Genesis when he is asked where his brother Abel is.
A small display on how the smelly, unhealthy 19th-century city gave rise to the belief that nature and fresh air are good for body and mind.
An intimate visual art exhibition staged inside the quirky local church venue.
A theatrical production presented on the Leidseplein stage.
A theatre performance at Frascati, the Nes theatre that presents work by new and emerging makers.
Frederique Arnold and Thijs Miedema present a short theatrical performance.
A local networking evening and speed-dating session organised for city-centre residents.
A close-up narrative cabaret performance centred on rumour, conversation, and storytelling in the venue's bite-sized theatre format.
The local amateur chamber orchestra presents a symphonic classical programme.
Progressive rock and folk-inspired singer-songwriter Anton Roolaart performs a quiet, attentive listening set.
The French artist exhibits delicate ceramic sculptures alongside drawings that blend organic shapes with architectural forms.
A high-intensity interval training session outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The Dutch comedy duo test out new material in an intimate try-out show.
A live band set at the Leidseplein-area rock club that puts on live music most nights.
A repair and craft session teaching participants how to pulp and recycle old paper into new sheets.
A portrait exhibition showcasing the varied history and residents of Haarlem across the centuries.
Artists Mia Weiner and Johnny Mae Hauser explore physical form and connection through collaborative contemporary works.
Visual artist Elise van Staveren presents work reflecting on mortality and human limits.
An intimate stand-up comedy night hosted in the cultural basement venue.
Joep Vermolen presents a short cabaret and comedy set.
An exhibition on local history reflecting on everyday village life and disrupted heritage.
An informal creative writing meetup where writers of all levels gather to work on prompts and share drafts.
An exhibition of artwork depicting the historic defensive gates that once guarded the perimeter of Haarlem.
Story time at the library, where young children listen to picture books read aloud.
Swimming classes tailored for children and adults with physical disabilities or chronic conditions.
The Italian artist installs a project drawing on dystopian fiction, linguistic shifts, and alternative historical narratives in the gallery's project space.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
A weekly group singing class working through swing and light vocal arrangements for local vocalists.
A dual exhibition pairing sculptural earthworks with folded textile compositions.
An exhibition of surviving drawings, crafts, and memorabilia by the two sisters from the well-known regional industrial family.
A group exhibition examining how human presence, touch, and collective memory reverberate across material objects.
Fraukje and Marijn present a short theatre performance.
An art exhibition focused on luminous and colourful visual works.
An evening of Dutch stand-up comedy featuring an evolving lineup of established and emerging performers.
A screening at the Westerpark cinema best known for championing Dutch film.
A storytelling performance tracing the poignant journey of a young, courageous girl named Annetje.
An exhibition exploring the varied artistic output of four creators from a single family.
Open outdoor play sessions for children at the local Erfgooiers playground.
An architectural exhibition examining post-war reconstruction urbanism and its contemporary renovations in Haarlem's Parkwijk.
A professional development workshop focused on career direction and leadership strategies for women.
A show by a performer called Meester Alex, 'meester' being what Dutch children call their male primary-school teacher.
A musical performance and story session blending poetic storytelling with live accompaniment.
The waterfront jazz institution offers access to live-streamed concerts and an archive of past performances.
Nick van Keulen performs his intimate, small-scale theatrical storytelling show.
A pavement-facing window exhibition space hosts an open-ended art installation.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
The University of Amsterdam's alumni week, a run of lectures and events for former students.
This listing is for signing up to the WGA-NL gathering at IONA, an Amsterdam foundation for anthroposophical culture.
Singer Luca Warmer's theatrical concert exploring heroics and mask-wearing has been cancelled.
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