What's On in Amsterdam on Thursday 8 October
220 dated events in Amsterdam on Thursday 8 October, plus the exhibitions most worth seeing that day. Back to the full week.
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The well-loved Dutch duo perform their show 'Bal op het dak', mixing hits like 'Het regent zonnestralen' with album tracks and new songs.
Families explore the Rijksmuseum through riddles, scents and drawing, as an introduction to highlights from its collection.
The zoo shows off its newly renovated historic aquarium building and diverse marine life.
The American jazz pianist and composer, known for his trio The Bandwagon and his score for Selma, plays a solo recital.
The French pianist, a noted interpreter of Messiaen and Ligeti, joins the British composer and conductor George Benjamin, himself a Messiaen pupil, for a French-themed programme.
Amsterdam's outdoor ice rink in Watergraafsmeer, with its long speed-skating track, opens again for the season from 10 October.
The harp-led indie-folk project known for songs set in its own fantasy storyworld, with support from Canadian theatrical folk singer Ben Caplan.
A large-scale dance party; 'bal' is the Dutch word for a ball or dance night.
A chance to hear the new record by the Dublin post-punk band Fontaines D.C. played in full at the Utrechtsestraat record shop.
Shostakovich's satirical 1959 operetta, also known as Cheryomushki, about Muscovites scheming to get flats in a new housing estate.
A staging for ages ten and up of Shostakovich's satirical operetta about Moscow residents trying to get new flats in a housing estate.
Young children follow a trail through the museum helping Fiep Westendorp's famous illustrated cats track down a runaway mouse.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
Drop-in divination sessions using card reading inside the canal-side museum dedicated to hermetic philosophy and free thought.
Masayuki Suo's acclaimed 1996 comedy-drama follows a buttoned-up Tokyo accountant who secretly takes up ballroom dancing.
The French saxophonist, known for viral videos playing live sax over house and electronic tracks, plays the music venue by Amstel station.
A guided evening walk to look for moths, which are usually drawn in with lamps and white sheets, in the city's large woodland park.
The German-Dutch cabaret singer and performer, known for his flamboyant David Bowie tribute Starman and his take on Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
A guided evening walk to see moths, which are usually attracted to lamps and white sheets so you can look at them up close.
A quieter, low-stimulus visit to Artis's museum of microbes, meant for people who find noise and crowds overwhelming.
Nottingham indie band Panchiko, known for a 2000 EP that became a cult favourite online after it turned up in a charity shop, play a sold-out bill.
The American TikTok personality turned pop singer brings her camp, queer-leaning dance-pop to the stage.
The London trio known for brooding, slow-building indie rock, sharing the bill with Everett Dolphin.
Argentine digital artist Andrés Reisinger, known for surreal, soft-toned 3D interiors and his pink fluffy Hortensia chair, shows dreamlike digital worlds.
A public session on whether humans could ever live on Mars, and what science says about the obstacles.
Stand-up from Mike Rice, hosted by Comedytrain, Amsterdam's long-running stand-up comedy collective.
The French saxophonist, known for playing live sax over house and electronic tracks, brings his European tour here; the listing says it has moved to another location.
A small yoga class in a studio among reeds and trees with views over the water, at De Ceuvel, the eco-workspace on a former shipyard in Noord.
The opening night of the week: a film screening, then a panel on the Stolen Generations, the Aboriginal children forcibly taken from their families in Australia.
A talk by Jan Pieter van der Schaar, a theoretical physicist at the University of Amsterdam, on cosmology and how the universe came to be.
The electronic music duo, known for melodic, cinematic house and downtempo productions, performs live.
Namibian-Dutch singer-songwriter Shishani performs as a duo with Ernst Vranckx, in a programme titled Family Affair.
The Dutch post-punk band from Dokkum, signed to the American label Sub Pop, known for their sharp, energetic guitar songs.
A theatrical piece exploring toxic masculinity and modern misogyny through the prism of online influencer Andrew Tate.
Iranian-Dutch storyteller Sahand Sahebdivani, a founder of Mezrab, shares a storytelling show with Raphael Rodan.
A guided walk through the city to places connected with objects in the Amsterdam Museum's collection.
A daily happy hour at the hotel's Prins & Aap bar that introduces jenever, the Dutch juniper spirit that came before gin.
