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
Sep 1-5, 2026
Catwalk shows and exhibitions on Dutch and Belgian fashion organised at galleries, museums, cinemas, shops and clubs throughout Amsterdam.
September 10, 2026
This day Moco stays open until 23:00, and entry is completely free. A thank-you to the city that made it possible: 10 years of Moco, and Amsterdam gets treated.
September 12-13, 2026
Heritage Open Day - Historical buildings and sites in the Netherlands are open to the public free of charge, organising on-site activities like exhibitions, music and guided tours.
September 3-13, 2026
Presents the best performances of the season, also for a non Dutch-speaking audience
September 3-13, 2026
Theatre and dance by talented new, undiscovered and untamed makers at more than 30 venues across Amsterdam, with 'Language No Problem' program.
May 15-September 19, 2027
Outdoor art exhibition with more than 60 figurative sculptures and spatial installation art
September 19-20, 2026
Large running event from the centre of Amsterdam to the centre of Zaandam over a distance of 10 English Mile with an unique passage through the IJtunnel.
September 22-24, 2027
Annual international photography fair and festival highlighting the most recent developments in photography.
September 26, 2026
An alternative, multi-venue, one day festival in Amsterdam celebrating the underground!
September 26-27, 2026
Craft in Focus Festival - Crafts, skill and mastery with international film screenings, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, performances and master classes at the NDSM Loods in Amsterdam Noord.
September 27, 2026
15 iconic songs performed by strings, piano and silence in a cinematic, instrumental performance by the renowned Mystery Ensemble in the mystical Posthoornkerk.
April 24-September 27, 2026
World's largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest and exhibition of award-winning and often shocking photojournalism at De Nieuwe Kerk.
May - September
Free dance, music and cabaret performances in the park's band shell.
May - October
Go back in time with a ride on a historic tram from Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Vienna or Prague.
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.