
Violin virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff plays Dvořák, conducted by Karina Canellakis
Violinist Christian Tetzlaff performs Dvořák's violin concerto under the baton of conductor Karina Canellakis at Het Concertgebouw.

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff performs Dvořák's violin concerto under the baton of conductor Karina Canellakis at Het Concertgebouw.

Conductor Klaus Mäkelä leads the Concertgebouw Orchestra in an evening of classical music.

Indian stand-up comedian Kanan Gill performs his show at DeLaMar Theater.

Six Year Silence performs at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.

An open-air festival at Amsterdam's Thuishaven site with live music, food and drinks.

Melkweg hosts an exclusive fan day for members, with a special programme supporting emerging talent.

Dance night with DJ Matt Bennett spinning at Melkweg Amsterdam.

A full-day summer closing event in Amsterdam featuring a programme from morning to evening at BRET.

ALISHA spins for ten hours at Thuishaven on 20 September, joined by Alexandria, Chopper, Ryan Resso and Jesse Maas. This night is sold out.

Electro-acoustic improvisation bringing together musicians from Cologne and Amsterdam, featuring live tape manipulation, prepared piano, and a range of brass and wind instruments.

Fatale Cabaret closes the Beautiful Creatures exhibition with performances, music and artist stalls at Melkweg Expo. Free entry with RSVP.

American indie rock band Voxtrot performs at Paradiso.

Pianist Martin Oei performs at Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

Dutch singer-songwriter Duncan Laurence performs an intimate concert with well-known and new material at Koninklijk Theater Carré.

Vocal Ensemble Duodektet performs an evening of French chansons and light entertainment, featuring classics like La mer and Les parapluies de Cherbourg.

The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra marks 15 years with a jubilee celebration featuring music, stories and community gatherings.

Jeroen Kramer performs at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam.

Jerney Kate performs at Torpedo Theater in Amsterdam.

Ron Adelaar performs at De KHL in Amsterdam.

Doriene Marselje performs at the Nieuwendammerkerk in Amsterdam.

South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla performs an intimate acoustic concert in Amsterdam.

Spanish guitarist and composer Xavi Torres performs an evening of classical guitar music at Theater de Meervaart.

American jazz trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg performs an evening of jazz, swing, and vocal numbers at Bimhuis.

Belgian stand-up comedian Tuur Moens performs at Sloterplas Beach in Amsterdam.

A large board game and card game festival in Rembrandtpark with hundreds of games to explore, workshops, and activities for all ages.

Galen, Amandla and Aron Friedman take the stage at Benelux Bar for an evening of live music.

Interactive exhibition exploring the history and global impact of clothing, from mass production to sustainable fashion.

Free family festival in Amsterdam Nieuw-West with live music, children's activities, sports and culture at the Sloterplas.

Techno night at John Doe with DJ Alex Sharp. A dance party for electronic music lovers.

Innerzone party with DJ Robbin at Dubble. An electronic dance night in Amsterdam.

NTS Amsterdam brings a diverse line-up of DJs and producers to Garage Noord for a night of electronic music and experimental sounds.

Nicole Fiselier performs at the National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam.

Demouche performs at Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam.

Latin dance night at Out every Sunday with live music and DJ sets until 3 a.m.

A workshop examining how your personal rhythm shapes your leadership approach.

Sunday morning church service at the Westerkerk in Amsterdam.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Patio wraps up the summer with an all-night party at Lofi, featuring 16 DJs and producers including AMORAL, Setaoc Mass and UFO95.

Signal NYC night at Shelter Amsterdam with DJs Foghan, Nathan Homan, Benny Rodrigues, Doudou MD, J. Richards and Gian-Paul.

The Disco Express takes over Madam by Night with Crystal Touch, Drabes and Nablijven Soundsystem on the decks for a night of disco and electronic dance music.

Electronic music night with Loraine James, 8ULENTINA and more artists at Muziekgebouw aan t' IJ.

A 12-hour non-stop dance party at BRET Amsterdam with continuous music and dancing from 20:00 to 08:00.

Brazilian music night with live samba and bossa nova performances in Amsterdam.

Three acts - CARISTA, ROD and Prance - perform at Club Raum Amsterdam for a late-night club night.

A club night featuring a curated selection of music and performances at Melkweg.

Swiss DJ and producer Chlär plays an all-night set at RADION, delivering an uninterrupted journey through his sound.

BRONKA HATES AMSTERDAM is a late-night club event at Parallel running until the early morning hours.

Soul Syndicate night at Yellow House with Pascal Morais, an evening of soul and funk.

Dimitri K and jannah take the stage at Radio Radio, Amsterdam's late-night dance venue.

De Sluwe Vos and Theo Kottis perform a b2b DJ set together at Doka Amsterdam.

The Best Of.. 40 UP celebrates the best tracks from the 40 UP collection at Paradiso.

NEXT is a late-night event featuring Denise Lopes at Het Veronica Schip in Amsterdam, celebrating new talent and entertainment.

WOOF! takes over Akhnaton for a night of electronic music with Ellis Vay, muchogusto and stampott.

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.

Foam showcases a major solo exhibition by renowned photographer Nadav Kander, featuring work spanning four decades of contemporary photography.

Ecclipse is a club night at Radio Radio with DJs Cleo Grooves and Lex Valverde spinning records.

Club night with Plab On, Ides of March and DAN:EZ at Waterhouse Studios.

VONK brings an electronic dance party to Club Up with music until the early hours.

Electronic dance night at Twenty Two Amsterdam with DJs spinning until the early hours.

Full-day dance party at SISSI'S Amsterdam with DJ sets and electronic music from Moody Mehran and guests.

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.

A late-night electronic music party at Supperclub Amsterdam with dancing until dawn.

Dance night with Liza and Juja on the decks at Club NYX. An evening of electronic music for women.

Exhibition exploring artists who experiment on paper, from Rembrandt to contemporary creators.

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.
+ 30 more long-running events — see the calendar.