Laid-back social evening for internationals in Amsterdam. No ticket required—just show up, grab a drink, and meet people in a relaxed waterside setting. 70% regulars, so joining solo is easy […]

Eline Verkuijl's "Broken World" is an interdisciplinary show combining music, theater, and a culinary experience at Scala, a food bar and theater space in the Westerpark area. Runs through July […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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? […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

Amsterdam photographer The Sinful Son (Peter van der Wal) documents intimate moments of DJs, dancers, lovers, and strangers across Amsterdam, Berlin, and London. A celebration of queer community, freedom, and […]

Luther Museum celebrates queer history and inclusion with a three-month exhibition featuring personal stories. The Lutheran church in Amsterdam has long been a progressive voice on LGBTQ+ equality. Special exhibition […]

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 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

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 […]

Large outdoor market celebrating WorldPride Amsterdam, featuring vendors, makers, and community. Free admission.Where: NDSM Fuse, NoordMore info & tickets

Amsterdam's Zwarte Pad transforms into an open-air poetry collection. After weeks of preparation, the newest poems are unveiled along the footpath next to Theehuis de Akermolen — free to walk […]

Free guided tour of Museum JAN exhibition on painter Christiaan Kuitwaard (Dutch: Stilteschilder). 15-minute drop-in session with accessibility support.Where: Museum JANMore info & tickets

A large-scale musical about the philosopher Spinoza plays through July 11 at the Amsterdamse Bostheater — one of the city's most magical outdoor stages. Performances include accessibility features and surtitles, […]

A musical about the great Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza plays under the open sky at the Amsterdamse Bostheater through July 11. Evening performances start at 8:15 PM, and the production […]