Thursday 24 September
The Dutch men's national football team faces their traditional rivals in an international fixture at the national stadium.
The film museum screens Homer's epic on wide-gauge 70mm film as part of the nationwide cinema celebration.
A string ensemble performs Antonio Vivaldi's classic violin concertos in a candlelit venue.
A hands-on printmaking session where participants turn pictures of their pets into vibrant two-tone Risograph prints.
Brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario deliver their theatrical, Beach Boys- and Beatles-influenced brand of sixties-inspired baroque pop.
A touring large-scale classical ballet production set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho joins the resident orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky's celebrated first concerto.
A social brunch for mothers with on-site nannies and professional photography included.
A library storytime and craft hour designed for children aged five and up.
An introduction and guided tasting of traditional Dutch malted grain spirits at the hotel bar.
The prominent Dutch vocalist performs jazz standards and pop classics backed by a big band in the open-air theatre.
The veteran Finnish alternative rock band bring their sweeping, theatrical anthems to the Melkweg.
An informal creative evening combining hands-on painting instruction with refreshments and background jazz.
An English-language open mic night where comics poke fun at Dutch culture and the realities of living abroad.
Up-and-coming and established English-language comics take the stage at this pay-what-you-can basement show in Oost.
The Spanish singer-songwriter blends traditional Andalusian flamenco with contemporary electronic and urban pop production.
A fast-paced evening of English-language queer stand-up comedy hosted at the long-running drag bar.
The acclaimed Spanish vocalist performs her evocative blend of traditional Andalusian flamenco and modern electronic production.
Young professionals take a guided look behind the scenes of Schiphol's daily airport operations.
Dutch illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate magic and mentalism show exploring the nature of wonder.
Children can try introductory parkour and freerunning techniques on obstacle courses with guidance from coaches.
An informal language cafe where Dutch learners can practice their speaking skills in small groups with native speakers.
A creative morning workshop where children can experiment with crafts, digital tools, and making.
Individual intuitive card readings hosted in the historic canal house library.
A festive open reception or celebratory offer hosted by the city museum.
The traditional open-air puppet theatre performs classic Jan Klaassen and Katrijn stories on Dam Square every Sunday.
A hands-on workshop for children combining art and technology to design treasure maps and craft treasures.
Children can experiment with hands-on STEM activities exploring famous figures and discoveries in science.
A group bike ride visiting local sustainable projects and climate initiatives across Amsterdam-Noord.
Spectators can watch the 235-tonne steel bridge deck for the new Schinkelbrug lifted into place by water as part of the Zuidasdok project.
Teams test their general knowledge and trivia at the university cultural centre's regular quiz night.
A screening of Colin Higgins's 1980 workplace comedy starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin getting even with their sexist boss.
An unscripted theatre show weaving a single longform narrative filtered through a chosen literary or cinematic style.
Georgy Morhea hosts an evening pairing live beats and literature with drinks and food bites in Zuidoost.
Newcomers and seasoned performers try out fresh routines spanning classic striptease, cabaret and variety arts.
Local musicians lead an open, informal jam session in a Jordaan bar.
Local and touring stand-ups perform in English at this weekly comedy night in Bos en Lommer.
A casual evening mixer bringing together newcomers and Amsterdam locals over drinks.
A collaborative folk and roots release show bringing together Dutch reed players, cellist Rogier Hornman, and Swedish nyckelharpa master Torbjörn Näsbom.
The trio perform traditional Mexican boleros, folk songs, and romantic ballads.
The duo plays traditional Arabic folk melodies paired with original contemporary Syrian poetry.
The neighbourhood venue hosts its regular social evening paired with affordable community-cooked vegetarian food.
Vocalist Koen Verlaan runs through the classic Frank Sinatra songbook alongside a dinner service.
An unscripted comedy troupe builds an entire show on the spot based on audience suggestions.
A taster session teaching adults aged 35 and up the basic movements and vaults of freerunning.
Classical Persian vocal traditions meet Scandinavian jazz improvisation in this collaboration between the Iranian singer and Norwegian pianist.
A group exhibition spotlighting contemporary Moluccan artists, exploring identity, memory, and cultural heritage across generations.
The indoor play park celebrates its 30th anniversary alongside mascot Chat's birthday with music and dancing.
A family production combining theatre, dance, and music to explore memory loss and relationships across generations.
The hotel restaurant serves an extended Sunday brunch with a dedicated play corner for children.
Practical workshops and courses exploring the medicinal, culinary, and practical applications of wild and garden herbs.
A relaxed group practice session for non-native speakers looking to improve their everyday spoken Dutch.
Dutch language learners gather in small groups to practice conversation skills over coffee with native speakers.
An interactive morning of picture books, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers aged two and up and their carers.
A creative drawing workshop using spontaneous lines and patterns rooted in neurographic art methods.
A travelling retro pop-up ballroom bringing music, classic hits on vinyl, and dancing to older residents and neighbourhood locals.
An informal language café where Dutch learners practice everyday conversation with native-speaking volunteers.
A free hands-on digital technology and design workshop for teenagers at the public library.
Opening night for an art exhibition tracing the interplay of cultural memory, lived heritage, and future possibilities.
A beginner-friendly dance class focused on hip-hop movement, groove, and technique led by instructor Natha.
A preview evening featuring a first look at the food and drink menu at the East Amsterdam brasserie.
A five-week beginner-friendly painting course covering the basics of acrylics up to completing a final canvas.
A community benefit dinner organised by Het Laatste Avondmaal to support olive farmers in the West Bank.
A workshop focused on public speaking and narrative techniques to help participants communicate more effectively.
Midwife Jaleesa Dorp answers questions about pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum care in an informal setting.
An intimate listening session where producer and artist Nathan Badu premieres his latest project.
A guided book club discussion exploring personal fulfillment, ambition, and work-life balance over glasses of natural wine.
Dance instructor Layali teaches the foundational movements and rhythms of Middle Eastern bellydance.
Dutch indie-folk singer Néomi headlines an intimate acoustic showcase alongside Romy Liz Rose and Total Joy.
The annual gala and awards ceremony celebrating notable LGBTQ+ figures, allies, and cultural initiatives.
A double bill pairing Johan Grimonprez's seminal archival film essay on aeroplane hijackings with a classic Buster Keaton silent short.
Dutch pianist Erik Verwey welcomes British saxophonist Sam Newbould for a collaborative set of contemporary jazz.
A Surinamese-rooted theatrical performance exploring identity, heritage and storytelling.
A talk exploring what the natural world can teach humans about survival, adaptation and coexistence.
Teams test their general knowledge and music trivia at the Thorbeckeplein Australian bar.
Vocalist Federica Lorusso and pianist Pietro Aloi explore a lyrical repertoire blending modern jazz with Brazilian bossa nova and samba.
A live set steeped in roots, blues and classic American songbook traditions fronted by jazz vocalist Mirjam van Dam.
The emerging artist performs a live set blending contemporary R&B and soul.
The singer-songwriter performs an acoustic, stripped-back set of folk-infused rock and pop.
A regular weekly night of live classic rock, funk and pop covers off Leidseplein.
Jazz vocalist and pianist Federica Lorusso pairs with pianist Pietro Aloi for an intimate duo performance.
The Belgian absurdist cartoonist, comedian, and visual artist brings his solo theatre show to the park.
Amsterdam hotels host community activities as part of the nationwide neighbourhood day.
The veteran Amsterdam-based jazz and experimental vocalist leads a workshop on vocal improvisation and extended techniques.
A gallery showcase focusing on contemporary works by female artists and practical advice on styling art at home.
A neighbourhood garden gathering focused on tackling food waste and connecting local residents over cooking and sharing food.
A nostalgic afternoon tea dance featuring classic hits and ballroom music tailored for older adults.
A guided fitness walk through the park using poles to exercise the upper body alongside the legs.
Prospective pupils and their families can tour the school facilities and meet teaching staff.
An informal weekly gathering for locals to knit, crochet, and share needlework projects together.
A theatrical performance using playful retrofuturism to explore nostalgia and contemporary anxieties.
Drop in for one-on-one advice and guidance on Dutch language courses and local practice opportunities.
A historical talk about the wartime women behind the student-founded resistance cinema.
An evening of theatrical drama and character-driven performance at the Amstelveen theatre.
A contemporary dance class for participants aged sixty and over, combining technique with improvisation and set routines.
The launch of a video installation drawing on historical international anarchist collections held at the institute.
Volunteers help refugees and newcomers practice conversational Dutch in an informal small-group setting.
Klaas Rommelaere’s large-scale embroidered tapestries go on show alongside a site-specific installation by Nicola Baratto and Yiannis Mouravas.
An evening discussing artificial intelligence and career paths for students entering the tech job market.
An evening of live experimental and contemporary music at the converted petrol station.
Sisi and Sevgi take over the community kitchen to prepare an affordable neighbourhood evening meal.
A book launch and conversation between the editor and the renowned Dutch book designer and cartographer.
A flow-based yoga practice linking breath with dynamic movement in the eco-friendly shipyard pavilion.
A community fashion show celebrating local women through neighbourhood-designed clothing.
An evening pairing a multi-course meal with stand-up comedy sets.
A Spanish-language book club hosted in collaboration with the Spanish cultural centre.
Entrepreneurs, founders, and investors gather for informal networking and drinks by the marina.
An experimental cross-media staging bridging live physical performance and projected cinema.
A book club meetup geared toward discovering diverse perspectives and reading outside your usual comfort zone.
The Dutch queer lifestyle magazine hands out its annual honours recognising prominent LGBTQ+ figures and allies.
Music theatre group Veenfabriek presents a satirical theatrical reading dissecting the legal system.
Neighbours gather for an informal evening of bridge, board games, and casual card-playing.
Choreographers Anna Riley-Shepard and Maria Pisiou combine punk music and dance to examine memory, power, and the femme chest.
An informal community gathering spotlighting neighbourhood arts, conversation and live performances.
A reading group exploring fiction and non-fiction written from feminist perspectives.
The ensemble brings their blend of world music, folk, and jazz rhythms to the Staatsliedenbuurt stage.
The literary theatre hosts an evening exploring cinema, poetry, and performance around the themes of film-making and silence.
The Australian post-punk and synth-pop musician plays an intimate show alongside local support.
The guitarist provides live music alongside dinner service at the converted water pumping station.
Choreographers Anna Riley-Shepard and Maria Pisiou present a contemporary dance performance exploring tension and release.
A casual meet-up for independent filmmakers and enthusiasts to share works in progress and discuss technical and creative challenges.
A contemporary theatre production exploring beginnings and unspoken narratives.
Live music organised in collaboration with the independent underground music and arts collective.
Jazz musicians bring their instruments to join the house rhythm section for an open, unscripted evening of standards.
Heavy, psychedelic doom and fuzz-rock live in the brewery's taproom space.
The Amstelveen venue's showcase night dedicated to fresh, up-and-coming musical talent.
An informal social chess evening open to players of all levels.
A comedic cabaret looking at aging, romance, and retaining one's vitality well into later life.
The Posh Isolation artist performs his layered, collagist compositions balancing pop melodies with melancholic ambient textures.
Pop-up conversation booths set up outside the shopping centre to encourage spontaneous, distraction-free chats between neighbours.
The Dutch Central Bank's visitor centre hosts an exhibition exploring how a potential central bank digital currency would work and affect daily life.
A week of community gatherings, workshops, and shared activities focused on combating loneliness across the city centre.
A weekly dance class for over-sixties led by a professional teacher, focusing on posture, balance, and creative expression.
A guided shared-reading group where participants read a book together aloud and discuss it step by step.
A community workshop focused on creative and autobiographical writing techniques.
Art historians Bureau Boeiend give an illustrated lecture exploring the cultural and architectural history of Cologne.
A hands-on practical session showing beginners how to make practical use of basic artificial intelligence tools.
An active weekly dance session for people over fifty, focusing on balance, coordination, and creative movement.
An introductory university workshop teaching participants how to write effective text prompts for generative artificial intelligence.
A trivia quiz afternoon organised for neighbourhood seniors.
A supportive peer-group gathering for women to share personal experiences and connect in a safe space.
The cultural centre's community cafe serves a casual daytime meal.
A panel discussion exploring current challenges and social tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ acceptance.
Parents and students can drop in for advice and answers to questions about schooling and education.
A dedicated masterclass series connecting emerging visual artists with experienced art educators and mentors.
An open consulting hour for musicians and producers looking for advice on booking, production, and artist development.
The author meets readers and signs copies of his crime novel.
A workshop focused on practical personal and professional skills for daily life.
A social and workshop evening for young women aged 14 to 21 to learn skills and meet peers.
A networking mixer for early-career professionals working across the energy sector.
A panel and discussion evening focusing on new models and democratic approaches to societal governance.
A guided session dedicated to silent or focused meditation practices.
A collaborative mapping workshop using visual cartography and research to document Palestine solidarity networks.
The veteran Dutch novelist and essayist discusses his recent book over a community lunch.
A monthly social outing for the Toudou community, with the meeting point revealed upon booking.
The long-running squat and social centre serves a cheap community vegan meal to raise funds for activist Zaki Mohammed.
A dual programme pairing veteran reed player Michael Moore and bass clarinetist Ziv Taubenfeld with electronic artists Matthew Ostrowski and Thomas Myrmel.
Local reality TV stalwarts Hanny and Tonnie Veerkamp host a classic community game of bingo.
The acclaimed Dutch author, poet, and illustrator reads from and discusses her latest poetry collection.
A talk and discussion tracing how neoliberal policy and market-driven politics reshaped Dutch society from the 1980s onwards.
A final presentation evening concluding an artistic residency or developmental project at the artist-run space.
An evening of experimental contemporary performance exploring tension and friction between bodies and ideas.
The youth-focused journalism and current-affairs platform brings its online reporting and discussions to a live audience.
The weekly Thursday student and young-crowd club night mixing hip-hop, R&B, and house.
A trial community gathering on the square bringing local residents together to discuss neighbourhood ideas and concerns.
A municipal consultation hour for nightlife entrepreneurs, organisers, and creatives seeking advice or discussing initiatives.
Industry executives, investors, and policymakers gather to discuss practical enterprise deployment and governance of artificial intelligence.
A communal morning working session for members of the female-focused workspace.
The entrepreneurship network hosts a day of panels, pitches, and networking for tech founders and investors.
A supportive community coaching workshop designed to help participants develop vocational skills and personal career plans.
A drop-in consultation hour for anyone interested in finding local volunteer work through Versa Welzijn.
A guided beginner session in digital literacy covering foundational computer, mouse, and internet skills.
Professional dancers and students train alongside the ICK ensemble using the company's proprietary movement method.
A gentle, seated-friendly movement class tailored for seniors with limited mobility, fatigue, or cognitive challenges.
A mobile information desk offering practical advice on sustainable home improvements and energy saving.
An informal community lunch facilitated by an expert with lived experience to encourage open conversation.
A community discussion exploring the psychological impact of loneliness and ways neighbours can support one another.
A gentle movement and wellbeing class designed for over-sixties managing reduced mobility or fatigue.
The second session of an introductory digital literacy course teaching basic computer, tablet, and internet skills.
A university information session and discussion on managing the menopause alongside a healthy professional career.
A meetup offering social connection, activities, and support for people with mild intellectual disabilities.
A gentle dance and movement class designed for people over sixty who experience mobility issues, fatigue, or memory difficulties.
A street-level pop-up serving coffee and tea to spark open conversations about combating social isolation.
Children work with hands-on art and technology projects in the library's creative makerspace.
Young participants use Lego and digital software to design, build, and animate their own creations.
A facilitated community dialogue focused on safety, inclusion, and personal identity for residents of Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
An intergenerational conversation session bringing younger and older locals together to exchange perspectives.
Young people can drop in for guidance, practical support, or a quiet conversation with youth workers.
An organised group excursion for cultural professionals to experience an educational virtual reality museum.
The Dutch author introduces his new novel in conversation at the Spui bookshop.
A community gathering for local Java developers, hosted at the online supermarket's headquarters.
A meetup for data professionals, engineers, and analysts to share practical knowledge and network.
Developers using the Rust programming language gather for presentations and community discussion at the former shipyard.
A weekly open drop-in session for practical advice, campaign support, and grassroots organising among local activists.
Local residents gather to discuss neighbourhood news, developments, and community initiatives in Reigersbos.
A lecture exploring six distinct typologies of loneliness and how to recognise and address them.
An evening gathering hosted at cultural collective De Lange Adem.
The music-theatre ensemble revisits and interrogates their legal-themed production in an open reading format.
IJburg residents can join a discussion on building a local platform for cooperative, sustainable energy consumption.
Lifestyle and sports coach Daniëlle Maas leads breathing and movement exercises inspired by Christian spirituality and Philip Troost's book.
The Dutch stand-up comedian and musician performs his signature blend of dry jokes and acoustic songs.
A neighbourhood drop-in consultation for questions about memory loss, dementia support, and informal care.
An academic gathering bringing researchers and industry together to share developments in electrochemical science and sustainable technology.
A trade congress focusing on automation, digitization, and modern technology in life science and research laboratories.
Drop-in technical assistance for anyone needing guidance with computers, smartphones, tablets, or online public services.
A shared reading group for older adults to listen to stories and poetry read aloud and talk about them together.
A social and community-building gathering organised for neighbourhood seniors.
A consultation meeting inviting local residents to share input and ideas for a future neighbourhood community room.
Ruby developers meet for technical presentations and community discussion hosted at the online auction platform's offices.
A corporate seminar examining artificial intelligence frameworks and compliance methodologies.
An industry seminar focusing on employment trends and hiring patterns across the Dutch artificial intelligence sector.
A university training track for researchers focusing on valorisation and translating academic knowledge into societal impact.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
The acclaimed South Korean pianist joins the orchestra for Tchaikovsky's sweeping romantic concerto.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
The 2023 Turner Prize winner installs assemblages of everyday industrial detritus and found materials inside the medieval church.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Artisanal food producers, craft stalls, and food trucks set up across the park for the regular Sunday outdoor market.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
The premier annual exhibition of international photojournalism and documentary photography visits the historic 15th-century church on Dam Square.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
The Amsterdam indie-rock band celebrates a decade of infectious guitar pop with a multi-act bill of local live bands.
Sports clubs and venues across Amsterdam open their doors to let residents try activities without charge.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A collaborative exhibition pairing Viviane Sassen's surreal fashion photography with Emmeline de Mooij's sculptural and therapeutic installations.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
The Palestinian artist presents work that blends science fiction, film, and installation to explore political memory and exile.
An introductory tasting dinner featuring new seasonal dishes at the Hoxton's retro-style brasserie.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
Sports clubs and fitness centres across the country offer open sessions, taster classes, and demonstrations to encourage physical activity.
Sidney Lumet's razor-sharp 1976 media satire follows an unhinged news anchor whose televised breakdowns become a cynical ratings sensation.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
Musicians perform and discuss Schubert's popular chamber work scored for piano and strings.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
An open sing-along night at the historic jazz and karaoke bar in the red light district.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
Local running clubs join forces for a group run followed by drinks to mark the turn of the season.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
Cherella Gessel directs a Surinamese theatre piece exploring cultural heritage, ritual, and family identity.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
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Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
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Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
Musicians drop in for an open, unscripted jam night at the storied blues and rock bar.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
A comedy improvisation workshop focused on developing narrative longform skills by staging a collaborative heist scenario.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Musicians can bring their instruments or take the mic to join host Gianluca on stage for an open jam session.
