54 events for the next 18 months
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
The Amsterdam Museum marks its centenary with a hundred-day festival featuring workshops, guided tours, exhibitions at multiple venues, and complimentary cake.
Femmazing Halloween Festival at Westweelde in Amsterdam - a Halloween celebration with entertainment and festive atmosphere.
TILLATEC's final weekend features music and dance as the Amsterdam cultural venue closes after two years.
Buiten Westen brings a strong line-up to Gashouder with Typhoon, Rico and DuvelDuvel among others.
A culinary walk through four restaurants in De 9 Straatjes featuring three courses, dessert and paired wines.
An open-air festival at Amsterdam's Thuishaven site with live music, food and drinks.
Thuishaven festival featuring Locklead, Job de Jong, Kepler and other artists performing throughout the day.
Smerghain is an absurdist day festival on 8 November at Theater De Richel featuring dance, Girldinners, thumb wrestling, spontaneous New Year's Eve parties and unexpected activities. A celebration that challenges hustle culture and status-driven nightlife.
A festive evening celebrating Eurovision classics and the glamour of the Song Contest at the Ziggo Dome.
Annual winter culinary festival in Amsterdam with food, drinks, live music and DJ sets. The Mini Terrace offers craft activities and games for children.
Benefit concert across eight floors of the A'DAM Tower featuring twenty Dutch artists. All proceeds support War Child.
SITP Festival showcases progressive jazz and improvised music with Marc Ribot, Run Into The Apocalypse, Frank Rosaly's Ruidoscuro and more.
An evening of art, music and performance at Jungle Amsterdam, featuring a shared dinner, installations, dance and DJs from 18:00 to 02:30.
The first weekend of the Amsterdam Winter Terrace at NDSM-Plein, a cosy outdoor terrace event during the winter season.
Palindroom Festival brings cultural talent from Eastern Netherlands together at Skatecafe Amsterdam, celebrating regional identity and local initiatives.
The tenth edition of Super-Sonic Jazz Festival brings innovative artists from jazz, R&B, soul and hip-hop together at Paradiso.
The second weekend of Amsterdam's Winter Terrace at NDSM-Plein, a cosy outdoor terrace event in the city.
Melody Garden Winter is a winter event at the Thuishaven site in Amsterdam, organized by Faul Productions and Melody Garden.
Weirdo Fest celebrates unconventional music and eccentric art, with entry restricted to visitors aged 21 and over.
Club festival at Thuishaven with X CLUB., DART, NewTone, Freddi and more artists.
Amsterdam Winter Terrace is a covered winter festival featuring food, drinks, live music and DJ sets. Families can enjoy 'The Mini Terrace' with craft activities and free entry for children under 12.
Ademnood Discobal is a benefit party at AFAS Live featuring performances by Desray, Duncan Tromp, Johnny de Mol, Kees Boot, Noa, Paul Elstak, Snelle, Trijntje Oosterhuis and more.
The Popronde Eindfeest brings nearly 30 emerging artists to all four halls of Melkweg Amsterdam for the finale of the nationwide tour.
White Moon - The Indoor Festival returns with a winter edition in Amsterdam, featuring multiple music zones, LED and laser shows, and a strict white, gold and silver dress code.
Weekend 3 of Amsterdam Winter Terrace at NDSM-Plein, a cosy winter gathering with outdoor terrace atmosphere.
Popronde Amsterdam brings dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists together in one evening, spread across twenty venues throughout the city.
Two-day dub and dubstep festival with multiple sound systems and DJs at the converted bus garage Lofi in Amsterdam.
Reggae and dancehall night with Entebbe, Ital Power, Jah Pila, King Shiloh, Matilda Dona and Vibronics at Lofi.
A major music festival at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome featuring a diverse lineup and full programme.
Passe-partout presents the Oorzaken Festival, a cultural event at de Brakke Grond running from 09:30 to 22:30.
Winter of Love Festival 2026 at Thuishaven with Darren Emerson, Sander Kleinenberg and Alexander Koning.
An evening of Dutch pop music featuring performances by well-known artists.
The Klittens present their annual Klitfest festival in Amsterdam, featuring the band alongside guest performances from their punk and pop circle.
Independent label Excelsior Recordings marks three decades with performances by its roster artists at Tolhuistuin.
