The season finale of Boom Chicago's advanced house team program lands on stage — performers who have completed all six levels of the Boom Chicago Academy and earned their spots […]

Now in its fourth year at the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival, the InterActing Showcase brings together the Boom Chicago cast and their teen improv House Team — featuring teenage performers […]

A curated film screening at LAB111 in Amsterdam West. Accessibility facilities available; Uitpas discounts offered.Where: LAB111, Amsterdam WestMore info & tickets

Film event running until July 5 at LAB111 in Amsterdam West. Multiple showtimes throughout the run. Uitpas discounts available.Where: LAB111, Amsterdam WestMore info & tickets

Theater production at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis (The Amsterdam Theater House) in Oud West. Title references Dolle Mina, the influential 1970s Dutch feminist activist group, suggesting a political/social-justice performance.Where: Het Amsterdams […]

The Cineville Preview Days — a film event giving audiences early access to upcoming releases — run through Sunday at Cinecenter. Tickets are available if you want to catch a […]

Boom Chicago's Academy Thuis Party wraps up its season with a finale showcase. The Thuis Party program features advanced improvisers who have completed all six levels of the Academy and […]

For the fourth year running, the InterActing Showcase takes the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival stage — featuring Boom Chicago's cast alongside their InterActing House Team, a group of teenage improvisers […]

An outdoor theater and music production running through July 5 at the atmospheric NDSM-werf shipyard. A few days left to catch this one under the open sky on Amsterdam-Noord's waterfront.Where: […]

Theater de Richel hosts its Summer Festival of Comfort (Zomerfestival van de Troost) on July 5, mixing cabaret, music, poetry, and theater in a small-scale intimate setting.Where: Theater de RichelMore […]

De Hallen serves up a special eighties film screening on July 5 — a fun, nostalgic evening in one of Amsterdam's most beloved neighborhood cultural hubs.Where: De HallenMore info & […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artist Suzanne Bocanegra delivers a lecture at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam as part of the Holland Festival Perspective program. An opportunity to engage with a significant artist's thinking on conceptual art […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly market at Cultuurpark Westergas with food, crafts, and browse-worthy stalls. Open 12:00–18:00.Where: Cultuurpark WestergasMore info & tickets

Curated marketplace with independent vendors, crafts, and local goods at Westergas, July 5, 12:00–18:00. Popular weekend browse-and-explore event.Where: WestergasMore info & tickets

Free exhibition at NDSM Fuse in Amsterdam Noord, open weekends 12:00–18:00. Title translates to 'Selfie of the Soul' — contemporary art exploring self-portraiture and identity.Where: NDSM Fuse, Amsterdam NoordMore info […]

Art exhibition at NDSM Fuse (North Amsterdam). Free entry. Running through July 5.Where: NDSM FuseMore info & tickets

Interactive exhibition about sustainable home design and future living at Westergasterrein Sunday Market. Explore innovations in home sustainability, design, and green living. Free to browse.Where: Westergasterrein (Sunday Market)More info & […]

Free exhibition at NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam Noord exploring coastal landscapes and environmental themes. Open through July 5.Where: NDSM Fuse, NoordMore info & tickets

Free outdoor art exhibition exploring themes of peace and social commentary at NDSM Fuse. Open July 5 in Amsterdam Noord's vibrant creative district.Where: NDSM Fuse, Amsterdam NoordMore info & tickets

A free visual art exhibition called "Selfie van de Ziel III" (Selfie of the Soul III) is on at NDSM Fuse in Amsterdam-Noord, open daily 12:00–18:00 through July 5. Worth […]

The 7th edition of Amsteldorp Ontdekt brings the Fizeaustraat neighborhood to life with a friendly community street fair. Drop by between noon and 5 PM on Sunday.Where: Fizeaustraat, AmsteldorpMore info […]

The popular Sunday Market returns to the Westergas grounds with stalls selling handmade goods, vintage finds, food, and more. A great way to browse, graze, and soak up the Amsterdam […]

"Selfie van de ziel III" (Soul Selfie III) is a free art exhibition running at NDSM Fuse in Amsterdam-Noord, open daily 12:00–18:00. Today is one of the last chances to […]

The popular Sunday Market returns to Westergas with food stalls, artisan goods, and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon vibe on the Westergasfabriek grounds.Where: WestergasMore info & tickets

A retrospective of photographer Els van der Monde opens at the Amsterdam House of Arts and Crafts in the Nieuwmarkt area, part of the Wallen Festival program.Where: Amsterdam House of […]

Pearl Sunday (Parel Zondag) is WestWeelde's dedicated oyster day at Westergas: fresh oysters, drinks, and a relaxed Sunday crowd in the park. A great excuse to head west.Where: WestWeelde, WestergasMore […]

Amsterdam's Film Academy (part of the Amsterdam University of the Arts) holds its graduation festival with public screenings of new student films. Block D is one of several open screening […]

The Wereldmuseum (World Museum) offers free guided tours this Sunday, a great way to explore its rich collections of non-Western art and cultural objects with context from a knowledgeable guide. […]

Casual neighborhood reading meetup in Rivierenbuurt. Bring your own book, newspaper, magazine, or e-reader. Start with coffee or tea, then read in quiet for an hour, followed by optional discussion […]

