From museums and exhibitions, rock/pop and classical concerts, sporting events, festivals and conferences plus anything else of interest to the visitor or expat.

Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (October 2026)

H’ART Museum – Chez Matisse, large-scale exhibition on Henri Matisse (1869–1954) in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou. More than 30 original Matisse artworks on show plus works from contemporaries and followers. Runs 3 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027. Book H’ART Museum tickets here

The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles. Building a new world together, exhibition by Congolese art collective CATPC featuring chocolate sculptures and embroidered works. Runs 22 May to 8 Nov 2026.

Fabrique des Lumières – Beautiful immersive exhibitions of classical and modern artists or other visual themes using cutting-edge technology with light projections and music. Check availability here

• Renaissance Masters Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo (New show)
• Dutch art exhibition From Vermeer to Van Gogh

Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection is a must-see in Amsterdam. Willem de Kooning at work, landmark exhibition featuring about 120 works including drawings, paintings and sculptures. Document Netherlands: New Energy, photo exhibition by Kadir van Lohuizen on the energy transition around the North Sea. Both run 9 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Rijksmuseum tickets 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. ART IS NOT A CRIME, Henry Chalfant: Capturing graffiti culture, NYC, 1977–1987, retrospective exhibition runs 9 Oct 2026 to 13 Mar 2027. Book STRAAT tickets here

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

Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor, major retrospective exhibition of 19th century artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) – in collaboration with Tate Britain and the Mesdag Collection in Den Haag. Runs 16 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Van Gogh Museum ticket 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 ticket timeslot for the Anne Frank house? Why not instead book the Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter walking tour (2 hours) here

Stedelijk – Yayoi Kusama, landmark retrospective exhibition by the influential Japanese contemporary artist. Runs 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Stedelijk tickets 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

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.

Art Zoo Museum – A new museum combining breathtaking taxidermy (animal) art from Dutch duo Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren with a 17th century Amsterdam canal house. Relics, exhibition of gigantic fossils transformed into contemporary art. Runs 17 Apr to 30 Nov 2026. Book Art Zoo Museum tickets here

Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Experimental Urge, a look at artists from the 17th century until today who have taken an experimental approach to their art. Runs 19 Sep 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. 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

Scheepvaartmuseum – National Maritime museum hosts Crimson Gilt, an installation by visual artist Vincent Ruijters based on the East Indiaman Amsterdam. On show 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book National Maritime Museum tickets here

FOAM Photography Museum – Nadav Kander, The Edge of Things, major solo exhibition of the internationally renowned photographer spanning 4 decades. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 17 Feb 2027. Hailun Ma, Hometown, first major solo exhibition from the Chinese photographer. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 20 Jan 2027. Book FOAM tickets here

Huis Marseille – Adolphe de Meyer, The Substance of a Venetian Dream, photos from the French-born American photographer from the early 20th century; Andrzej Steinbach, Hier, photos with minimalist-staged style from the German artist; Maya-Inés Touam, French-Algerian photographer. All run 24 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027.

EYE Filmmuseum – Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod, exhibition of works by the Austrian filmmaker, photographer and theatre-maker. Runs 19 Sep 2026 to 31 Jan 2027. Book EYE Film exhibition tickets here

Grachtenmuseum (Museum of The Canals) – Kaili Smith, solo exhibition with themes of youth culture, family structures and urban life. Runs 1 Oct 2026 to 28 Feb 2027. Book Museum of the Canals tickets here

Allard Pierson – Glass: Made in Antiquity, exhibition of more than 200 beautiful glass objects from the museum collection. Runs 16 May 2025 to 1 Nov 2026. Book Allard Pierson tickets here

De Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) – Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City major LGBT-themed exhibition. Runs 9 Jul 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

Stadsarchief – Drag in Amsterdam exhibition runs 26 Jun to 1 Nov 2026.

Luther Museum – Vrij Denken: How the Ideas of Luther and Erasmus Changed the World, exhibition on free speech, authority and spirituality. Runs 28 Oct 2026 to 21 Mar 2027.

Nxt Museum – Pioneers of Media Art, The First Years of MonteVideo, exhibition looking back at the formative years of the first gallery dedicated to video art. Runs 12 Jun 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Nxt Museum tickets here

Tot Zover – Mourning Traffic, installation of traffic signs at the Dutch funeral museum from 21 year old artist Anne Cappendijk about the unexpected death of her father. Runs 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book Tot Zover tickets here

Van Eesteren Museum – Van Stoep Tot Stoep, exhibition about the process of moving house. Runs 19 Sep to 20 Dec 2026.

ARCAM – Fact and Fiction in Elevated Landscapes, exhibition on how vertical greenery can be incorporated into cities. Runs 10 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Gallery WM – In the Darkness of Aurora, exhibition by Polish photographer Waldemar Zdrojewski, who explores northern Russia’s Kola Peninsula as a landscape of profound contradictions. Runs 23 Oct to 21 Nov 2026. Gallery open Wed-Sat afternoons.