The British soul singer-songwriter from Manchester, known for her warm, mellow voice, plays a Paradiso-programmed show away from its main hall.
Children explore basic scientific concepts through experiments and discovery in the library's youth makerspace.
Youth workshops focusing on creative technology, coding, and digital design skills.
A welcoming fundamentals class focusing on boxing basics and self-defence for the queer community.
A painting class for all levels, with drinks, snacks and soft jazz, pitched as a social evening or art date.
The Manchester singer-songwriter performs her soul and R&B songs at a sold-out show.
A 90-minute workshop for any level in which William Sutton teaches how to perform Shakespeare.
Mike Leigh's bleak, darkly funny film follows David Thewlis as an articulate drifter roaming London, a role that won him Best Actor at Cannes.
A workshop on the psychology of phishing, looking at why even well-informed people fall for fraudulent emails and messages.
Audience seating for the recording of Eva Jinek's current affairs talkshow at De Hallen.
Michigan's Wolf Eyes, veterans of the US underground noise scene, headline a noise bill with Cuntroaches and THOHH.
A show by De Warme Winkel, the Amsterdam theatre collective known for anarchic, playful and self-referential performances.
The Brazilian accordionist and singer Nonato Lima plays Brazilian music at this Brazilian-Dutch theatre.
A dance piece by the Serbian-born, Amsterdam-based choreographer Dunja Jocić, made with the dance company Orbita | Spellbound.
The title is Indonesian for 'young coconut'; the venue is a Zuidoost theatre known for community-rooted performances.
A voku, short for Volksküche, is a cheap communal vegan dinner, followed here by a live set from Moukliomos Drom.
A stand-up comedy set by Kostya Pushkin at this English-language comedy venue.
The Homesick, a band from Friesland on Sub Pop, play their angular, psychedelic-leaning post-punk, with de rivier opening.
A festival of talks and discussions about how tourism can benefit cities and the people who live in them, rather than burden them.
A hands-on workshop in castanet playing and sevillanas, the lively Andalusian folk dance closely related to flamenco.
A bonus screening in a Brazilian film series: a documentary about Ouvidor 63, a São Paulo high-rise occupied by artists.
A children's show for ages one to five about the world of butterflies.
A live set by Kiss Facility at Paradiso, the former church on the Weteringschans that is now a major concert venue.
The London indie trio Mary in the Junkyard, known for their fragile, dramatic guitar songs, share a double bill with Everett Dolphin.
Four lectures on Muslim-ruled medieval Spain, from an introduction to its architecture and music, which can be attended singly or as a series.
A film screening followed by a conversation about colonialism, slavery and restorative justice.
Free after-work drinks for expat women, organised by AIC at the bar inside the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel.
A monthly king-of-the-court squash competition, where winners stay on court and challengers rotate in, run by the Amsterdam Social Squash Meetup group.
The Dutch artist explores textiles, flags and the industries behind political symbols, here taking the United Nations as his subject.
A new performance at Frascati, the Nes theatre that presents new and experimental theatre and dance by emerging makers.
A stage production whose Dutch title means space debris, the junk from old satellites and rockets left circling the Earth.
An edition of the ArtiShock series about henna, the plant dye used for body art in South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African traditions.
Czech New Wave director Jiří Menzel's gentle, Oscar-nominated comedy about village life, centred on a slow-witted helper and the truck driver he works with.
An evening at the Nes theatre, which focuses on new and experimental performance by young makers.
Dutch newspaper Trouw presents its annual ranking of the country's most sustainable initiatives in an evening-long programme, ending with this year's number one.
A monthly neighborhood flea market offering pre-owned clothes, homeware, and bric-a-brac.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
Freshly cooked Surinamese home-style meals served to local residents at a community dinner table.
An informal morning meet-up for people wanting to practice and improve their conversational Dutch.
A retrospective examining the Austrian director known for his unflinching, controversial docudramas exploring the darker fringes of European society.
An informal meetup where Dutch language learners can practice their conversational skills with native speakers and peers.
A hands-on youth workshop combining art and technology to design and build treasure maps.
Practice speaking Dutch in small, friendly conversation groups suited to various proficiency levels.
