Steve Earle
Thu 10.9.
20:00
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
American singer-songwriter Steve Earle performs roots-rock, country and folk at AFAS Live.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 in Amsterdam
Starting today
The Waterboys
Thu 10.9.
18:30
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
Irish-Scottish rock legends The Waterboys perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam.
Ecca Vandal
Thu 10.9.
19:30
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 26,45
Australian indie-rock band Ecca Vandal performs at Melkweg.
Ty Segall
Thu 10.9.
Paradiso, Amsterdam
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ty Segall performs at Paradiso.
Rietveld Ensemble - Latin America in the US
Thu 10.9.
20:00
Splendor, Amsterdam
The Rietveld Ensemble performs chamber music by Latin American composers who emigrated to the US, featuring works by Davidovsky, Golijov, León and others.
Bring Back Label Showcase 001
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
Waterhouse Studios, Amsterdam
Bring Back Label Showcase 001 brings ADAM PAPANEK and LEX LEDU to Waterhouse Studios for an electronic music night.
She Her Her Hers
Thu 10.9.
20:00
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
€ 20,20
She Her Her Hers performs at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.
Marco Mendoza
Thu 10.9.
20:30
Poppodium Q-Factory, Amsterdam
American bassist and vocalist Marco Mendoza performs at Poppodium Q-Factory in Amsterdam.
BYOND NORMAL
Thu 10.9.
23:59
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
€ 8
An evening of electronic music and experimental beats at Amsterdam's Bitterzoet.
Khamari
Thu 10.9.
19:00
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 33,35
Khamari performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
Rora Wilde
Thu 10.9.
19:00
Ruby Emma Hotel & Bar, Amsterdam
Rora Wilde performs at Ruby Emma Hotel & Bar in Amsterdam.
Cesar Zuiderwijk
Thu 10.9.
20:30
Poppodium Q-Factory, Amsterdam
Dutch musician Cesar Zuiderwijk performs an evening at Poppodium Q-Factory in Amsterdam.
Annabelle Chairlegs
Thu 10.9.
18:00
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Annabelle Chairlegs performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam.
Summer Breeze · Latin Night
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
Westweelde, Amsterdam
Latin Night at Westweelde: an evening of Latin music and dance on 27 August.
Ahmed Al Basheer
Thu 10.9.
20:00
De Meervaart, Amsterdam
Uitverkocht
Arabic stand-up comedian Ahmed Al-Basheer brings his acclaimed show 'Halawes' to De Meervaart in Amsterdam.
WaterbeesT
Thu 10.9.
20:00
Plantage Dok, Amsterdam
Electronic music festival WaterbeesT at Plantage Dok in Amsterdam.
I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol (2025)
Thu 10.9.
19:00
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 12
The time on your ticket is the start time; doors open 30 minutes before the show. Check the Melkweg website for the full schedule. Entry to this event is entirely digital.
Garden Walk
Thu 10.9.
19:00
Toekomstmuziek, Amsterdam
An evening walk through the garden on 10 September 2026 at Toekomstmuziek in Amsterdam.
Akira (1988)
Thu 10.9.
21:15
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 12
The time on your ticket is the start time. Doors open 30 minutes before the show; check the Melkweg website for the full schedule. Entry is entirely smartphone-based.
Glyders
Thu 10.9.
Cinetol Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The band Glyders performs at Cinetol Amsterdam.
Het Muziek
Thu 10.9.
20:15
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam
Het Muziek takes place at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
Madame Jab
Thu 10.9.
20:30
Volta, Amsterdam
Madame Jab performs at Volta in Amsterdam.
Teus Nobel
Thu 10.9.
20:30
Bimhuis, Amsterdam
€ 21 / € 18
Dutch jazz musician Teus Nobel performs at Bimhuis.
Doriene Marselje
Thu 10.9.
20:00
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Doriene Marselje performs at DeLaMar in Amsterdam.
Ice presents Khalid Alterch
Thu 10.9.
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Belgian singer Khalid Alterch performs live at DeLaMar theater in Amsterdam.
Thirsty Thursdays
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
Twenty Two, Amsterdam
Weekly dance party at Twenty Two with DJs and drinks into the early morning.