OCSAM – Materialising Memories, exhibition of visual artist and designer Bevan Agyemang with sculptural clothing collections, textiles, installations and live performance. Runs 3 Sep 2026 to 27 Feb 2027. Sense of Belonging, first solo exhibition of Ghanaian-Dutch photographer Ebenezer Ackah exploring identity and belonging. Runs 15 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 at OCSAM Art Kitchen (YOAK).

Cobra Museum (Amstelveen) – Andy Warhol, The Textiles, exhibition featuring Warhol’s lesser-known experimental textiles from the 1950s and early 1960s. Extended run 24 Apr to 8 Nov 2026.

Museum JAN (Amstelveen) – Diederik Schneemann – 1+1=3, first solo museum exhibition by the Belgian designer who uses existing objects or waste to create art. Runs 8 May to 1 Nov 2026.

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

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

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

WONDR Experience – An immersive experience in Amsterdam with 15 rooms including disco balls, a lifesize doll house and fluffy karaoke booths – lots of fun for both adults and children alike. Book WONDR tickets here

Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (October 2026)

The autumn/fall period sees many major international artists on tour visiting Amsterdam. See the full Amsterdam concert calendar

Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (October 2026)

See the full Amsterdam sports events calendar

Football

Ajax vs Atalanta (UEFA Conference League)

22 Oct 2026 (21:00) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam

Ajax vs AZ (Eredivisie)

31 Oct 2026 (21:00) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

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

Athletics/Running

Amsterdam City Walk

10, 14, 17, 20, 26 and 33 km walking events held the day before the Amsterdam marathon taking in the highlights of the city. On Saturday 24 Oct 2026 with the longer walks starting from the Olympic Stadium.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

The 48th edition of Amsterdam’s marathon event will be held on Sunday 25 Oct 2026. The race starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route takes the runners through Vondelpark, under the Rijksmuseum and along the Amstel river outside the city.

Boxing

Ben Bril Boxing Gala

Ben Bril (1912-2003) was a Jewish Dutch boxer who fought aged 16 at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and later survived deportation to a German concentration camp. An annual boxing and dinner show at Theater Carré Amsterdam is held in his memory. Runs 12 Oct 2026.

Darts

Dutch Darts Championships

European tour event featuring some of the world’s top players. Expected 16-18 Oct 2026 at MECC in Maastricht.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics World Championships 2026

The 54th edition of the FIG world artistic gymnastics championships will be held at Ahoy Rotterdam over 17-25 Oct 2026.

Other Sports

Premier Padel Rotterdam

International padel sport tournament featuring 48 top male and female players. Next event expected 27 Sep to 4 Oct 2026 at Rotterdam Ahoy.

Grachtenrace

Rowing race with up to 140 sloop boats over a 25km course around Amsterdam’s canals. Start/finish at the Olympic Stadium. 39th edition is scheduled for 10 Oct 2026.

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 (October 2026)

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)

Major international conference/festival and world’s leading platform for electronic music. With 1,000 events at over 200 locations and up to 500,000 visitors expected. The ADE Lab Village will be at Westergas in Amsterdam. Runs 21-25 Oct 2026.

AMF 2026

Part of ADE, this is a huge dance event party at Johan Cruijff ArenA with some of the world’s finest DJs including David Guetta. Runs Oct 24 2026.

Camera Japan

Japanese cultural festival which features film, art, music plus Japanese food. Expected 1-4 Oct 2026 (21st edition) at LAB111 Amsterdam.

Cinekid

International film, television and new media festival for kids. Runs 10-16 Oct 2026 at multiple venues with main location at Pathé Amsterdam Noord.

Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival

International film festival showcasing emerging artists and featuring shorts, documentaries, animations and features. Runs virtually, 1-31 Oct 2026.

Imagine Fantastic Film Festival

Well-established international film festival showing sci-fi, cult, fantasy and horror films. Runs 29 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (42nd edition) at Film Hallen/LAB111, Amsterdam. Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is this year’s guest of honour.

See the full Amsterdam festival calendar

Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (October 2026)

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. Book Boom Chicago tickets here

Amsterdam Magic Show

Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater on Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Runs 6 Oct 2026.

Funny Amsterdam Festival

5 consecutive nights of stand-up and improv comedy from local/international performers. Runs 14-18 Oct 2026 at Mike’s Badhuistheater, Amsterdam.

Mo Gilligan

The British stand-up comedian returns to the Netherlands with his latest show The Mo You Know at Theater Amsterdam on 16 Oct 2026 (20:00).

Akaash Singh

The US comedian and podcaster brings his tour show Generational Triumph to RAI Theater in Amsterdam on 24Oct 2026 (19:00).