Children aged 8 to 12 write their own stories or poems and turn them into art at OBA Osdorp.
An interactive storytime and creative crafting session designed for children aged five and up.
A book signing for Lucy en Donker, which won the Gouden Penseel, the Dutch prize for the best illustrated children's book.
The Volkskrant columnist, author of the cycling novel Ventoux, presents Brooklyn, his fourth novel featuring the character Abel Sikkink.
Musicians take turns on stage for an open, unscripted jazz session at the neighbourhood piano bar.
An audio walking tour of De Pijp exploring public space through the perspectives and stories of local women.
An event about grief and the odd, sometimes funny ways it shows up in everyday life.
A film quiz from Cineville, the Dutch arthouse cinema pass, testing teams on their film knowledge as part of Paff.
The Dutch comedian brings a solo stand-up and cabaret show, performed in Dutch.
An animated family film featuring a grumpy fish and a hyperactive sea dragon.
A pub quiz night, where teams answer rounds of general knowledge questions over drinks at this neighbourhood café.
A talk about finding your personal style, and your identity, between Caribbean and Dutch cultures.
A jazz evening built around improvisation, featuring Graziella Hunsel Rivero, at the cultural centre on the VU University campus.
A discussion about people who have been refused the right to stay but cannot be deported.
A collage workshop about living between different places and the memories that come with them.
A performance by LOE. at the cultural venue and garden behind the EYE film museum in Noord.
A talk series on classic philosophers, this time Tocqueville, the French political thinker and historian best known for Democracy in America.
An evening at Frascati, the theatre on the Nes known for young makers and experimental performance.
A jazz night led by Graziella Hunsel Rivero, held at a venue on the VU university campus.
A double bill in Tolhuistuin's club room; the listing says it is sold out.
A talk by her biographer on Charley Toorop, the Dutch painter known for stark, realist portraits and daughter of the Symbolist Jan Toorop.
A discussion of the Dutch-language book Dit is AI, a general introduction to artificial intelligence and its effect on society.
A residency series featuring the trio of Avishai Darash, the Israeli-born jazz pianist and composer.
The Dutch comedian and cabaret performer brings his stage show to the small theatre in the Uilenstede student housing complex in Amstelveen.
An Amsterdam-based duo singing Irish, Scottish and American folk songs in close two-part harmony.
A discussion on how to make the city's buildings and public spaces truly accessible to everyone.
A monthly life drawing evening, sketching from a live human model.
Nina Rompa presents her new release Hoog in concert, joined by the string ensemble 3Violas.
A conversation between the three named guests about where art and science meet, held at the VU's gallery for exactly that kind of crossover work.
A family film in which a girl called Mia has an adventure at a school for monsters.
An after-work drinks gathering for expat women who want to meet new people and make friends in Amsterdam.
An energetic weekly dance class teaching street dance basics to children aged seven to ten.
An introductory dance and rhythm class tailored for young children aged four to six.
A playful movement and dance session designed for toddlers aged two to four.
An informal weekly gathering for people to crochet, knit and craft together at the public library.
A morning creative workshop where participants can experiment with digital fabrication and craft techniques in the library makerspace.
A social crafting meetup for people in Amsterdam South who want to meet new people while making things together.
An affordable, weekly changing plant-based lunch served in the cultural centre's relaxed café.
An exhibition or workshop exploring the intersection of neurological research, brain function, and creative visual expression.
A community dinner cooked and served at the long-running Westerpark neighbourhood cultural centre.
The rainbow flag is raised at the entrance of the district office for Coming Out Day, and everyone is welcome.
Neighbours cook and eat soup together, with performances including one by an IJburg saxophone quartet.
A casual meetup where expats play board games together, with newcomers welcome to join a table.
A presentation of work by students at the Amsterdam University of the Arts, which trains dancers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and architects.
An informal evening for women who have recently moved to the city and want to make female friends over a glass of wine, organised by Amsterdam Socials.
A programme in Outline's series of contemporary and experimental music.
A short talk on climate policy and what is happening on it in national politics in The Hague.
The twelfth edition of a jazz concert series at A Lab, the creative workspace in Amsterdam-Noord, this time featuring The Hook.
A discussion event on the future of freedom at Griffioen, the cultural centre on the VU campus.
