Nadine Froughi's debut comedy hour at the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival on July 3 is sold out, but she also headlines the Comedy Embassy the same night alongside three other […]

Boom Chicago celebrates 33 years of comedy innovation with a high-energy night of short-form improv, audience games, and long-form improvisation — all featuring Dutch comedy legend Ruben van der Meer […]

The YouTube phenomenon that has racked up over 4 billion views — pitting historical and pop-culture figures against each other in rap battles — takes the stage live at Boom […]

Visual art exhibition exploring personal narrative around sexuality and emotional acceptance. Contemporary art museum setting. Opening event July 3.Where: OSCAM (Open Space Contemporary Art Museum), BijlmerpleinMore info & tickets

A female-focused comedy night with the tagline 'The future is female—and it's hilarious!' at De Dijktheater.Where: De DijktheaterMore info & tickets

Boom Chicago's annual comedy festival hits its stride tonight with a fast-paced improv show pairing the venue's top cast with Dutch comedy legend Ruben van der Meer. The evening runs […]

Dutch comedian and storyteller Sjaak Hartog performs 'Van Gogh in the Afterlife' tonight at Scala | Foodbar and Theatre in Westerpark. The show is in Dutch and imagines a posthumous […]

Nadine Froughi's solo show sold out, but you can still catch her headlining The Comedy Embassy tonight — a two-hour showcase (with intermission) featuring four top English-speaking comedians. Full bar, […]

The YouTube phenomenon with over 4 billion views brings its live show to Amsterdam tonight. Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD's Epic Rap Battles of History pits historical and pop-culture figures against […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 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 […]

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

Academic talk by Prof. Abram de Swaan on Sranan Tongo, a Creole language born from African and European contact during colonialism. Preceded by three-course Surinamese dinner prepared by chef Judith […]

Opening-night reception for MADART Foundation's second season at NIO House Amsterdam. July 3, 6–9 PM. Entry by contribution.Where: NIO House AmsterdamMore info & tickets

Free weekly mini-meetup (max 3 people) designed for newly arrived internationals (up to 1 year in Amsterdam) wanting to understand the city more deeply. A local guide shares the city's […]

A Lab — one of Amsterdam's best-known creative incubators — throws open its doors for an afternoon festival of creativity and innovation on July 3, running 5–9 pm. Free to […]

A Lab, Amsterdam's creative incubator space in Noord, throws open its doors this evening for Open Labs — a free festival celebrating creativity and innovation. The event runs from 5–9 […]

A storytelling event celebrating World Pride 2026, exploring the deep historical roots of Amsterdam's LGBTQIA+ community. Academics discuss diaries, memoirs, and personal documents of queer Amsterdammers, revealing the decades of […]

Dutch stand-up Ruben van der Meer takes the stage tonight as part of the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. Boom Chicago is Amsterdam's home of English-language comedy, and the festival format […]

Howard Komproe and Noni Kooiman star in "Pepper & Salt?!" ("Peper en Zuur?!") at Bijlmer Park Theater. Komproe is one of the Netherlands' best-known comedic actors, making this a lively […]

The Julidans festival brings contemporary dance to the Vondelpark Openluchttheater tonight at 8:30 p.m., with performances by choreographers Andreas Hannes and Connor Schumacher. The open-air theater is free to attend […]

Tonight is the final performance of 'F*cking Future' at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam — a contemporary dance piece running 70 minutes. Strong last-chance angle for anyone who's been meaning to go.Where: […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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