Fairs & Expos in Amsterdam (October 2026)

Marathon Expo Amsterdam – Expo event for runners that showcases footwear, sports apparel, performance products, health, nutrition and lifestyle. Runs 15-17 Oct 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.

The Vinyl Countdown – Vinyl records event in the passage of De Hallen Amsterdam. Runs 18 Oct 2026 (11:00-17:00). Free entry

Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (October 2026)

National Opera Ballet – Shows at the renowned venue in October 2026 are Swan Lake (ballet) and Cherry Town (opera).

Concertgebouw – Highlights include Piano Nights on 7 Oct 2026 and Ólafur Arnalds – Falling Apart Together on 14/15 Oct 2026.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) – Amsterdam’s main theatre company performs shows in Dutch at the Stadsschouwburg theatre. Live English surtitles appear above the stage – generally on Thursday and Saturday night shows.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona – We Love Shakespeare Ensemble plays at the Badhuistheater in Amsterdam, 27/28 Oct 2026.

Nieuwe Kerk – Organ concert at the church will run on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026 (19:30).

English Reformed Church – Lunchtime concerts at the Begijnhof performed by the Nottingham High School Choir & Band on 19 Oct 2026 (14:00) and Choir of Ely Cathedral on 26 Oct 2026 (13:00). Free entry

Other Events in Amsterdam / Netherlands

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 October. Check Amsterdam Dinner Cruise availability here

De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.

Fran Lebowitz – Meervart theater in Amsterdam presents An evening with Fran Lebowitz, the renowned American writer, humorist, and social critic. Runs 29 Oct 2026 (20:15).

Market Events in Amsterdam

Pure Markt – Regular market event with high quality produce, music, food stalls and other activities. Runs 11 Oct 2026 (11:00-18:00) at Amstelpark, 18 Oct 2026 (11:00-18:00) at Amterdamse Bos and 25 Oct 2026 (11:00-17:00) at Park Frankendael. Free entry

Sunday Market – Market events with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff at Westergas. Runs 4 Oct 2026 (12:00-18:00). Free entry

Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. 25 Oct 2026 (10:00-18:00). Free entry

The Maker Market – Weekend market features creative handmade products including jewelry, art and live music. Runs in the covered passage of De Hallen Amsterdam on 24-25 Oct 2026 (Sat 11:00-17:00/ Sun 12:00-17:00). Free entry

Denim Days – Market with independent denim brands, designers, makers and enthusiasts. Runs in the covered passage of De Hallen Amsterdam on 16-17 Oct 2026 (10:00-18:00). Free entry

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Our hand-picked, curated guide has dozens of listings – including special events, festivals, sports, exhibitions, concerts and anything else of interest! The popular Amsterdam Light Festival lights up the city from the end of the month.

Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (November 2026)

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. ART IS NOT A CRIME, Henry Chalfant: Capturing graffiti culture, NYC, 1977–1987, retrospective exhibition runs 9 Oct 2026 to 13 Mar 2027. Book STRAAT tickets here

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

Fabrique des Lumières – Beautiful immersive exhibitions of classical and modern artists or other visual themes using cutting-edge technology with light projections and music. Check availability here

• Renaissance Masters Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo (New show)
• Dutch art exhibition From Vermeer to Van Gogh

Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection is a must-see in Amsterdam. Willem de Kooning at work, landmark exhibition featuring about 120 works including drawings, paintings and sculptures. Document Netherlands: New Energy, photo exhibition by Kadir van Lohuizen on the energy transition around the North Sea. Both run 9 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Rijksmuseum tickets here

Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor, major retrospective exhibition of 19th century artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) – in collaboration with Tate Britain and the Mesdag Collection in Den Haag. Runs 16 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Van Gogh Museum ticket here

H’ART Museum – Chez Matisse, large-scale exhibition on Henri Matisse (1869–1954) in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou. More than 30 original Matisse artworks on show plus works from contemporaries and followers. Runs 3 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027. Book H’ART Museum tickets here

The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles. Building a new world together, exhibition by Congolese art collective CATPC featuring chocolate sculptures and embroidered works. Runs 22 May to 8 Nov 2026.

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 ticket timeslot for the Anne Frank house? Why not instead book the Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter walking tour (2 hours) here

Stedelijk – Amsterdam’s main modern and contemporary art museum. Yayoi Kusama, landmark retrospective exhibition by the influential Japanese contemporary artist. Runs 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Stedelijk tickets 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

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.

