Venezuelan band RAWAYANA brings their latest album '¿Dónde Es El After?' to Amsterdam, blending Caribbean rhythms with funk, reggae, soul and rock.
LOLA brings together electronic music and live acts at BRET Amsterdam with Midas Field, Dam Swindle, Merel Helderman, BIBI SECK and Drabes.
The Concertgebouworkest under conductor Klaus Mäkelä performs Berlioz' Symphonie fantastique, a masterpiece of Romantic orchestral music.
Nnelg performs his album 'Hotel Rijkdom' at Melkweg, blending Ghanaian gospel with hip-hop alongside collaborators Ray Fuego, Eves Laurent, BKO and Chivv.
Lola x BRET hosts a night curated by Midas Field with Drabes, Midas Field, Dam Swindle and Merel Helderman on the bill.
RAUM hosts One Eye Witness with a line-up of eight DJs and producers: Aldonna, Mia Cecille, Sansibar, Mark Broom, Nelly, Hylke, LazerGazer and Temple Rat.
A creative event with micro-lectures, DIY workshops and live music - from hat-making to beat speedrunning, plus clothing stalls and live sets.
Conductor Klaus Mäkelä leads the Concertgebouw Orchestra in an evening of classical music.
Record label Delsin marks three decades with a night of electronic music and performances by artists from the label at Paradiso.
American rock band Grayscale performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam.
American pop-rock band The Maine performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam.
Into the Woods 2026 is a major electronic music festival at Openluchttheater Amersfoort featuring an international line-up of DJs and producers.
Olivier Weiter performs at Het Sieraad in Amsterdam.
AMPERS&ONE takes the stage at Q-Factory. An evening with this band in Amsterdam.
Madam by Night hosts a night curated by Silven, with performances by Chris Di Perri, PERFECT TIMING and Silven.
Too Martian takes the stage at Cinetol in Amsterdam on Friday evening.
An evening celebrating the music of Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis and his most iconic works.
Schrotthagen performs at Het Sieraad in a club night presented by Free Your Mind.
Electronic music night with Finn, Hajo, APRD, JAEDI and Lumine at Toekomstmuziek.
Club night at Skatecafe with DJs Sjamsoedin, Lieke TR, EYCEE, Jan Koster, Runningman, Passion DEEZ and James BF.
Late-night festival at IJland in Amsterdam starting at 23:00 on 18 September 2026.
SIDEQUEST performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
RADION hosts an all-vinyl night with WAXXX Society and RIOT, featuring an all-female DJ lineup. Bloody Mary, Mila Haj Kasem and Selene play their first vinyl sets.
DJ Denden spins Turkish pop from the 1990s and 2000s at Akhnaton. A nostalgic night for anyone who grew up with this music.
OPEN-FRIDAY brings together PABLON and Gian Grassi at Het Veronica Schip for a Progressive Hub and Mareah collaboration.
Tale of Bus takes the stage at Doka with support from Sugar Free and Daan Donk.
Theatre performance Personal Trainer at the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam.
Deep Tissue Community Event brings Saladiaga and a special guest from the US to Yellow House in Amsterdam.
Semester Opening Party with 1500 students and over 10 artists across three stages: Main Stage (R&B, disco, house), Second Stage (Latin, reggaeton) and Lounge (karaoke). Open to everyone aged 18 and over.
Fantastic Man and Jaimy perform at Radio Radio, a late-night party with two acts in Amsterdam.
Toy Tonics Jam featuring Barbara Boeing and Kapote at SISSI's Amsterdam. A late-night dance party with live acts and DJ sets.
Late-night party at Parallel with Latin American music and dancing into the early hours.
The time shown 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…
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 digital.
Dutch band Personal Trainer (NL) performs a concert at Carré.
Foam showcases a major solo exhibition by renowned photographer Nadav Kander, featuring work spanning four decades of contemporary photography.
ISHA performs at Concerto in Amsterdam on 18 September 2026.
Dutch band WAAN performs at Bimhuis.
An evening of Dutch folk songs and traditional melodies at Torpedo Theater.
Space Society at The Other Side with DJs Viox and Mitch de Klein.
BOYOS SOUNDSYSTEM brings a night of reggae, dancehall and electronic music to Club UP Amsterdam.
Glodi Lugungu explores what remains when everything stops in this performance at De Meervaart.
Electronic music club night at Twenty Two Amsterdam with dancing until dawn.
Elijah Minnelli performs at Filth in Amsterdam on 18 September 2026.
American singer Wendy Kimani performs live at Amsterdam's NoLIMIT club.
Break-Out and Stoic Music Berlin present a night with Anton Quasi, Initia, and Chris Inperspective at OT301.
The Circo brings a night of music and entertainment at Supperclub Amsterdam, running from 23:00 to 05:00.
Portuguese band RUEN performs at Vondelbunker in Amsterdam.
Under One Groove presents a melodic edition with DJs Tommy Stylez, Scumdog, Alex Sharp and Löha at John Doe Amsterdam.
Devine Defilement and Anime Torment perform together at The Cave.
Legiana Collective performs at Klassiek op het Amstelveld in Amsterdam.
Friday night at Club NYX with DJs Emma Champagne Queen, Joseph Steel, Murk, Spin and Spice.
Hailun Ma's first major solo exhibition outside China, using fashion as a lens for social observation. On view at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam.
London-based photographer Keerthana Kunnath uses her camera to investigate socio-cultural issues in her first major museum solo show at Foam.
Artist Vincent Ruijters presents 'Crimson Gilt', a textile installation evoking the sunken VOC ship the Amsterdam, tracing historic sailing routes to Japan and Indonesia.