An interdisciplinary event combining visual art with live performance in the gallery.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The gallery presents a contemporary exhibition interrogating art through drag and playful critique.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
Composers Jennifer Walshe and Philip Venables present a contemporary music-theater piece about loneliness, modern communication, and touch.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
An art exhibition or performance engaging with coastal ecology, myth, and maritime themes.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
Neta Asher Goshen, Una Cicarevic, and Nara Kim present contemporary works exploring identity and transformation at the gallery's Bos en Lommer space.
Developers, animators, and VFX artists meet to share production workflows and discuss the roadmap of the open-source 3D creation suite.
A long-running touring showcase presenting three rising Dutch cabaret talents in one evening.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
A theatrical production inspired by the landmark Dutch feminist activist movement founded in 1969.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A discussion or evening programme exploring themes of identity, home, and community.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
Artist Petra Kroon presents paintings exploring vulnerability and transparency in this gallery inside De Hallen.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
A presentation and discussion reflecting on collective memory, archival practices, and personal histories through textile and visual art.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
Jefta Hoed displays work exploring urban discards, public surfaces, and everyday street materials.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
A national conference on the UN Sustainable Development Goals brings together activists, policymakers, and organisations working on social and ecological impact.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
International art educators associated with the Amsterdam University of the Arts step out of the classroom to present their own visual work.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
Live music late into the night at the classic Leidseplein blues and rock haunt.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
A Fluxus-inspired restaging revisits the historic conceptual car project by the Dutch artists and provocateurs.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
Live rock and pop covers from the resident circuit band.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
Six artists present visual reflections on isolation and interpersonal connection.
Nina Ascoly presents an exhibition of drawings and line-based visual work at the creative community space.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
The artist presents a collection of detailed coloured-pencil drawings in the society's project space.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
An intimate theatrical evening exploring urban night-time tales.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
The Dutch actor and theatre-maker returns with a solo tragicomic tale drawn from his Northern roots.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
An experimental artistic takeover exploring parasitic relationships, host spaces, and institutional critique.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
A group exhibition featuring works responding to the theme of transformation.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
The co-founder of customer service AI platform Decagon discusses his work in an informal interview.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
A major international conference focused on artificial intelligence and its real-world applications across business and society.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
Industry speakers discuss career strategies, resilience, and professional growth in the context of emerging artificial intelligence tools.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
A talk sharing recruitment insights and strategies for creating workplaces that attract top talent.
Pharmaceutical executives, regulators, and clinical safety specialists gather to discuss drug safety monitoring, compliance, and patient risk management.
An industry conference gathering pharmaceutical executives, safety specialists, and data leaders.
Medical technology executives and pricing strategists discuss regulatory compliance, reimbursement hurdles, and European market-access models.
A multi-day corporate training course focused on coaching techniques, performance management, and team leadership strategies.
A five-day professional development workshop covering service standards, client communication, and dispute resolution for corporate staff.
Insurance executives examine the impact of artificial intelligence and automated claims processing on underwriting and fraud detection.
Friday 25 September
The museum's regular Friday-night event pairs art with live music, performances, and drinks among the collection.
A guided architectural tour of the waterfront concert hall followed by a free afternoon recital.
The cultural centre's signature open evening mixes true personal tales, myths, and music over bowls of soup.
The BAFTA-winning star of Black Books brings his rambling, deadpan stand-up to Nieuw-West.
A night of standup, sketch, and improvised comedy staged upstairs at the city's American-style comedy club.
A children's reading hour in English featuring storybooks, rhymes, and simple songs.
Studio Ghibli's beloved 1995 animated coming-of-age drama follows a young writer inspired by an antique shop cat.
A guided architectural tour of the modern waterfront concert hall, paired with a short free musical performance.
John Carpenter's satirical sci-fi classic stars Roddy Piper as a drifter who discovers the ruling class are aliens manipulating society via hidden media signals.
Studio Ghibli's lush adaptation of Mary Norton's The Borrowers follows a miniature family secretly living beneath the floorboards of a country house.
A community celebration of the traditional harvest holiday featuring mooncakes, music, and seasonal festivities.
Take a guided tour through the 17th-century canal house as part of the centenary celebrations for the city's municipal museum.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with a tea tasting and a curated selection of short films.
An in-person tabletop gaming night with a wide selection of strategy and party games.
A collaborative culinary and conceptual evening combining food with themes of modern surveillance.
An art installation or interactive experience at the waterfront arts and ecology space.
Allan Arkush's 1979 cult musical comedy stars the seminal New York punk band taking over a high school.
A full orchestra and vocalists perform arrangements of classic 1970s and 80s disco tracks by artists like Chic and Donna Summer.
Resident queen Sania Cruize hosts an evening of lip-syncs, dance, and glamour in the long-running drag bar.
A live Latin music night overlooking the city, featuring dancing and cocktails on the rooftop terrace.
The oud virtuoso leads his quartet through a set blending traditional Anatolian and Ottoman sounds with modern jazz improvisation.
The Welsh bedroom-pop artist, known for his lush, impressionistic piano ballads and viral melancholy tunes, plays live.
English-language stand-up comedy paired with drinks by the water.
The inventive Dutch jazz guitarist and composer brings his idiosyncratic, genre-crossing style to the Beurs van Berlage.
Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds star in Colin Higgins's 1982 musical comedy about a legendary Texas brothel facing closure by a television moralist.
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Personal card-reading sessions set inside the historic canal house devoted to hermetic philosophy and mysticism.
A gentle dance and movement class designed for parents carrying their babies in slings or wraps.
A volunteer-run workshop providing tools and guidance so you can fix your own bicycle.
Nicolas Winding Refn's neo-noir thriller stars Ryan Gosling as a quiet stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver in Los Angeles.
A visiting Norwegian vocal choir gives a live performance in the former tram depot.
The Dutch keyboard specialist plays the rare pedal clavichord, preceded by a complimentary lunch.
Children and families gather for a multilingual reading and storytelling session in Mandarin.
The Dutch indie-pop singer-songwriter plays an intimate instore set to showcase her atmospheric, cinematic songs.
An informal social evening designed for locals, expats, and travellers to connect over drinks.
The historic artists' club opens its doors to the public to explore its private rooms and cultural programme.
A workshop and gathering exploring the culinary, ecological and material possibilities of seaweed.
Artists based in the former hospital complex open their workspaces to the public alongside an exhibition and book launch.
An album preview night featuring DJ sets, live music, and Persian food.
Volunteers serve a low-cost, organic three-course vegan dinner using produce harvested from the adjoining garden.
Masayuki Suo's acclaimed 1996 comedy-drama follows a repressed Japanese accountant who secretly signs up for ballroom dance lessons.
The spiritual gathering marks its third anniversary inside the historic church with live sound journeys and conscious movement.
A collaborative evening of wine tasting hosted alongside the local wine merchant.
A social evening combining board games, trivia, and interactive challenges with music and dancing.
The American all-vocal country group, known for their harmony-driven covers and originals, plays live without instruments.
An interactive evening combining board games, trivia, music, and social dancing centered on African culture.
An interactive evening session diving into technology, human connection, and digital innovation.
A grand performing arts gala bringing together theatre, music, and dance on the arena stage.
The diaspora-focused film festival hosts a satellite screening and conversation at Droog.
The Amsterdam-based stand-up comedian tests fresh material in an intimate setting.
The Amsterdam improv school pairs unscripted theatre with graduate stand-up comedy sets.
Peter Wingender's documentary profiles Amsterdam artist Frank de Ruwe, known for his playful, witty interventions in public space.
The ensemble blends Brazilian rhythms, European jazz harmonies, and fusion improvisation.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their recordings of Shostakovich and Weinberg, performs chamber repertoire.
Amsterdam blues combo Liquid & Bones plays a dance-friendly live set overlooking the IJ.
A retrospective documentary chronicling the chaotic four-decade career of the seminal California punk-rock band.
The London-based singer-songwriter performs his blend of guitar-led indie pop, soul, and bedroom beats.
Creative workshops and activities tied to the CoBrA art movement as part of the town-wide cultural programme.
The Belgian director, actor, and musician shares his multidisciplinary theatre work rooted in urban culture and global history.
A volunteer morning working outdoors to help maintain the woodland, trails, and nature of the forest.
A youth theatre performance exploring consumerism, waste, and identity for teenagers.
Musicians perform a midday recital on historical instruments loaned by the Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation.
An afternoon focused on fashion, textiles, and local craftsmanship, inviting neighbourhood residents to create and learn together.
An early evening drinks gathering to mark the end of summer, following a movement and wellness session.
Celebratory opening of a new DIY concrete skating bowl and ramp area in Amsterdam Noord.
A hands-on painting workshop guided by an artist, open to beginners and experienced painters alike.
Regional farmers and producers gather to sell fresh artisanal foods, baked goods, and produce.
A weekly community dinner where neighbourhood residents gather for an affordable, freshly cooked meal.
A ceremonial cacao circle paired with barefoot, alcohol-free ecstatic dancing guided by DJ Indi Raeva.
Up-and-coming musical talent takes the stage for a showcase evening at the central library branch.
A performance and staging engaging with legal drama, power structures, and institutional authority.
Sample a curated selection of bottles guided by the market's in-house wine expert.
A meditative sound bath using singing bowls and instruments aligned with the full moon.
The influential nineties Dutch indie-rock band brings their jangle-pop melodies and guitar hooks back to the stage.
Musicians perform original works inspired by the characters, language, and episodes of James Joyce's modernist novel.
An open studio session where visitors can try different craft techniques and work independently with their hands.
The tribute act recreates the turn-of-the-millennium nu-metal sound and theatrical energy of Limp Bizkit.
DJs spin an upbeat mix of house, Latin, and club sounds across the venue's dancefloors.
Local LGBTQ+ performers share poetry, music, comedy, and stories on an open stage.
A live band takes over the basement listening bar for an intimate club night.
A live music night showcasing local bands and emerging sounds in the basement listening bar.
Japanese pianist Atzko Kohashi and Dutch bassist Tony Overwater reimagine the music of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess as an intimate acoustic duo.
A three-act lineup spanning acoustic songwriting, folk-rock, and indie pop in the former fallout shelter.
The Seattle darkwave and post-punk duo plays alongside local support, presented by Grauzone festival.
A beginner-friendly sports training session introducing the basic techniques and rules of lacrosse.
Live acoustic music accompanies dinner at the South Indian restaurant.
Saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk and electronic ensemble IRT merge acoustic jazz woodwinds with analog synthesizers and guitar pedals.
The British tribute band performs the hits and deep cuts of the legendary American soft-rock outfit.
Hands-on sessions in Japanese bodywork using pressure along the body's energetic meridians.
An early morning movement class open to beginners and experienced students alike.
A slow, focused movement class combining traditional Chinese energy exercises with mindfulness techniques.
A community vegetable-gardening session where locals help tend vegetables and herbs together in Amsterdam-Noord.
A monthly Friday meetup for creatives to connect over tea and work on their ongoing personal projects.
A do-it-yourself bicycle repair workshop offering tools and advice on fixing and maintaining your bike.
An afternoon organ recital inside the historic Waterlooplein church.
Conservatory orchestra students gather for their regular Friday concert series.
An academic gathering exploring psychedelics, philosophy, and personal meaning alongside a new book launch.
A volunteer gardening session working on the community plots and green spaces at Het Groene Veld.
An informal creative meetup in the library where people gather to work on craft and art projects together.
A retro dance party hosted by Het Danspaleis with vintage vinyl hits, organised specifically for older LGBTQ+ community members.
The author meets readers and signs copies of her ski-themed romance novel at the large city-centre bookshop.
Art historian Karin Haanappel discusses female artists and their historical context in this evening lecture.
Pianist Nick van den Bos plays live jazz and standards inside this traditional brown cafe.
A panel discusses ecopiracy, maritime law, and direct-action environmental activism on international waters.
Graduating performing arts students present their final graduation work.
A community dinner served in the cultural centre's collective café space.
A communal, affordable dinner hosted at the cultural community grounds in Amsterdam-Noord.
A professional development and mentorship session for women founders, organised by the female empowerment network Equals.
Emerging and established authors read their work aloud at this literary open mic.
An evening for international professionals and creatives in the city to connect and exchange ideas.
A fundraising evening bringing people together in support of social and community development projects in Suriname.
Live underground punk bands take the stage at the longstanding autonomous venue.
An evening of storytelling, poetry, and spoken word dedicated to local neighbourhoods and community memories.
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A launch event and talk celebrating a new publication dedicated to medicinal herbs and herbalism.
A science lecture exploring astrophysics and the cosmic origins of human matter.
Researchers, journalists, and activists examine how news media and political discourse shape anti-Muslim bias in the Netherlands.
The rising Dutch hip-hop artist takes the stage with a live showcase of energetic rap tracks.
A night of raw DIY punk, hardcore and noise featuring visiting Swedish acts alongside local support.
Local chamber musicians gather to perform an informal evening devoted to the lieder and chamber works of Franz Schubert.
A historical deep-dive into the turbulent urban renewal struggles and arson cases of the 1970s Nieuwmarkt district.
Dutch jazz saxophonist Frank Groenendijk headlines this regular live music night.
The guitarist plays a live acoustic set to accompany dinner and drinks at the converted former pumping station.
A multidisciplinary performance exploring physical and emotional depth.
Choreographer Jasper van Luijk's dance company SHIFFT stages an exploration of ecological balance and human intervention.
Vocalist and saxophonist Sam Ghezzi joins roots-rock guitarist Dusty Ciggaar for an anniversary performance.
A solo comedy-theater show exploring pre-wedding doubts, family expectations, and modern relationship pressures.
A talk exploring how media, arts, and cultural education shape the identities of young people from diverse backgrounds.
An informal rehearsal and jam session focused on traditional melodies from the Aegean, Anatolia, and the Levant.
Comedians from across the former Yugoslavia perform stand-up in their shared native languages.
Live music at the Leidseplein rock bar.
Local rock acts play live covers and originals near Leidseplein.
A dance party playing familiar pop, disco, and R&B chart hits for a crowd aged twenty and up.
An online session introducing a locally developed platform designed for learning the Dutch language.
A dedicated session focusing on the precise alignment and prop work characteristic of the Iyengar method.
A community exercise and movement session for locals to stay active together.
A friendly neighbourhood walking group aimed at older adults looking to stay active together in the park.
A literary gathering for older adults where facilitators prescribe poems and stories to spark conversation.
A mindful movement and stretching class in the social centre.
A guided walking group takes a leisurely route around the park in Amsterdam-Noord.
A community gathering offering activities and connection as part of the nationwide week against loneliness.
A gathering focused on collective archiving, community memory and intersectional perspectives.
A public talk delving into Amsterdam's history using documents from the city archives.
A community gathering to discuss natal charts, planetary transits, and astrological theory.
Activist Abdou Menehbi reflects on more than five decades of Moroccan-Dutch civic engagement and community history.
Developers and founders gather for informal networking, project demos, and beers hosted by the Amsterdam AI Foundation.
A brisk group fitness walk through the park focused on endurance, posture, and active movement.
An evening of spoken personal narratives and community reflections addressing discrimination against Muslims.
A regular networking mixer combining casual drinks with startup pitches and tech industry presentations.
A showcase of live electro-acoustic and ambient sound art presented over a multi-channel surround sound system.
Participants present and test prototypes of city-focused serious games developed over a four-day intensive training.
An edgy contemporary Dutch theatre production tackling contemporary grievances and friction.
Paul Haenen celebrates 50 years of his beloved drag and television personas Margreet Dolman and the optimistic preacher Dominee Gremdaat.
Writers and performers test out fresh, work-in-progress texts before a live audience.
The media satirist and his brother explore brotherhood and polarization in their joint cabaret performance.
The Dutch amateur chamber orchestra performs an autumn programme of classical repertoire.
A panel discussion on how youth theatre addresses identity, belonging, and representation on stage.
Two rising Dutch stand-up comedians share the bill for an evening of comedy.
A contemporary dance session for adults over sixty combining modern technique, movement routines, and free improvisation.
A participant-driven conference exploring digital sovereignty, open-source technology, and data privacy.
A low-impact movement and dance class tailored for people over sixty dealing with fatigue or limited mobility.
An afternoon of classic French chansons performed for residents and visitors at the care centre.
Theatermaker Sofie Kramer joins the debate centre to discuss her work and artistic practice.
An informal open gathering hosted by the autonomous hacklab at the Binnenpret cultural complex.
A Friday evening Christian worship service and community fellowship gathering.
Free, confidential walk-in advice from advisors to help residents manage household administration, debt, and budgeting.
The University of Amsterdam's logic and computation institute pairs internal professional updates with an academic lecture.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
An interactive family exhibition traces the history of stage illusion and escapology from Harry Houdini onwards.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
An intimate pop-up jazz night staged inside a nineteenth-century former church on the Haarlemmerstraat.
The 2023 Turner Prize winner installs assemblages of everyday industrial detritus and found materials inside the medieval church.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tim Curry star in the 1996 musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Artisanal food producers, craft stalls, and food trucks set up across the park for the regular Sunday outdoor market.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
Boom Chicago's ensemble skewers Dutch culture, expat life, and Amsterdam quirks in a fast-paced comedy show.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
The premier annual exhibition of international photojournalism and documentary photography visits the historic 15th-century church on Dam Square.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Ezmeralda Sallaku directs Yasmina Reza’s sharp, award-winning comedy about three friends fractured by a modern painting.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
A gentle dance class where parents move to music with their infants secured in slings or carriers.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
The Cuban pianist pairs live Latin jazz and traditional son with a late dance session.
The local chess and sudoku group gathers for outdoor board games, cold drinks, and DJ sets.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
An intimate close-up magic performance where illusions happen right before your eyes.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
A concert introducing younger audiences to Tchaikovsky's celebrated romantic piano concerto.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided look behind the scenes of the concert hall is followed by a free midday classical performance.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
Teams compete on horseback in high-goal polo matches held across outdoor pitches in Amsterdam Zuid.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
The Amsterdam indie-rock band celebrates a decade of infectious guitar pop with a multi-act bill of local live bands.
Dutch professional wrestling brings high-flying acrobatics and theatrics to the comedy club stage.
Sports clubs and venues across Amsterdam open their doors to let residents try activities without charge.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A collaborative exhibition pairing Viviane Sassen's surreal fashion photography with Emmeline de Mooij's sculptural and therapeutic installations.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
A launch party celebrating the new EP of reworked harp tracks alongside a high-energy dance workout.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The Arnhem-based modern dance company presents a program of four works by Mediterranean choreographers, including two world premieres.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
The Palestinian artist presents work that blends science fiction, film, and installation to explore political memory and exile.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
Sports clubs and fitness centres across the country offer open sessions, taster classes, and demonstrations to encourage physical activity.
The annual national film festival screens the year's best Dutch features, documentaries, and shorts across Utrecht cinemas.
Sidney Lumet's razor-sharp 1976 media satire follows an unhinged news anchor whose televised breakdowns become a cynical ratings sensation.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
Fast live punk meets heavy bass music in an industrial brewery space.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
A short twenty-minute magic and mentalism show served alongside drinks and bites at the boutique theatre bar.
A 90-minute walking musical performance winds through Amsterdam-Noord with theatrical stops along the route.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
A lineup of stand-up comedians perform live sets in an informal comedy club setting.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
Participants work with clay to shape personal narratives and memories in this hands-on community workshop.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
A collaborative tasting evening pairing curated natural and low-intervention wines.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
A documentary and debate evening exploring human stories and conflicts behind the headlines.
A musical reading and sensory playtime session for babies, toddlers, and their parents at the library.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
Live music from the garage-rock and indie outfit in the front room of the neighbourhood venue.
Cherella Gessel directs a Surinamese theatre piece exploring cultural heritage, ritual, and family identity.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
Musicians drop in for an open, unscripted jam night at the storied blues and rock bar.
A daytime chamber music performance in the concert hall's foyer space.