Art Zoo Museum – A new museum combining breathtaking taxidermy (animal) art from Dutch duo Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren with a 17th century Amsterdam canal house. Relics, exhibition of gigantic fossils transformed into contemporary art. Runs 17 Apr to 30 Nov 2026. Book Art Zoo Museum tickets here

Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Experimental Urge, a look at artists from the 17th century until today who have taken an experimental approach to their art. Runs 25 Sep 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. 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

Stadsarchief – Amsterdam – A Work of Art. How Was The City Depicted in the 17th Century? Exhibition of cityscapes at the city’s archives. Runs 6 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Scheepvaartmuseum – National Maritime museum hosts Crimson Gilt, an installation by visual artist Vincent Ruijters based on the East Indiaman Amsterdam. On show 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book National Maritime Museum tickets here

FOAM Photography Museum – Nadav Kander, The Edge of Things, major solo exhibition of the internationally renowned photographer spanning 4 decades. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 17 Feb 2027. Hailun Ma, Hometown, first major solo exhibition from the Chinese photographer. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 20 Jan 2027. Book FOAM tickets here

Huis Marseille – Adolphe de Meyer, The Substance of a Venetian Dream, photos from the French-born American photographer from the early 20th century; Andrzej Steinbach, Hier, photos with minimalist-staged style from the German artist; Maya-Inés Touam, French-Algerian photographer All run 24 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027.

EYE Filmmuseum – Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod, exhibition of works by the Austrian filmmaker, photographer and theatre-maker. Runs 19 Sep 2026 to 31 Jan 2027. Book EYE Film exhibition tickets here

De Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) – Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City major LGBT-themed exhibition. Runs 9 Jul 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

Oude Kerk – Mire Lee, exhibition of sculptures and installations from the South-Korean visual artist. Runs 13 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Luther Museum – Vrij Denken: How the Ideas of Luther and Erasmus Changed the World, exhibition on free speech, authority and spirituality. Runs 28 Oct 2026 to 21 Mar 2027.

Nxt Museum – Pioneers of Media Art, The First Years of MonteVideo, exhibition looking back at the formative years of the first gallery dedicated to video art. Runs 12 Jun 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Nxt Museum tickets here

Tot Zover – Mourning Traffic, installation of traffic signs at the Dutch funeral museum from 21 year old artist Anne Cappendijk about the unexpected death of her father. Runs 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book Tot Zover tickets here

Van Eesteren Museum – Van Stoep Tot Stoep, exhibition about the process of moving house. Runs 19 Sep to 20 Dec 2026.

ARCAM – Fact and Fiction in Elevated Landscapes, exhibition on how vertical greenery can be incorporated into cities. Runs 10 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Gallery WM – In the Darkness of Aurora, exhibition by Polish photographer Waldemar Zdrojewski, who explores northern Russia’s Kola Peninsula as a landscape of profound contradictions. Runs 23 Oct to 21 Nov 2026.

OCSAM – Materialising Memories, exhibition of visual artist and designer Bevan Agyemang with sculptural clothing collections, textiles, installations and live performance. Runs 3 Sep 2026 to 27 Feb 2027. Sense of Belonging, first solo exhibition of Ghanaian-Dutch photographer Ebenezer Ackah exploring identity and belonging. Runs 15 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 at OCSAM Art Kitchen (YOAK).

Cobra Museum (Amstelveen) – Andy Warhol, The Textiles, exhibition featuring Warhol’s lesser-known experimental textiles from the 1950s and early 1960s. Extended run 24 Apr to 8 Nov 2026. Mette Sterre. The Manufacturing of Spirits and Other Mechanical Wonders and Pat Oleszko: Fool Disclosure, 2 solo exhibitions running 21 Nov 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

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

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

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

WONDR Experience – An immersive experience in Amsterdam with 15 rooms including disco balls, a lifesize doll house and fluffy karaoke booths – lots of fun for both adults and children alike. Book WONDR tickets here

Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (November 2026)

The autumn/fall period sees many major international artists on tour visiting Amsterdam. See the full Amsterdam concert calendar

Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (November 2026)

Explore more in our complete Amsterdam sports calendar

Football

Netherlands vs Greece (UEFA Nations League)

13 Nov 2026 (20:45) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam

Ajax vs ADO Den Haag (Eredivisie)

22 Nov 2026 (14:30) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

Ajax vs FC Thun (UEFA Conference League)

26 Nov 2026 (18:45) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

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

Athletics/Running

Olympic Stadium Run

The Olympischstadionloop is a 800m/5km/10km running event which starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium in the south of Amsterdam. Expected 8 Nov 2026.

Other Sports

Friday Night Skate

20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (20:30, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion.

Jumping Indoor Maastricht

Indoor international equestrian event held at MECC Maastricht. Runs 5-8 Nov 2026.

Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (November 2026)

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. Book Boom Chicago tickets here

Amsterdam Magic Show

Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater on Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Expected 3 Nov 2026. Book the Amsterdam Magic Show here

Festivals in Amsterdam (November 2026)

Amsterdam Light Festival

15th edition of the ever-popular light installation event in Amsterdam runs from 26 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Lights on daily in the evenings. Get up close to all 20 light works by taking a relaxing evening canal cruise. Book a Light Festival cruise

IDFA 2026

International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. Annual event (39th edition) showing a wide variety of thought-provoking documentaries. Main locations at Pathé Tuschinski, Het Ketelhuis, de Brakke Grond theatre. Runs 12-22 Nov 2026.

Amsterdam Art Week

This event features contemporary art exhibitions, performances, screenings, debates and gallery tours. 14th edition runs in 18-22 Nov 2026 at the Oude Kerk, Stedelijk plus various galleries and project spaces around Amsterdam.

Imagine Fantastic Film Festival

Well-established international film festival showing sci-fi, cult, fantasy and horror films. Runs 29 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (42nd edition) at Film Hallen/LAB111, Amsterdam.

Explore all events in our guide to festivals in Amsterdam

Fairs & Expos in Amsterdam (November 2026)

PAN Amsterdam – Large international fair for art, antiques and design with around 125 galleries and dealers. Scheduled for 1-8 Nov 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.

The International Running Expo (IRX) – Running industry expo on apparel, technology, footwear, nutrition and injury prevention. Runs 4-5 Nov 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 – Large international autumn conference event about blockchain and cryptocurrency with a range of keynote speakers. Runs 5-6 Nov 2026 at The Sugar Factory Amsterdam.

IAMExpat Fair The Hague  – One-day event connecting the expat community with various stands, workshops and presentations. Event due at Grote Kerk (church) in The Hague on 7 Nov 2026 (10:00-17:00).

Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (November 2026)

National Opera Ballet – Shows at the renowned venue in November 2026 are Swan Lake (ballet) and Johannes-Passion (opera).

Concertgebouw – Highlights include the Halloween Classics at the Movies on 3 Nov 2026 and Dramatic oratorio by Julia Wolfe with 146 young female singers on 7 Nov 2026.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) – Amsterdam’s renowned theatre company performs shows in Dutch at the Stadsschouwburg theatre. Live English surtitles appear above the stage – generally on Thursday and Saturday night shows.

Nieuwe Kerk – Organ concert at the church will run on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026 (19:30).

Mrs Dalloway – Bird Brain theatre presents Virgina Woolf’s novel adapted and directed by Imogen Cooper. Plays at the Badhuistheater in Amsterdam, 27/28/29 Nov 2026.

Other Events in Amsterdam / Netherlands

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 November. Check Amsterdam Dinner Cruise availability here

De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.

Museumplein Ice Rink – The iconic ice-skating rink on Amsterdam’s Museumplein is open daily from 24 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027. Skate with the spectacular backdrop of the Rijksmuseum.

Sinterklaas Arrives – The Dutch version of Santa Claus (or St Nicholas) makes his annual arrival by boat in Amsterdam, expected on Sunday 15 Nov 2026. This marks the start of the festive season – Sinterklaas is usually celebrated around 5 December.

Market Events in Amsterdam

Pure Markt – Regular market event with high quality produce, music, food stalls and other activities. Runs 29 Nov 2026 (11:00-17:00) at Park Frankendael. Free entry

Sunday Market – Market events with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff at Westergas. Runs 1 Nov 2026 (12:00-18:00). Free entry

Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. 15 Nov 2026 (10:00-18:00). Free entry

IJ-Hallen – Large weekend flea market event held at NDSM-wharf in north Amsterdam with 500 indoor stands. Runs 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 (09:00-16:30) and 14-15 Nov 2026 (09:00-16:30).

The Maker Market – Weekend market features creative handmade products including jewelry, art and live music. Runs 8 Nov 2026 (11:00-17:00) at Amstel1 (Waterlooplein) and 28-29 Nov 2026 at De Hallen. Hours are Sat 11:00-17:00 / Sun 12:00-17:00. Free entry

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Our hand-picked, curated guide for both visitors and locals lists dozens of ideas – from the Amsterdam Light Festival which illuminates the dark winter nights to funky Christmas markets, ice-skating rinks and atmospheric concerts/shows.

Our Top Amsterdam December Picks

Amsterdam Light Festival

15th edition of the ever-popular light installation event in Amsterdam runs from 26 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Lights on daily in the evenings. Get up close to all 20 light works by taking a relaxing evening canal cruise. Book a Light Festival cruise

Amsterdam Winter Paradise

Get into the festive spirit with this winter-themed event featuring lots of cool activities, an immersive skating experience, a fairground and ferris wheel, live music and winter snacks/drinks. Great fun for groups, families and kids! At RAI Amsterdam every day, 17 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 2027.

Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (Dec 2026)

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. ART IS NOT A CRIME, Henry Chalfant: Capturing graffiti culture, NYC, 1977–1987, retrospective exhibition runs 9 Oct 2026 to 13 Mar 2027. Book STRAAT tickets here

Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection is a must-see in Amsterdam. Willem de Kooning at work, landmark exhibition featuring about 120 works including drawings, paintings and sculptures. Document Netherlands: New Energy, photo exhibition by Kadir van Lohuizen on the energy transition around the North Sea. Both run 9 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Rijksmuseum tickets here

Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor, major retrospective exhibition of 19th century artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) – in collaboration with Tate Britain and the Mesdag Collection in Den Haag. Runs 16 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Van Gogh Museum ticket here

H’ART Museum – Chez Matisse, large-scale exhibition on Henri Matisse (1869–1954) in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou. More than 30 original Matisse artworks on show plus works from contemporaries and followers. Runs 3 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027. Book H’ART Museum 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 ticket timeslot for the Anne Frank house? Why not instead book the Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter walking tour (2 hours) here

Stedelijk – Amsterdam’s main modern and contemporary art museum. Yayoi Kusama, landmark retrospective exhibition by the influential Japanese contemporary artist. Runs 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Stedelijk tickets 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

Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Experimental Urge, a look at artists from the 17th century until today who have taken an experimental approach to their art. Runs 25 Sep 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. 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

Stadsarchief – Amsterdam – A Work of Art. How Was The City Depicted in the 17th Century? Exhibition of cityscapes at the city’s archives. Runs 6 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Scheepvaartmuseum – National Maritime museum hosts Crimson Gilt, an installation by visual artist Vincent Ruijters based on the East Indiaman Amsterdam. On show 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book National Maritime Museum tickets here

FOAM Photography Museum – Nadav Kander, The Edge of Things, major solo exhibition of the internationally renowned photographer spanning 4 decades. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 17 Feb 2027. Hailun Ma, Hometown, first major solo exhibition from the Chinese photographer. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 20 Jan 2027. Book FOAM tickets here

Huis Marseille – Adolphe de Meyer, The Substance of a Venetian Dream, photos from the French-born American photographer from the early 20th century; Andrzej Steinbach, Hier, photos with minimalist-staged style from the German artist; Maya-Inés Touam, French-Algerian photographer All run 24 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027.

EYE Filmmuseum – Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod, exhibition of works by the Austrian filmmaker, photographer and theatre-maker. Runs 19 Sep 2026 to 31 Jan 2027. Book EYE Film exhibition tickets here

De Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) – Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City major LGBT-themed exhibition. Runs 9 Jul 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

Oude Kerk – Mire Lee, exhibition of sculptures and installations from the South-Korean visual artist. Runs 13 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Luther Museum – Vrij Denken: How the Ideas of Luther and Erasmus Changed the World, exhibition on free speech, authority and spirituality. Runs 28 Oct 2026 to 21 Mar 2027.

Nxt Museum – Pioneers of Media Art, The First Years of MonteVideo, exhibition looking back at the formative years of the first gallery dedicated to video art. Runs 12 Jun 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Nxt Museum tickets here

Tot Zover – Mourning Traffic, installation of traffic signs at the Dutch funeral museum from 21 year old artist Anne Cappendijk about the unexpected death of her father. Runs 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book Tot Zover tickets here

OCSAM – Materialising Memories, exhibition of visual artist and designer Bevan Agyemang with sculptural clothing collections, textiles, installations and live performance. Runs 3 Sep 2026 to 27 Feb 2027. Sense of Belonging, first solo exhibition of Ghanaian-Dutch photographer Ebenezer Ackah exploring identity and belonging. Runs 15 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 at OCSAM Art Kitchen (YOAK).

Van Eesteren Museum – Van Stoep Tot Stoep, exhibition about the process of moving house. Runs 19 Sep to 20 Dec 2026.

ARCAM – Fact and Fiction in Elevated Landscapes, exhibition on how vertical greenery can be incorporated into cities. Runs 10 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Cobra Museum (Amstelveen) – Mette Sterre. The Manufacturing of Spirits and Other Mechanical Wonders and Pat Oleszko: Fool Disclosure, 2 solo exhibitions running 21 Nov 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

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

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

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

WONDR Experience – An immersive experience in Amsterdam with 15 rooms including disco balls, a lifesize doll house and fluffy karaoke booths – lots of fun for both adults and children alike. Book WONDR tickets here

Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (Dec 2026)

Browse upcoming shows in the concert calendar for Amsterdam

Sport in Amsterdam (Dec 2026)

View all upcoming events in the Amsterdam sports calendar

Football

Ajax vs FC Utrecht (Eredivisie)

6 Dec 2026 (14:30) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

Ajax vs SC Cambuur (Eredivisie)

13 Dec 2026 (20:00) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

Ajax vs Getafe (UEFA Conference League)

17 Dec 2026 (21:00) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

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.

