If you are planning to visit Amsterdam in the late summer then check out our detailed curated listing below for what’s on during August 2027.
From special events, museums and exhibitions, sports, open-air cinema, concerts, gigs and anything else of interest for both visitors and expats!
Key events in Amsterdam in August 2027
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Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (August 2027)
MOCO Museum – The acclaimed modern and contemporary art museum on Museumplein. Banksy: Laugh Now has a diverse selection of works from the anonymous British street artist. Reserve MOCO Museum ticket timeslots here or see our MOCO Museum guide here
STRAAT – A unique experience. The world’s biggest street art and graffiti museum in a 8,000m² warehouse at NDSM wharf and showcasing some 180 artworks, all made on-site. Book your STRAAT tickets here
Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection (including Rembrandt’s iconic Night Watch) is a must-see in Amsterdam. See Rijksmuseum timeslots here
Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Check Van Gogh Museum timeslots here and see our Van Gogh Museum Guide here
Stedelijk – Amsterdam’s main modern and contemporary art museum. Marc Chagall, monographic exhibition from the noted Russian-French artist. Runs 15 May to 22 Aug 2027. Book Stedelijk tickets here
Anne Frank House – The canal house on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal where Anne Frank wrote her famous teenage wartime diary whilst hiding from German occupation.
Can’t find a timeslot? Why not instead book the Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter walking tour (2 hours) here
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam – DISCO: More Than Just Beats and Glitter, exhibition tribute to the iconic musical movement from the 1970s. Runs 10 Oct 2026 to 22 Aug 2027. Book Wereldmuseum tickets here
Banksy Museum Amsterdam – Museum dedicated to the anonymous British street artist. Featuring 160 artworks including paintings and mural recreations set-in-scene. Worth a trip out to Amsterdam’s Westerpark area. Book Banksy Museum tickets here
Amsterdam in Motion – An audio-visual mapping exhibition on Amsterdam marking the city’s 750th birthday. The 200m² model is the world’s largest multimedia ‘maquette’ of a city. Book Amsterdam in Motion tickets here
Art Zoo Museum – A museum combining breathtaking taxidermy (animal) art from Dutch duo Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren with a 17th century Amsterdam canal house. Book Art Zoo Museum tickets here
Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Book Rembrandt House tickets here
Rembrandt’s Amsterdam Experience – A video art experience about the life of the famous painter and reconstruction of Rembrandt’s studio on Rozengracht. Book Rembrandt’s Amsterdam Experience tickets here
Royal Palace – Visit the grand Royal Palace on Dam Square including the impressive Citizen’s Hall. Book Royal Palace tickets here
De Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) – World Press Photo Exhibition 2027, annual exhibition of the current affairs photography contest. Dates TBA.
Nxt Museum – The first “new media art” museum in the Netherlands. Book Nxt Museum tickets here
Rijksmuseum Schiphol – Amsterdam airport hosts a small selection of works from the Rijksmuseum collection. The museum is located on Holland Boulevard (between Lounges 2 and 3 in non-Schengen departures) and is open 24 hours a day to passengers. Free entry
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Attractions in Amsterdam
Amaze Amsterdam – An immersive 1 hour audio-visual experience spanning 3,000m² with 8 separate stages. Guaranteed to stimulates the senses – from intense, interactive to relaxing and chilled. Located in an old industrial nightclub in Amsterdam’s West Port district. Book Amaze Amsterdam tickets here
Body Worlds – Fascinating display of 200 human body ‘plastinate’ specimens at the venue on Damrak in central Amsterdam. The permanent exhibition is The Happiness Project and also includes an InBody scan. Book Body Worlds tickets here
House of Bols – Stimulate your senses at the Cocktail & Genever Experience – featuring the Lucas Bols brand, which has been making liqueurs in Amsterdam since 1575. Book House of Bols tickets here
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam – Get your celebrity fill by visiting the ever-popular wax work museum on Dam Square. Book Madame Tussauds Amsterdam tickets here
Amsterdam Dungeon – Interactive show featuring excellent actors and audience participation. Takes you through dark dungeon-themed rooms from Amsterdam’s murky past – scary but with a comic element. Book Amsterdam Dungeon tickets here
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam – Eclectic collection of curiosities and oddities, located on Dam Square. Book Ripley’s tickets here
Heineken Experience – Take a guided tour around the historic Heineken brewery, one of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions. Book Heineken Experience tickets here
The Upside Down Museum Amsterdam – Large interactive museum and Instagram/TikTok experience which includes optical illusions, upside-down rooms and super photogenic spaces. Book Upside Down Museum tickets here
Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (August 2027)
Explore more in our complete Amsterdam sports calendar
Football
2027-28 season fixtures TBA.
