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
November 1-8, 2026
Fair for art, antiques and design, focusing on pieces from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany from more than 110 exhibitors.
November 7, 2026
Over 40 museums and institutions open their doors and organize special events from 7pm until 2am, including DJs, bands, dance performances, food & drinks.
November 11-13, 2026
Conference centered around philosophy and art at the iconic Zuiderkerk.
November 12-22, 2026
Yearly film happening with the best national and international documentaries of high-quality that delve deep and urge to reflect
November 15, 2026
Sinterklaas, or St. Nicholas, arrives from Spain on his boat in Amsterdam's harbour, from where he rides his white horse through town as his helpers throw cookies and candies to children and onlookers along the route.
November 16, 2026
More than 35+ of Amsterdam's most beautiful, sometimes hidden, locations transform into theater, dance floor, quiet room, movie house, or dinner venue.
November 18-22, 2026
Celebration of contemporary art and culture with exhibitions, art fairs, gallery openings, performances, artist talks, and special events throughout the city.
November 25-29, 2026
Viewing and buying art pieces for prices less than € 5,000
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.
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.