34 events for the next 18 months
A beginner's paleography course teaching you how to read and decipher historical handwriting and old documents.
Guided tour of Hembrug, a historic fortification site and part of the Stelling van Amsterdam defensive line near Zaandam.
NH MetalFest XL brings six metal bands to Poppodium De Kade, from death and thrash to extreme metal.
Cindy Jeurissen's photo exhibition explores the stories of ten women marked by self-harm, with opportunities to speak with experts and those with lived experience.
The Indian Light Foundation celebrates Divali in Zaandam, bringing together residents and local organizations to mark the festival of lights with an emphasis on community unity and cultural exchange.
Guitarist Ruben Hoeke presents his guitar workshop students at De Kade, performing songs by Patti Smith, Hendrix, and Bowie.
COV Zaanstreek performs highlights from Handel's Messiah at the Bullekerk. A classical oratorio featuring the work's most beloved melodies.
Author Connie Palmen discusses her novel 'Johnnie Walker' in conversation with the Culturele Raad.
Sushi chef Rik Keijzer teaches sushi-making in a historic mill building at Zaanse Schans, overlooking the river and traditional mills.
Monthly showcase for local acts in Zaandam featuring Bring The Joints, Trashwood and Package of Goodies.
Gospel singer Melvin Lijesen, known for his decade with the ZO! Gospel Choir, performs a Christmas concert with friends in Zaandam.
Drukwerk, the Amsterdam nederpop band since 1978, performs their New Year's concert on January 2 at the Bullekerk.
Down Jones takes the stage at Buurtcentrum De Bovenkruier in Zaandam.
Tribute band The Smiths Presumably celebrates the music of The Smiths and Morrissey with a live performance.
Free festival in Zaandam with theatre, art, workshops and lectures on sustainable living.
Wave Invasion & Indie Playground brings international underground acts in Gothwave, Glittergoth, Darkwave and Dark Synth to Zaandam.
A weekly creative workshop where you can work on your own art projects with scissors, brushes, needles and more every Wednesday afternoon.
Crazyland brings Dark Circus vs Halloween with a line-up of 16 DJs and producers to Zaandam.
NH MetalFest brings together six metal bands performing death metal, thrash and extreme metal, with DJ Maalstroom between the sets.
A guided nature walk exploring seasonal changes in the landscape, led by an experienced nature guide. Starts at 10:00 at De Slag swimming pool in Zaandam.
Tribute band Def Americans performs the music of Johnny Cash with country, raw emotion and rock-'n-roll authenticity.
A playful performance combining theatre and dance at Het Zaantheater.
The Indian Light Foundation celebrates Divali, the Festival of Lights, with residents and local organizations. An event about hope, light and the victory of good over evil.
Guitarist Ruben Hoeke and his workshop students perform live with songs by Patti Smith, Hendrix, and Bowie.
Bureau Boeiend delivers a lecture on the artistic legacy of Henri Matisse, timed to coincide with an exhibition at Amsterdam's H*ART museum.
Bresh takes the stage in Zaandam on 21 November 2026 at Hemkade 48.
Monthly gathering at De Bieb Zaandam featuring coffee, tea, and a short presentation on rotating topics.
An autumn concert of classical music with vocal and instrumental performances by Soli Zaandam at the Noorderkerk.
Wasteland is a late-night dance party in Zaandam featuring electronic music and a vibrant club atmosphere.
Learn to design and send a digital Christmas card using Canva, with guidance on sharing via WhatsApp or email.
ANTS Amsterdam is a nightclub event with a line-up of international and local DJs and producers.
Davyboi takes over the decks for a non-stop DJ set on New Year's Eve in Zaandam.
Last 100 events that already happened.
Experts from The Dutch Genealogy Association answer questions about family tree research and help you get started.
Informative session on tax topics with multiple speakers at De Bieb Zaandam.
Kruelty and Vieze Asbak deliver a three-hour b2b set at this dance night in Zaandam, with support from BLNK, Incult, Jowi and Yoshiko.
KRUELTY and Vieze Asbak deliver a three-hour back-to-back set at ADE, with BLNK and Yoshiko completing the line-up.
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GOLFOS hosts an ADE edition at Taets Art & Event Park with Dennis Cruz and PAWSA.
Tonno Disko & Friends hosts a DJ night with American producer and DJ Armand Van Helden in Amsterdam.
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.
No Art is an event by Amsterdam Dance Event and No Art at Taets Art and Event Park in Zaandam.
No Art ADE Festival is a satellite event of Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring electronic music and art installations at Hembrugterrein in Zaandam.
Two pianists perform Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals in an intimate coffee concert.
Mr. Jones & Just In Case perform a tribute to Sir Tom Jones, featuring songs from the legendary singer's career.
De 7even performs in Zaandam on 25 October 2026.
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Max Dean & Wavy present NEXUP, an ADE event at Taets Art and Event Park in Zaandam featuring Max Dean.