Free organ recitals offering a midday musical pause inside the neoclassical church facing Waterlooplein.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
A theatrical tribute honoring the legacy of trans pioneer and activist Marsha P. Johnson.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Musicians can bring their instruments or take the mic to join host Gianluca on stage for an open jam session.
An interdisciplinary event combining visual art with live performance in the gallery.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
The respected French-Belgian string quartet pairs Mieczysław Weinberg and Prokofiev with Beethoven's Op. 59 No. 1.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The gallery presents a contemporary exhibition interrogating art through drag and playful critique.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
The lively live outfit covers classic soul, funk, and Motown standards near Leidseplein.
An experimental evening of performance art, theatrical clowning and drag.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
A youth theatre performance confronting contemporary consumerism, climate anxiety, and the things we discard.
Neta Asher Goshen, Una Cicarevic, and Nara Kim present contemporary works exploring identity and transformation at the gallery's Bos en Lommer space.
The pioneering Jamaican dancehall DJ and singer, famed for her timeless 1982 anthem 'Bam Bam', performs live.
Developers, animators, and VFX artists meet to share production workflows and discuss the roadmap of the open-source 3D creation suite.
An evening of live entertainment at the intimate tapas-and-theatre space.
Software developers, founders, and tech creators meet over craft beer to chat about side projects and technology.
A long-running touring showcase presenting three rising Dutch cabaret talents in one evening.
The Dutch television presenter and cultural commentator hosts an intimate talk show featuring stage artists and performers.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
A high-energy party and rock cover band playing crowd favourites and classics.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
A theatrical production inspired by the landmark Dutch feminist activist movement founded in 1969.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
A site-specific art exhibition featuring works inspired by Amsterdam Oost and the local community around Oosterpark.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A discussion or evening programme exploring themes of identity, home, and community.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
An evening of live electronic music and performance at the community cultural venue in Noord.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
Four performance artists share new works-in-progress across an intimate evening of contemporary theatre.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
The artist places his own body in tension with motorbikes and heavy machinery in an immersive performance exhibition.
The Dutch concert violinist coaches emerging string players in an open coaching session.
Artist Petra Kroon presents paintings exploring vulnerability and transparency in this gallery inside De Hallen.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
Live music from the local pub regulars at the Irish music bar.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
A presentation and discussion reflecting on collective memory, archival practices, and personal histories through textile and visual art.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
Jefta Hoed displays work exploring urban discards, public surfaces, and everyday street materials.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
International art educators associated with the Amsterdam University of the Arts step out of the classroom to present their own visual work.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
Live music late into the night at the classic Leidseplein blues and rock haunt.
The local outfit delivers a lively evening of rock and blues in the legendary live music bar.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
A Fluxus-inspired restaging revisits the historic conceptual car project by the Dutch artists and provocateurs.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
The opera collective presents George Frideric Handel's early Italian opera about the Visigoth king.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
Live rock and pop covers from the resident circuit band.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
Six artists present visual reflections on isolation and interpersonal connection.
Nina Ascoly presents an exhibition of drawings and line-based visual work at the creative community space.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
Studio 12-06 opens its doors for a showcase of paintings by Klaartje Pander.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
The artist presents a collection of detailed coloured-pencil drawings in the society's project space.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
An intimate theatrical evening exploring urban night-time tales.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
The Dutch actor and theatre-maker returns with a solo tragicomic tale drawn from his Northern roots.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
A group exhibition featuring works responding to the theme of transformation.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Choreographer Annemijn Rijk presents an intense, physically demanding contemporary dance duet exploring vulnerability and bodily endurance.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
A theatrical solo reflecting on heritage, identity, and personal history.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
A multi-day corporate training course focused on coaching techniques, performance management, and team leadership strategies.
A five-day professional development workshop covering service standards, client communication, and dispute resolution for corporate staff.
Insurance executives examine the impact of artificial intelligence and automated claims processing on underwriting and fraud detection.
Saturday 26 September
A humorous, music-filled family show centered around dogs plays outdoors on the park stage.
Local makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade products inside the former tram depot.
The popular animated preschool character stars in a live musical stage show with songs, dancing, and puppets.
A two-person pottery class covering the basics of wheel throwing, with finished pieces fired and glazed for pickup.
A mixed programme from Dutch National Ballet highlighting influential choreographic masterworks from its history.
The French collective perform their bossa nova interpretations of classic post-punk, new wave and rock songs.
Martin Scorsese's 1980 biographical boxing classic starring Robert De Niro gets an atmospheric screening inside a working fight gym.
A guided morning birdwatching walk through the historic botanical garden's grounds.
A day of neighbourhood festivities across Stadionbuurt with live music, market stalls, storytelling, and kids' activities.
An outdoor nature workshop where young children hunt for earthworms, woodlice, and other soil-dwelling creatures.
An electric-boat cruise exploring the quiet waterways and natural landscape of the forest park.
An introductory talk contextualising the career and polka-dot installations of the Japanese avant-garde artist.
Hands-on making and outdoor science experiments for young people at Jeugdland.
A hands-on creative session teaching participants how to convert recorded video into frame-by-frame mixed-media animation.
Jazz pieces and conversations inspired by the novels and musical references of Japanese author Haruki Murakami.
A summery day of beer, food, and music at the craft brewery's taproom terrace.
Chamber group Mystery Ensemble reinterprets the British pop superstar's biggest hits for strings inside a neo-Gothic church.
The Dutch saxophone ensemble performs a musical homage to urban planner Hendrik Berlage inside Michel de Klerk's iconic Amsterdam School housing block.
A ballroom culture and vogue event celebrating the local queer dance and performance community.
The wildly popular Rotterdam rap crew bring their energetic blend of hip-hop, dancehall, and Antillean sounds to the stage.
The Southern California band play their vintage-style blend of sweet soul, R&B and Chicano rock.
Soprano Mattanja van den Bos performs a family-friendly Dutch-language opera staged inside a metro station.
An accessible, short operatic performance staged in the public space near a metro stop for passersby and families.
The popular Dutch rapper, known for smooth flows and chart-topping hip-hop releases, performs outdoors in the forest theatre.
An exhibition showing intricate handmade model ships showcasing traditional maritime craft and history.
A guided look inside the circular rooftop greenhouse to see its aquaponics system and urban agriculture in practice.
Scale-model shipwrights from across the Netherlands display handcrafted miniature vessels, historical galleons, and modern fleets.
The launch event celebrating a new exhibition and gathering space inside the historic city-centre design hub.
Parents and babies under one gather for a relaxed session of singing, breathing exercises, and community connection.
An outdoor activity club featuring nature play and crafts for toddlers and young children.
An evening clothes swap aimed at updating wardrobes through circular, sustainable fashion exchange.
A communal mobile wood-fired sauna setup offering relaxation and outdoor bathing.
Learn risograph printing techniques to create your own self-published zine.
A guided walk exploring green community spaces and hidden courtyards across the Indische Buurt.
A guided walking tour exploring the Amsterdam School architectural landmarks of Amsterdam-Zuid.
A ceramic workshop exploring mindful making and tactile crafting at NDSM.
Surinamese kaseko outfit La Rouge headlines this festival celebrating Caribbean and tropical sounds.
A puppet theatre performance for children and families on the IJburg island stage.
Creative workshops exploring artistic techniques alongside the museum's collections.
Carve your own bespoke bookplate stamp in this practical printmaking workshop for adults.
Puppetry, live music, and family history come together in this production exploring relationships between grandchildren and their grandfathers.
The acclaimed English tenor and pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Hugo Wolf and Franz Schubert.
The Indian stand-up comedian brings her signature deadpan observational humour to the canal-side comedy club.
Live jazz plays in the café of Amsterdam's student cultural centre.
A community gathering celebrating Brazilian culture with food, music and socialising.
A networking evening bringing local designers, artists, and independent creatives together over natural wine.
A performance showcasing Odissi, one of the eight classical dance forms of India, known for its sculptural poses and expressive storytelling.
The Dutch hip-hop artist and rapper performs outdoors on the forest stage.
A Saturday night showcase of English-language stand-up comedy in the city centre.
A screening of Sergei Eisenstein's pioneering 1925 silent cinema classic accompanied by an introductory lecture.
An intimate evening of confidential storytelling and shared personal narratives under the full moon.
An evening of unscripted, fast-paced comedic scenes created on the spot from audience suggestions.
A youth theatre performance delving into Indonesian and Dutch-Indies family roots, memory, and heritage across generations.
Pianists and music enthusiasts gather in the historic church space for an evening of shared keyboard performances.
Dancers take turns improvising and battling in the centre of the circle across contemporary and urban styles.
Swiss harpist Julie Campiche blends electronic-tinged jazz with acoustic texture, paired with a solo set from ambient guitarist Raphael Vanoli.
A lineup of experienced Dutch and international stand-up comedians perform their sharpest material.
The Australian indie rock four-piece bring their sun-drenched, guitar-led pop melodies to the venue.
A house-dance movement class followed by social dancing in the basement club space.
The social running club leads a group long run starting and ending at the neighbourhood café.
A community clothes swap and market offering second-hand garments and sustainable fashion finds in Amsterdam-Noord.
An informal meetup at the public library where people can sit down together to play modern and classic board games.
A workshop teaching the art of capturing environmental sounds and ambient noise along the shores of Sloterplas.
An informal session connecting visitors directly with resident bio-designers, artists and tinkerers to discuss their work.
A hands-on workshop exploring collage techniques using cutting, layering, and found paper materials.
Children's storytime told in both Ukrainian and Dutch at the public library.
A puppet theatre performance designed for young children.
A community festival of live music, food, and experimental performance at Amsterdam's long-running independent cultural space.
An imaginative theatrical performance created for children aged three and up.
An interactive arts-education workshop exploring divination and tarot as creative storytelling tools.
A theatrical performance exploring gender, identity, and personal histories staged inside the historic museum.
A meditative acoustic session using singing bowls and overtone instruments to mark the change of season.
Gregorian chant and organ music combine in the historic Catholic church on Waterlooplein.
A shared neighbourhood supper where locals sit together for a communal meal.
Melbourne punk outfit Split System bring their raw garage rock alongside local garage-punk group The Etters.
A performance combining dance, acting, and song explores memory and family relationships for audiences aged eight and up.
Korean choreographer Juyoung Byun presents a contemporary dance piece exploring physical elements and human connection.
Local bands perform an eclectic evening of live music ranging from jazz to indie rock.
An informal comedy night where comics can show up, sign up, and try out material in front of an audience.
An informal, welcoming karaoke night for anyone who likes to sing along with others.
A live performance piece examining social standards, bodily control, and creative defiance.
An acoustic trio performs classical and modern Argentine tango arrangements.
A tribute act faithfully performing the heavy metal and thrash hits of Metallica.
Pianist Mike del Ferro, bassist Joris Teepe, and Austrian drummer Bernd Reiter explore Latin rhythms, salsa, and bop.
A community wellness session offering traditional acupuncture and cupping treatments.
A guided group walk through the park combining casual conversation with mindful exploration of psychedelic microdosing.
A hands-on workshop focused on creating climate-resilient, wildlife-friendly gardens.
A weekend storytime session reading picture books aloud for young children.
Dealers gather to sell vinyl, CDs, and music memorabilia under one roof.
A community gathering organised for neighbours to meet, socialise, and connect over food and activities.
The specialist yarn shop hosts an inspiration day focused on working with mohair fibre.
The emerging neighbourhood on the former prison site hosts activities and gatherings for local residents.
A community flea market selling second-hand goods, clothes, and homeware at the neighbourhood church centre.
Sample selected wines with host Vincent at the local specialty food market.
Het Motorblok hosts a community festival celebrating the local neighbourhood.
A hands-on hardware workshop building portable, off-grid communication devices using Raspberry Pi computers.
A combined neighbourhood gathering and walking tour visiting local community gardens and courtyard greenery.
An annual national community event where neighbours gather on the square for food, games, and conversation.
A free store where visitors can drop off usable items or pick up clothes, books and household goods for free.
Local performers share music, spoken word, and stories on stage at the central library branch.
A community gathering focusing on neurodiversity, accessibility and supportive cultural spaces.
A visiting choral ensemble from Norway sings an afternoon concert in the historic church, free to attend.
Resident artists Somer Şpat, Nuka Horvat, and Andrei Bessa present and discuss their developing projects.
The Dutch band plays classic rhythm and blues at the community hub in Amsterdam-Noord.
Guest cooks take charge of the venue's kitchen for an evening of food and drinks.
Musicians gather to share an open stage for unrehearsed jazz and funk improvisation.
A social evening and gathering hosted by the Amsterdam-based lifestyle and movement teacher.
Pianist Evan van der Feen leads an evening of straight-ahead and modern jazz alongside bassist Omer Groveen and drummer Carlos Ayuso.
The Dutch visual and performance artist presents a choreographic work exploring physical and spatial memory.
A festival spotlighting darkwave, post-punk and experimental underground electronic music across live acts and DJs.
The Dutch rapper and producer performs his personal, emo-tinged hip-hop songs.
An instrumental recital dedicated entirely to the keyboard or chamber works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
The Danish double bassist plays an evening set over dinner at the converted east-side pumping station.
An eclectic double bill of contemporary chamber jazz and adventurous acoustic music.
An intimate programme celebrating vintage theatre, song, and dramatic history.
The Netherlands String Quartet Academy presents emerging quartets performing classical and romantic repertoire.
A panel discussion examining the overlooked histories, presence and contributions of Black communities in Morocco.
Choral and instrumental compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach performed in the progressive Catholic church.
The veteran Dutch comedian and television personality tests out new material for his latest stand-up show.
The artist presents an evening of spiritual and introspective world music blending Central Asian vocal traditions with modern instrumentation.
A site-responsive dance and physical theater performance examining contemporary womanhood and expectations of self-improvement.
In-Soo Radstake's 2023 documentary examines the media campaign and propaganda surrounding the Dutch military actions in Indonesia.
A collaborative event combining visual arts and music in the venue's space.
Crete-based punk-rock siblings Frenzee join Australian heavy rockers Grim Rhythm for an evening of raw guitar music.
A guided women's circle centered on somatic regulation, mindfulness exercises, and peer conversation.
Students from Groningen's art academy showcase their work in a group exhibition at the former baggage hall.
An informal morning session for programmers to work on personal projects and chat over coffee.
A discussion evening examining environmental crime, pollution, and the enforcement of ecological law.
An open-door session where local residents can explore the community workshop and use shared craft facilities.
Buddhist nun Ven. Amy Miller leads a day-long teaching on navigating emotional turmoil using Buddhist philosophy.
A local gardening group meets to work with plants and share tips.
Emmanuelle Favreau reads aloud from contemporary literature exploring musical themes at the French-language bookshop.
A guided reflective writing session aimed at clearing the mind and establishing personal insights.
An exhibition showcasing recent visual works by the Dutch artist.
IJburg residents, community organisers, and local officials meet to talk over neighbourhood plans, with music and information stands.
An interactive session using virtual reality headsets to help participants experience and understand daily life with dementia.
A guided movement practice combining mindfulness and body awareness.
A craft session inviting neighbours to design and write cards for local residents.
A live recording of the HUMAN public-broadcasting debate programme, tackling pressing social issues with audience involvement.
A gathering centered around peace, reflection, and community dialogue at the historic Mennonite church on the Singel.
Author Chloé Genovisi Fluitman discusses her new book on ADHD in adult women at the French-language bookshop.
The vocal and acoustic ensemble presents their latest staged concert programme.
A night of free improvisation combining traditional woodwinds and strings with electronic noise from handmade crackleboxes.
An evening dedicated to emerging theatre makers presenting fresh, in-development performances.
Composer Danya Pilchen leads the contemporary ensemble through works combining organ, acoustic instruments, and experimental tuning.
Two visiting British acts share the bill for an evening of underground punk and alternative music at the rock bar.
An R&B, hip-hop, and pop club night open exclusively to patrons over twenty-one.
A regular guided walking group meets for exercise through the park.
A public outdoor discussion for residents to share ideas about the development and community life of IJburg.
A statue honoring the prolific Dutch columnist and writer Simon Carmiggelt, known by his pen name Kronkel, stands within the park.
A regular weekly neighbourhood meet-up and social drop-in for local residents.
Fast-paced networking rounds designed to connect engineers, researchers, and professionals working in tech and artificial intelligence.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
An interactive family exhibition traces the history of stage illusion and escapology from Harry Houdini onwards.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Master craftspeople offer demonstrations, workshops, films, and material stalls celebrating traditional and modern artisanal skills.
The grand 1867 landmark hotel on the river opens its public rooms for Heritage Days.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
The monumental 1934 wholesale market hall opens its cavernous, arched interior to visitors.
Master craftspeople from around the world lead hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and demonstrations at NDSM Wharf.
A hands-on workshop teaching seventeenth-century etching techniques in Rembrandt’s former home as part of the craftsmanship festival.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
An intimate pop-up jazz night staged inside a nineteenth-century former church on the Haarlemmerstraat.
Kite flyers from across the world take over the Scheveningen beach with massive displays and stunt demonstrations.
The 2023 Turner Prize winner installs assemblages of everyday industrial detritus and found materials inside the medieval church.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tim Curry star in the 1996 musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Artisanal food producers, craft stalls, and food trucks set up across the park for the regular Sunday outdoor market.
Europe's roving sneaker convention brings together collectors, resellers, and streetwear brands for buying, trading, and displays.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
Boom Chicago's ensemble skewers Dutch culture, expat life, and Amsterdam quirks in a fast-paced comedy show.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
Rirkrit Tiravanija's landmark relational artwork, where the artist cooked and served pad thai directly to gallery visitors.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
A quiet cruise along the waterways of the Amsterdamse Bos aboard an electric boat.
The premier annual exhibition of international photojournalism and documentary photography visits the historic 15th-century church on Dam Square.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Ezmeralda Sallaku directs Yasmina Reza’s sharp, award-winning comedy about three friends fractured by a modern painting.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
The local chess and sudoku group gathers for outdoor board games, cold drinks, and DJ sets.
A festival day combining live music, food, and culture by the waterside in Amsterdam-Noord.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
An intimate close-up magic performance where illusions happen right before your eyes.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
The Amsterdam Museum opens its high-tech storage depot, where thousands of municipal art pieces and artefacts are preserved.
The colossal 1920s brick headquarters of the Netherlands Trading Society, designed by Karel de Bazel, opens for viewings.
Mozart's comic singspiel Der Schauspieldirektor performed with historic wooden marionettes.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided look behind the scenes of the concert hall is followed by a free midday classical performance.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
A multi-day creative festival gathering eccentric live acts, performances and oddball art under one roof.
Artists and makers display and sell their work inside the vast industrial NDSM warehouse.
Teams compete on horseback in high-goal polo matches held across outdoor pitches in Amsterdam Zuid.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
Local makers sell illustrations, art, and handmade designs inside the former shipyard cafe in Noord.
The high-energy brass band brings horns, live vocals, and marching percussion to classic drum and bass rhythms.
Sports clubs and venues across Amsterdam open their doors to let residents try activities without charge.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
An authentic Greek folk celebration featuring live musicians playing traditional urban blues and rebetiko songs.
A guided walk through the former NDSM shipyard warehouse showcasing over 150 large-scale street art and graffiti works.
The Berlin Philharmonic's principal flutist performs Samy Moussa's concerto ahead of Brahms's monumental First Symphony.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
The 1930s Amsterdam School community building in Tuindorp Oostzaan opens its doors for Heritage Day.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
An architecture walk exploring postwar brutalist and modern concrete buildings across Amsterdam-Zuid.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso painting directly onto transparent glass, shown in collaboration with Cinema Amstelveen.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A collaborative exhibition pairing Viviane Sassen's surreal fashion photography with Emmeline de Mooij's sculptural and therapeutic installations.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
A children's theater piece for ages eight and up explores family memories and relationships across generations.
