Amsterdam Events Calendar

Amsterdam is always buzzing with activity, and there's never a shortage of things to do. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the city offers a wide range of events that cater to all interests. From world-class festivals and cultural exhibitions to live music performances and foodie events, there's something for everyone. Below, you'll find a selection of the best events happening in May and the upcoming months. Mark your calendar and get ready to experience the vibrant energy of Amsterdam!

May

Keukenhof ⋅ Thu 20 Mar 2025 - Sun 11 May 2025 ^{*flower garden}

Remembrance Day ⋅ Sun 04 May 2025

Liberation Day ⋅ Mon 05 May 2025

Music On Festival ⋅ Sat 10 May 2025 - Sun 11 May 2025

Rolling Kitchens ⋅ Wed 28 May 2025 - Sun 01 Jun 2025

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June

Holland Festival ⋅ Thu 06 Jun 2024 - Sat 29 Jun 2024 ^{*2025 date not yet announced}

Rolling Kitchens ⋅ Wed 28 May 2025 - Sun 01 Jun 2025

Open Garden Days ⋅ Fri 13 Jun 2025 - Sun 15 Jun 2025 ^{*date subject to change}

Open Tower Day ⋅ Sat 14 Jun 2025

Mystic Garden Festival ⋅ Sat 14 Jun 2025

Triathlon ⋅ Sun 15 Jun 2025

Big Party on the Ring A10 ⋅ Sat 21 Jun 2025 ^{*music, sports, theater, dance}

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July

Guilty Pleasure Festival^*NL ⋅ Sat 06 Jul 2024 ^{*2025 date not yet announced}

Milkshake Festival ⋅ Sat 27 Jul 2024 - Sun 28 Jul 2024 ^{*2025 date not yet announced}

Vunzige Deuntjes Festival ⋅ Sat 12 Jul 2025

Kwaku Summer Festival^*NL ⋅ Sat 12 Jul 2025 - Sun 03 Aug 2025 ^{*date subject to change}

Georgie's Wundergarten^*NL ⋅ Fri 18 Jul 2025 - Sat 19 Jul 2025 ^{*date subject to change}

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August

Pride Canal Parade ⋅ Sat 03 Aug 2024

The Parade ⋅ Fri 16 Aug 2024 - Sun 01 Sep 2024 ^{*theater festival}

Reggae Lake Festival ⋅ Sat 17 Aug 2024 - Sun 18 Aug 2024

STRAF_WERK ⋅ Sat 17 Aug 2024

Summer Dance Forever ⋅ Tue 20 Aug 2024 - Mon 26 Aug 2024

Grachtenfestival ⋅ Fri 23 Aug 2024 - Sun 01 Sep 2024

Mysteryland ⋅ Fri 30 Aug 2024 - Sun 01 Sep 2024

Kwaku Summer Festival^*NL ⋅ Sat 12 Jul 2025 - Sun 03 Aug 2025 ^{*date subject to change}

Sail (2025) ⋅ Wed 20 Aug 2025 - Sun 24 Aug 2025

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September

The Parade ⋅ Fri 16 Aug 2024 - Sun 01 Sep 2024 ^{*theater festival}

Grachtenfestival ⋅ Fri 23 Aug 2024 - Sun 01 Sep 2024

Mysteryland ⋅ Fri 30 Aug 2024 - Sun 01 Sep 2024

Cocktail Week ⋅ Tue 03 Sep 2024 - Tue 10 Sep 2024

24H Oost ⋅ Sat 07 Sep 2024

Valhalla x Chin Chin Festival^*NL ⋅ Sat 07 Sep 2024

European Heritage Days ⋅ Sat 14 Sep 2024 - Sun 15 Sep 2024 ^{*Open Monumentendag}

Dam tot Damloop ⋅ Sat 21 Sep 2024 - Sun 22 Sep 2024

Wine Festival ⋅ Thu 26 Sep 2024 - Sun 29 Sep 2024

Museumplein Polo ⋅ Fri 27 Sep 2024 - Sun 29 Sep 2024

The Maker Market Amsterdam^*NL ⋅ Sat 28 Sep 2024 - Sun 29 Sep 2024

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October

ADE ⋅ Wed 16 Oct 2024 - Sun 20 Oct 2024 ^{*Amsterdam Dance Event}

DGTL Festival ⋅ Thu 17 Oct 2024 - Sun 20 Oct 2024

AMF ⋅ Sat 19 Oct 2024 ^{*Electronic dance music}

TCS Marathon ⋅ Sun 20 Oct 2024

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October

ADE ⋅ Wed 16 Oct 2024 - Sun 20 Oct 2024 ^{*Amsterdam Dance Event}

DGTL Festival ⋅ Thu 17 Oct 2024 - Sun 20 Oct 2024

AMF ⋅ Sat 19 Oct 2024 ^{*Electronic dance music}

TCS Marathon ⋅ Sun 20 Oct 2024

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October

ADE ⋅ Wed 16 Oct 2024 - Sun 20 Oct 2024 ^{*Amsterdam Dance Event}

DGTL Festival ⋅ Thu 17 Oct 2024 - Sun 20 Oct 2024

AMF ⋅ Sat 19 Oct 2024 ^{*Electronic dance music}

TCS Marathon ⋅ Sun 20 Oct 2024

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January

Ice rink Rembrandtplein^*NL ⋅ Fri 17 Nov 2023 - Sun 07 Jan 2024 ^{*2024/2025 date not yet announced}

Light Festival ⋅ Thu 28 Nov 2024 - Sun 19 Jan 2025

National Tulip Day ⋅ Sat 18 Jan 2025

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) ⋅ Tue 21 Jan 2025 - Thu 20 Feb 2025 ^{*In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29th}

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February

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) ⋅ Tue 21 Jan 2025 - Thu 20 Feb 2025 ^{*In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29th}

Huishoudbeurs^*NL ⋅ Sat 22 Feb 2025 - Sat 01 Mar 2025 ^{*Household fair}

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March

Huishoudbeurs^*NL ⋅ Sat 22 Feb 2025 - Sat 01 Mar 2025 ^{*Household fair}

Keukenhof ⋅ Thu 20 Mar 2025 - Sun 11 May 2025 ^{*flower garden}

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April

World Press Photo Contest ⋅ Thu 18 Apr 2024 ^{*Global winners announcement / 2025 date not yet announced}

Keukenhof ⋅ Thu 20 Mar 2025 - Sun 11 May 2025 ^{*flower garden}

Coffee Festival ⋅ Thu 03 Apr 2025 - Sat 05 Apr 2025

King's Day ⋅ Sun 27 Apr 2025

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^{*NL = website only available in Dutch language}