A live music night at Amstelveen's pop venue.
Weekly seasonal sessions for children aged 18 months to three, with painting, threading, kneading and making a snack; drop-ins are welcome.
An introduction to Gyrokinesis, Juliu Horvath's movement method of flowing, rhythmic spinal exercises done seated and standing, with a two-for-one offer.
A shared bill of four bands: Bandje Bandje, Finn, FAAM and the Strolling Ones.
A session on 'shadow work', the Jungian idea of facing repressed parts of yourself, at the museum and library of esoteric and Hermetic texts.
A theatre lecture, a talk delivered as a performance, in which Jeroen Hendrikse looks at comedy that has something to say.
An informal afternoon of handicrafts such as sewing, knitting or drawing, organised by a group for meeting new people in Amsterdam South.
A mixed evening of live performances.
A presentation of work by Farah Coppola, open until 30 October.
An open mic night where new and aspiring comedians try out material; doors open at 19:30.
A workshop that uses mindfulness and self-compassion exercises to help people treat themselves more kindly.
A performance by Gijs Gedraaid, a singer-songwriter who writes and sings in Dutch.
A children's book quiz for pupils in group 5 and up (around age eight), held during the 2026 Children's Book Week.
A gig on the moored ship in Noord that hosts small concerts and club nights.
A practice group where people tell stories and give talks in front of others to build confidence in public speaking.
A showcase performance; a signature show is usually the piece a company considers most typical of its style.
A concert in Paradiso's smaller upstairs hall.
A theatre performance at Frascati, the Nes theatre that presents work by new and emerging makers.
A Dutch class for highly educated newcomers that combines the Duolingo app with Nederlands in Gang, a well-known Dutch textbook for fast learners.
The launch of a jazz book collection at the Bijlmerplein public library branch, linked to ZOJazz, Amsterdam Southeast's local jazz programme.
A live music performance at Soop, a neighbourhood cultural centre.
A try-out, meaning an early preview of a show still being developed, from the duo Joey & Dave; the title means 'keep it light'.
A martial arts class introducing defensive techniques and discipline for children aged eight to ten.
A community walking club setting out across Amsterdam-Noord with both brisk and leisurely pace groups.
A shared reading group where participants read a book together aloud at an accessible pace.
A group Nordic walking session through Amsterdam-Noord's central park.
A community writing course offering guidance and exercises for participants looking to develop their creative writing skills.
A women's peer support circle for open conversation and shared experiences.
A drop-in consultation for advice on local Dutch language courses, tutoring, and self-study resources.
A chamber music recital for cello and piano.
A volunteer-led conversational table for refugees looking to practice speaking Dutch in a welcoming setting.
A quiet group session dedicated to mindfulness and guided relaxation practice.
A casual community evening dedicated to bridge, board games, and meeting local neighbors.
An eclectic live music evening featuring local experimental ensemble Oktopedians.
A club night with a line-up of acts.
A night of live pop and rock covers at the Leidseplein music bar.
A seminar on foresight, the methods organisations use to explore possible futures and plan for them, hosted by the Dutch IT cooperative for education and research.
A photo session for professional portrait headshots of the kind used on LinkedIn and company websites.
Language Corner Amsterdam runs a free one-hour English conversation session led by one of its teachers, open to all levels.
Opening celebration for a photography exhibition on the theme of reading ('lezen' in Dutch), held at the Ouderkerk branch library.
A themed club night at the Leidseplein nightclub.
A new weekly class for pregnant women and new mothers, led by Alessandra, with gentle movement, breathwork and guided relaxation.
Spanish conversation practice over coffee with host Denisse, open to speakers of all levels.
A neighbourhood session on diet, exercise and staying healthy as you age, held in a local buurtkamer, a community living room for residents.
A stage performance whose title is the phrase theatre people use to wish performers good luck.
A course on steering your career, finding a work-life balance that suits you, and understanding what holds you back when making choices.
A conference asking whether Dutch and European law is slowing the energy transition, with legal and climate specialists discussing the question.
Members of the historic artists' society Arti et Amicitiae meet for informal drinks, with a lecture.
Dutch conversation practice over coffee with host Lucas, aimed at learners who want to speak more.
Author Kelly van Kempen signs copies of her latest book, 'Hotel Zweefkees', at the children's bookshop Casperle.