Voorheen Nacht van het Absurdisme brings together over thirty performances across Paradiso: theatre, music, visual art and dialogue featuring artists including Elmer, Marcel van Roosmalen and Jody Bernal.
NYE Festival at Q-Factory: a night of music and dancing on New Year's Eve that continues into the early morning.
Q-Factory Amsterdam's indoor New Year's Eve festival brings together over 1,250 guests for a night of eclectic music, from afro house to pop, with a spectacular countdown and celebrations into the early morning.
The fifth edition of Protestfest at Paradiso, featuring Sophie Straat and other artists. All proceeds benefit charity.
Electronic music festival at Amsterdam's Docklands with international DJs and live performances.
DGTL is an electronic music festival on the NDSM-werf in Amsterdam-Noord featuring international house and techno acts, art installations and a strong commitment to sustainability.
We are iT festival 2027 celebrates the golden age of house with Marcello (2), Dimitri Kneppers, ISIS, Erick E and Alexander Koning at Thuishaven.
High Tea and Melkweg's third Indoor Festival takes over Melkweg with seven drum & bass areas, dj-sets, live performances, cinema and games.
KRAFT Kingsday Festival 2027 brings Premium Pounding Techno with TheKoosy performing at Lagerwal in Amsterdam.
Music On Festival is a music festival in Meerpark, Amsterdam, organized by Music On.
The Amsterdam Alliance is an event on 5 May at the Olympic Stadium, running from 12:00 to 23:00.
Sebastiaan Hooft takes the stage at the Canal Parade Roze Lieverdje, a celebratory Amsterdam event on the water.
Major electronic music festival in Amsterdam with international DJs and live acts.
ZeeZout Festival brings a day of music, art and culture to the waterside gardens in Amsterdam.
A day festival at Amsterdam's Riekerhaven showcasing local artists with a diverse programme of music and cultural performances.
An evening of secondhand embarrassment featuring Sanne Wallis de Vries, Eva Hoeke, Marie Koet, Johan Goossens and Joost Oomen sharing their most cringeworthy stories.
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Tribute bands celebrate classic rock legends at The Tribute Experience Rock Festival in Nieuw Vennep, featuring Aerosmith, Status Quo, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and Bruce Springsteen.
Month of History: discover how food tells stories from the past through activities at farm de Kraanvogel in Esbeek.
Hauntfest is a new alternative festival in Gouda featuring black metal, death metal, punk and crust. Hellevorst, Arteria, Grit, Vomit Scraper and Legion X perform.
Celtic folk live shows, food and drinks in a Halloween-themed atmosphere at EM2 in Groningen.
Witaj Eindhoven! celebrates Polish culture with rock band T.Love, ZAGI and Polskie Gniazdo, plus Polish food stalls and workshops.
Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and emerging artists perform in various venues across Venlo in one evening.
A sprawling Halloween party across seven Den Haag venues, each hosting DJs or bands playing different music genres.
A spooky Halloween walk through the Uden Zuid neighbourhood with surprises waiting around every corner.
A day celebrating Veenendaal's history, with a focus on the city's heritage and the stories that have shaped it.
Muiderslot dedicates a full month to history and heritage with a varied programme of activities and events.
Taste traditional dishes and drinks from centuries past at this medieval castle. Experience how people ate and drank in the Muiderslot's historic halls.
Metal festival in Hilversum showcasing only Dutch bands on Halloween.
IVN Stein and Scouting Stein team up for a thrilling Halloween walk designed for families with children.
Gay ski week in Sölden (13-20 March 2027) with full hotel takeover, ski pass and Winter Pride access. Downpayment € 500 for this second-chance round.
Manga Genesis Disco Fusion 2026 merges horror, anime and music into a dark celebration in Emmen.
NightFest is an evening of workshops, food and music at Nieuwe Instituut where you design your own schedule.
A family day bringing together families, professionals and caregivers for inspiration and connection around child development.
Meet writer Marjan van den Berg and Margriet editor-in-chief José Rozenbroek at this afternoon of conversation and creative workshops.
Photobooth at the Children's Book Ball where kids can take their own photos with props, printed or saved digitally on the spot.
London Calling #2 is a two-day showcase festival at Paradiso featuring promising bands and artists from around the world.
Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists perform across twenty different venues in Uden on one night.
