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
May 4
Gathering at the National Monument on Dam Square to honor soldiers and civilians killed during World War II.
May 5
Celebrates the country's 1945 liberation from the Nazi German occupation. One of the main events is a large festival on Museumplein, with music, poetry and speeches.
March 21-May 12, 2024
Most famous flower exhibition in the world, situated between Amsterdam and The Hague, in a wonderful park with millions of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips bulbs
May 19, 2023
International anniversary concert in 100 cities worldwide with music from award-winning films and unforgettable television shows.
May 17-18, 2024
Two-day showcase festival in the Main and Small Hall of Paradiso for talented, new bands from all over the world
May 18-21, 2023
Yearly international jewellery art fair where professional contemporary jewellery designers sell their work directly and in person
May 27-28, 2023
Classic music and jazz concerts on 2 and 4 grand pianos at De Duif church, opposite the idyllic Amstelveld.
April 22-July 30, 2023
World's largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest and exhibition of award-winning and often shocking photojournalism
May 18-September 23, 2025
Outdoor art exhibition with more than 60 figurative sculptures and spatial installation art
May-October
Go back in time with a ride on a historic tram from Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Vienna or Prague.
May-September
Free dance, music and cabaret performances in the park's band shell.