ArenA Stadium tours
It is possible to take a classic stadium tour of the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Book Johan Cruijff Arena Tour tickets here or upgrade to a VIP 2 hour guided tour here
Other sports
Friday Night Skate
20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (20:30, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion.
Festivals in Amsterdam (August 2027)
August sees the peak of the summer festival season – explore all events in our guide to festivals in Amsterdam
Dekmantel Festival
Electro music festival featuring a large line-up of cutting-edge artists. Expected late July/early August 2027 (13th edition) at 8 stages in Amsterdamse Bos and at various venues around the IJ river in Amsterdam.
Kwaku Summer Festival
Large summer festival focussed around the culturally diverse Zuidoost (south-east) district of Amsterdam. Runs each weekend at Nelson Mandela Park with a broad range of activities including art and music, a football tournament and food offerings. Expected during some weekends of July and August 2027.
Grachtenfestival
Canal festival featuring classical and jazz music performances throughout Amsterdam, many on unique stages on the city’s waterways. Scheduled for 13-22 Aug 2027 (30th edition), various locations around Amsterdam.
Loveland Festival
Big DJ dance festival event with a local and international line-up in the western suburbs of Amsterdam. Scheduled for 7-8 Aug 2027 at Sloterpark, Amsterdam.
De Parade
A travelling theatre festival which visits Eindhoven, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam. The Amsterdam event is due to take place at Martin Luther King Park in July-August 2027.
Reggae Lake Festival
Reggae music festival to be held at Gaasperpark Amsterdam, expected August 2027.
Valtifest
DJs perform dance, house, electro and hip-hop on the waterfront at Kaap Amsterdam. Expected August 2027.
ZeeZout Festival
Electronic dance music festival at Tuinen van West in Amsterdam. Expected August 2027.
Mysteryland Festival 2027
Large electronic music festival event with multiple stages held over an August weekend just outside Amsterdam. Features 300 artists and 100,000 visitors. Includes a well-equipped camping site. Expected August 2027. Location is at the Floriade festival grounds, Haarlemmermeer (near Hoofddorp).]
Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (August 2027)
Boom Chicago
Great night out at the popular comedy and improv theatre show in English – with bar and table service. At the Rozentheater in Amsterdam, shows playing Tue-Sun.
Amsterdam Magic Show
Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Date TBA.
Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (August 2027)
Prinsengrachtconcert – Large annual classical music open-air concert which is televised. Held on the Prinsengracht canal on a pontoon in front of the Hotel Pulitzer. Free to watch from the canal bridges and quays. Runs 21 Aug 2027.
Vondelpark Openluchttheater – The open-air theatre in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark offers shows over every weekend in August. Free entry
Open Air Cinema in Amsterdam (August 2027)
Pluk de Nacht Festival – “Seize the night” open-air film festival showing a variety of unreleased international films, animations and documentaries. Venue is Het Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam with deckchair seating; also held at Basecamp in Utrecht. Dates TBA.
Movies @ H’ART Museum – Enjoy film classics at Amsterdam’s largest open air cinema. Runs with a different film nearly every night in the courtyard of the H’ART Museum. Dates TBA.
Other Events in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Dinner Cruise – An atmospheric 120 minute evening cruise around Amsterdam’s canals with a 4 course meal and drinks included. Runs every Wed to Sat (19:30) in August. Check Dinner Cruise availability here
De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.
Pride Amsterdam 2027 – LGBT event which includes a canal parade around the Prinsengracht and river Amstel. Runs 31 Jul to 8 Aug 2027.
Market Events in Amsterdam
Pure Markt – Regular market event with high quality produce, music, food stalls and other activities at Park Frankendael. Date TBA. Free entry
Sunday Market – Market events with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff at Westergas. Date TBA. Free entry
Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. Date TBA. Free entry
IJ-Hallen – Large weekend flea market event held at NDSM-wharf in north Amsterdam with 750 outdoor stands. Date TBA.
The Maker Market – Weekend market features creative handmade products including jewelry, art and live music. Runs in the covered passage of De Hallen Amsterdam. Date TBA. Free entry
Amsterdam Info/Resources
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The AmsterdamTips.com What’s On in Amsterdam has been running monthly since 2008. Last updated 13 October 2026.
Disclaimer: While we make every effort to keep this listing up-to-date, events can always be cancelled or re-scheduled at short notice. Please double-check with the event organisers.
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