A launch party celebrating the new EP of reworked harp tracks alongside a high-energy dance workout.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The English tenor and his long-time accompanist perform nineteenth-century German art songs by Schubert and Hugo Wolf.
The Arnhem-based modern dance company presents a program of four works by Mediterranean choreographers, including two world premieres.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
The Palestinian artist presents work that blends science fiction, film, and installation to explore political memory and exile.
Resident musicians from the creative hub on the NDSM wharf perform intimate sets inside their shared cultural space.
Electronic music played entirely live using hardware synths, drum machines, and sequencers rather than pre-recorded tracks.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
Sports clubs and fitness centres across the country offer open sessions, taster classes, and demonstrations to encourage physical activity.
The annual national film festival screens the year's best Dutch features, documentaries, and shorts across Utrecht cinemas.
Sidney Lumet's razor-sharp 1976 media satire follows an unhinged news anchor whose televised breakdowns become a cynical ratings sensation.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
Fast live punk meets heavy bass music in an industrial brewery space.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
The Surinamese-Dutch reggae and pop star behind the smash hit 'Parijs' headlines this Latin and Caribbean club night.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
Participants work with clay to shape personal narratives and memories in this hands-on community workshop.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
The experimental North club celebrates with an all-weekend festival featuring live acts, DJs, and extended club sets across both floors.
A bustling open-air weekly market featuring fresh cheese, fish, produce, flowers, and household goods.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
The former studio and sculpture garden of Dutch abstract sculptor André Volten opens to the public.
A documentary and debate evening exploring human stories and conflicts behind the headlines.
The living heritage museum in the flats of Kraaiennest opens to showcase the architectural history of the Bijlmermeer.
A musical reading and sensory playtime session for babies, toddlers, and their parents at the library.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
Live music from the garage-rock and indie outfit in the front room of the neighbourhood venue.
Cherella Gessel directs a Surinamese theatre piece exploring cultural heritage, ritual, and family identity.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Woven textile tapestries by Mia Weiner pair with introspective photographic portraiture by Johnny Mae Hauser.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
The band plays a night of live roots reggae at the long-running live music bar.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
A creative textile workshop engaging with Dutch colonial slavery through collective embroidery and quilting.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
A local market where visitors can browse second-hand clothing or swap their own garments for new pieces.
An underground festival spanning multiple venues across the city, highlighting alternative art, subcultures, and multidisciplinary performance.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
A theatrical tribute honoring the legacy of trans pioneer and activist Marsha P. Johnson.
The independent American hip-hop and acoustic artist plays an Amsterdam date on his farewell tour.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An interdisciplinary event combining visual art with live performance in the gallery.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
The lively live outfit covers classic soul, funk, and Motown standards near Leidseplein.
An experimental evening of performance art, theatrical clowning and drag.
A networking mixer bringing together local designers, artists, and creators over wine.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
An evening of burlesque and cabaret performances alongside a charity auction.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
Live band Kurulu Düzen and DJ ZET play an evening of classic and modern Turkish rock.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
A youth theatre performance confronting contemporary consumerism, climate anxiety, and the things we discard.
The pioneering Jamaican dancehall DJ and singer, famed for her timeless 1982 anthem 'Bam Bam', performs live.
Artists in the nearby Gooi village open their studios to visitors for self-guided tours across the weekend.
An evening of live entertainment at the intimate tapas-and-theatre space.
A long-running touring showcase presenting three rising Dutch cabaret talents in one evening.
The Dutch television presenter and cultural commentator hosts an intimate talk show featuring stage artists and performers.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
A high-energy party and rock cover band playing crowd favourites and classics.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
A theatrical production inspired by the landmark Dutch feminist activist movement founded in 1969.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
A site-specific art exhibition featuring works inspired by Amsterdam Oost and the local community around Oosterpark.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A discussion or evening programme exploring themes of identity, home, and community.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
An evening of live electronic music and performance at the community cultural venue in Noord.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
An intimate evening of storytelling, anecdotes, and theatre in the cosy rooms of Scala.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
Four performance artists share new works-in-progress across an intimate evening of contemporary theatre.
A local gathering bringing together neighbours for drinks, music, and socialising at the east-side hotel.
The Dutch Zero movement veteran displays assemblages crafted from coins, corks, and everyday cast-offs.
A live soul, funk, and R&B covers outfit playing late into the night.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
The artist places his own body in tension with motorbikes and heavy machinery in an immersive performance exhibition.
Artist Petra Kroon presents paintings exploring vulnerability and transparency in this gallery inside De Hallen.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
A live set of hard-hitting classic and modern rock covers.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
Live music from the local pub regulars at the Irish music bar.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
A presentation and discussion reflecting on collective memory, archival practices, and personal histories through textile and visual art.
An anniversary party celebrating the first year of Hartwig Art Foundation's temporary exhibition and gathering space.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
Jefta Hoed displays work exploring urban discards, public surfaces, and everyday street materials.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
International art educators associated with the Amsterdam University of the Arts step out of the classroom to present their own visual work.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A community distance run organized in collaboration with performance footwear brand 361°.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
The local outfit delivers a lively evening of rock and blues in the legendary live music bar.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
A Fluxus-inspired restaging revisits the historic conceptual car project by the Dutch artists and provocateurs.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
The opera collective presents George Frideric Handel's early Italian opera about the Visigoth king.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
The historic neighbourhood centre, now a hub for integration and community projects, opens its doors.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
Six artists present visual reflections on isolation and interpersonal connection.
Nina Ascoly presents an exhibition of drawings and line-based visual work at the creative community space.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
Studio 12-06 opens its doors for a showcase of paintings by Klaartje Pander.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
The artist presents a collection of detailed coloured-pencil drawings in the society's project space.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
Theater Bellevue stages this theatrical production.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
An underground dance night hosted at the former squatted cultural space on Overtoom.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
A theatrical solo show about life in the classroom, teaching, and education.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
A group exhibition featuring works responding to the theme of transformation.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Choreographer Annemijn Rijk presents an intense, physically demanding contemporary dance duet exploring vulnerability and bodily endurance.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
A theatrical solo reflecting on heritage, identity, and personal history.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
An introductory session offering advice and course details for prospective students interested in holistic health, herbalism, and nutrition careers.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory, time and everyday life.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
Sunday 27 September
The hands-on science museum opens its doors for free with experiments and workshops during the nationwide science weekend.
An annual community festival in Amstelveen celebrating Japanese arts, crafts, cuisine, and cultural traditions.
An introductory course exploring planets, stars, and telescopes for children at the zoo's planetarium.
Artisans and craftspeople demonstrate their skills alongside workshops where visitors can try traditional making techniques.
A short animation screening followed by light and movement play for toddlers and very young children.
Creative outdoor workshops and nature-based activities designed specifically for children at the green village.
A Japanese cultural festival featuring traditional crafts, music, food stalls, and creative workshops.
An outdoor tinkering and building session where children can construct things using real tools and recycled materials.
Children can learn circus skills like balancing, juggling, and spinning plates in an informal creative workshop.
Children aged seven and up, together with an accompanying adult, experiment with unusual and custom-built musical instruments.
Visitors are invited to bring their dogs along to explore the optical illusion exhibits and photo points.
A relaxed Sunday morning performance paired with breakfast pastries and coffee in the public passage.
A playful, sensory theatre and movement performance created specifically for toddlers and their parents.
Toddlers and young children explore sounds and movement in an interactive show based around animal noises.
An exhibition tracing three decades of the annual floating LGBTQ+ pride parade through the historic canals.
Institutions and laboratories open their doors to families for a nationwide weekend of hands-on science activities.
An English-speaking social club organises a day trip and picnic on the grounds of the neo-Gothic castle outside Utrecht.
An outdoor sensory trail designed for children to explore barefoot across mud, wood, stones, and water.
A participatory children's concert introducing young audiences to sound, rhythm, and acoustic instruments.
A family-friendly morning concert introducing young listeners to orchestral staples, including Grieg's Peer Gynt and string serenades.
An open afternoon at the park's cow meadow featuring guided tours focused on worms, insects, and other soil-dwelling creatures.
Visitors can pick flowers and arrange their own bouquets in the community botanical garden.
Local illustrators, printmakers, and publishers gather to show and sell prints, zines, and independent publications.
Participants tackle an outdoor obstacle course set along the sandy beach of IJburg.
Parents and carers can grab a coffee while children enjoy nature-based play in the park's outdoor play forest.
A daytime dining event pairing classic soul and R&B music with endless drinks and food.
A weekend of puppet theatre performances designed for children and families.
Mohammad Rasoulof's clandestine political thriller follows a Tehran courtroom investigator whose home falls into paranoia as protests erupt outside.
A physical puppet show for toddlers aged three and up uses raw wood to explore creative play.
A daytime party designed for young children featuring dancing, pop hits, and children's entertainment.
Chamber group Mystery Ensemble reinterprets the British pop superstar's biggest hits for strings inside a neo-Gothic church.
An evening of English-language stand-up comedy featuring a curated lineup in De Pijp.
Musicians of diverse cultural and refugee backgrounds invite people to listen and join in an open jam session.
The reformed American pop and dance group performs their biggest chart-topping hits in the arena.
Nicole Scherzinger and the reformed American pop and dance group perform their catalogue of noughties hits.
The Palestinian artist presents sci-fi-infused film and multimedia works that examine displacement, national identity, and futuristic archeology.
The California singer-songwriter brings his theatrical, queer-themed indie pop to the stage.
The long-running east Amsterdam market opens on a Sunday with stalls selling food, clothes, and general goods.
A flea market selling second-hand clothes, vintage finds, and miscellaneous curiosities in an industrial event space.
A free introductory movement session designed for toddlers and their parents to explore basic poses together.
Over eighty stalls offer second-hand clothing, vintage items, and bric-a-brac outside the IJburg shopping centre.
A creative craft workshop for children followed by an outdoor parade celebrating local birdlife.
A dynamic vinyasa flow session taught indoors with panoramic views across the river IJ.
Organists perform classical repertoire adapted for the venue's unique 31-tone microtonal organ.
The acoustic trio performs classic Latin American boleros, serenades, and romantic folk songs with guitars and vocal harmonies.
Neighbours across the city centre leave unwanted household items, books, and clothes outside for anyone to collect.
A neighbourhood outdoor gathering with drinks, food, and music organised by the local cafe.
Choreography built around ideas of courage and bravado takes the stage in this energetic dance show for ages six and up.
A walking tour through the historic 19th-century cemetery along the Amstel, known for the notable artists and figures buried there.
A lighthearted all-ages performance weaving together songs, storytelling, and musical demonstrations.
A festival dedicated to spoken stories, fairy tales, and personal narratives told in the park.
A hands-on textile workshop where participants design and craft their own bag alongside the local studio.
The volunteer-run cultural space in Noord hosts an afternoon of board games, table tennis, and sjoelbak.
An introductory sledge-hockey session giving people with and without physical disabilities a chance to try the para-sport on ice.
A hands-on photography workshop teaching the historic sun-printing process that produces rich Prussian blue images.
The Dutch pop singer known for chart-topping Dutch-language hits performs outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
The platform championing female and non-binary talent in cinema screens selected short films.
A casual drop-in chess night open to all skill levels inside the former fallout shelter beneath Vondelpark.
A guided walking tour takes in contemporary art galleries in the city centre, beginning with a showcase of fresh academy graduates.
A literary and musical gathering exploring Caribbean culture, writing, and storytelling in the historic canal house.
The Netherlands Bach Society explores musical contrast and diversity across European baroque compositions.
A creative workshop focusing on wearable art, form, and jewellery-making techniques.
A concert exploring the contrasts and spiritual parallels between J.S. Bach's polyphony and Arvo Pärt's minimalist sacred music.
A celebratory tour marking the museum's centenary, tracing the evolving history and culture of the city.
A guided tour and special programme exploring the street art and found-material works on display.
Musicians pay tribute to South American song traditions, covering styles ranging from Brazilian choro to Argentine tango.
A live trio plays upbeat bossa nova, samba, and choro alongside fresh craft beer on the terrace in Noord.
The American indie-pop singer-songwriter, known for his viral narrative-driven pop songs, performs live.
The stand-up comic brings a set of live observational humour to the club stage.
Musicians and performers present an accessible, humorous introduction to classical music.
Organ and choral compositions by J.S. Bach performed in the landmark seventeenth-century church.
A chamber music series presenting classical standards and contemporary compositions in Zuidoost.
A community giveaway market where neighbours pass on second-hand clothes, books, and household goods for free.
Readers gather in the cafe to discuss the celebrated Northern Irish-British author's work.
A guided behind-the-scenes walking tour exploring the architecture and concert halls of Amsterdam's main contemporary music venue.
An untutored drawing session working from a live model in the alternative cultural space.
A screening exploring the instrument and its musical history in an intimate former cinema space.
An afternoon tea marking the Jewish autumn harvest festival of Sukkot with food and conversation.
Selectors spin vinyl records during an informal Sunday afternoon music session at the neighbourhood café.
The eight-piece classical saxophone ensemble celebrates their latest recording featuring arrangements inspired by the New World.
A guided movement workshop focusing on embodiment and interacting with the natural surroundings of the lake.
A practical workshop where musicians of various levels explore spontaneous collaborative playing and improvisation.
A festival programme showcasing classical and contemporary Portuguese musical traditions.
A live acoustic and roots concert at the intimate neighbourhood venue.
A vintage jazz and swing ensemble performs traditional acoustic repertoire inside the classic canal-side bar.
The Belgian-born jazz vocalist plays an intimate live set at the long-running record shop.
The award-winning British saxophonist joins the house rhythm section for the weekly Sunday jazz session at the literary café.
The long-running Filipino band plays their catalogue of smooth soul, R&B, and pop ballads.
An evening of live indie and folk performances on the campsite's terrace.
The indie and shoegaze outfit plays a headline show to mark the launch of their new record.
A community meetup for modular synthesiser enthusiasts featuring live hardware performances and patched demonstrations.
The versatile Dutch singer and entertainer performs a set spanning cabaret, rock, and chansons.
A relaxed movie screening hosted at the hostel bar near Vondelpark.
Teams test their general knowledge over drinks at the traditional neighbourhood cafe.
The Leidseplein live music bar rounds off the weekend with rock and pop cover bands.
A recreational community running session through the paths of Amsterdam-Noord's main park.
An organised recreational run or walk around the park's central rowing lake.
Organist Ere Lievonen and flutist Raymond Honing perform classical masterworks on the venue's distinctive Fokker organ.
A community social night for women, trans, and non-binary people to play tabletop games and Magic: The Gathering.
A somatic workshop exploring bodily responses to stress and trauma to help regulate the nervous system.
An eclectic programme of short new works, musical experiments, and works-in-progress presented by the musicians' collective.
A neighbourhood photography and art exhibition documenting contemporary life in the Indische Buurt opens at the local library.
A guided discussion on aesthetics, examining how we define, interpret, and assign meaning to art.
A creative visual arts workshop using mixed media and movement to explore contrasts.
The Dutch vocal ensemble specialises in 15th- and 16th-century polyphonic Renaissance polyphony sung directly from historical choirbook notation.
The local vocal ensemble presents an a cappella concert spanning multiple musical styles.
A screening of the documentary about one of the oldest residents of Suriname's capital.
The long-running stand-up comedy afternoon brings together a rotating lineup of Dutch comedians and hosts.
Early music group Ensemble Corona performs Renaissance and Baroque chamber pieces in the historic hidden church in Diemen.
An interactive storytelling session designed to bring local tales and creative narratives to life.
A screening of a documentary examining contemporary democratic systems, followed by discussion.
An arts education workshop exploring playful and unconventional creative prompts for teachers and cultural workers.
An acoustic jazz trio plays an early evening session inside the neighborhood café near Oosterpark.
A workshop focused on legal and technical strategies for artists looking to protect their work from being scraped by artificial intelligence models.
The artist performs live on stage in Nieuw-West.
The rising British singer-songwriter brings his catchy indie-pop tunes and heartfelt lyrics to an intimate setting.
The Dutch journalist and television presenter tests material for her solo stage performance.
Duo Blaeu performs romantic and modern French chamber music for violin and piano by four landmark composers.
A guided walk in the Amsterdamse Bos exploring somatic approaches to managing anxiety.
A collaborative co-working and meetup session for digital creators, designers, and software builders.
A presentation and discussion focused on taking action on climate and social justice issues.
A meetup exploring functional biology, human physiology, and lifestyle interventions to optimise daily health.
Aslı Aydın Aksan discusses ways digital tools can complement rather than replace hands-on artisanal craft.
A gathering for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives looking to align their business ventures with personal values.
Violist Elena Gogodze gives a live solo classical performance at the neighborhood library branch.
Violinists Olga Göschel and Neil Dixon perform an intimate chamber music recital.
A walking meet-up tailored for women to exercise and socialise outdoors.
An organised group excursion visiting the Scientology headquarters on the Wibautstraat.
An informal Sunday community gathering and drop-in café for local residents.
A local creative writing workshop followed by an open stage for participants to read their newly penned work.
A guided conversation exploring family histories, identity, and personal memories of the former Dutch East Indies.
Local musicians gather for a benefit performance honoring the veteran Amsterdam Latin percussionist.
A closing reception marking the final day of the contemporary art and discussion project.
Chamber choir Victoria performs an autumn-themed choral programme inside the historic green church in Weesp.
A lecture and discussion examining the history and differing perspectives of late-colonial Suriname.
The ensemble performs classic Dutch cabaret numbers, chansons, and popular songs from the mid-twentieth century.
A book launch exploring the 130-year history of Dutch presentations and architecture at the Venice Biennale.
Guitarist Folker Tettero and his trio are joined by saxophonist Iman Spaargaren for a set of soulful groove-jazz.
A work-in-progress preview performance testing new theatrical material in front of a live audience.
The annual memorial lecture on human rights, history, and morality named after the Dutch lawyer and Holocaust survivor.
A live stage recording of the popular Dutch conversational podcast.
Artists Komtouch Napattaloong, Kaisa Saarinen, and Bart Seng Wen Long share films and talks examining varied modes of narrative.
A sharp satirical theatre solo exploring progressive politics, social expectations, and personal compromise.
An intimate live music set at the neighbourhood theatre café.
Writers and intellectuals discuss the enduring legacy of the late Surinamese-Dutch essayist and broadcaster Anil Ramdas.
The artist launches a new vinyl record with a live set in the café's back room.
The Polish comedian brings her satirical stand-up show about modern self-improvement culture to Amsterdam.
A panel discussion explores themes of sincerity and irony in David Foster Wallace's seminal novel Infinite Jest.
A screening of vintage adult cinema hosted in collaboration with the independent erotic film festival.
The Leidseplein live music bar hosts an evening of unannounced acts.
A weekly contemporary Christian church service with worship and community fellowship.
A regular Catholic mass celebrated in the chapel situated within the cemetery grounds.
A film screening at the neighbourhood cultural centre for older residents in the Plantage quarter.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance examining modern alienation, vulnerability, and domestic spaces.
Veteran jazz pianist Jos van Beest celebrates his catalog alongside saxophonist Joep Grotendorst and bassist Boet Kaaijk.
A reading group discussing the edited collection on how social reproduction theory illuminates daily life and resistance in Palestine.
The adventurous Dutch musicians' collective showcases new works of avant-garde composition and free improvisation.
A community meeting to discuss and review past and future activities of the autonomous education project.