A cultural celebration of African heritage, art and identity taking place in Veenendaal.
A health and wellbeing event in Veenendaal focused on care and vitality.
The Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival brings cabaret, theatre and performance art to Theater Spant in Bussum.
Girls on Fire 3 brings live music, comedy and relatable stories to a Ladies Night designed for women.
Halloween party at Kerensheide in Stein with costumes, candy, and spooky fun for all.
Five thriller authors present their work through interviews, readings and discussions, with a meet-and-greet and book signing afterwards.
Join a fun games night at Weert's library, part of the National Games Week. Play board games and enjoy an evening of entertainment with fellow players.
This year's Month of History explores food and culinary traditions. Through various activities, discover stories and knowledge about how eating shapes our culture and everyday life.
Talentfestival 2026 at the Evoluon in Eindhoven showcases emerging talent.
Trick or Treat party at Halloween Kerensheide in Stein with costume activities and sweets for children.
Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and artists perform across twenty venues in Wageningen in one night.
A nocturnal walk through nature by the Dollard, part of the Night of the Night festival.
Activity afternoon for children aged 4-12 featuring Kamerspel performances, games, and a glasses treasure hunt. Free admission.
The Scheldefestival in Bergen op Zoom celebrates Dutch levenslied with Django Wagner and Senna, two major names in Dutch folk music.
Almere Diwali is a vibrant cultural festival featuring music and traditions on the Esplanade.
Spooky stories around the campfire on Halloween night in Tilburg - a fun and exciting evening for the whole family.
Ruinerwold Library marks 50 years with refreshments, a retro quiz, and craft activities for the whole family.
A spooky celebration at vanBeresteyn for young people aged 12 and up, returning for its second year this autumn.
A nostalgic festival celebrating 1980s and 1990s music and entertainment at De Nijverheid in Utrecht.
Two electronic music festivals organized by Amsterdam Dance Event at Westweelde, featuring The Gardens of Babylon and The Seekers of Light.
VERA celebrates the Groningen dialect with three bands: StAD (indie pop), Steernvanger (folk), and Olaf Vos (hip-hop) - all performing in Grunnegs.
DGTL is an electronic music festival at Kromhouthal with performances from artists including Folamour.
The 17th Bergs Blues Festival brings an afternoon of blues artists to Gebouw-T in Bergen op Zoom.
Book of Returns presents an afternoon of memory and listening: a Deep Listening into Dreams workshop with Dario Calderone and electronic performances by the KHZ Kollektiv.
The Dance Palace is a dance event at Zonnehuis, organized by Amsterdam Dance Event.
Free music festival in Gouda on 25 October: five bands from avant-garde rock to electronic funk at So What!, starting at 14:00.
Reinier Zonneveld delivers an eight-hour live electronic set at the Loveland festival in Amsterdam.
An interactive music festival for children where the audience joins in the fun at the Willem Twee Toonzaal.
A children's festival in Alkmaar with music, activities, and entertainment for kids of all ages.
A day of adventure for children at Haarzuilens estate: build shelters, track wildlife, and learn to make fire without matches.
Second Wind is a music festival at RADION Amsterdam featuring a diverse line-up of DJs and live acts.
A day of music featuring singers and musicians at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging.
Podium Palisium is a festival in Palisiumpark in Eerbeek on 27 September 2026.
A taste route through the regional products of 't Bildt in Friesland, where you can discover the best local produce.
Popronde is an annual traveling music festival where dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists perform free of charge across twenty venues in Gouda in one night.
Discover how Dordrecht residents approached health, nutrition and wellbeing throughout history. Explore their attitudes toward illness, movement and mental health.
A Halloween day in Almere Buiten featuring a spooky scavenger hunt, workshops, bouncy castles, a haunted house, and a maze.
Three-day festival in Zoetermeer showcasing thrillers, crime films and suspenseful cinema for genre enthusiasts.
French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.
Autumn edition of Proeven in Wijk: restaurants in the city centre serve special dishes with drinks and local stories.
A week-long celebration of water and festivities in Sneek, featuring diverse activities and events.
AMF is a major electronic music festival at the Johan Cruijff ArenA with headliners including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Afrojack.
Adult pirate party in the Megatent featuring music and dancing.