Go Cosmic with Nicola Piva, Be.a.son
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
Kashmir Lounge, Amsterdam
Go Cosmic night at Kashmir Lounge with DJs Nicola Piva and Be.a.son.
Umami: Taste Club
Thu 10.9.
18:00
Mediamatic Biotoop, Amsterdam
An evening dedicated to umami, the fifth taste, with tastings and interactive experiences at Mediamatic Biotoop.
Vanishing acts
Thu 10.9.
20:00
De Meervaart, Amsterdam
Vanishing acts, a performance nominated for the VSCD Mime/Performance Prize 2026, plays at De Meervaart.
Zoe Ntonta
Thu 10.9.
22:00
Boom Chicago, Amsterdam
Stand-up comedian Zoe Ntonta performs an evening of humor and entertainment at Boom Chicago.
Serol Yapici
Thu 10.9.
20:00
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Serol Yapici performs at DeLaMar Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Techno Sessions
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
John Doe, Amsterdam
Techno night in Amsterdam featuring a set by Marco Ramos.
ephemeris records shop launch
Thu 10.9.
17:00
dubble, Amsterdam
DJ Klapsalon spins at the launch party for the record label ephemeris records at dubble.
STC #054
Thu 10.9.
19:00
Borisov Amsterdam, Amsterdam
STC #054 brings together Dani (1), Judoc, and DUC (NL) for an electronic music night at Borisov Amsterdam.
Firewire BACK2SCHOOL w/ orczi96, Sandor Dayala, april2222, tizi, Project X (Live)
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
nachbar, Amsterdam
Firewire BACK2SCHOOL brings a late-night dance party with orczi96, Sandor Dayala, april2222, TiZi and Project X (Live) at Nachbar.
100% Katoen
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
Café Katoen, Amsterdam
A late-night dance party at Café Katoen with music until the early morning.
Latin Thursday
Thu 10.9. – Fri 11.9.
(2 days)
Out, Amsterdam
A Latin music and dance club night at Out in Amsterdam every Thursday.
WaterbeesT
Thu 10.9.
18:00
PlantageDok, Amsterdam
WaterbeesT takes place on 10 September 2026 at PlantageDok in Amsterdam.
Lunch at Café Gilde
Thu 10.9.
12:00
OT301, Amsterdam
€ 0
Weekly rotating vegetarian lunch menu at Café Gilde in Amsterdam, with sandwich, soup and daily special at competitive prices.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Sunday Celebration
Sun 18.1. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
Martine Gutierrez - Wunderkind
Sat 27.6. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie, Amsterdam
Photography exhibition by Martine Gutierrez at Huis Marseille exploring questions of artistic identity and self-formation.
Leonardo doll Vinci
Sat 27.6. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie, Amsterdam
Martine Gutierrez reinterprets iconic masterworks through a personal lens in the photography exhibition 'Leonardo doll Vinci' at Huis Marseille.
Amsterdam Museum Festival
Thu 3.9. – Fri 11.12.
in progress
Huis Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Museum marks its centenary with a hundred-day festival featuring workshops, guided tours, exhibitions at multiple venues, and complimentary cake.
Soju Wednesdays
Wed 16.9. – Thu 17.9.
(2 days)
Twenty Two, Amsterdam
Weekly Wednesday night at Twenty Two featuring soju drinks and dancing until the early morning.
Van Gogh by Feel
Sat 21.5. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Interactive programme at the Van Gogh Museum designed for blind and visually impaired visitors, experienced alongside sighted companions or guides.
Museum Visit for Seniors
Mon 19.9. – Mon 14.12.
in progress
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
A guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum tailored for seniors, offering a relaxed pace, deeper insights into Van Gogh's life and art, and the chance to connect with fellow visitors.
Low-Stimulation Evening at the Rijksmuseum
Sat 28.3. – Sat 12.9.
(169 days)
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A special evening at the Rijksmuseum designed for people who are easily overstimulated by autism, brain injury, tinnitus or burn-out. Calm environment with adapted conditions.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
Fri 24.4. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 presents the year's most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.
Carel Visser in the Rijksmuseum Gardens
Fri 5.6. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Thirteen monumental sculptures by artist Carel Visser are displayed together this summer in the Rijksmuseum Gardens - a rare opportunity to encounter his imposing iron and bronze works among the trees.