A Dutch documentary tracking the campaign to preserve Amsterdam's Lutkemeerpolder farmland screens during Climate Week in New York.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
An interactive family exhibition traces the history of stage illusion and escapology from Harry Houdini onwards.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Master craftspeople offer demonstrations, workshops, films, and material stalls celebrating traditional and modern artisanal skills.
The grand 1867 landmark hotel on the river opens its public rooms for Heritage Days.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
The monumental 1934 wholesale market hall opens its cavernous, arched interior to visitors.
An exhibition tracing historical, cultural, and diplomatic ties between the Netherlands and Japan inside the royal palace on Dam Square.
Master craftspeople from around the world lead hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and demonstrations at NDSM Wharf.
A hands-on workshop teaching seventeenth-century etching techniques in Rembrandt’s former home as part of the craftsmanship festival.
The museum marks the East Asian Mid-Autumn Festival with family activities, crafts, and traditional festivities.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
Kite flyers from across the world take over the Scheveningen beach with massive displays and stunt demonstrations.
The 2023 Turner Prize winner installs assemblages of everyday industrial detritus and found materials inside the medieval church.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
The open-air theatre in the Amsterdam forest hosts live music performances beneath the trees.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tim Curry star in the 1996 musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Artisanal food producers, craft stalls, and food trucks set up across the park for the regular Sunday outdoor market.
Europe's roving sneaker convention brings together collectors, resellers, and streetwear brands for buying, trading, and displays.
Children and accompanying adults experiment with unusual custom-built electronic and acoustic instruments to compose their own music.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
Boom Chicago's ensemble skewers Dutch culture, expat life, and Amsterdam quirks in a fast-paced comedy show.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
Rirkrit Tiravanija's landmark relational artwork, where the artist cooked and served pad thai directly to gallery visitors.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
The premier annual exhibition of international photojournalism and documentary photography visits the historic 15th-century church on Dam Square.
The annual touring showcase presents the year's award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography from around the globe.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Ezmeralda Sallaku directs Yasmina Reza’s sharp, award-winning comedy about three friends fractured by a modern painting.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
A drop-in creative workshop where children can experiment with bold, colourful art inspired by the postwar CoBrA movement.
Diners share large communal platters made with local, sustainable produce at this shared-table feast.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
A hands-on introductory class where you learn to screen-print your own graphic designs onto textiles.
The local chess and sudoku group gathers for outdoor board games, cold drinks, and DJ sets.
A festival day combining live music, food, and culture by the waterside in Amsterdam-Noord.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A sober dance party serving spiced tea alongside a visual art showcase.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
An intimate close-up magic performance where illusions happen right before your eyes.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
The Amsterdam Museum opens its high-tech storage depot, where thousands of municipal art pieces and artefacts are preserved.
The colossal 1920s brick headquarters of the Netherlands Trading Society, designed by Karel de Bazel, opens for viewings.
Mozart's comic singspiel Der Schauspieldirektor performed with historic wooden marionettes.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
A social festival for dogs and their owners, with canine activities and market stalls.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The ethnographic museum hosts a family-friendly Sunday programme of activities, workshops, and cultural storytelling.
Grieg's incidental music is reframed through its Norwegian folk roots, followed by Tchaikovsky's expressive work for string orchestra.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided look behind the scenes of the concert hall is followed by a free midday classical performance.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A weekend drop-in creative workshop where children and parents make art together using various materials and techniques.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
A multi-day creative festival gathering eccentric live acts, performances and oddball art under one roof.
Artists and makers display and sell their work inside the vast industrial NDSM warehouse.
Teams compete on horseback in high-goal polo matches held across outdoor pitches in Amsterdam Zuid.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
Local makers sell illustrations, art, and handmade designs inside the former shipyard cafe in Noord.
A daytime party pairing drinks with classic nineties and noughties R&B hits.
The high-energy brass band brings horns, live vocals, and marching percussion to classic drum and bass rhythms.
A hands-on beginner session on the wheel, covering the basics of throwing, shaping, and finishing ceramic cups.
Sports clubs and venues across Amsterdam open their doors to let residents try activities without charge.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
An authentic Greek folk celebration featuring live musicians playing traditional urban blues and rebetiko songs.
A guided walk through the former NDSM shipyard warehouse showcasing over 150 large-scale street art and graffiti works.
A night of Surinamese jazz, kawina rhythms, and funk fusion bridging Paramaribo and Amsterdam musical traditions.
A classic open-air Dutch glove-puppet performance featuring Jan Klaassen and Katrijn on Dam Square.
Dedicated morning jumping and movement sessions tailored safely for young children aged two to five.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
The 1930s Amsterdam School community building in Tuindorp Oostzaan opens its doors for Heritage Day.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
An architecture walk exploring postwar brutalist and modern concrete buildings across Amsterdam-Zuid.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso painting directly onto transparent glass, shown in collaboration with Cinema Amstelveen.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
The architecture centre traces Amsterdam's urban development through historical scale models and completed city projects.
A launch party celebrating the new EP of reworked harp tracks alongside a high-energy dance workout.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The Arnhem-based modern dance company presents a program of four works by Mediterranean choreographers, including two world premieres.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
The Mexican brass collective brings its brass-heavy traditional banda music to the IJ waterfront.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
The Palestinian artist presents work that blends science fiction, film, and installation to explore political memory and exile.
Resident musicians from the creative hub on the NDSM wharf perform intimate sets inside their shared cultural space.
Actors dramatise the nineteenth-century draining of the Haarlemmermeer at this historic steam-pumping station.
Electronic music played entirely live using hardware synths, drum machines, and sequencers rather than pre-recorded tracks.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
Sports clubs and fitness centres across the country offer open sessions, taster classes, and demonstrations to encourage physical activity.
The annual national film festival screens the year's best Dutch features, documentaries, and shorts across Utrecht cinemas.
Sidney Lumet's razor-sharp 1976 media satire follows an unhinged news anchor whose televised breakdowns become a cynical ratings sensation.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
Singers and a live house band take to the stage for a late-night session of classic and contemporary R&B.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
The Surinamese-Dutch reggae and pop star behind the smash hit 'Parijs' headlines this Latin and Caribbean club night.
A guided architectural tour of the monumental Amsterdam School landmark, formerly headquarters to the city's major shipping companies.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
Participants work with clay to shape personal narratives and memories in this hands-on community workshop.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
The experimental North club celebrates with an all-weekend festival featuring live acts, DJs, and extended club sets across both floors.
A bustling open-air weekly market featuring fresh cheese, fish, produce, flowers, and household goods.
A drop-in community gathering dedicated to paper folding and origami, suitable for all skill levels.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
The former studio and sculpture garden of Dutch abstract sculptor André Volten opens to the public.
A documentary and debate evening exploring human stories and conflicts behind the headlines.
The living heritage museum in the flats of Kraaiennest opens to showcase the architectural history of the Bijlmermeer.
A musical reading and sensory playtime session for babies, toddlers, and their parents at the library.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Woven textile tapestries by Mia Weiner pair with introspective photographic portraiture by Johnny Mae Hauser.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
The band plays a night of live roots reggae at the long-running live music bar.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
A creative textile workshop engaging with Dutch colonial slavery through collective embroidery and quilting.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
The award-winning Ukrainian jazz outfit plays their fusion-heavy sound alongside guest vocalist Diana Sidibé.
Museum educators lead walk-in guided tours through the permanent collection of post-war CoBrA art.
An underground festival spanning multiple venues across the city, highlighting alternative art, subcultures, and multidisciplinary performance.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
The independent American hip-hop and acoustic artist plays an Amsterdam date on his farewell tour.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
A recital showcases the hall's rare 31-tone microtonal organ, designed by physicist Adriaan Fokker.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An open-stage evening where local performers, musicians, and poets share short sets with an audience.
An interdisciplinary event combining visual art with live performance in the gallery.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided architectural and backstage tour through Amsterdam's premier contemporary music hall on the river.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
A chance to explore the expressive Amsterdam School architecture of the landmark former shipping company headquarters.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
A cover band performing upbeat rock, funk, and soul favourites through the decades.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
Live band Kurulu Düzen and DJ ZET play an evening of classic and modern Turkish rock.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
A temporary shared workspace where artists, craftspeople, and designers can collaborate and build together.
A social running session paired with an açaí bowl afterparty hosted by the activewear label and Oakberry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
A youth theatre performance confronting contemporary consumerism, climate anxiety, and the things we discard.
The award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer leads an evening of worship and world music.
Artists in the nearby Gooi village open their studios to visitors for self-guided tours across the weekend.
Writers and critics examine the modern relevance of David Foster Wallace's landmark maximalist novel on the occasion of its Dutch translation.
An evening of live entertainment at the intimate tapas-and-theatre space.
The Dutch television presenter and cultural commentator hosts an intimate talk show featuring stage artists and performers.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
John Wright, longtime drummer and songwriter for Canadian punk pioneers Nomeansno, tours his solo project.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
A theatrical production inspired by the landmark Dutch feminist activist movement founded in 1969.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
A site-specific art exhibition featuring works inspired by Amsterdam Oost and the local community around Oosterpark.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A discussion or evening programme exploring themes of identity, home, and community.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
An intimate evening of storytelling, anecdotes, and theatre in the cosy rooms of Scala.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
Four performance artists share new works-in-progress across an intimate evening of contemporary theatre.
A local gathering bringing together neighbours for drinks, music, and socialising at the east-side hotel.
The Dutch Zero movement veteran displays assemblages crafted from coins, corks, and everyday cast-offs.
A live soul, funk, and R&B covers outfit playing late into the night.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
The artist places his own body in tension with motorbikes and heavy machinery in an immersive performance exhibition.
Artist Petra Kroon presents paintings exploring vulnerability and transparency in this gallery inside De Hallen.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
A live set of hard-hitting classic and modern rock covers.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
A presentation and discussion reflecting on collective memory, archival practices, and personal histories through textile and visual art.
An anniversary party celebrating the first year of Hartwig Art Foundation's temporary exhibition and gathering space.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
Jefta Hoed displays work exploring urban discards, public surfaces, and everyday street materials.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
A guided walk through the group exhibition exploring themes of isolation and human connection across diverse artistic media.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
International art educators associated with the Amsterdam University of the Arts step out of the classroom to present their own visual work.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
A Fluxus-inspired restaging revisits the historic conceptual car project by the Dutch artists and provocateurs.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
A relaxed daytime food spread served inside Hotel Casa in Oost.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
The historic neighbourhood centre, now a hub for integration and community projects, opens its doors.
An exhibition showing works by the Dutch painter and draughtsman Gaston Bannier.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
Six artists present visual reflections on isolation and interpersonal connection.
Nina Ascoly presents an exhibition of drawings and line-based visual work at the creative community space.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
Studio 12-06 opens its doors for a showcase of paintings by Klaartje Pander.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
The artist presents a collection of detailed coloured-pencil drawings in the society's project space.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build stamina and strength.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
Theater Bellevue stages this theatrical production.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
An underground dance night hosted at the former squatted cultural space on Overtoom.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
A theatrical solo show about life in the classroom, teaching, and education.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
A public-facing window display exhibition designed to be viewed directly from the street.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory, time and everyday life.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
Monday 28 September
An interactive highlights tour through the national collection with games, drawing, and sensory tasks for families.
An autumn-themed scavenger hunt that guides children and families through the botanical gardens using a bingo card.
The Icelandic stand-up comedian brings his English-language solo show exploring cultural quirks across Europe.
Visitors are invited to sketch and draw inside the royal palace's historic halls throughout October.
An outdoor harvest cooking session for children and families using fresh produce grown on-site.
Professional stand-ups and rising comics test new material in English at the local craft brewery taproom.
The veteran Greek vocalist, a central figure in contemporary rebetiko and popular song, performs in Amsterdam.
Emerging and established stand-ups try out new material at the East Amsterdam storytelling hub.
Fronted by Greg Dulli, the veteran Cincinnati alternative rock band brings their soul-inflected grunge to Paradiso.
The Detroit hip-hop producer and MC showcases his blend of soulful sample-heavy boom-bap and live instrumentation.
The Detroit rapper and producer, known for his work with Slum Village and Danny Brown, plays live hip-hop.
Museum educators lead a guided exploration of modern art designed for young children and families.
Musicians lead an interactive family concert encouraging children to dance, sing, and clap along.
Children draw dramatic maritime scenes inspired by the museum's historic seascape paintings.
The university library hosts free experiments, games, and interactive workshops for all ages as part of the nationwide science weekend.
Alan J. Pakula's 1976 political thriller stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford as the journalists who uncovered the Watergate scandal.
A creative youth makerspace combining hands-on crafts and basic technology to design an interactive model island.
Free youth theatre workshops offering children an introduction to acting, movement, and stagecraft.
Diners can pay by donation or by volunteering time for a three-course community meal cooked from surplus rescued ingredients.
Mothers and daughters make sushi together in a hands-on community workshop.
A seasonal community dinner focused on locally harvested, sustainable ingredients.
A collaborative culinary pop-up serving Palestinian dishes alongside cultural dialogue.
The Vienna-born singer and crossover vocalist performs original songs including his breakthrough track 'Wasted Love'.
The San Francisco cult shoegaze and psychedelic rock outfit bring their shimmering, reverb-drenched guitar soundscapes to the stage.
The veteran Greek vocalist, one of the foremost interpreters of rebetiko and laïko music, performs live in Amsterdam.
A double bill combining a film screening with a social craft workshop for textile and fiber enthusiasts.
A canal house museum displaying animal-themed contemporary art and sculptures.
A movement and dance class designed to stimulate memory, coordination, and brain health.
Michael Moore's Palme d'Or-winning 2004 documentary examines the Bush administration and the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
Artists open their workrooms to the public to showcase works in progress and chat about their practice.
A youth design lab run with community studio The Beach, exploring local creativity and neighborhood problem-solving.
A collaborative singing group session focusing on collective vocal harmonies and community choral music.
A monthly library meetup for readers to share reflections and discuss literature.
Brazilian psychedelic pop project Glue Trip shares the bill with local act Animal Du.
A networking session combining personal storytelling with informal professional connections over drinks and food.
The Belgian singer-songwriter and electronic pop musician, formerly of Dead Man Ray, performs his eclectic solo work.
A documentary screening examining contemporary Cuban politics, society, and culture in the post-Castro era.
A classic French chanson evening bringing the romance and melancholy of Paris to an intimate setting.
A community wellness session offering holistic plant-based remedies and hands-on bodywork.
A curated cinema screening exploring romance and modern relationships.
Speakers debate truth, bias, and conflicting viewpoints in a moderated panel discussion.
Non-native speakers meet with volunteers to practice everyday spoken Dutch in a friendly, informal setting.
A community film screening hosted in the library's youth corner.
A drop-in physical yoga practice open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
An art lecture exploring the collection and exhibitions at Museum Voorlinden.
Players meet for casual matches of the ancient abstract strategy board game at the local hackerspace.
Flemish theatre collective De Nwe Tijd presents an expanded evening of contemporary performance, conversation, and storytelling.
A public talk and philosophical debate on ethics, human nature, and contemporary moral dilemmas.
Comedians Raoul and Buğra team up to share the stage for an evening of back-to-back stand-up sets.
The innovative Dutch harpist gives an intimate performance for members of the musician-run collective.
A work-in-progress performance blending the Orpheus myth, live harp, and themes of political resistance.
An information evening connecting international residents with local services, clubs, and cultural organisations in The Hague.
An outdoor fitness session in the park designed to help older adults build strength, balance, and stamina.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and theatre performer leads a vocal coaching session at the creative housing community.
A drop-in advice desk to help you find the right Dutch language course or practice partner in the city.
Biographers and literary scholars gather to discuss the ethics and responsibilities of writing life stories of deceased authors.
A photography club meetup for members and guests to discuss camera work, techniques, and visual projects.
A girls-only fitness and social meetup on IJburg combining gentle exercise with group chat.
A launch event and networking evening introducing a mentorship scheme for product and digital professionals working in the Netherlands.
A shared community meal aimed at connecting local residents during the national awareness week against loneliness.
A practical workshop helping emerging artists and creative freelancers organize and manage their professional work.
The Antwerp theatre collective stages an extended edition of its conversational Monday evening programme.
A dedicated session focusing on the precise alignment and prop work characteristic of the Iyengar method.
An organizing meeting brings together housing activists and residents to discuss campaigns addressing the Dutch housing shortage.
A panel and discussion evening focusing on meaningful community connection and civic engagement.
An evening of the traditional Dutch four-player trick-taking card game.
A public forum discussing civic engagement, local politics, and ways to make democratic participation more inclusive.
A Buddhist philosophy workshop focusing on traditional Tibetan mind-training techniques to handle adversity and emotional distress.
A discussion night exploring countercultural movements, social resistance, and activism.
A panel discussion addressing polarised public discourse, media outrage, and constructive dialogue.
A rigorous ballet training class alongside the resident ICK ensemble, open only to professional dancers and dance students.
A walk-in support session providing free one-on-one help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and digital public services.
A step-by-step course teaching people how to use online healthcare portals, video consultations, and patient files.
A quiet study room offering independent and small-group practice in Dutch language, reading, and digital skills.
A creative tech workshop where children build and construct miniature imaginary worlds using digital fabrication tools.
Political scientist Gerd Junne discusses decentralized hydrogen energy solutions in this book discussion session.
An evening of boundary-pushing avant-garde music and sound exploration from local improvisers.
A community meeting for residents organising local clean-up initiatives and waste-reduction campaigns in the Indische Buurt.
A meeting and workshop for grassroots volunteer first responders supporting protests and community actions.
Tibetan Buddhist foundational practices and staged path-to-enlightenment teachings from the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
A community discussion for local seniors and caregivers about housing adaptations, support services, and living independently for longer.
A public forum where unhoused and displaced families share their experiences of the housing crisis.
An informational gathering for homeowners' association members in Nieuw-West to discuss neighborhood initiatives and maintenance.
A conference exploring hybrid systems and cross-disciplinary digital platforms.
A weekly community initiative offering free groceries and pantry items to local residents in need.
The PhD candidate publicly defends their physics doctoral thesis before the Vrije Universiteit committee.
A consultation meeting for participants to give feedback and input on the MORIS project.
A practical beginner-level workshop helping adults build confidence using computers, keyboards, and the web.
The Italian-born, Amsterdam-based choreographer presents work exploring continuous movement, ambiguity, and physical perception.
The industry pension fund hosts a private corporate event at the Zaandam venue.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
An interactive family exhibition traces the history of stage illusion and escapology from Harry Houdini onwards.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
A gentle, acoustic performance tailored for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
A sensory, gentle classical concert designed for babies up to 18 months and their parents.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tim Curry star in the 1996 musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Children and accompanying adults experiment with unusual custom-built electronic and acoustic instruments to compose their own music.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
Boom Chicago's ensemble skewers Dutch culture, expat life, and Amsterdam quirks in a fast-paced comedy show.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
A drop-in creative workshop where children can experiment with bold, colourful art inspired by the postwar CoBrA movement.
Diners share large communal platters made with local, sustainable produce at this shared-table feast.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
A hands-on introductory class where you learn to screen-print your own graphic designs onto textiles.
The local chess and sudoku group gathers for outdoor board games, cold drinks, and DJ sets.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
An intimate close-up magic performance where illusions happen right before your eyes.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
Mozart's comic singspiel Der Schauspieldirektor performed with historic wooden marionettes.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided look behind the scenes of the concert hall is followed by a free midday classical performance.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A weekend drop-in creative workshop where children and parents make art together using various materials and techniques.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
A daytime party pairing drinks with classic nineties and noughties R&B hits.
The high-energy brass band brings horns, live vocals, and marching percussion to classic drum and bass rhythms.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
A guided walk through the former NDSM shipyard warehouse showcasing over 150 large-scale street art and graffiti works.