OERRR hosts an evening of excitement and discovery at Fort Ellewoutsdijk with engaging and educational activities.
The second edition of Arnhem Deathfest brings Dutch metalcore and death metal bands together, featuring Korpse, Izegrim, Necrotesque and Burial.
Halloween forest walk with two routes: Spider Route for ages 6-9 and Blood Route for ages 10-14. Parents join free.
A full day of live jazz performances at Amsterdam's Stretch and Fold, running from 3 PM to midnight.
A festival showcasing local music, art and culture with performances and installations by Amsterdam-based creators at Phono Lake.
Pandemonium · RISE is a hardcore and gabber party at Gietijzer featuring over 20 DJs and producers.
The annual Heikant fair features rides, games and food for all ages.
The annual fair in Grathem features rides, games and food for families on Nassauplein.
Daytime electronic music festival featuring Joyhauser, Mha Iri, Modea, Nifra, Nikolauss, T78 and Will Atkinson at Q-Factory.
Museum Natura Docet invites you to explore the museum after dark with a torch, guided tour, and encounters with nocturnal wildlife.
Dockyard Festival in Havenpark brings an extensive line-up of electronic music and dance acts, including Benny Rodrigues, Jennifer Cardini, Oscar Mulero and Space 92.
Mystic Garden Festival brings an extensive line-up of electronic music to Havenpark in Amsterdam, featuring artists such as Jennifer Cardini, Oscar Mulero and Space 92.
Megarave Millennium Daytime Edition brings a hardcore and gabber line-up to Maassilo in Rotterdam, featuring Art of Fighters, Endymion and Rotterdam Terror Corps among many others.
A funk-themed festival in Rotterdam featuring dance, music, workshops and creative activities for families and all skill levels.
Hands-on workshops and demonstrations exploring contemporary themes at Loods6, with active participation opportunities.
Vroeger Was Alles Beter Indoor brings an impressive line-up of hardcore artists to the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch, featuring Atmozfears, Brennan Heart and Wildstylez among others.
No Art ADE Festival 2026 brings a diverse electronic music line-up to Taets Art & Event Park in Amsterdam, featuring ANOTR, Hunee and Moxie among others.
909 and Loveland present a joint electronic festival during Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 featuring international headliners like Chris Liebing, Len Faki and Kerri Chandler.
OERRR Wild Outdoor Day at Oud Groevenbeek estate: children learn shelter-building, animal tracking and fire-making, earning the forest ranger diploma.
We Came From the Future: a day exploring food preservation through workshops, free time and shared meals at Buitenplaats Brienenoord in Rotterdam.
STMPD Studios hosts events during the Amsterdam Dance Event, the annual festival celebrating electronic music and club culture.
Samhain Maastricht 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij on 24 October.
No Art ADE Festival is a satellite event of Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring electronic music and art installations at Hembrugterrein in Zaandam.
A five-band festival at Baroeg featuring Vengeance, 7 Miles To Pittsburgh, Bangalore Choir, Picture, and Jurassic Park.
Pop & Jazz Hilversum is a festival at Gooiland bringing together pop and jazz artists.
An evening combining music, art and performance at Kunstlinie. Hondsdol brings together different artistic forms in an experimental setting.
The annual Elsloo Fair brings rides, games, and food for families to the Dorine Verschureplein.
Nieuwdorp becomes NieuwGriezelDorp on Halloween, offering family-friendly spooky activities and entertainment.
Annual blues festival in Bergen op Zoom with a diverse lineup of blues artists and performances.
Samhain Festival 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht on 24 October 2026.
Arnhem Deathfest showcases the Dutch death metal scene with a festival that deserves international recognition.
Two electronic festivals unite in Havenpark: Mystic Garden delivers uplifting grooves and trance, while Dockyard pounds out heavy techno and house. One ticket covers both.
Samhain Festival returns to Maastricht for its fourth edition with two days of alternative metal from national and international acts.
AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival) is the largest event of the Amsterdam Dance Event, drawing over 40,000 visitors to the Johan Cruijff ArenA each year. Top electronic music acts including Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix and David Guetta have performed here.
Amsterdam Music Festival is an annual electronic music festival featuring international headliners such as Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Tiësto.
909 x Loveland brings a day festival with three areas and techno music to Mediahaven during ADE, featuring established and emerging talent.