Fiep Westendorp
Fri 19.6. – Sun 13.9.
(87 days)
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum showcases illustrator Fiep Westendorp with around 150 original drawings, from early sketches to the beloved characters Jip and Janneke, Pim and Pom, and Pluk van de Petteflet.
Ed van der Elsken. Up Close
Fri 19.6. – Sun 13.9.
(87 days)
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Photography exhibition at the Rijksmuseum featuring Ed van der Elsken's iconic street photographs from Amsterdam, Cuba, and Japan.
Game On
Fri 10.7. – Mon 26.10.
in progress
NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum's Game On exhibition examines how video games transform the way we play, connect, and express ourselves.
Things That Matter
Mon 1.10. – Sun 31.12.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An exhibition exploring personal objects that speak to migration, identity, and belonging at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
Our Colonial Legacy
Fri 24.6. – Wed 30.6.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Exhibition examining how colonialism shaped the modern world, featuring stories of resistance, survival, and personal agency.
Night at the Museum
Thu 27.2. – Thu 15.10.
in progress
Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie, Amsterdam
Huis Marseille opens its doors in the evening for visitors who want to spend time with photography after a day in the city.
Unfinished Past
Fri 9.5. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The exhibition 'Unfinished Past' at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam explores the ongoing debate about the restitution of colonial heritage objects.
Glass Made in Antiquity
Fri 16.5. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Allard Pierson, Amsterdam
Over 200 ancient glass objects on display at the Allard Pierson. A fascinating look at how this delicate material has endured through the ages.
Tell On... In Conversation with Holocaust Survivors
Fri 14.11. – Sun 6.6.
in progress
Nationaal Holocaustmuseum, Amsterdam
Exhibition featuring interviews with twelve Holocaust survivors from across Europe, created in partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation.
WORN
Fri 27.3. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A fashion presentation featuring 24 garments across centuries, each with its own story of wear, repair, and craftsmanship.
Jazz Years. People, Migration and Music in Amsterdam, 1930-1939
Fri 3.4. – Sun 13.9.
(164 days)
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Amsterdam City Archives presents an exhibition on the 1930s jazz scene, examining the people and migration that shaped this musical culture.
Diana Blok in the Kunstkabinet
Fri 17.4. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Joods Museum, Amsterdam
Diana Blok examines her family history through photography, text, and film in the project Time Tells, presented at the Joods Museum's Kunstkabinet.
Jesse Darling: Godsworth
Thu 23.4. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
British artist Jesse Darling's first solo exhibition in the Netherlands, Godsworth, opens at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam.
Larissa Sansour: Rogue Agents of History
Fri 24.4. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The first Dutch solo show by acclaimed Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour, exploring her 'Rogue Agents of History' series.
Kho Liang Ie - Mid-Century Modernist
Thu 14.5. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Stedelijk Museum showcases the first major retrospective of Kho Liang Ie, a key figure in Dutch mid-century design and furniture.
The Land of Hagelslag. Building a New World Together
Fri 22.5. – Sun 8.11.
in progress
H'ART Museum, Amsterdam
Congolese art collective CATPC presents their first exhibition on the Amstel, exploring collaborative world-building and renewal.
The Discovery Place
Fri 5.6. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Allard Pierson, Amsterdam
The Allard Pierson opens a permanent exhibition exploring archaeology, where visitors discover excavations and archaeological finds.
Jazz-Jaren
Sun 14.6. – Sat 12.9.
(91 days)
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Weekly guided tour of the exhibition "Jazz-jaren. People, migration and music 1930-1939" at Amsterdam's City Archives.
Drag in Amsterdam
Fri 26.6. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An exhibition exploring the history of drag in Amsterdam, from 17th-century theatre to Pride, examining how artists use performance to explore gender and identity.
Love on the Canals - 30 Years of Canal Parade
Fri 3.7. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Canal Museum explores three decades of Amsterdam's Canal Parade through photographs, personal narratives and artworks, revealing Pride as celebration, protest and living heritage.
The Art of Transformation
Sat 4.7. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Allard Pierson, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring how theatre transforms identity through costumes, masks, photographs and set designs from the Allard Pierson's Theatre Collection.
Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City
Thu 9.7. – Sun 4.4.
in progress
De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring the history of Amsterdam's LHBTQIA+ community at De Nieuwe Kerk during WorldPride 2026.
Ons Geloof is Liefde & We Carry Forward
Fri 10.7. – Sun 11.10.
in progress
Luther Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Luther Museum showcases personal stories exploring queer life, faith and emancipation in connection with World Pride Amsterdam.
The Descent from the Cross (ca. 1530)
Sat 1.8. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
Pieter Coecke van Aelst's restored Descent from the Cross returns to Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, accompanied by a documentary on its restoration.
No Home of One's Own: Living in Crisis
Fri 14.8. – Sun 11.10.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
Museum Het Schip examines the housing crisis in the Netherlands through an exhibition on rising prices, long waiting lists, and housing shortages.
Netherlands and Japan. Connected Through Time.
Wed 2.9. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Collection exhibition at the Royal Palace Amsterdam featuring Japanese artworks from the Dutch Royal Collections, on view until 27 September.
The Nature of Remembering
Fri 4.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
W139, Amsterdam
Group exhibition examining memory politics and ecological bodies, organized by artist Lawil Karama and historian Megan Hoetger.
Walk: Treasures of Social Housing
Thu 5.2. – Sat 28.11.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided walk exploring the architectural heritage of Amsterdam's Spaarndammer neighbourhood, starting from Museum Het Schip.
Walking Tour: Diamonds of the South
Sat 21.2. – Sat 2.1.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided walking tour through the architectural masterpieces of Plan Zuid, designed in the Amsterdam School style.
Walk: Architects of South Amsterdam
Sat 7.3. – Sat 19.12.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided walk through Plan Zuid highlighting the architects of the Amsterdam School and their architectural legacy in this historic neighbourhood.
Create a Cloisonné à la Marie Kuyken (adults)
Fri 8.5. – Sat 19.9.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
Adults learn the cloisonné technique of Marie Kuyken in this hands-on workshop at Museum Het Schip.
Ex Libris - Make Your Own Stamp! (Adults)
Sat 9.5. – Sat 26.9.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
Create your own ex-libris bookplate stamp in this hands-on workshop for adults at Museum Het Schip. Learn the techniques to design and make a personalized mark for your books.
Sunday Arrangement Scheepvaarthuis | Guided Tour
Wed 13.5. – Sun 27.12.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
Guided tour of the historic Scheepvaarthuis with a luxury arrangement on Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam.
Queer City Tour by LGBTour Amsterdam
Sat 11.7. – Sat 19.9.
in progress
Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
LGBTour Amsterdam offers three guided tours exploring the city from a queer perspective, in partnership with the Grachtenmuseum and an exhibition celebrating 30 years of the Canal Parade.
Yoga in the Museum
Sun 15.2. – Sun 13.12.
in progress
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Sunday morning yoga session at the Van Gogh Museum, surrounded by Van Gogh's masterpieces.
Visit the Oude Kerk Tower
Sat 25.4. – Sat 31.10.
in progress
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
Climb the 67-metre Oude Kerk Tower, Amsterdam's oldest viewpoint, and discover remnants of the city's earliest past.
Cycling Tour | Workers' Paradise Amsterdam North
Sun 21.6. – Sun 20.9.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided cycling tour through Amsterdam North's garden villages, tracing the history of the workers' movement and its utopian ideals.
RAVELAND: Hard Techno & Hard Bounce
Wed 16.9. – Thu 17.9.
(2 days)
John Doe, Amsterdam
A late-night dance event featuring hard techno and hard bounce at John Doe, Amsterdam, for electronic music enthusiasts.
RAVING CHARLIE: Hard Techno / Rave
Wed 16.9. – Thu 17.9.
(2 days)
nachbar, Amsterdam
RAVING CHARLIE brings a night of hard techno and rave to Nachbar Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
Thu 3.9. – Sun 13.9.
(11 days)
Amsterdam Fringe Festival, Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Fringe Festival transforms the city into a creative playground for 11 days, showcasing experimental theatre, performance and dance from over 50 emerging makers across 22 venues.
+ 1 more long-running events — see the calendar.