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
April 8-12, 2026
The Netherlands festival of new Asian cinema with Asian films and documentaries from independent Asian filmmakers and video artists.
April 10-19, 2026
Focusing on new trends of mainstream Spanish cinema and independent, artistic and experimental films from Spain and Spanish speaking Latin America.
April 17, 2026
Tribute to Howard Shore by Mystery Ensemble in the atmospheric and historical Zuiderkerk.
April 25, 2026
Classical concert by La Chapelle Sauvage in the atmospheric neo-Gothic Keizersgrachtkerk in Amsterdam's historic canal district.
April 26, 2026
Music and dance parties in bars, restaurants and clubs - a prelude to the festivities of King's Day.
April 25-26, 2026
Discover the stories behind the products that are made by Amsterdam's makers, designers and brands.
April 27, 2026 and night before
Large-scale celebrations with many outdoor parties and concerts, special events and 'free market' (vrijmarkt) across the city.
April 21-27, 2026
A traditional neighbourhood festival organised by local residents of the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood.
April 1-30, 2026
Follow a route by foot or bike along parks and squares, lanes and canals, gardens and beds where you can find tulips in open ground or in beautiful big pots.
March 19-May 10, 2026
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
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.
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.