Multi-venue festival celebrating Amsterdam's cultural heart. Running through July 1 at De Balie and other locations with film, talks, and cultural programming.Where: De Balie, Leidseplein areaMore info & tickets

The Wereldmuseum offers a guided tour of its 'Made in China' exhibition conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese — a thoughtful inclusion for Amsterdam's Chinese-speaking community and heritage visitors.Where: WereldmuseumMore info […]

A festival landing at the Marineterrein waterfront campus. Details are sparse, but the venue — a former naval yard turned creative hub — reliably draws an interesting crowd.Where: MarineterreinMore info […]

Stadsherstel's 'Open Special Locations' series gives the public free access to historic Amsterdam buildings not normally open to visitors. This round includes De Duif, the beautiful neoclassical church on the […]

A newly restored 4K version of the classic film Amadeus screening at LAB111 in Oud-West. Multiple showtimes available; tickets required. Discount available with Uitpas subscription.Where: LAB111More info & tickets

On July 1, grab a free traditional Heri Heri meal and stay for an evening of Keti Koti celebration with music, dance, and community. A cultural gathering marking the commemoration […]

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

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

Classic sci-fi film festival running through July 1 at LAB111 in Amsterdam-West. Multiple screening times available.Where: LAB111More info & tickets

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

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

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

Arthouse film screening runs today through July 1 at LAB111. Classic cinema with accessibility support; Uitpas holders receive discount.Where: LAB111, Oud-WestMore info & tickets

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

An exhibition exploring alternative perspectives on aging and time, treating them as continuous processes rather than fixed states. On view through July 1 at De Passage.Where: De Passage, De Hallen […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joel and Ethan Coen's snow-drenched crime classic screens outdoors at Pllek as part of the Films with a View series. One of the greatest films ever made, at one of […]

Radio Swammerdam and UvA European Studies students present a new five-episode podcast exploring research across Economics, Law, History, Culture, and Politics. Join students, faculty, and Radio Swammerdam to celebrate the […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A special gathering to mark Keti Koti, the abolition of slavery celebration. With cultural historian Jennifer Tosch (Black Heritage Tours), the group reflects on slavery history, personal stories, and collective […]

The Amsterdam University of the Arts opens its doors for a student showcase of immersive media work — think XR, interactive film, and spatial storytelling from the next generation of […]

Public program at the Allard Pierson exploring colonial archives, heritage, and historical narratives often overlooked. Features panel discussion, poetry, creative workshop, and heri heri celebration. Addresses questions of who decides […]

Major city-wide celebration on Museumplein marking the abolition of slavery (July 1, 1863). A full day of festival programming with music, cultural performances, food, and community gathering.Where: MuseumpleinMore info & […]

Free celebratory meal (Heri Heri) followed by recital featuring Arturo den Hartog, Ernst Munneke, Julian Tjon Sack Kie, Mill Voyance, and Ranie Ribeiro. Marking Keti Koti (Emancipation Day), honoring Surinamese […]

Annual remembrance and celebration on July 1st marking the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands. A formal ceremony honoring this important historical moment.Where: OosterparkMore info & tickets

Local neighborhood celebration of Keti Koti (July 1st) featuring music, art, and a cultural market. A community-driven festival honoring the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean.Where: Nelson […]

A production design exhibition by students of the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), showcasing set and visual design work from the graduating class.Where: Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK)More […]

A Dolby Atmos film screening at the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK). A chance to experience immersive sound cinema at a creative arts venue.Where: Amsterdam University of the Arts […]

Graduating sound design students at the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) present their work in a film showcase. A peek behind the scenes of one of Amsterdam's leading arts […]

Community commemoration and celebration on July 1 from 4:00–9:00 PM honoring the end of slavery and the strength of ancestors. Evening event in Osdorpplein reflecting on the past while celebrating […]

Graduating fiction film direction students at the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) screen their short films in the annual Director's Cut showcase. A chance to see tomorrow's Dutch filmmakers […]

Millennial Crisis hosts a monthly community meetup at Volkshotel on Wednesday, July 1st. Meaningful conversations for millennials and Gen Z fed up with conventional life paths—share perspectives on work, environment, […]

OT301 hosts the launch of "The Heat of Others," featuring readings by poets Morgane Billuart, Macarena Magaña, and Jiji Jizu. An evening of poetry and literature in an independent Amsterdam […]

Weekly Wednesday jazz documentary screenings at KZ-Kompaszaal exploring jazz origins, culture, Black history, and women in jazz. Doors 18:00; optional Lindy Hop class 19:00–20:30; screening 20:30–22:00. Free entrance, free popcorn. […]

Ketelhuis presents a guided film-literacy screening of The Good Sister, where an expert walks you through how to 'read' cinema — story structure, cinematography, and meaning. A great entry point […]

The American Book Center on Spui hosts the launch of Christopher Dell's new book Prophecies: Omens, Auguries, Divination, Oracles, Dreams, Apocalypse — a sweeping journey through humanity's attempts to read […]

Dutch documentary film Drijfland (Nico Boink, 2026, 64 min) screens with English subtitles, followed by a Q&A session. Doors at 19:00.Where: OCCIIMore info & tickets

Documentary maker and cultural anthropologist Milou Gevers presents her new book at Van Rossum bookstore — a wry, practical guide to life without your phone, with 52 experiments ranging from […]

Tom van Kalmthout's alter ego Ron van Zalmsaus brings his signature blend of cabaret, musical theater, and live music to Schouwburg Amstelveen. The show's full title — 'A Little Naughty […]

Comedian Nadine Froughi brings her show 'Daydreamer' to Comedy Cafe Amsterdam. Starts at 8:00 PM.Where: Comedy CafeMore info & tickets

Dutch cabaret artist Kor Hoebe performs at the prestigious DeLaMar Theater. Starts at 8:00 PM.Where: DeLaMar TheaterMore info & tickets

The Little Big Things, a celebrated musical, takes the stage at Teatro Carré — Amsterdam's grand variety theater on the Amstel. A strong pick for anyone looking for high-quality musical […]

A film screening dedicated to jazz at the Kompaszaal — a great crossover evening for anyone who loves the music and wants to see it on screen.Where: Kompaszaal AmsterdamMore info […]

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