See the full annual sport calendar for Amsterdam

Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (Dec 2026)

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. Book Boom Chicago tickets here

Amsterdam Magic Show

Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Expected 1 Dec 2026.

Brad Williams

The American stand-up comedian plays his Tall Tales Tour show to De Meervaart Theater Amsterdam on 10 Dec 2026 (20:00).

Jimmy Carr

The prolific British comedian brings his Laugh Funny show to RAI Theater in Amsterdam on 13 Dec 2026 (19:00).

Holiday Season 2026 in Amsterdam / Netherlands

Museumplein Ice Rink – The iconic ice-skating rink on Amsterdam’s Museumplein is open daily from 24 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027. Skate with the spectacular backdrop of the Rijksmuseum.

World Christmas Circus – Popular circus event held every Christmas holiday at Carré Theater in Amsterdam. The 40th edition runs 16 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027.

Disney in Concert –  Greatest hits from Disney played by top artists accompanied by a large live orchestra. At Ziggo Dome on 20 Dec 2026 (15:00 and 19:00).

Holiday On Ice: Cinema of Dreams – Popular family show on ice at RAI Amsterdam with spectacular acts, dazzling costumes and the best skaters. Runs 23-27 Dec 2026.

The Nutcracker – Special children’s edition of the classical ballet with music from Tchaikovsky and dancers from the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet. Runs at RAI Amsterdam on 28 Dec 2026 (14:00).

Winter Station – The Dutch National Railway Museum in Utrecht is transformed to a winter theme with ice skating, lights and fun activities. Runs 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027.

New Year’s Eve 2026/27 –  Amsterdam will host a light and electric firework show at Museumplein on 31 Dec 2026. Details of the event to be confirmed.

Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (Dec 2026)

A Christmas Carol – Orange Theatre Company presents the classic Charles Dickens story, runs over 2-13 Dec 2026 at KIT Live in Amsterdam.

National Opera Ballet – Shows at the renowned venue in December 2026 are Cindarella (ballet) and Der fliegende Holländer (opera).

Concertgebouw – Highlights include Sir John Eliot Gardiner: A Christmas Story over Five Centuries on 7 Dec 2026, Christmas Classics at the Movies on 18 Dec 2026 and Holiday Concert with the Netherlands Philharmonic on 19/21 Dec 2026.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) – Amsterdam’s renowned theatre company performs shows in Dutch at the Stadsschouwburg theatre. Live English surtitles appear above the stage – generally on Thursday and Saturday night shows.

A Winter’s Tale – We Love Shakespeare Ensemble plays at Badhuistheater in Amsterdam on 15/16 Dec 2026.

English Reformed Church – Lunchtime concert at the Begijnhof performed by the Kimbolton School Choir on 18 Dec 2026 (13:00). Free entry

Other Events in Amsterdam / Netherlands

De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.

Market Events in Amsterdam

Christmas Village Market – Amsterdam’s Christmas market runs at Museumplein next to the ice skating rink. Dates TBA. Free entry

Pure Markt – Regular market event with high quality produce, music, food stalls and other activities. At Park Frankendael on 20 Dec 2026 (11:00-17:00). Free entry

Sunday Market – Market events with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff at Westergas. 6 Dec 2026 (12:00-18:00) and Funky Xmas Market (date to be confirmed). Free entry

Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. 13 Dec 2026 (10:00-18:00). Free entry

IJ-Hallen – Large weekend flea market event held at NDSM-wharf in north Amsterdam with 500 indoor stands. 12-13 Dec 2026 (09:00-16:30).

The Maker Market XL – Largest covered Christmas market event in Amsterdam featuring creative handmade products including jewelry, art from 150 sellers. Runs at the Centrale Markthal Amsterdam. 19-23 Dec 2026 (Sat 11:00-20:00/ Sun-Wed 11:00-17:00). Free entry

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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Continue planning with Amsterdam in January 2027 or see what happened earlier in Amsterdam in November 2026

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Our hand-picked, curated guide for both visitors and locals lists dozens of ideas – from museum exhibitions to sport and concerts.

Festivals in Amsterdam (January 2027)

Amsterdam Light Festival

15th edition of the ever-popular light installation event in Amsterdam runs from 26 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Lights on daily in the evenings. Get up close to all 20 light works by taking a relaxing evening canal cruise. Book a Light Festival cruise

Amsterdam Tea Festival

Celebration of tea culture with exhibitors, workshops, panel talks and performances. Runs 30 Jan 2027 at Kromhouthal, Amsterdam.

Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (January 2027)

See the full Amsterdam concert calendar

Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (January 2027)

See the full Amsterdam sports events calendar

Football

Ajax vs FC Groningen (Eredivisie)

17 Jan 2027 (14:30) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

Ajax vs Telstar (Eredivisie)

23 Jan 2027 (16:30) – Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam
Check for tickets here

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

Jumping Amsterdam

Indoor international equestrian event featuring some of the world’s best show jumping and dressage riders. Runs 28-31 Jan 2027 at RAI Amsterdam.