A night of Surinamese jazz, kawina rhythms, and funk fusion bridging Paramaribo and Amsterdam musical traditions.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
An open-stage live music session hosted by Jacco in the long-running Leidseplein blues and rock bar.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso painting directly onto transparent glass, shown in collaboration with Cinema Amstelveen.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The Arnhem-based modern dance company presents a program of four works by Mediterranean choreographers, including two world premieres.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
The Mexican brass collective brings its brass-heavy traditional banda music to the IJ waterfront.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
Resident musicians from the creative hub on the NDSM wharf perform intimate sets inside their shared cultural space.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
The annual national film festival screens the year's best Dutch features, documentaries, and shorts across Utrecht cinemas.
Sidney Lumet's razor-sharp 1976 media satire follows an unhinged news anchor whose televised breakdowns become a cynical ratings sensation.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
Children can drop in to make their own art inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
Singers and a live house band take to the stage for a late-night session of classic and contemporary R&B.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
Participants work with clay to shape personal narratives and memories in this hands-on community workshop.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
The experimental North club celebrates with an all-weekend festival featuring live acts, DJs, and extended club sets across both floors.
A bustling open-air weekly market featuring fresh cheese, fish, produce, flowers, and household goods.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
A documentary and debate evening exploring human stories and conflicts behind the headlines.
A musical reading and sensory playtime session for babies, toddlers, and their parents at the library.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Woven textile tapestries by Mia Weiner pair with introspective photographic portraiture by Johnny Mae Hauser.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
Museum educators lead walk-in guided tours through the permanent collection of post-war CoBrA art.
The Vienna-born singer performs his emotional pop ballads, including his breakthrough track 'Wasted Love'.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
The independent American hip-hop and acoustic artist plays an Amsterdam date on his farewell tour.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Violist Sunniva Skaug explores the chamber music Antonín Dvořák composed during his stay in the United States.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series is interviewed and meets readers.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An open-stage evening where local performers, musicians, and poets share short sets with an audience.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided walking tour through the iconic modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in the early twentieth century.
A guided architectural and backstage tour through Amsterdam's premier contemporary music hall on the river.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A communal singing session held in the open-air shelter on the former naval grounds.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
A cover band performing upbeat rock, funk, and soul favourites through the decades.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
The Dutch television presenter and cultural commentator hosts an intimate talk show featuring stage artists and performers.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
A site-specific art exhibition featuring works inspired by Amsterdam Oost and the local community around Oosterpark.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A discussion or evening programme exploring themes of identity, home, and community.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
An intimate evening of storytelling, anecdotes, and theatre in the cosy rooms of Scala.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
Four performance artists share new works-in-progress across an intimate evening of contemporary theatre.
A local gathering bringing together neighbours for drinks, music, and socialising at the east-side hotel.
The Dutch Zero movement veteran displays assemblages crafted from coins, corks, and everyday cast-offs.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A professional networking session focused on personal storytelling and communication skills for business.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
An exhibition showing works by the Dutch painter and draughtsman Gaston Bannier.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
Nina Ascoly presents an exhibition of drawings and line-based visual work at the creative community space.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build stamina and strength.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
Theater Bellevue stages this theatrical production.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
A theatrical solo show about life in the classroom, teaching, and education.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
A public-facing window display exhibition designed to be viewed directly from the street.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory, time and everyday life.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
Financial risk and technology professionals discuss the governance, ethical compliance, and deployment of machine learning under the EU AI Act.
Corporate procurement and IT sourcing managers discuss cloud contract negotiations, enterprise software spending, and supplier management.
Software asset managers and IT procurement leaders meet to discuss cloud cost optimization, vendor audit risks, and software licensing compliance.
A five-day executive training course on integrating environmental, social, and governance standards into corporate business strategy.
Tuesday 29 September
An outdoor nature walk and painting workshop for children, organised under Natuurmonumenten's youth programme.
An open-air screening of the romantic fantasy drama directed by Kogonada, shown overlooking the IJ.
The powerhouse British synth-pop and blues-rock vocalist, formerly of Yazoo, performs songs from across her forty-year solo career.
German actor Dominique Horwitz and violinist Isabelle Faust join the historic puppet company for an inventive theatrical-musical collaboration.
The Sacramento alternative rock band play their dry-witted, trumpet-laced hits and idiosyncratic pop.
The American pop singer, known for hits like 'I'm Outta Love' and her raspy, soulful vocals, performs live in Amsterdam.
Children and parents gather for an informal English-language reading and story session in the library's youth corner.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through assembling their own self-sustaining terrarium in a glass jar.
Interactive guided tours tailored for adults and children exploring the museum's modern art collections together.
The award-winning author of 'Hamnet' and 'The Marriage Portrait' appears in conversation about her work.
Teams compete in a pub quiz over craft beers in the brewery taproom.
The Canadian quartet play their propulsive, instrumental dance-rock built from analogue synths, distortion pedals and live drums.
Performers share stories through spoken word, movement, music, and comedy at the storytelling venue's curated open-format night.
Indigenous musicians from the Brazilian Amazon's Yawanawá people share traditional sacred music and chants.
The English synth-pop pioneer, formerly of Yazoo, performs songs from across her forty-year solo career.
Six local English-language stand-up comics test out new jokes and work through fresh material in a lineup hosted by Rami Nima.
Dutch jazz musicians celebrate the legacy and cool-jazz repertoire of American baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan.
Children learn how to knead, shape, and bake their own bread rolls at the educational petting farm.
Children learn how to crack codes and decipher ciphers using creative tech and problem-solving techniques.
Rami Nima hosts an English-language comedy night showcasing up-and-coming stand-up talent.
A multilingual children's storytelling session presenting short stories read aloud in French.
A performance marking Keti Koti and exploring diaspora, memory, and heritage for younger audiences.
An open evening of tabletop and board games at the hostel bar beside the park.
A yoga class set to a live or curated techno soundtrack in the club's event space.
The opening of a photography exhibition documenting the Albanian families who gave refuge to Jews during the Holocaust.
A social dance class covering rock 'n' roll partner dancing at the former KNSM departure lounge.
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The New Delhi duo bring their fast-paced Hindi rap and influential Indian hip-hop sound to Melkweg.
The weekly networking evening screens Dutch-made short films followed by Q&As with the directors and crew.
New and developing stand-ups test out fresh English-language material at this open-mic night.
De Nieuwe Anita combines live improvised performance with haircuts on site from barber Timm.
A pay-what-you-can English-language comedy night hosted in an intimate neighbourhood pub.
The rising Brazilian singer blends MPB, neo-soul, and acoustic pop.
An exhibition or performance combining auditory elements and visual art at the modern art museum.
A psychomotor therapist guides parents through free movement theory to support infant motor development.
An interactive theatrical storytelling session for young children based on the Leesspin method.
A community craft and kitchen session open to local makers and food enthusiasts.
The Dutch portrait photographer leads a session on his colourful, theatrical approach to fashion and portraiture.
Children design and craft their own imaginary creatures using a mix of art supplies and basic technology.
Children assemble personal time capsules to preserve memories, notes, and artefacts for the future.
An informal monthly gathering of readers to discuss chosen fiction and non-fiction over drinks.
Bravon plays for a session of barefoot, drug-free, and non-verbal ecstatic dancing.
David Fincher's 2010 drama charts the turbulent founding of Facebook and the lawsuits that followed, scripted by Aaron Sorkin.
A programme of early short films by the provocative Austrian director Ulrich Seidl, introduced by Eye curators.
A creative course covering foundational painting and drawing techniques to help develop your personal style.
An informal drop-in session where Dutch learners can practice speaking the language over coffee with native speakers.
The French sociologist and author of Returning to Reims discusses how social class and structural inequality shape the realities of ageing and elderly care.
Musicians drop in to trade solos and jam alongside an established rhythm section in this weekly open session.
The rising indie act play an intimate headline show.
A community wellness session offering holistic plant-based remedies and hands-on bodywork.
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and how to prompt conversational tools like ChatGPT in daily life.
An informal weekly gathering where non-native speakers practice everyday Dutch conversation with local volunteers.
Practise speaking Dutch in an informal, small-group conversation session led by volunteers.
Volunteers and learners meet for casual conversation practice in Dutch over coffee.
Young children gather to listen to stories read aloud by library staff in the open space.
An adaptable movement practice tailored for people managing ongoing injuries, chronic pain, or limited mobility.
A screening of the independent psychological drama.
Play a casual round of pétanque outdoors with other local residents.
The local chamber choir performs an autumn-themed programme of choral music.
Artist Simone Albers and philosophers Angela Roothaan and André van der Braak discuss the intersections of art, science, and perception.
The historic artists' society and gallery on the Rokin opens its doors for an introductory welcoming event.
First-year mime students present new physical theatre work examining anxiety.
Startup founders present their projects to peers and mentors over casual pizza and drinks.
A community dining project where local residents gather for an affordable, freshly cooked three-course dinner.
The classic cocktail lounge introduces a refreshed drinks selection.
A class practising the sequence of nineteen gentle, meditative movements developed by Justin Stone.
A reflective coaching workshop for mothers exploring the emotional and identity shifts that accompany parenthood.
ICK Dans Amsterdam leads an open movement class using their signature method to build physical awareness and stamina.
Chess players of all levels meet for casual pick-up games and practice in the library.
A discussion on whether Tony's Chocolonely's ethical supply-chain model can offer lessons for the organic food sector.
Scholars and practitioners examine alternatives to punitive justice systems, focusing on restorative and transformative approaches.
Vocalist and performer Cathelijn showcases her music in an intimate venue.
The Dutch comedian and theatre-maker returns with his stand-up show about connecting with other people.
The indie band plays a live set to celebrate the launch of their new track.
The Dutch singer-songwriter, best known as the frontman of roots-rock outfit Dawn Brothers, plays a solo set.
The Amsterdam-based tentet plays loose, creative interpretations of Duke Ellington's music.
A club night and screening themed around the chaotic 2012 teen party comedy.
A practical workshop teaching strategies to safely intervene when witnessing harassment, discrimination or unacceptable behaviour.
A professional workshop on managing conflict, communicating needs clearly, and handling difficult workplace conversations.
Free walk-in legal consultations where people can ask a lawyer for advice on legal matters.
A guided tour of the Dutch Resistance Museum featuring tactile elements and audio descriptions for visually impaired visitors.
A free drop-in consultation hour for parents and students with questions about schooling and educational pathways.
Neighbourhood film lovers meet at the library maker space to watch and discuss a movie together.
A community fitness and social group offering sports activities and informal discussion for girls in Oost.
A panel explores effective ways to communicate about climate change without alienating audiences.
A study and discussion evening exploring Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan cognitive science on how the mind perceives reality.
An open political discussion exploring anti-capitalist perspectives on the climate crisis.
The Dutch comedian and theatre maker performs her solo stand-up show about family life, motherhood, and modern frustrations.
A panel and community conversation about the future, preservation and creation of independent cultural free spaces in the city.
Music therapist Yvon Kat leads a session using rhythm, movement, and the Ronnie Gardiner Method to exercise cognitive function.
Vocalist Nicoline Snaas and saxophonist Michael Anderson lead an intimate jazz performance at the neighbourhood café.
Researchers and youth professionals discuss identifying and addressing loneliness among young adults.
A Dutch-language workshop on recognising and addressing harassment, bullying and inappropriate conduct in the workplace.
An informal coffee hour brings local residents together around the library reading table for conversation.
A community film screening tailored for local senior citizens.
A drop-in learning centre where adults can get free help with basic computer skills, language, and online administration.
Advisers provide free, confidential help with personal finances, budgeting, and administrative forms.
An informal neighbourhood meetup focusing on staying active, healthy, and socially connected into older age.
Supervised homework support and tutoring sessions for secondary and primary school pupils.
The Academy of Theatre and Dance presents its annual fund awards supporting graduating talent.
Author and educator Karim Amghar leads a session on fostering inclusion, empathy, and equal opportunity in arts education.
Stichting Ondersteboven hosts a community dialogue session inviting participants to share their lived experiences.
A networking mixer connecting tech and artificial intelligence startup founders with angel investors and industry peers.
Founders, investors and tech professionals meet for an evening of networking and discussion.
Tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists meet for an informal evening of rooftop networking and deal-making.
A walk-in consultation hour offering practical and legal advice on squatting in Amsterdam East.
Music therapist Yvon Kat leads a session using rhythm, movement, and the Ronnie Gardiner Method to exercise cognitive function.
The municipal collection service picks up removed garden paving slabs from residents making their gardens greener.
A walk-in personality testing session offering individual evaluations.
A hands-on technology bootcamp teaching primary school children the fundamentals of programming and robotics.
An informal drinks gathering for the university community.
Database developers and administrators meet to share talks and best practices around open-source database PostgreSQL.
The private artists' club choir holds its regular rehearsal session.
Software developers discuss the adoption of AI coding assistants and modern code-generation workflows.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
An interactive family exhibition traces the history of stage illusion and escapology from Harry Houdini onwards.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
A dedicated exhibition at the NDSM graffiti museum exploring the culture, ethics, and politics of street art.
A sensory, gentle classical concert designed for babies up to 18 months and their parents.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tim Curry star in the 1996 musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Children and accompanying adults experiment with unusual custom-built electronic and acoustic instruments to compose their own music.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
Boom Chicago's ensemble skewers Dutch culture, expat life, and Amsterdam quirks in a fast-paced comedy show.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
A drop-in creative workshop where children can experiment with bold, colourful art inspired by the postwar CoBrA movement.
Diners share large communal platters made with local, sustainable produce at this shared-table feast.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
A hands-on introductory class where you learn to screen-print your own graphic designs onto textiles.
The local chess and sudoku group gathers for outdoor board games, cold drinks, and DJ sets.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
An intimate close-up magic performance where illusions happen right before your eyes.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
Mozart's comic singspiel Der Schauspieldirektor performed with historic wooden marionettes.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided look behind the scenes of the concert hall is followed by a free midday classical performance.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A weekend drop-in creative workshop where children and parents make art together using various materials and techniques.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
The park-side bar and restaurant hosts an evening film screening in Westerpark.
Heather Lenz's 2018 documentary charts the life and career of Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dots and mirrored rooms.
The renowned Austrian marionette troupe stages Stravinsky's theatrical work about a soldier and the devil, with puppets by painter Georg Baselitz.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
A daytime party pairing drinks with classic nineties and noughties R&B hits.
The high-energy brass band brings horns, live vocals, and marching percussion to classic drum and bass rhythms.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
A guided walk through the former NDSM shipyard warehouse showcasing over 150 large-scale street art and graffiti works.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
An open-stage live music session hosted by Jacco in the long-running Leidseplein blues and rock bar.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso painting directly onto transparent glass, shown in collaboration with Cinema Amstelveen.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The Arnhem-based modern dance company presents a program of four works by Mediterranean choreographers, including two world premieres.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
Resident musicians from the creative hub on the NDSM wharf perform intimate sets inside their shared cultural space.
New mothers meet for an informal walk and conversation with their babies in prams.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
The annual national film festival screens the year's best Dutch features, documentaries, and shorts across Utrecht cinemas.
Sidney Lumet's razor-sharp 1976 media satire follows an unhinged news anchor whose televised breakdowns become a cynical ratings sensation.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
Children can drop in to make their own art inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
A relaxed, low-pressure weekly evening of informal doodling and creative unwinding for the queer community and friends.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
Participants work with clay to shape personal narratives and memories in this hands-on community workshop.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
A bustling open-air weekly market featuring fresh cheese, fish, produce, flowers, and household goods.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
A documentary and debate evening exploring human stories and conflicts behind the headlines.
A musical reading and sensory playtime session for babies, toddlers, and their parents at the library.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Woven textile tapestries by Mia Weiner pair with introspective photographic portraiture by Johnny Mae Hauser.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
The Vienna-born singer performs his emotional pop ballads, including his breakthrough track 'Wasted Love'.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
The independent American hip-hop and acoustic artist plays an Amsterdam date on his farewell tour.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series is interviewed and meets readers.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An open-stage evening where local performers, musicians, and poets share short sets with an audience.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided walking tour through the iconic modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in the early twentieth century.
A guided architectural and backstage tour through Amsterdam's premier contemporary music hall on the river.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A communal singing session held in the open-air shelter on the former naval grounds.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
Director Jane Schoenbrun presents their queer horror transformation film at the cinema.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
An exhibition and interactive program exploring the history and lasting societal legacy of Dutch colonial slavery.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
The Dutch television presenter and cultural commentator hosts an intimate talk show featuring stage artists and performers.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
A site-specific art exhibition featuring works inspired by Amsterdam Oost and the local community around Oosterpark.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
An exhibition and gathering at the historic artists' society.
An intimate evening of storytelling, anecdotes, and theatre in the cosy rooms of Scala.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
Four performance artists share new works-in-progress across an intimate evening of contemporary theatre.
A local gathering bringing together neighbours for drinks, music, and socialising at the east-side hotel.
The Dutch Zero movement veteran displays assemblages crafted from coins, corks, and everyday cast-offs.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
The Dutch comedian and singer-songwriter tests new satirical, guitar-led comedy songs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A collaborative contemporary performance project bringing together sound, movement, and experimental staging.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
An exhibition showing works by the Dutch painter and draughtsman Gaston Bannier.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build stamina and strength.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
Theater Bellevue stages this theatrical production.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
A return run of the Dutch theatre and cabaret show exploring modern life's existential quirks.
A theatrical solo show about life in the classroom, teaching, and education.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
A dramatic performance that traces how a single catastrophic incident reverberates through people's lives.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
A public-facing window display exhibition designed to be viewed directly from the street.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory, time and everyday life.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
Researchers and practitioners meet at the university to discuss psychological safety and team dynamics across diverse cultural contexts.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
Financial risk and technology professionals discuss the governance, ethical compliance, and deployment of machine learning under the EU AI Act.
An industry conference focused on carrier billing, alternative mobile payment methods, and telecommunications commerce.
Corporate procurement and IT sourcing managers discuss cloud contract negotiations, enterprise software spending, and supplier management.
A technical trade summit dedicated to pigment chemistry, colourants, and industrial materials science.
Software asset managers and IT procurement leaders meet to discuss cloud cost optimization, vendor audit risks, and software licensing compliance.
Procurement directors and supply chain professionals gather to discuss logistics, sourcing resilience, and sustainability strategies.
A five-day executive training course on integrating environmental, social, and governance standards into corporate business strategy.
Wednesday 30 September
The Australian multi-instrumentalist performs his tongue-in-cheek blend of eighties post-disco, funk, and synth-pop.
The German electronic producer Nicolas Demuth plays his melodic, globe-trotting blend of downtempo, acoustic instruments, and house beats.
Danny Boyle's kinetic 1996 adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel follows a group of heroin addicts through Edinburgh's economic margins.
A citywide celebration of Dutch children's literature featuring readings, workshops, and family activities.
A creative media and filmmaking laboratory where kids make short movies inspired by myths.
A craft workshop where children aged six and up build articulated paper jumping jacks.
A practical craft workshop teaching the historic non-adhesive binding method known for opening completely flat.
A guided sampling of selected wines in a convivial group setting.
A pub trivia night hosted at the craft brewery's taproom.
Chicago-trained improvisor Matt Castellvi and Saudi comedian Ibrahim Al Hajjaj join forces for a night of English-language stand-up.
Anyone can put their name on the list to share a true story from their life at this long-running community gathering.
The American investigative journalist and New Yorker staff writer discusses his approach to longform narrative reporting.
Two veterans of deep, uncompromising techno play back-to-back in the main hall.
The long-running local outfit blends traditional Eastern European Jewish folk music with brass, jazz, and energetic punk attitude.
A live music concert staged especially for young children and their families.
