Amsterdam Events Calendar

Amsterdam is always buzzing with activity, and there's never a shortage of things to do. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the city offers a wide range of events that cater to all interests. From world-class festivals and cultural exhibitions to live music performances and foodie events, there's something for everyone. Below, you'll find a selection of the best events happening in February and the upcoming months. Mark your calendar and get ready to experience the vibrant energy of Amsterdam!

February

Chocoa Festival ⋅ Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Sun 22 Feb 2026

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) ⋅ Tue 17 Feb 2026 *In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29th

Huishoudbeurs*NL ⋅ Sat 21 Feb 2026 - Sat 28 Feb 2026 *Household fair

March

Keukenhof ⋅ Thu 19 Mar 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026 *flower garden

Wine Festival ⋅ Thu 26 Mar 2026 - Sun 29 Mar 2026

Cocktail Week ⋅ Fri 27 Mar 2026 - Sun 05 Apr 2026

April

Keukenhof ⋅ Thu 19 Mar 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026 *flower garden

DGTL Festival ⋅ Fri 03 Apr 2026 - Sun 05 Apr 2026

Coffee Festival ⋅ Thu 16 Apr 2026 - Sat 18 Apr 2026

King's Day ⋅ Mon 27 Apr 2026

May

Keukenhof ⋅ Thu 19 Mar 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026 *flower garden

Remembrance Day ⋅ Mon 04 May 2026

Liberation Day ⋅ Tue 05 May 2026

Music On Festival ⋅ Sat 09 May 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026

Rolling Kitchens ⋅ Wed 13 May 2026 - Sun 17 May 2026

June

Mystic Garden Festival ⋅ Sat 14 Jun 2025

Big Party on the Ring A10 ⋅ Sat 21 Jun 2025 *music, sports, theater, dance

Rolling Kitchens ⋅ Wed 13 May 2026 - Sun 17 May 2026

Holland Festival ⋅ Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Mon 29 Jun 2026

Triathlon ⋅ Sun 07 Jun 2026

Open Tower Day ⋅ Sat 13 Jun 2026

Open Garden Days ⋅ Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Sun 21 Jun 2026

July

Guilty Pleasure Festival*NL ⋅ Sat 05 Jul 2025

Kwaku Summer Festival*NL ⋅ Sat 12 Jul 2025 - Sun 03 Aug 2025 *2026 date not yet announced

Georgie's Wundergarten*NL ⋅ Fri 18 Jul 2025 - Sat 19 Jul 2025 *date subject to change

Vunzige Deuntjes Festival ⋅ Sat 04 Jul 2026

The Parade ⋅ Fri 24 Jul 2026 - Sun 09 Aug 2026 *theater festival

Milkshake Festival ⋅ Sat 25 Jul 2026 - Sun 26 Jul 2026

August

Kwaku Summer Festival*NL ⋅ Sat 12 Jul 2025 - Sun 03 Aug 2025 *2026 date not yet announced

Summer Dance Forever ⋅ Tue 19 Aug 2025 - Mon 25 Aug 2025

Sail (2025) ⋅ Wed 20 Aug 2025 - Sun 24 Aug 2025

Mysteryland ⋅ Fri 22 Aug 2025 - Sun 24 Aug 2025 *2027 date not yet announced

The Parade ⋅ Fri 24 Jul 2026 - Sun 09 Aug 2026 *theater festival

Pride Canal Parade ⋅ Sat 01 Aug 2026

Grachtenfestival ⋅ Fri 07 Aug 2026 - Sun 16 Aug 2026

Reggae Lake Festival ⋅ Sat 15 Aug 2026 - Sun 16 Aug 2026

September

24H Oost ⋅ Sat 07 Sep 2024 *2025 date not yet announced

Valhalla x Chin Chin Festival*NL ⋅ Sat 07 Sep 2024 *2025 date not yet announced

STRAF_WERK ⋅ Sat 20 Sep 2025

Dam tot Damloop ⋅ Sat 20 Sep 2025 - Sun 21 Sep 2025

Museumplein Polo ⋅ Fri 26 Sep 2025 - Sun 28 Sep 2025

European Heritage Days ⋅ Sat 12 Sep 2026 - Sun 13 Sep 2026 *Open Monumentendag

October

TCS Marathon ⋅ Sun 19 Oct 2025

ADE ⋅ Wed 22 Oct 2025 - Sun 26 Oct 2025 *Amsterdam Dance Event

AMF ⋅ Sat 25 Oct 2025 *Electronic dance music

November

Ice rink Rembrandtplein*NL ⋅ Fri 14 Nov 2025 - Sun 04 Jan 2026 *2026/2027 date not yet announced

Light Festival ⋅ Thu 27 Nov 2025 - Sun 18 Jan 2026

Museum Night*NL ⋅ Sat 07 Nov 2026 *from 19:00 till 02:00

IDFA ⋅ Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Sun 22 Nov 2026 *filmfestival

Arrival of Sinterklaas ⋅ Sun 15 Nov 2026 *Sinterklaas intocht

December

Ice rink Rembrandtplein*NL ⋅ Fri 14 Nov 2025 - Sun 04 Jan 2026 *2026/2027 date not yet announced

Light Festival ⋅ Thu 27 Nov 2025 - Sun 18 Jan 2026

January

Ice rink Rembrandtplein*NL ⋅ Fri 14 Nov 2025 - Sun 04 Jan 2026 *2026/2027 date not yet announced

Light Festival ⋅ Thu 27 Nov 2025 - Sun 18 Jan 2026

National Tulip Day ⋅ Sat 17 Jan 2026

The Maker Market Amsterdam*NL ⋅ Sat 24 Jan 2026 - Sun 25 Jan 2026

*NL = website only available in Dutch language

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