A curated market showcasing innovative makers from across the globe, offering handmade products crafted with love and expertise. Find unique artisanal goods and meet makers in person at De Passage.Where: […]

Multi-day outdoor festival at Ruigoord featuring music and performances by artists and musicians. A summer destination for live entertainment.Where: RuigoordMore info & tickets

Ajax will face either FK Vojvodina or Ferencváros in Conference League qualifying matches in July. The winner of the July 16 Vojvodina-Ferencváros tie will be confirmed, then face Ajax on […]

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

Galerie Ron Mandos presents its annual showcase of the most exciting emerging talent from Dutch art academies — one of the best chances to discover the next generation of Dutch […]

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 […]

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

Exhibition at Luther Museum featuring ten contemporary visual artists exploring queer futurity and diverse perspectives. Runs July 10–October 11, 2026.Where: Luther Museum AmsterdamMore 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 […]

Annual gender-inclusive dance festival with music and entertainment at Westerpark.Where: WesterparkMore info & tickets

Annual culinary and music festival at Rembrandtpark featuring food, drinks, live music, and pop-up restaurants from Amsterdam's well-known establishments.Where: RembrandtparkMore info & tickets

Hi, Jack! Publishing collective practices gleaning—gathering what is left behind or overlooked—as both method and lens on contemporary economies. At Dappermarkt, they assemble a zine on-site from discarded materials, food […]

Summer theater festival with short performances, music, live entertainment, and activities for families. Runs July 24–August 9 (18:00–22:00) at Martin Luther King Park.Where: Martin Luther King ParkMore info & tickets

Group exhibition featuring emerging and mid-career artists including Geraldo Dos Santos, Aaron Harris, Emma van Noort, Luna van der Straaten, and others exploring contemporary art practices.Where: Josilda da ConceiçãoMore info […]

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 […]

Summer exhibition at Dudok de Groot gallery running through mid-August, open 1–6 PM daily.Where: Dudok de Groot, AmsterdamMore 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? […]

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 […]

Free weekly jazz documentary screenings at KZ exploring the music's roots, Black history, and women in jazz. Series runs through early September with doors at 18:00, optional dinner and Lindy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 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 […]

A classic 1994 road-movie screening hosted by Drags of Anarchy during Pride, with an introduction by founder Yildiz Siskens. The film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling […]

A 1992 black-comedy classic screening hosted by Drags of Anarchy during Pride, with an introduction by founder Yildiz Siskens. The film stars Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Meryl Streep in […]

Amsterdam's largest flea market with 750 stalls of secondhand goods, clothing, and curiosities. A weekend institution for treasure hunters and casual browsers.Where: NDSMMore info & tickets

The first WorldPride event in the Netherlands celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with festivals, cultural programming, and celebrations across multiple venues July 25–August 8.Where: Multiple venuesMore info & tickets