A talk at the bookshop about Gestolen Geluk, held in Dutch.
A weekly community lunch in De Pijp serving toasties, homemade soup, and a place to meet neighbours.
A talk by Herinarivo Rakotomanana on directing, part of the Film Academy's series of lectures by working artists.
A guitar duo recital in a church in Haarlem-Schalkwijk.
A research team presents early results from its COMCRIM project at the University of Amsterdam's interdisciplinary research institute.
Artist Daniel Jacoby talks about his work with Dana Linssen, the Dutch film critic and former editor of De Filmkrant.
A drop-in session where parents and others can ask questions about schools and education.
A stage show at the small theatre in Amsterdam Zuid.
During Safety Week, a neighbourhood bus and coffee cart stop in the area so residents can drop by, have a coffee and raise their concerns.
An event for people looking for work or further training, where you can meet a range of employers.
A group outing to visit the Gerardus Majellakerk, organised under the Caravan of Love name.
The title presumably refers to 7 October 2023, the date of the Hamas-led attack on Israel; the listing gives no further detail.
An over-18s night; the title is the French word for 'memory'.
An informal drinks gathering, or borrel, around the Proxy Choir.
An afternoon open house where visitors can drop in, look around and ask about what PACT Amsterdam offers.
A hands-on collage-making workshop led by Pauli Mast in the library reading room; the listing says it is fully booked.
A weekly group fitness class focusing on core strength, flexibility, and controlled breathing.
An advanced Afro-dance rehearsal group open by invitation to experienced dancers aged sixteen and over.
An informational exhibition from the Dutch central bank on the development, function, and privacy aspects of a European digital currency.
A community-focused afternoon of practical workshops and discussions aimed at personal development and career planning.
An informal drop-in session for anyone curious about local volunteer opportunities organized by Versa Welzijn.
An open weekly surgery with the local community police officer and municipal neighbourhood team.
A discounted food or drink offer at the neighbourhood café and bar in Amsterdam Oost.
A walk-in support and advice hour offering young people guidance with education, career steps, and personal questions.
Aspiring musicians can book one-on-one consultation time with producer George in the library's studio.
Students provide free homework support and a quiet study space for local children.
A mutual aid and legal support drop-in hour held at the historic anarchist social centre.
A morning film screening for older residents at the local library branch.
An informal drinks evening for newcomers and prospective members at the long-standing members' club for artists and creatives.
A Dutch-language theatre show at the theatre in Diemen; the title is a casual Dutch way of complaining about a lot of fuss.
A shared reading group for older residents, where a text is read aloud together and then discussed.
A networking meeting for anyone running, or planning, an initiative to make Amsterdam-Noord a better and more enjoyable place.
A live music gig in a neighbourhood café.
The fourth session of a library course teaching basic computer and digital skills.
An information evening for people thinking of training as secondary school teachers through the University of Amsterdam's programmes.
Zuidas's area brokers, the municipality's neighbourhood contacts, hold a drop-in session at the market for questions about the area or to share ideas.
An activity for older residents at the Reigersbos library branch.
A drop-in session where the municipality's area broker answers residents' questions about the neighbourhood or helps them with problems.
A drop-in consultation for local residents to ask questions or share ideas about the neighbourhood.
Children use LEGO and animation software to build and film their own digital worlds.
A meeting of the church council, the body that runs the affairs of this Keizersgracht congregation.
The landmark survey brings together the Japanese artist's signature polka dots, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and monumental soft sculptures.
Around 80 works lent by the Centre Pompidou in Paris, including Matisse's La Blouse roumaine, shown alongside paintings by Rothko, Picasso and Barnett Newman.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
The annual showcase of the world's most striking and impactful photojournalism, presented inside the historic Gothic church.
The monthly open-air design market brings makers, artists and food stalls to the museum lawns.
A month of family activities at the national museum, including Story Rescuers, a new family quest that sends visitors on a secret mission through the collection.
An interactive science and technology exhibition focusing on the history, physics, and programming behind video games.
Stalls selling artisanal produce, hot food and handmade goods rotate through the city's parks on Sundays.
The science museum's hands-on floor lets visitors experiment with everyday engineering, household technology, and clean energy.
