Tove Lo: Estrus
Thu 12.11.
20:00
Amsterdam
Swedish pop artist Tove Lo performs her album Estrus live in Amsterdam.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam
Starting today
Isaiah Falls
Thu 12.11.
19:30
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 23
American singer-songwriter Isaiah Falls performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
ElGrandeToto
Thu 12.11.
19:00
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 28,75
Check the time schedule at www.melkweg.nl. Entry to this event is fully digital - tickets are available in the Ticketmaster app and your online account.
Jenna Raine
Thu 12.11.
19:30
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 23
Check the time schedule at www.melkweg.nl. Entry to this event is fully digital. Your tickets are available in the Ticketmaster app and your online Ticketmaster account.
Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Thu 12.11.
20:00
Pianola Museum, Amsterdam
Jazz pianist Thijs Cuppen, guitarist Martien Oster and double bassist Carla Beekman pay tribute to Oscar Peterson, focusing on his lesser-known trio with piano, guitar and double bass.
It's Never Just Hair
Thu 12.11.
20:30
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A theatre performance exploring identity and personal narratives through the lens of hair as a symbol of self-expression and cultural significance.
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.
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.
Nadav Kander - The Edge of Things
Fri 18.9. – Wed 17.2.
in progress
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Foam showcases a major solo exhibition by renowned photographer Nadav Kander, featuring work spanning four decades of contemporary photography.
Myriam Boulos
Fri 16.10. – Wed 17.2.
(125 days)
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Foam showcases the photography of Myriam Boulos, winner of the Foam Paul Huf Award. A contemporary photography exhibition.
Ulrich Seidl - On Life, Love and Death
Sat 19.9. – Sun 31.1.
in progress
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Eye Filmmuseum presents the first exhibition and complete film retrospective of Austrian filmmaker Ulrich Seidl in the Netherlands, exploring life, love and death.
Abracadabra - Secrets from Houdini to Hans Klok
Fri 25.9. – Mon 29.3.
in 5 days (186 days)
Joods Museum, Amsterdam
Explore the history of magic and illusion, from legendary escape artist Houdini to contemporary magician Hans Klok, in this behind-the-scenes exhibition.
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.
Yayoi Kusama
Fri 11.9. – Sun 17.1.
in progress
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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.
Whistler. Dandy and Maverick
Fri 16.10. – Sun 10.1.
(87 days)
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
The first major Dutch retrospective of James McNeill Whistler, the 19th-century painter, printmaker and art theorist who challenged artistic conventions as an enfant terrible.
Masterpiece Amsterdam. How was the city depicted in the 17th century?
Fri 6.11. – Sun 7.3.
✨ New
(122 days)
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring how 17th-century artists depicted Amsterdam's rise from port city to global power through cityscapes that shaped the city's self-image.
Strange Fruit 2.0
Fri 9.10. – Sun 4.4.
(178 days)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
Choreographer Sedrig Verwoert explores dance in the diaspora through his travels to Suriname and Curaçao, featuring the dance film Strange Fruit 2.0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hailun Ma - Hometown
Fri 18.9. – Wed 20.1.
in progress
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Hailun Ma's first major solo exhibition outside China, using fashion as a lens for social observation. On view at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam.
Keerthana Kunnath - Not What You Saw
Fri 18.9. – Fri 27.11.
in progress
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
London-based photographer Keerthana Kunnath uses her camera to investigate socio-cultural issues in her first major museum solo show at Foam.
Vincent Ruijters - Crimson Gilt
Fri 18.9. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
Artist Vincent Ruijters presents 'Crimson Gilt', a textile installation evoking the sunken VOC ship the Amsterdam, tracing historic sailing routes to Japan and Indonesia.
Experimenteerdrift
Sat 19.9. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Museum Rembrandthuis, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring artists who experiment on paper, from Rembrandt to contemporary creators.
Transcripts of a Sea
Sat 10.10. – Sun 4.4.
(177 days)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren explores five years of maritime discovery in this exhibition at the Maritime Museum.
Free Thinking. How the Ideas of Luther and Erasmus Changed the World
Wed 28.10. – Sun 28.3.
(152 days)
Luther Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring how Luther and Erasmus shaped ideas about freedom and critical thinking, and what their legacy means today.
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.
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.
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.
RAVING CHARLIE: Hard Techno / Rave
Wed 30.9. – Thu 1.10.
(2 days)
nachbar, Amsterdam
RAVING CHARLIE brings a night of hard techno and rave to Nachbar Amsterdam.
RAVELAND: Hard Techno & Hard Bounce
Wed 7.10. – Thu 8.10.
(2 days)
John Doe, Amsterdam
A late-night dance event featuring hard techno and hard bounce at John Doe, Amsterdam, for electronic music enthusiasts.
Latin Wednesday
Wed 23.9. – Thu 24.9.
in 3 days (2 days)
Out, Amsterdam
Weekly dance night with Latin music at Out Amsterdam.
Raving Charlie · Hard Techno Rave
Wed 23.9. – Thu 24.9.
in 3 days (2 days)
nachbar, Amsterdam
Hard techno rave at nachbar organized by Raving Charlie. A late-night dance event for electronic music enthusiasts.
Latin Thursday
Thu 24.9. – Fri 25.9.
in 4 days (2 days)
Out, Amsterdam
A Latin music and dance club night at Out in Amsterdam every Thursday.