Thirty-five artist-made booklets have been published, with 15 nominated for prizes. Artists discuss their work—from initial concept to execution and the soup that inspired them—led by Arti director Mieke Prinse.Where: […]

TREK Amsterdam is back with its summer mix of street food stalls, live music (funk, soul, and eighties dance floor classics), theater, and outdoor entertainment. One of the city's feel-good […]

Diverse artiesten (funk, soul, dance hits uit de eighties) | muziekWhere: FestivalMore info & tickets

A literary-cultural afternoon with Mieke Prinse at Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam's storied artists' society on the Rokin. The event centers on the so-called 'soepboekjes' — a quirky slice of Dutch […]

The Amsterdam University of the Arts Film Academy opens its annual festival to the public with a program of student films. Block A screens at the Film Academy building — […]

A 12th-century Sufi poem by Fariduddin al-Attar comes to life in an afternoon of art exhibition, book presentation, and panel discussion at Huis van Vrede in Amstelveen. A thoughtful cultural […]

The feel-good musical based on Tom Fletcher's memoir about Marcus, a young man with Down syndrome who dreams of running a marathon, comes to the grand Theater Carré. Uplifting, English-accessible, […]

The Keep an Eye Film Academy Festival opens its doors to the public with a program of new short and feature films by graduating students of the Amsterdam Film Academy. […]

Contemporary dance and performance works by Flemish artists at Brakke Grond. Specializing in innovative Flemish performing and visual arts.Where: Brakke GrondMore info & tickets

Lisi Estaràs / MonkeyMind Company / Unmute Dance Company | Voorstelling | Nederlandse premièreWhere: Brakke GrondMore info & tickets

A Dutch premiere of a dance production featuring choreographer Lisi Estaràs alongside MonkeyMind Company and Unmute Dance Company at Brakke Grond, Amsterdam's Belgian cultural center. A strong pick for contemporary […]

The artistic village of Ruigoord hosts an afternoon of live music and dance with Magustry — a laid-back Sunday gathering at one of Amsterdam's most unconventional creative spaces, right on […]

Comedy performance at Theater De Richel in the city center. Short format (1 hour), accessible downtown location.Where: Theater De Richel, City CenterMore info & tickets

A comedy performance titled 'ROOS' at Theater De Richel, running through July 5. Tickets available.Where: Theater De RichelMore info & tickets

Screen the gripping psychological drama 'The Good Sister' (with English subtitles) at the Rialto VU film theater, then join other expats and internationals for drinks and conversation afterward. A natural […]

As part of the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival 2026, the InterActing House Team brings their trademark high-energy improvisational theater to the stage. A fun, accessible, English-language show — no two […]

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents L.A.V.A., an ambitious triple-bill featuring choreographers Emio Greco & Pieter C. Scholten, Roberto Zappalà, and ICK Dans Amsterdam. A major contemporary dance evening at one of […]

Choreographer and dancer Elsa 'Zema' Mulder presents Unravel at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam — an evening of contemporary dance at one of the city's flagship performance venues.Where: ITA (Internationaal Theater […]

Nicole Beutler Projects presents 'Room in Our House' at Podium Mozaïek on Sunday evening, a theater production in collaboration with Rematriaton.Where: Podium MozaïekMore info & tickets

A full theatrical tribute to Michael Jackson comes to DeLaMar Theater on Sunday. Expect the hits, the moves, and the spectacle — a crowd-pleaser for residents and visitors alike.Where: DeLaMar […]

Mezrab's popular New Harvest Night returns, gathering storytellers from Amsterdam and beyond for an evening of live personal storytelling. One of the city's most beloved recurring storytelling events — welcoming, […]

A Dutch premiere at Brakke Grond featuring choreographer Lisi Estaràs alongside MonkeyMind Company and Unmute Dance Company in a new dance-theater performance. A notable first for Amsterdam audiences.Where: Brakke GrondMore […]

Bird Brain Theatre brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to the Badhuistheater, an intimate and characterful venue in Amsterdam East. An English-language production of a beloved classic — accessible to international residents and […]

Bird Brain Theatre performs Shakespeare's Hamlet in English at the intimate Badhuistheater on Sunday evening. Tickets are available for the Sunday performance only — a great option for internationals looking […]

A Sunday night mix of stand-up laughs and well-made drinks at Comedy Cafe Amsterdam. English-friendly comedy in a relaxed setting — a reliable option for anyone wanting a lively but […]

Burkinabé choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly brings his Faso Danse Théâtre company to ITA for this Julidans festival piece. 'Back to Kidal' blends contemporary dance with music and political memory from […]

Choreographer Armin Hokmi presents Shiraz, a dance performance at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam. Evening show at 21:00.Where: Internationaal Theater AmsterdamMore info & tickets

Iranian choreographer Armin Hokmi presents 'Shiraz' as part of the Julidans international dance festival — a late-night contemporary dance piece at Frascati Theater. The Julidans festival brings some of the […]

Catch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match live at Waterhole, the city-center rock bar that screens all the games. A great spot to watch with a crowd if you don't […]

Board a historic tram and travel through Amsterdam's WWII resistance story in this immersive guided experience at Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam. Running July 5–September 13, 10:30–16:00. Tickets required. Ages 14 and up.Where: […]