A major retrospective by the renowned photographer known for monumental landscapes, portraits and atmospheric explorations of human impact.
Citywide arts festival staging performances, tours, and special events across various participating Amsterdam museums.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
An exhibition on Henri Matisse, the French painter known for his bold colour, his Fauvist work and his late paper cut-outs.
A hands-on drawing studio inside the museum inspired by Rembrandt's etching and sketching techniques.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
An exhibition showcasing the pop artist's commercial textile designs from the 1950s and 1960s before his rise to fame.
This edition honours Lou Lichtveld, also known as Albert Helman, a Dutch-Surinamese writer, composer, organist, politician and resistance fighter.
Local independent makers, designers, and craftspeople sell handmade wares inside the former tram depot.
Direct conversations and oral histories shared with survivors of the Holocaust.
The festival organisers stage a walkthrough experience using lasers, lights, and electronic soundscapes across several rooms.
Leiden's yearly festival of independent and international cinema, with screenings at several venues around the city.
Original stencils, screen prints, and authenticated indoor works by the elusive Bristol street artist are on permanent display.
The national museum displays textiles, costumes, and everyday garments highlighting traces of wear and historical repairs.
Sinfonia Rotterdam plays well-known hits live while 180-degree projected visuals surround the audience.
The photographer presents vivid, stylised portraits celebrating the fashion and contemporary identity of people from Xinjiang.
The contemporary Spanish-Dutch painter presents new works in dialogue with Francisco de Goya's iconic etchings, Los Disparates.
Alan J. Pakula's 1976 Watergate drama, with Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as reporters Woodward and Bernstein, shown in a 4K restoration.
The Concertgebouw's weekly free 12:30 lunchtime concert, this time marking Black Achievement Month, the October celebration of Black achievement in the Netherlands.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
Morning yoga session held surrounded by Vincent van Gogh's masterworks.
A family exhibition exploring magic, illusions and ritual in Jewish culture and folklore.
A 4K restoration of Studio Ghibli's 2010 animated film, adapted from Mary Norton's The Borrowers, about a tiny girl living secretly beneath the floorboards of a house.
Shostakovich's 1959 comic operetta, originally Moscow, Cheryomushki, about a housing shortage, speculators and love, sung in English and suitable for ages 10 and up.
An immersive digital experience that recreates the streets and canals of seventeenth-century Amsterdam.
Children and adults experiment with unusual custom-built instruments and create soundscapes together in this hands-on musical session.
A practical painting and drawing class focused on composition, colour and expressive brushwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Visitors walk together through a virtual reconstruction of 17th-century Amsterdam, choosing their own route and seeing everyday life of the time; part of History Month.
Sculptures by the Dutch modernist, known for his stark geometric forms in steel, leather, and found materials, are installed across the museum's open-air grounds.
A free 2.1 km walk through the centre past 34 sculptures by 64 artists, all carved from felled Amsterdam city trees, with a public vote for a favourite.
Outdoor art route placing site-specific sculptures and installations along the walking paths of the Amsterdamse Bos.
A family-friendly interactive exhibition exploring mythology, nature, and the symbolic wisdom of ravens across different world cultures.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the costume departments, stages, and rehearsal halls of the opera house.
Crate-digging market inside the covered passage of De Hallen, featuring independent record vendors selling vinyl across multiple genres.
An introduction to graffiti and the stories behind well-known street art, at the street art museum in a former NDSM shipyard hall.
Daniel Szalai presents 166 hens of the Novogen breed, a commercial egg-laying hen, as 166 individuals, at Droog's space on Staalstraat.
October is the national History Month, with history outings for children across the country, including a dark church, the Boevenbus and the Romans.
A chance to explore Muiden, the small fortified town east of Amsterdam with star-shaped ramparts and the medieval Muiderslot castle.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
An outdoor and community exhibition presented in collaboration with Middle East Archive, a digital platform documenting everyday life and visual culture across the region.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
DJs play deep house and electronic sets on the twentieth floor of the A'DAM Tower overlooking the city.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
Drawing in the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of October drawing month, inside Jacob van Campen's 17th-century former city hall.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
The Anglo-French comedian, known for her online videos about cultural differences, looks at her mother's life choices in a new stand-up show.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