Pegassi presents an all-day electronic music programme at Amsterdam's ADE festival, featuring DJ sets and live performances at Hemkade 48.
Free Your Mind and Teletech present 4 The People, a dance party featuring ten artists including 6EJOU, ANXHELA and Kotorri in Zaandam.
Free Your Mind and Teletech present 4 the People, a club night with 6EJOU, ANXHELA, DYEN, Mad Dog, myu:sa, Onlynumbers and Vieze Asbak.
A spooky Halloween dinner designed for children who love a little fright, with dining among creepy decorations. Book your ticket if you dare!
Family-friendly Halloween event with spooky thrills at the Bullekerk in Zaandam.
A series of gatherings exploring conscious living and personal agency, covering different aspects of autonomy and life choices.
A guided night-time tour of the Hembrug site where monumental buildings stand out starkly against the dark sky.
Open Source nomad Rob offers help at the programming table with questions about AI, programming, and coding. For all ages.
A guided walking tour through Zaandam's heart, led by locals who know the city inside out.
The Zaans Museum showcases paper-cut art by Geertje Aalders alongside the nature illustrations of Jac. P. Thijsse, celebrating bees, bumblebees and pollinators.
Five underground acts and two spoken-word artists converge at De Kade in Zaandam for Nieuwe Nederlandse Naïviteit: a rapid-fire showcase of Dutch punk, postpunk, art rap and experimental pop.
Interactive exhibition exploring animal droppings, inspired by the beloved children's book. Investigate with Mole where poop comes from and what you can discover about it.
The inaugural wine festival of the Zaanstreek region, featuring dozens of wines and bites from local food businesses.
Alice tumbles into the magical Wonderland and encounters bizarre characters and riddles in this classic tale brought to life.
Workshops exploring Surinamese language, music and expression for children aged 8+, from initial ideas to powerful performance.
An early evening dance party that kicks off at 20:00 and wraps up at 00:30, perfect for those who prefer not to stay out until midnight.
The Black Abbey haunted house opens on Halloween at Buurtcentrum De Bovenkruier-a spooky experience with a sinister warning for those brave enough to enter.
Lectures exploring the history of medicine and its influence on contemporary perspectives on health, care, and the human body.
A yoga session takes over the study room of Zaanstad Municipal Archive, transforming this usually quiet workspace into a place for movement and mindfulness.
Hemlab celebrates 10 years with a tea programme for children and parents. Come on Saturday to drink tea and try simple experiments.
Experience hidden light phenomena in the dark: coloured shadows, glow-in-the-dark effects and fluorescence at HEMLAB's laboratory.
Children conduct hands-on experiments with candy in a science lab: dissolving Skittles, building with licorice, and making caramel lollipops.
T*ART 8.0 is an art festival in Zaansgroen where local artists showcase their work around the theme '-acht'.
Free movement advice and swimwear sales at three Zaanstad swimming pools across October and November.
Theatre maker Jip Smit's funny and interactive fantasy comedy 'The Return of Katinka' plays at Het Motorblok, suitable for ages 16+.
Tg. Winterberg transforms the picture book 'The Wind and Us' into a poetic visual music performance celebrating friendship in all its varieties.
Vitaduo presents a classical music concert at the Doopsgezinde Vermaning in Zaandam.
Spooky Halloween party with DJ Deniece spinning at Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk in Zaandam.
Russian pianist Mikhail Voskresensky performs a classical piano recital at Muziekhaven.
A Halloween dinner for adults at Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk, where you dine surrounded by spooky decorations and atmosphere.
Wine festival featuring tastings and meetings with winemakers in Zaandam.
Vroeg Pieken hosts an evening of live music and entertainment in Zaandam.
A family tour at the Zaans Museum where you explore questions about mills, art, and innovation alongside your children.
Exhibition exploring the history of the Kalverpolder, the area where the Mill Museum and Zaanse Schans are located.
An exhibition exploring the classic 1937 Verkade album 'Where We Live', in which Jac. P. Thijsse describes the natural history of the Netherlands.
Explore the Wevershuis at Zaanse Schans to learn how sail and mill cloth weaving was practiced in an eighteenth-century shared household with five looms.
The Zaans Museum joins a nationwide art project creating a collective tapestry about the Dutch slavery past, with a design by artist Raul B.
Discover how Zaandam's wooden houses and mills were saved from demolition in the 1950s and how the Zaanse Schans came to be.
De Heemtuin becomes a magical fairy tale forest during autumn half-term, with stories, magic and surprises. Dress up as your favourite storybook character and enjoy pancakes at the gnome café.
Artzaanstad explores what transforms a house into a home by blending three interior styles: modern design, vintage charm, and second-hand treasures. The exhibition shows how art and interior design work together.
Urban Solitude performs a tribute to Anouk, the legendary Dutch rock singer. The band plays the biggest hits from her iconic career.