A communal mobile wood-fired sauna setup offering relaxation and outdoor bathing.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through the entire food cycle from planting seeds to preparing a meal.
A hands-on paper folding workshop guided by origami instructor Qusai.
The cocktail bar marks the end of its aperitivo month with a guest shift from the Italian bartender.
An evening pairing bespoke garment crafting with tastings of sparkling wine.
A guided tasting session exploring single-origin and ceremonial-grade cacaos.
A screen-free afternoon at the library offering board games, painting, and interactive activities.
The Russian electronic hip-hop duo, blending Tatar-language flows with dark, syncopated beats, play live.
A screening of a documentary following Dutch-Caribbean artists using domino strategies to navigate life, paired with games.
English-language stand-up comics take the stage at this canal-side bar.
A collaborative art-making session at the historic artists' society on the Rokin.
Writer Abdelkader Benali and pianist Daria van den Bercken blend literature and classical music around Kurban Said's classic love story.
Sunday night karaoke at the long-running drag and queer bar near the Rembrandtplein.
Eight emerging comedians compete for the weekly title, with the audience voting for the winner.
The German electronic duo craft atmospheric soundscapes blending live acoustic instrumentation, haunting vocals, and club-ready beats.
The Boy Edgar Prize-winning tenor saxophonist leads an intimate live session in the cinema's cafe space.
A community workshop opens its doors for locals to work on personal DIY projects using shared tools and machinery.
Musicians perform a midday classical recital in the historic Jordaan church.
A creative craft workshop where participants learn to embellish personal family photographs with needle and thread.
A guided tour exploring the valuables and collection highlights of the treasury museum.
A collaborative music-making workshop for people from diverse backgrounds to play and improvise together.
A community clothes swap encouraging sustainable fashion by exchanging pre-owned garments.
An informal social evening with board games, card games, and drinks.
An informal weekly drinks meetup to socialise and chat with people living in the city.
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A lecture examining the connections between esoteric symbol systems, astronomical patterns, and the human body.
Emerging percussionists perform new compositions written for marimba and vibraphone.
An evening of spoken word, live music, and storytelling from community artists.
A choir meetup dedicated to learning and singing protest songs and anti-fascist anthems together.
Haarlem spoken-word collective The Irrational Library headlines an evening of readings and live sets.
The Berlin duo blends live organic instrumentation with electronic dance music.
A multidisciplinary performance drawing on the West African concept of reflecting on the past to build the future.
A dedicated playtime session for young children and parents inside the cultural complex.
An exhibition of work by the Dutch illustrator and visual artist.
A visual art exhibition presented in the creative hub in Amsterdam-Noord.
A workshop focused on the psychology of decision-making, helping participants clarify their priorities and resolve difficult choices.
An introductory language class covering the basics of reading, writing, and speaking Arabic.
A community yoga class suitable for mixed ability levels in Amsterdam-Noord.
A casual midday gathering where entrepreneurs and tech workers can network over food.
An interactive reading and literacy workshop using games to engage young readers.
A storytime session of aloud reading and picture books tailored for five-year-olds.
The launch of a new illustrated book exploring the city through the eyes of Gijs and Floor.
The volunteer-run cultural centre serves a budget-friendly community dinner.
A drop-in physical yoga practice open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
An introductory kickboxing session designed for women.
ZID Theater revives their multidisciplinary community performance exploring civic participation, protest, and contemporary democracy.
Tim Hofman celebrates a decade of his investigative consumer and social justice YouTube show with a live arena event.
A collaborative gathering for musicians and lyricists to share ideas and work on new material together.
A hands-on introductory course on recording, sound design, and narrative structure for making audio stories.
A storytelling and discussion evening exploring the realities of polyamorous relationships and how they are perceived by a predominantly monogamous society.
The annual showcase tour presents graduation productions from the latest crop of Dutch theatre school alumni.
Clinical psychologist and grief specialist Manu Kierse speaks about dealing with ongoing, non-death-related loss.
The basement listening bar hosts a preview performance from the local musical project.
The philosopher, physician, and former Thinker of the Fatherland reflects on applying philosophical ideas to practical life.
One of the Netherlands' most energetic cabaret comedians brings his latest high-octane solo show to the theatre.
Local players gather for an informal neighbourhood jam session spanning swing, bop, and modern standards.
Teams test their general knowledge across rounds of trivia in the venue's cafe.
A panel exploring how digital technology and attention economies impact focus, mental health, and daily life.
An informal, volunteer-run drinks gathering at the independent music and community venue.
An evening of stand-up comedy hosted at the park venue.
A community dialogue session over a shared meal, bringing local residents together to discuss neighbourhood coexistence.
An art exhibition presenting recent or new works inside the creative space.
A community reading session where volunteers read stories aloud to local children.
An informal community gathering at the neighbourhood library for reading, crafts, and company.
An informal language café for practising conversational French in a small group.
An informal neighbourhood afternoon gathering for tea, coffee, and casual conversation.
An educational workshop analysing the history, uprisings, and lasting impacts of the 2011 Arab Spring.
The launch and discussion of a new book exploring the border between the urban landscape and nature.
A community fitness and social group offering sports activities and informal discussion for girls in Noord.
A celebration of a new book documenting the satirical cartoons and legacy of Dutch cartoonist Yrrah.
A panel discussion addressing local and legal opposition to mining and fossil fuel extraction across South Africa.
An evening dedicated to the life and literary works of the influential Curaçaoan writer.
Founders pitch their ventures directly to investors for feedback and funding opportunities.
Weekly acting and stagecraft classes for secondary school students in grades one through six.
A structured meditation course grounded in modern Kadampa Buddhist practice to help cultivate mental calmness and clarity.
A training session focused on practical approaches to combating racism and discrimination.
A casual language session designed to help learners practise their conversational English skills.
A facilitated outdoor walk where participants are paired up to discuss meaningful social themes and listen to one another.
A solo theatre performance exploring existential themes and life on Earth.
A discussion group examining urban housing issues through the economic and civic lens of the influential urbanist.
A panel of political scientists and legal scholars examines how European Union bureaucracy is wielded and reformed.
A discussion rethinking how identity categories and labels shape modern public debate.
A welcoming, low-threshold drop-in cafe offering tea, coffee, and informal company for local residents.
A guided storytelling and conversation gathering designed for local seniors.
An informal networking evening for security professionals and enthusiasts.
An informal gathering offering an open, supportive space to talk about bereavement and grief.
An informal social evening and open gathering for the local hackerspace community.
A screening dedicated to the visual artist.
A screening of the documentary chronicling the fierce 1970s neighbourhood protests against metro construction and urban renewal.
The first session of a hands-on course covering basic computer tasks in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A walk-in consultation where local residents can ask neighbourhood questions, raise concerns, or meet community workers.
The opening session of a structured beginner's workshop teaching foundational skills for using computers and browsing the internet.
A monthly gathering for developers and engineers working with the Google Cloud platform to share knowledge and use cases.
The local Java user group hosts a hands-on workshop focused on OpenTelemetry observability tooling.
A major retrospective covers more than seven decades of the Japanese artist's career, spanning her signature polka dots, infinity mirror installations, sculptures, and performance work.
A live orchestral performance of the classic soundtrack and atmospheric music composed for the fairy-tale theme park.
An immersive digital light-and-sound exhibition that projects life-sized prehistoric creatures across the former industrial hall.
An interactive family exhibition traces the history of stage illusion and escapology from Harry Houdini onwards.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime masterpiece portrays a dystopian Neo-Tokyo threatened by psychic destruction.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 cyberpunk anime, set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, screens in a newly restored print.
A dedicated exhibition at the NDSM graffiti museum exploring the culture, ethics, and politics of street art.
A sensory, gentle classical concert designed for babies up to 18 months and their parents.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits, and folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected digital imagery and historical photography.
An energetic gospel and soul session designed to introduce young children to live rhythm and song.
The annual nationwide celebration of children's literature brings readings, author visits, and book-related workshops to libraries and cultural centres.
Audience members recline on mats beneath the museum's illuminated glass canopy for a concert experienced entirely lying down.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tim Curry star in the 1996 musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The monthly outdoor design, craft, and food market on Museumplein takes place a week early to avoid the marathon.
Visitors can pick organic apples and pears in the orchard alongside food trucks, drinks, and live music.
The North Amsterdam digital art museum surveys foundational and boundary-pushing works from early video, computer, and electronic media artists.
Children and accompanying adults experiment with unusual custom-built electronic and acoustic instruments to compose their own music.
Children aged seven and up experiment with unusual custom-built instruments in a hands-on rhythm workshop.
An immersive exhibition bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella to life through visual art and installations.
Boom Chicago's ensemble skewers Dutch culture, expat life, and Amsterdam quirks in a fast-paced comedy show.
The long-running English-language comedy troupe stages fast-paced improv sketches driven by audience suggestions.
Frisse Oren presents an active, wordless musical theater journey introducing toddlers to balance and gravity.
A 3,000-square-metre labyrinth of interactive audiovisual installations created by Dutch dance-event pioneers ID&T.
Magicians perform close-up tricks and sleight of hand right at your pub table.
The exhibition explores the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his fame in the fine art world.
Watch the multidisciplinary street artist paint live inside the cavernous NDSM warehouse museum.
A drop-in creative workshop where children can experiment with bold, colourful art inspired by the postwar CoBrA movement.
Diners share large communal platters made with local, sustainable produce at this shared-table feast.
The street art museum displays authenticated originals and prints by the elusive British stencil artist.
A hands-on introductory class where you learn to screen-print your own graphic designs onto textiles.
The local chess and sudoku group gathers for outdoor board games, cold drinks, and DJ sets.
Visitors to the historic island fortress can watch experienced ornithologists catch, ring, and document wild birds for scientific study.
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring hand-building and texturing techniques to create clay objects and sculptures.
An intimate close-up magic performance where illusions happen right before your eyes.
The museum presents key highlights from its vast permanent collection, spanning modern painting, sculpture, and design.
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A live tribute act recreating the French electronic duo's synth-heavy catalogue with replica helmets and synchronized lighting.
Mozart's comic singspiel Der Schauspieldirektor performed with historic wooden marionettes.
Dutch artist Studio Irma presents interactive digital installations using mirrors, light, and projection mapping.
An exhibition showcasing historical clothing from 1640 to 1930 bearing visible traces of wear, mending, and alterations.
The museum explores the foundational building blocks of graffiti, from names and tags to line work, flow, and repetition.
Visitors can sketch alongside Rembrandt's etchings and studies during this hands-on drawing session at the painter's former home.
The maritime museum opens up creative workshops and drop-in family activities every Wednesday afternoon.
The museum's open-air gardens host steel and iron sculptures by the Dutch abstract and constructivist artist.
A guided look behind the scenes of the concert hall is followed by a free midday classical performance.
A guided walk through the world's oldest continuously functioning Jewish library, housed in the Portuguese Synagogue complex.
The Chinese photographer presents work exploring identity, youth culture, and her roots in Xinjiang.
Children and families can drop in to craft fruit garlands while learning about harvest traditions around the world.
A weekend drop-in creative workshop where children and parents make art together using various materials and techniques.
A digital light-and-sound show projecting the fantastical visions and monstrous details of the Early Netherlandish painter.
A major retrospective devoted to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer behind Schiphol's 1967 layout.
An interactive children's book exhibition featuring the vibrant and detailed illustrations of Charlotte Dematons.
The park-side bar and restaurant hosts an evening film screening in Westerpark.
Heather Lenz's 2018 documentary charts the life and career of Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dots and mirrored rooms.
An afternoon workshop introducing young children to rhythm, singing, and instruments through play.
The London-based photographer, celebrated for his atmospheric portraits and monumental landscape series like Yangtze: The Long River, shows his work.
A daytime party pairing drinks with classic nineties and noughties R&B hits.
The high-energy brass band brings horns, live vocals, and marching percussion to classic drum and bass rhythms.
An exhibition tracing centuries of LGBTQIA+ struggle, culture, and community life in Amsterdam.
An educational and interactive family exhibition exploring mythical lore, symbols, and nature.
The Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band blends reggae, funk, Caribbean rhythms, and indie pop.
A guided walk through the former NDSM shipyard warehouse showcasing over 150 large-scale street art and graffiti works.
The South African visual activist presents black-and-white portraits celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter displays two decades of images documenting the graduates of the prestigious Dutch design initiative.
Billy Wilder’s cynical film-noir stars Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter exploiting a trapped cave explorer for headlines.
Coaches run small-group swimming classes designed for adults at the historic bathhouse near the Museumplein.
A private collection of paintings, prints, and antiques shown inside the historic monument at the foot of Amsterdam's 17th-century Mint Tower.
Katsuhiro Otomo's three-part sci-fi anime anthology from 1995 screens in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival.
Four to six performers from across the LGBTQ+ community present short personal storytelling pieces.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist artist are installed across the museum's public gardens.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso painting directly onto transparent glass, shown in collaboration with Cinema Amstelveen.
A casual board games night designed for practicing conversational Dutch in a social group setting.
An informal, free workshop and social session aimed at practicing conversational Dutch in a casual setting.
A practical painting workshop focused on expressive color and bold brushwork, inspired by the museum's collection.
An improvised theatre performance where actors spin an audience-suggested narrative through the tropes of a specific genre.
A museum docent leads visitors through the photography museum's current exhibitions on Keizersgracht.
Young laureates from the national classical competition perform an afternoon chamber programme.
A collection of works by prominent modern and contemporary artists, including figures from pop and street art.
The Arnhem-based modern dance company presents a program of four works by Mediterranean choreographers, including two world premieres.
The Indian visual artist shows photographic work examining memory, personal archives, and visual perception.
A relaxed, non-formal meetup for practicing conversational Dutch over a cup of coffee.
An informal evening for practising languages over drinks with locals and internationals.
Resident musicians from the creative hub on the NDSM wharf perform intimate sets inside their shared cultural space.
The inventive Dutch reed quintet plays a mix of original contemporary works and their own classical arrangements.
The venue's cinema screens a regular lineup of music documentaries and concert films spanning diverse genres and eras.
Chamber music and neighborhood stories fill domestic and cultural spaces across Amsterdam-Zuid for the festival's tenth edition.
The annual national film festival screens the year's best Dutch features, documentaries, and shorts across Utrecht cinemas.
Intricate hand-woven textile sculptures and mixed-media assemblages rooted in indigenous Oaxacan craft traditions.
A behind-the-scenes documentary follows the Gallagher brothers leading up to their anticipated stadium reunion tour.
An exhibition tackling the contested ethics of colonial-era heritage, examining repatriation and restitution debates.
Children can drop in to make their own art inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the historic municipal theatre on the Leidseplein, visiting the stage, dressing rooms, and backstage areas.
A guided museum walk exploring LGBTQ+ themes, hidden narratives, and queer perspectives within the modern and contemporary art collection.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their meticulous, fine-art photographs of exotic animals, birds, and natural history specimens.
An exhibition spotlighting standout recent graduates from Dutch art academies.
The veteran American tenor saxophonist is joined by the Dutch bop pianist's trio for an evening of straight-ahead swing.
The live outfit performs high-tempo rock 'n' roll, funk, and classic covers at the long-running live music bar.
Mikhail Kalatozov's 1964 Soviet-Cuban masterpiece is renowned for its revolutionary fervor and Sergei Urusevsky's astonishing, acrobatic camerawork.
A children's book week treasure hunt across branch libraries, with clues and riddles to solve.
Herbert Ross's 1989 comedy-drama follows a close-knit circle of southern women dealing with love and loss in small-town Louisiana.
A seasonal exhibition showcasing floral arrangements and botanical highlights at the historic castle estate.
An archival photo exhibition tracing the history, protests, and celebrations of Amsterdam's Pride movement.
An underground comedy show blending stand-up, multimedia, and curated performance inside the historic former shipping headquarters.
An exhibition examining the global supply chains and ecological impact behind the Netherlands' beloved chocolate sprinkles.
A reunited set of family portraits traces the story behind Johannes Verspronck's famous 17th-century masterpiece of a girl in blue.
The provocative Austrian director, celebrated for his uncompromising dramas and documentaries including the Paradise trilogy, presents his first Dutch museum survey featuring early, unseen, and new work.
The Dutch fashion designer and visual artist presents colourful, textile-driven works exploring identity, expression, and human diversity.
An active sports and games afternoon for children aged four to eight, led by local sports coaches.
The Amstelveen museum displays textiles, fashion, and patterns designed by and derived from members of the avant-garde post-war Cobra movement.
Participants work with clay to shape personal narratives and memories in this hands-on community workshop.
A hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals and practical techniques of cold-process soap crafting.
Hans Veldhuizen leads a communal sing-along session devoted to well-known cinema scores.
A Sunday programme exploring the history and architecture of the former shipping headquarters, an Amsterdam School landmark now operating as a luxury hotel.
A retrospective spotlighting two decades of graduation talent from the premier showcase for Dutch fashion academy alumni.
Free weekly group sports classes running along the green strip near the VU campus.
A bustling open-air weekly market featuring fresh cheese, fish, produce, flowers, and household goods.
The Dutch textile artist, renowned for her sustainable felt tapestries made with local sheep wool and botanical dyes, exhibits alongside guest artists.
A musical reading and sensory playtime session for babies, toddlers, and their parents at the library.
The prolific digital artist shows physical publications alongside his ongoing internet and text projects.
An evening of spoken word, personal storytelling, and live acoustic music.
An immersive, digital 360-degree audiovisual screening set to the music of the British arena-rock band.
Artists present personal narratives examining how human communities interact with and reshape the natural landscape.
Woven textile tapestries by Mia Weiner pair with introspective photographic portraiture by Johnny Mae Hauser.
Up-and-coming choreographers Lea Ved, Amparo González Sola, and Maciej Kuźmiński showcase newly developed contemporary dance pieces.
The Australian surf-rock band brings their upbeat, melodic guitar sound to the venue's upstairs room.
An artistic exploration of aquatic movement, public baths, and swimming culture installed in the shipyard warehouse.
Dutch scenographer and director Michiel Voet stages a theatrical performance set against the industrial backdrop of the NDSM wharf.
A group exhibition at NDSM exploring personal identity, digital self-portraiture, and community belonging.
A 90-minute self-guided walking route exploring the historic docklands area as part of the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
The Amsterdam-based jazz guitarist leads a late-night set of contemporary jazz.
The Dutch textile artist and designer presents monumental, sustainable wall hangings made from felt, natural dyes, and native wool.
Artists interpret and reinterpret natural scenery in this group landscape exhibition inside the historic wooden church.
A historical exhibition marking 75 years of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam following their arrival from Indonesia in 1951.
The ensemble launches their new record with an evening of improvised musical dialogues rooted in free jazz and playful storytelling.
A performance evening dedicated to French song, culture and chansons.
A cultural gathering exploring freedom, shared heritage, and postcolonial ties across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
An exhibition exploring the techniques and artistry behind Roman and Greek glass vessels and jewellery, drawn from the university museum's archaeology collection.
The acclaimed British fashion photographer presents the second chapter of her intimate, flora-drenched and sensual fine-art series.
The Dutch jazz trumpeter and composer leads an acoustic quartet with pianist Ron Cha.
The German-born drummer leads a session of modern jazz.
The Vienna-born singer performs his emotional pop ballads, including his breakthrough track 'Wasted Love'.
A futuristic theatrical exploration of urban environments and space-age architecture.
The Dutch artist shows expressive sculptures and installations incorporating blown glass, ceramics, and textiles.
The gallery marks eight years in Bos en Lommer with the opening of Marilyn Sonneveld's solo show of figurative paintings.
The independent American hip-hop and acoustic artist plays an Amsterdam date on his farewell tour.