50 Cent and Beckett take the stage together at Plein Theater in Amsterdam.
TAPT Festival combines music, art and culture in a single day at Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam.
DJs Rishi Romero and Oscar Osorio bring old school R&B, hip hop, and Latin Caribbean sounds to Club Leidse.
Athenaeum Boekhandel marks 60 years with a DJ night at nachbar, featuring Parisienne, Terrakin and Vinz Sosa in a back-to-back set.
PVSSY AKELLARRE and WEEEIRDOS bring ARRAROA, a late-night party with Jasmín, Julia Maria, Maria Cue, LOLSNAKE and VINVAR at Tillatec.
TAPT Festival returns to Rembrandtpark with beer, wine, cocktails and activities including Disco Bingo and speed dating.
Latin Night at Out Amsterdam: dance to Latin music until the early morning.
A classical music concert on Amsterdam's Amstelveld square, where musicians and audiences gather for an open-air performance.
Orlok and habiiibiji perform live at murmur. An evening of electronic music in Amsterdam.
DJs spin at House of Noa while the crowd takes over the dance floor in this genuine house party experience.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
A shoegaze and post-punk night with bands from the US, Netherlands, and Norway, plus DJ Dragnet.
Documentary following Oasis's reunion tour with Liam and Noel Gallagher, featuring exclusive backstage footage and their first joint interview in over twenty years.
Electronic music festival featuring Aron Friedman, Baba, Genii and San Proper in Amsterdam.
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
Photography exhibition by Martine Gutierrez at Huis Marseille exploring questions of artistic identity and self-formation.
Martine Gutierrez reinterprets iconic masterworks through a personal lens in the photography exhibition 'Leonardo doll Vinci' at Huis Marseille.
The Amsterdam Museum marks its centenary with a hundred-day festival featuring workshops, guided tours, exhibitions at multiple venues, and complimentary cake.
Weekly dance party at Twenty Two with DJs and drinks into the early morning.
SOURCE is a club event at Supperclub Amsterdam on 27 August 2026.
Interactive programme at the Van Gogh Museum designed for blind and visually impaired visitors, experienced alongside sighted companions or guides.
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.
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 presents the year's most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography at De Nieuwe Kerk in 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.
NEMO Science Museum's Game On exhibition examines how video games transform the way we play, connect, and express ourselves.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam presents a major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential artists of the past century. The exhibition covers more than seventy years of her work.
An exhibition exploring personal objects that speak to migration, identity, and belonging at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
Exhibition examining how colonialism shaped the modern world, featuring stories of resistance, survival, and personal agency.
Huis Marseille opens its doors in the evening for visitors who want to spend time with photography after a day in the city.
The exhibition 'Unfinished Past' at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam explores the ongoing debate about the restitution of colonial heritage objects.
Over 200 ancient glass objects on display at the Allard Pierson. A fascinating look at how this delicate material has endured through the ages.
Exhibition featuring interviews with twelve Holocaust survivors from across Europe, created in partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation.
A fashion presentation featuring 24 garments across centuries, each with its own story of wear, repair, and craftsmanship.
Diana Blok examines her family history through photography, text, and film in the project Time Tells, presented at the Joods Museum's Kunstkabinet.
British artist Jesse Darling's first solo exhibition in the Netherlands, Godsworth, opens at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam.
The first Dutch solo show by acclaimed Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour, exploring her 'Rogue Agents of History' series.
The Stedelijk Museum showcases the first major retrospective of Kho Liang Ie, a key figure in Dutch mid-century design and furniture.
Congolese art collective CATPC presents their first exhibition on the Amstel, exploring collaborative world-building and renewal.
The Allard Pierson opens a permanent exhibition exploring archaeology, where visitors discover excavations and archaeological finds.
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.
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.
Exhibition exploring how theatre transforms identity through costumes, masks, photographs and set designs from the Allard Pierson's Theatre Collection.
Exhibition exploring the history of Amsterdam's LHBTQIA+ community at De Nieuwe Kerk during WorldPride 2026.
The Luther Museum showcases personal stories exploring queer life, faith and emancipation in connection with World Pride 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.
Museum Het Schip examines the housing crisis in the Netherlands through an exhibition on rising prices, long waiting lists, and housing shortages.
Collection exhibition at the Royal Palace Amsterdam featuring Japanese artworks from the Dutch Royal Collections, on view until 27 September.
Group exhibition examining memory politics and ecological bodies, organized by artist Lawil Karama and historian Megan Hoetger.
A guided walk exploring the architectural heritage of Amsterdam's Spaarndammer neighbourhood, starting from Museum Het Schip.
A guided walking tour through the architectural masterpieces of Plan Zuid, designed in the Amsterdam School style.
A guided walk through Plan Zuid highlighting the architects of the Amsterdam School and their architectural legacy in this historic neighbourhood.
Adults learn the cloisonné technique of Marie Kuyken in this hands-on workshop at Museum Het Schip.
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.
Guided tour of the historic Scheepvaarthuis with a luxury arrangement on Sunday afternoon in 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.
Amsterdam retailers open their shops for an evening shopping event at Club UP.
Sunday morning yoga session at the Van Gogh Museum, surrounded by Van Gogh's masterpieces.
Climb the 67-metre Oude Kerk Tower, Amsterdam's oldest viewpoint, and discover remnants of the city's earliest past.
A guided cycling tour through Amsterdam North's garden villages, tracing the history of the workers' movement and its utopian ideals.
Techno night in Amsterdam featuring a set by Marco Ramos.
CARI spins two sets at this late-night DJ night at Nachbar Amsterdam.
+ 3 more long-running events — see the calendar.