Monthly calendar for Amsterdam with festivals, special events, concerts, cultural happenings, fairs, film & media arts, sports and entertainment. Exhibitions in museums and galleries are listed in the Exhibitions Calendar
January 1, 2027
As in many countries this day is a national holiday. Some museums and attractions may be closed.
January 1 or 2, 2027
Preview of Amsterdam's celebration and traditional performances of Chinese New Year offered by the Chinese community of Amsterdam. It includes dancing, fireworks and Chinese exhibitions. Festivities are centered around Nieuwmarkt, the heart of Amsterdam's Chinatown.
December 17, 2026 - January 2, 2027
The Ultimate Winter Experience with an indoor and outdoor skating rink, toboggan (sledding), cross-country skiing, snowball fight, cinema, curling, Ferris wheel, carousel, Christmas market, theatre, après-ski, and more.
December 16, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Traditional circus show in the famous Royal Theatre Carré, originally designed as a circus theatre, with acrobats, clowns and spectacular horse acts with dazzling jumps and somersaults on horseback.
January 6, 2026
Monthly magic and comedy theatre show in English with an international ensemble of magicians and illusionists.
January 16, 2027
Official start of tulip season. Anyone can come to pick free tulips from a special built garden on Dam Square.
January 17, 2027
Running contest on the main roads through the Vondelpark. Choose between 'Race the Day', 'Light the Night' or Children Run.
November 26, 2026 - January 17, 2027
Walk or sail alongside light sculptures created by leading artists, beautifully illuminated buildings, bridges and boats and surprising light projections on buildings.
January 28-31, 2027
Annually held equestrian event and international competition in both jumping and dressage at the RAI in Amsterdam, attended by more than 50,000 equestrians and horse enthusiasts.
end August-end April
Spend a Sunday amongst frenzied fans of the famous Ajax Amsterdam football team. Ajax plays in the impressive, modern Johan Cruijff Arena south of the city.