A FLUX jam session led by Rosita Loth where musicians of all levels and genres can play together and draw inspiration from one another.
Film afternoon as part of the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, exploring the theme of Zaandam's paper heritage at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
FLUX hosts an open jam session with backing band, backline, and full stage setup. Musicians of any level and genre can play together and learn from one another.
IFIKZ runs creative maaklabs in a former cardboard factory in Zaandam, where children and adults spend three hours making things with paper.
Film afternoon exploring Zaandam paper heritage at the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, Friday 16 October at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
Film afternoon exploring the heritage of Zaandam paper at the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival in Filmtheater De Fabriek.
Exhibition of works by two Zaandam artists, Nelly and Tine Honig, featuring portraits, lithographs and still lifes.
Ant doctor Lasius shares his infectious enthusiasm for insects and the life of ants at Natuurmuseum Zirkel.
At the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, children collaborate on paper artworks and discover stories about the heritage of Zaandam's famous paper industry.
The IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival celebrates Zaandam's paper heritage with hands-on making workshops and a storytelling boat tour during the autumn half-term opening weekend.
Guided cycling tour exploring queer history sites in the Zaanstreek, departing Sunday at 13:00 from Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk.
A guided walk through the historic residential communities of Oud-west in Zaandam, along paths that run perpendicular to the Zaan.
Free sewing workshop where you can repair, shorten or transform your clothes. Practical and sustainable.
Tony Kaltenberg and Michael Manring deliver an acoustic concert at Museum of Humanity, with proceeds supporting GEME Foundation and the museum.
A touching and funny family show about a man searching for friends to celebrate his birthday with.
The IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival opens with an interactive Story Room and Making Workshops where visitors co-create paper artworks and discover stories about Zaandam's paper heritage.
Moods, a Pink Floyd tribute band, takes the stage for the sixth consecutive year at Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk in Zaandam.
An interactive city walk through Zaandam where you hear stories read aloud at different stops along the way.
Tribute band Def Americans delivers an energetic show of Johnny Cash classics, pure country and raw rock-'n-roll.
The Piano Masters let the audience choose the music. An interactive piano concert where audience requests drive the show.
Léon & Roswitha deliver an intimate concert of personal songs and harmonies across rock, soul, blues, jazz, Americana and pop, with proceeds supporting GEME Foundation and Museum of Humanity.
Def Americans delivers Johnny Cash's music with a tribute show full of pure country, raw emotion and rock-'n-roll.
De Zaanse Regenboog and Heroes Music Bar host a youth celebration on Coming Out Day, an evening to embrace who you are.
Film afternoon as part of the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, exploring the theme 'The Power of Zaandam Paper'. Takes place on Friday 16 October at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
DJ Fortuin and friends deliver an evening of danceable beats, energetic flows and spectacular moves.
Classical musicians Anastasia Feruleva and Ekaterina Zhemaitis perform 'Liebestod' in Zaandam.
Author Henna Goudzand-Nahar reads children's stories during Children's Book Week at De Bieb.
History Month brings archives, museums and libraries together across the Netherlands with activities exploring local and national heritage.
Buurman&Buurman's theatre show at Zaantheater.
The 24th edition of Indieplayground celebrates punk rock and grunge, music born as a reaction against predictability and the daily grind.
Permission to Land performs at de Kade in Zaandam. The concert follows the Pubquiz; combination tickets are available for those wanting to attend both events.
Join an animal scavenger hunt through Natuurmuseum Zirkel on animal day, discovering all the creatures on display.
KABAM! 2 opens Cinekid 2026 with a story about children in teacher Mo's class who help each other overcome their fears through imagination and creativity.
A pub quiz with live music from Permission to Land in Zaandam. Five music rounds, two performed live by the band.
Kinga Wieczorek shares her personal story about peace and silence in an intimate lecture.
Operetta society Czaar Peter marks 70 years with an afternoon concert featuring highlights from Der Vogelhändler, Die lustige Witwe and other beloved operettas.
Fadango presents an evening of fado, tango and more at Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk.
Pianist Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya performs Bach at Muziekhaven.
Pilod performs at Heroes MusicBar in Zaandam.
Fadango performs at Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk in Zaandam.
B.I.T.C.H presents Ghost Riders, a late-night dance party with electronic music in Zaandam.
Fado and tango share the spotlight in this musical performance, complemented by additional styles in an evening of passion and rhythm.
HEMLAB in Zaandam hosts Pudding Chemistry! as part of the Science Weekend on 3 and 4 October - interactive workshops and demonstrations for all ages.
Music pub quiz with live band Permission to Land at De Kade. Test your knowledge in five rounds, two featuring live performances.
Children create their own pudding from vegetables and fruit during the Science Weekend at HEMLAB Zaandam.
Documentary about the gardens of Piet Oudolf, examining how we might perceive nature and public space in new ways.
