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.
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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.
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March 21-May 19
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
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May 24 date to be confirmed
Electronic music to a backdrop of the trees at the Amsterdamse Bos
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May 24-25 date to be confirmed
Two-day showcase festival in the Main and Small Hall of Paradiso for talented, new bands from all over the world
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May-October
Go back in time with a ride on a historic tram from Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Vienna or Prague.
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May-September
Free dance, music and cabaret performances in the park's band shell.
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