An exhibition examining the large-scale urban development plan set to transform Amsterdam's northwestern docklands into tens of thousands of new homes.
Musicians of all skill levels can bring an instrument or borrow one to explore collaborative rhythm and sound.
The Amsterdam rapper and SMIB collective member performs his gospel-influenced hip-hop from his latest album.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series is interviewed and meets readers.
A seasonal communal dinner celebrating local produce and autumn flavours at the historic estate.
The language school opens its doors for free trial lessons, level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An open-stage evening where local performers, musicians, and poets share short sets with an audience.
A retrospective examining the foundational video and performance art preserved by the pioneering Dutch media institute founded in 1978.
Visual artist and designer Kexin Hao presents research-driven graphic and performance work examining anatomical movements, labour, and state control.
Peter Watkins's harrowing 1971 mockumentary follows anti-war activists given the choice between lengthy prison sentences or surviving three days in the desert.
An exhibition bridging scientific inquiry and artistic practice to examine how reality is perceived and constructed.
A guided walking tour through the iconic modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in the early twentieth century.
A guided architectural and backstage tour through Amsterdam's premier contemporary music hall on the river.
A guided walk through the photography museum's exhibition exploring youth culture and coming of age.
A communal singing session held in the open-air shelter on the former naval grounds.
A portrait exhibition profiling members of the congregation of the historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
The Dutch sculptor presents her intricate, gothic ceramic figures that blend myth, anatomy, and religious iconography.
Director Jane Schoenbrun presents their queer horror transformation film at the cinema.
Contemporary artists respond to the surreal, bureaucratic, and existential themes in Franz Kafka's writing.
A mixed-media cabinet of curiosities exhibition centered on movement and the water.
Timed with World Pride, the exhibition explores the history and heritage of Amsterdam's queer Lutheran community.
Fashion photographer Peter Stigter documents twenty years of the initiative that introduces top Dutch fashion academy graduates to the wider industry.
An interactive oral history and storytelling gathering focusing on Jewish heritage and wartime memories.
A regular weekly social evening and party organised for and by the queer community in the historic squat venue.
An exhibition showcasing work by the visual artist in the former bathhouse.
The Dutch television presenter and cultural commentator hosts an intimate talk show featuring stage artists and performers.
Nine contemporary artists with Moluccan heritage explore family histories, colonial ties, and diasporic identity through varied media.
An exhibition of vibrant, freehand floral paintings rendered on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The contemporary gallery presents a new group exhibition running through the beginning of August.
NDSM artists explore self-representation through drawing, painting, photography, film, and performance.
The Amsterdam-based French artist exhibits glazed ceramics and works on paper.
The Dutch-Argentine photographer shows her intimate, identity-focused portraiture in the museum's dedicated cabinet gallery.
The British artist shows her signature painted silks, narrative drawings, and hand-lettered poems addressing care, politics, and survival.
Textile artist Claudy Jongstra shows alongside invited contemporary artists Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between historical roots, personal memory, and artistic imagination.
A site-specific art exhibition featuring works inspired by Amsterdam Oost and the local community around Oosterpark.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a portrait project where sitters exchange their names for a postcard.
Resident craftspeople and designers display collaborative works at the creative maker community in Zaandam.
Taking its title from Orwell's Animal Farm, this group exhibition gathers contemporary artists exploring power structures, systems of control, and resistance.
A thematic exhibition devoted to the colour green and the environmental ideas associated with it.
A retrospective examining the raw, emotionally charged landscapes and animal portraits by the Dutch modernist painter.
A midweek live music evening at the long-running blues and rock bar.
An exhibition and gathering at the historic artists' society.
An intimate evening of storytelling, anecdotes, and theatre in the cosy rooms of Scala.
An exhibition presenting new artistic work inside the residency space of De Ateliers.
Four performance artists share new works-in-progress across an intimate evening of contemporary theatre.
A local gathering bringing together neighbours for drinks, music, and socialising at the east-side hotel.
The Dutch Zero movement veteran displays assemblages crafted from coins, corks, and everyday cast-offs.
The Dutch visual artist shows his signature drawings and standing line sculptures that play with light, shadow, and architectural form.
A retrospective of the Haarlem painter known for his expressive still lifes, portraits, and cluttered studio scenes.
Experimental music collective Jam With Humans performs an intimate set among the shelves of an independent bookshop.
The emerging Dutch ceramicist displays his whimsical, unconventional ceramic sculptures and creatures.
The Dutch abstract artist presents new geometric paintings informed by Henri Matisse's early twentieth-century color palette.
The adventurous American trumpeter fronts an agile trio featuring bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Jim Black.
The German artist presents paintings exploring remote, wild landscapes in the gallery's new Overtoom space.
The outsider and neurodivergent art gallery presents an exhibition of work engaging with folklore, nature, and storytelling.
Visual artist Ineke Oostveen presents her work in a salon-style gathering at the NDSM cultural space.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents queer, counter-narrative historical paintings and performances.
A practical papermaking workshop led by Miquel Hervás Gómez using waste paper and pulp.
The acclaimed Dutch painter shows new semi-abstract works exploring landscape and natural motifs.
The Dutch comedian and singer-songwriter tests new satirical, guitar-led comedy songs.
A guided architectural tour exploring the interior and exterior of the landmark town hall.
The Jordaan gallery opens its autumn programme with new work from a selection of contemporary artists.
The Dutch pioneer of net art explores natural landscapes through algorithms and computational perspectives.
The Dutch photographer displays contemplative images exploring time, memory, aging, and personal identity.
A social mixing event designed to spark spontaneous conversations between strangers through structured micro-meetings.
A collaborative contemporary performance project bringing together sound, movement, and experimental staging.
The Dutch theatre maker presents an experimental, performance-led theatrical piece at the contemporary drama venue.
A collaborative showcase uniting four prominent contemporary artists ahead of the Sonsbeek 2026 quadrennial.
An exhibition investigating how the brain and the senses reconstruct personal and shared memory.
The veteran Dutch Zero artist presents works highlighting natural processes, found flora, and non-intervention.
The Amsterdam-based artist presents painting and drawing work marked by surreal imagery, pop culture, and speculative narratives.
An architecture walk through the modernist garden city of Nieuw-West, examining how public pavement and street spaces were designed.
A creative storytelling and craft workshop hosted at the neighbourhood library.
A group exhibition bringing together various contemporary artistic perspectives on natural landscapes.
Late Dutch printmaker and painter Aat Veldhoen reflects on mortality in this exhibition hosted at the national museum of funeral heritage.
The Flemish cultural house showcases contemporary performing arts, visual art, and music from Flanders.
Artists draw on community archives and historical collections to imagine alternative queer futures and spiritual spaces.
Indigenous Surinamese activist Meredith Joeroeja discusses culture and heritage in connection with the museum's Surinamese art exhibition.
A performance or discussion exploring personal background, heritage, and the sensory memory of home.
A multi-day creative workshop exploring how movement, voice, and collaborative improvisation can be shaped into live performance.
Leroy Berger presents an exhibition examining translation, memory, and indigenous Siberian language systems.
An exhibition presenting artistic responses to crisis, loss, and the process of rebuilding.
The contemporary gallery presents an autumn group show highlighting modern artists working in experimental media.
A group show focusing on tactile textures, natural elements, and organic processes through contemporary sculpture and painting.
A contemporary photography exhibition confronting resource extraction and environmental shifts.
A lighthearted community game of bingo hosted with music and entertainment.
An exhibition showing works by the Dutch painter and draughtsman Gaston Bannier.
A local history and storytelling exhibition presented at the public library in Weesp.
The French-born, Amsterdam-based artist presents a solo show of ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Egyptian-French artist presents conceptual works playing with diplomatic language, translation, and bureaucratic rituals.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of visual artist Marie Vink.
A solo exhibition showcasing recent visual work by artist Roberto Caradonna at the neighbourhood library.
Local photography club members display work capturing neighbourhood life and architectural details from Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
The Dutch artist presents a body of evocative sculptural work, known for her sensual glass forms and organic materials.
An informative session detailing the architectural legacy of Willem Marinus Dudok, designer of Hilversum's iconic town hall.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build stamina and strength.
A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on humanity's footprint, memory, and environmental impact.
An evening mixer on AI policy and European tech entrepreneurship, co-hosted by industry associations and cloud providers.
Theater Bellevue stages this theatrical production.
A joint exhibition featuring works by French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim.
A contemporary stage production exploring beginnings, growth and transformation.
The Dutch central bank displays works from its art collection in its dedicated public gallery.
A return run of the Dutch theatre and cabaret show exploring modern life's existential quirks.
A theatrical solo show about life in the classroom, teaching, and education.
Rob Looman's personal exhibition reflects on memory, loss, and the slow fading of a parent to dementia.
A live comedy or cabaret performance at the neighbourhood theatre.
Amsterdam-Zuid hosts free neighbourhood activities and social gatherings as part of the nationwide Loneliness Awareness Week.
A free creative writing workshop encouraging participants to develop poetry, spoken word, and prose in a supportive group setting.
A dramatic performance that traces how a single catastrophic incident reverberates through people's lives.
The fast-paced Dutch comedian and actor, known for his work with De Speld, performs his unapologetic solo show.
An informal mixer connecting local tech founders, angel investors, and software talent.
The German artist shows paintings and drawings exploring the overlooked structural details of everyday surroundings.
A public-facing window display exhibition designed to be viewed directly from the street.
A non-commercial engineering conference focused on building large-scale system resiliency, with ticket proceeds supporting digital rights organization Bits of Freedom.
The artist presents a series of contemporary landscape and still-life paintings.
The acclaimed 2010 essay documentary investigates the hidden global supply chains and human costs of modern container shipping.
An exhibition exploring the faith, traditions, and inclusive modern history of the Dutch Lutheran community.
The Cuban media artist exhibits work examining informal data networks and alternative internet infrastructures.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present work engaging with identity, gender, and societal norms.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil explore history, materiality, and the lingering afterlives of objects.
De Balie presents an event exploring contemporary societal and political questions.
Free community gatherings, coffees, and social events across Amsterdam-Zuid designed to help neighbours meet one another.
A contemporary exhibition bringing together works that reward close observation.
The Italian artist takes over the gallery's project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's novel.
A curated display linking artist publications, monographs, and cinema projects within the gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition hosted by the Jordaan-based gallery.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents recent works interrogating modernist memory and institutional space.
Experimental short films by the Puerto Rican artist examining political landscape, mythology, and post-colonial ecology.
A dual programme examining the dynamics between public space, performance, and institutional boundaries.
A business-to-business trade show showcasing new products, retail trends, and manufacturing in the sexual wellness sector.
Elise van Staveren presents reflective visual work meditating on human vulnerability, transience, and the limits of existence.
A work-in-progress showing of a Dutch-language theatre piece testing new material in an intimate setting.
The public employment agency offers practical guidance on CV building and job-hunting strategies in the Dutch labour market.
Two Dutch artists known for their material-driven approaches to abstraction engage in a visual dialogue.
The emerging Dutch artist presents recent mixed-media work created during her residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory, time and everyday life.
A solo exhibition of works by the Dutch contemporary artist Marinka Reuten.
Curators and artists revisit an ongoing project analyzing social class and power dynamics across the contemporary art system.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grieving, rituals, and the emotional traffic of personal bereavement.
Researchers and practitioners meet at the university to discuss psychological safety and team dynamics across diverse cultural contexts.
A community talk focusing on local Amsterdam-Oost topics at the neighbourhood library branch.
A group exhibition featuring work by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A site-specific installation and project hosted in the gallery's project space.
An initiative supporting local residents in Amsterdam-West with funding and practical help to cut their household energy use.
A conference exploring how digital tools, artificial intelligence, and new technologies are changing corporate supply chains and procurement.
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A private conference bringing together banking and fintech executives to discuss payments architecture, open banking, and fraud.
Broadcasters, producers, and technology providers meet to examine the latest developments in European sports television production and streaming.
Financial risk and technology professionals discuss the governance, ethical compliance, and deployment of machine learning under the EU AI Act.
An industry conference focused on carrier billing, alternative mobile payment methods, and telecommunications commerce.
A technical trade summit dedicated to pigment chemistry, colourants, and industrial materials science.
Procurement directors and supply chain professionals gather to discuss logistics, sourcing resilience, and sustainability strategies.
A five-day executive training course on integrating environmental, social, and governance standards into corporate business strategy.
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Amsterdam Cringe Festival
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De meest ongemakkelijkste avond van het jaar.
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Law & Order New Menu is here!
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Vinyl Takeover: Calamidades & Lola at Bar Cue
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Fri 02 & Sat 03 Oct 2026 – 20:00 – Butoh Festival Amsterdam X Edition
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HET VELD: THE SECOND TRANSMISSION
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PINT Bockbierfestival - 44e editie (dag 1)
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Afrovibes Festival 2026
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De Upcycle BraderIJ
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NDSM OPEN
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3 Oct
PINT Bockbierfestival - 44e editie (dag 2)
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Summer Of Love - Maassilo - Rotterdam
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4 Oct
De Ceuvel Autumn Celebration – Alternative World Animal Day
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OneWorld Festival 2026
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Pianoduo Festival: Lunchconcert: Duo Rosa & Glukhovskiy
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Pianoduo Festival: Openingsconcert: Old Roots / New Roots
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OKTOBERFEST 2026
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Oogstfeest Moestuingroep Buikslotermeer
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Pianoduo Festival: Jazz concert
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Pianoduo Festival: Koffieconcert: Duo Morgan/Van Nee
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Pianoduo Festival: Open podium
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Pianoduo Festival: Sven Figee, Peter Beets & The New Jazz Orchestra
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Eerste ronde Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival 2027
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11 Oct
Pianoduo Festival: Familieconcert: De Notenkraker (7+)
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Pianoduo Festival: High Tea Concert: Goldbergvariaties
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Pianoduo Festival: Lezing: De wereld achter de Goldbergvariaties
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Pianoduo Festival: Slotconcert: Silver-Garburg Pianoduo
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Eerste ronde Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival 2027 - 10 minuten audities
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AKF Sonneveld 2027
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Into the Woods 2026
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Festival Tweetakt x de Brakke Grond - Avontuurlijke podiumkunsten voor jong en oud
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PARKER FEST
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Festival Tweetakt x de Brakke Grond
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ADE 2024
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AWAKENINGS ADE 2026
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Bordello Aperitivo
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From First Time Visitors to Lifetime Fans
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Markhese Presents: Intense
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NETWORK DRINK & SHOWCASE by Beskar Bookings, Decks & Stories and Loud Ladies
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PUP SPACE
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Tempio Del Futuro Perduto
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Tomorrowland Expo
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ADE x Hotel Arena 2026
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Heist Recordings
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Silent Disco @elderly home Nieuw Vredenburgh
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ADE 2026 - METAMORFOSI
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Circular Water Festivals Proving Water is our Essence
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De Binnenstad x Sam Hofman Invites
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Drumcity
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Filter Phaser
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FLIGHT MODE
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Into the Woods 2026 – ADE
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Mondo Groove
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Polyamore Records
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Prepared? How the Coming Super El Niño Will Affect You
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THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS
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Vault Sessions x SK_eleven
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ZEEZOUT ADE 2026
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ZEEZOUT ADE 2026 - DAYTIME
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AMF 2026
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AMF 2026 - Amsterdam Music Festival
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B:Wired Presents Bondage Music x Paracou - ADE
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Come together as One
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De Binnenstad Saturday
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Dockyard Festival ADE
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Dockyard Festival ADE 2026 (Stage Hosts)
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Into the Woods ADE Festival Saturday
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KOMPASS+ AMSTERDAM
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LEISURE MUSIC SHOWCASE
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24 Oct
Morocco & the Amsterdam Diaspora
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24 Oct
Mystic Garden Festival ADE
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24 Oct
No Art ADE Festival 2026
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24 Oct
No Art Festival
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Parachute Booking x CURA Berlin
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24 Oct to 25 Oct
Wolf Music Recordings
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24 Oct to 25 Oct
WOMEN OF HOUSE
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25 Oct
ADE 2025 - Day Two
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ADE 2026 - Prophecy
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ADE 2026 - SUNDAY SESSIONS
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Q.Festival-Portuguese Music 2026
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Q.Festival-Portuguese Music 2026 - Anne Kaasa & Natasa Sibalic
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BRAINWASH FESTIVAL: BOLD IDEAS FOR CURIOUS MINDS W/ DEBORAH LEVY
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London Calling
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31 Oct
The Hmm @ Brainwash Festival
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Brainwash Festival
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15 Jaar Bijlmer Got Talent • Het Tweedaagse Jubileum Festival!
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UD Festival: Nizar Rohana Trio
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Museumnacht 2026
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The Rave Game
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Wooferland & The Rave Tribe
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Queer Tattoo Fest Amsterdam
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Super Sint Maarten
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Tweede Voorronde AKF
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De zesde editie!
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Het Grote Songfestivalfeest
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Het Grote Songfestivalfeest - De zesde editie!
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GO PLAY Festival
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Original Warehouse Rave
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UD Festival: Oum
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Andhim XL Set
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International Portative Organ Day
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Melody Garden Winter 2026
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WEIRDO FEST
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Dessert Club: Three Course Desserts with accompanying Cocktails
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Q.Festival-Portuguese Music 2026 - João Costa Ferreira
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Amsterdam AI Impact Festival 2026
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Free Lunchtime Concert: Grachtenfestival Jazz Competition 2026
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Summer Of Love
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De KerstbraderIJ
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Muziek in de Kromhouthal
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Winter Garden
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Finalistentournee
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Nieuwjaarsborrel
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WhiskyFest Amsterdam 2027
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Tijdmasjien Festival 2027
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This is not a Circus: Oblivious
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Beyond the Black Box
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Valentijn special!
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Knallen
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BAL’DAMN! 5 Anniversary! 4-7 March
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VERKNIPT ZIGGO DOME 2027
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2027
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DGTL Amsterdam 2027
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DGTL Amsterdam 2027 - Friday Night
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We Are iT
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Music On Festival
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'27 The Great Escape Festival Brighton, Engeland 4 dagen 22
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2027 The Great Escape Festival Brighton, Engeland 4 dagen | 22 acts
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Het Weekend van de Rollende Keukens 2027
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Lentekabinet 2027
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Loveland Festival
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Superflirt Festival 2027 – 5 Year Anniversary
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April
Keukenhof
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April
King's Day
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April
Museumweek
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April
Pop Arts Festival
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April
Rokjesdagloop
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April
Springsnow Festival
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April
Tulp Festival
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April
WhyNot
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May
Liberation Festival
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May
Remembrance Day
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June
909 Festival
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June
Festifest
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June
Vondelpark Open
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July
Amsterdam Gay Pride
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July
Julidans
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July
Kwaku Summer Festival
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July
On the Roof
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August
Dance Valley
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August
Grachtenfestival
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August
Latinvillage Festival
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August
Mystery Land
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August
Openlucht Filmfestival Pluk de Nacht
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September
Amsterdam Fashion Week
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September
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
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September
Dam to Dam Run
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September
Dutch Theatre Festival
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September
Heritage Days
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September
Music in the Seven Bridges Quarter
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September
Unseen
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September
Valtifest
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September
West Beach Filmfestival
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October
Amsterdam Dance Event
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October
Buddhist Film Festival Europe
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October
Cello Biennale Amsterdam
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October
Cinekid
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October
Imagine
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October
Unfair
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November
IDFA
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November
Museum Night (n8)
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November
Sinterklaas
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December
Amsterdam Bach Consort
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December
How to Get Around Amsterdam by Public Transport
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December
Let us know
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December
Masters Expo
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December
Pink Film Days
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December
Store your luggage safely in central Amsterdam
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December
tourist information
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