Friday Night Skate

20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (20:30, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion.

Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (January 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. Book Boom Chicago tickets here

Amsterdam Magic Show

Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Runs 5 Jan 2027. Book the Amsterdam Magic Show here

Kevin Bridges

The popular Scottish stand-up comedian plays his Here if you need me tour show at Carré in Amsterdam on 25/26 Jan 2027.

Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (January 2027)

National Opera Ballet – Shows at the renowned venue in January 2027 are Cindarella (ballet) and Salome (opera).

Concertgebouw – Highlights include Sunday Morning New Year’s Concert on 3 Jan 2027, Borodin Quartet: Debussy and Sjostakovitsj on 22/23 Jan 2027 and Vivaldi’s last opera: Rosmira Fedele on 23 Jan 2027.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) – Amsterdam’s renowned theatre company performs shows in Dutch at the Stadsschouwburg theatre. Live English surtitles appear above the stage – generally on Thursday and Saturday night shows.

André Rieu – The famous Dutch musician/conductor will play a New Year’s Concert show at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on 9 Jan 2027. Check André Rieu tickets here

Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (January 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

Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection is a must-see in Amsterdam. Willem de Kooning at work, landmark exhibition featuring about 120 works including drawings, paintings and sculptures. Document Netherlands: New Energy, photo exhibition by Kadir van Lohuizen on the energy transition around the North Sea. Both run 9 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Rijksmuseum tickets here

Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor, major retrospective exhibition of 19th century artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) – in collaboration with Tate Britain and the Mesdag Collection in Den Haag. Runs 16 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Van Gogh Museum ticket 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 ticket timeslot for the Anne Frank house? Why not instead book the Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter walking tour (2 hours) here

Stedelijk – Amsterdam’s main modern and contemporary art museum. Yayoi Kusama, landmark retrospective exhibition by the influential Japanese contemporary artist. Runs 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. Book Stedelijk tickets 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. ART IS NOT A CRIME, Henry Chalfant: Capturing graffiti culture, NYC, 1977–1987, retrospective exhibition runs 9 Oct 2026 to 13 Mar 2027. Book your STRAAT tickets here

H’ART Museum – Chez Matisse, large-scale exhibition on Henri Matisse (1869–1954) in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou. More than 30 original Matisse artworks on show plus works from contemporaries and followers. Runs 3 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027. Book H’ART Museum tickets 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 – New museum in Amsterdam dedicated to the anonymous British street artist. Featuring 160 artworks including paintings and mural recreations set-in-scene. Worth a trip out to the Westerpark area. Book Banksy Museum tickets here

Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Experimental Urge, a look at artists from the 17th century until today who have taken an experimental approach to their art. Runs 25 Sep 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Rembrandt’s Craftsmanship, exhibition focusing on Rembrandt’s craftsmanship, technique and tactics. Runs 22 Jan to 6 Jun 2027. 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 

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 new 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

Stadsarchief – Amsterdam – A Work of Art. How Was The City Depicted in the 17th Century? Exhibition of cityscapes at the city’s archives. Runs 6 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Scheepvaartmuseum – National Maritime museum hosts Crimson Gilt, an installation by visual artist Vincent Ruijters based on the East Indiaman Amsterdam. On show 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book National Maritime Museum tickets here

FOAM Photography Museum – Nadav Kander, The Edge of Things, major solo exhibition of the internationally renowned photographer spanning 4 decades. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 17 Feb 2027. Hailun Ma, Hometown, first major solo exhibition from the Chinese photographer. Runs 18 Sep 2026 to 20 Jan 2027. Book FOAM tickets here

Huis Marseille – Adolphe de Meyer, The Substance of a Venetian Dream, photos from the French-born American photographer from the early 20th century; Andrzej Steinbach, Hier, photos with minimalist-staged style from the German artist; Maya-Inés Touam, French-Algerian photographer All run 24 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027.

EYE Filmmuseum – Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod, exhibition of works by the Austrian filmmaker, photographer and theatre-maker. Runs 19 Sep 2026 to 31 Jan 2027. Book EYE Film exhibition tickets here

De Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) – Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City major LGBT-themed exhibition. Runs 9 Jul 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

Oude Kerk – Mire Lee, exhibition of sculptures and installations from the South-Korean visual artist. Runs 13 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Luther Museum – Vrij Denken: How the Ideas of Luther and Erasmus Changed the World, exhibition on free speech, authority and spirituality. Runs 28 Oct 2026 to 21 Mar 2027.

Nxt Museum – Pioneers of Media Art, The First Years of MonteVideo, exhibition looking back at the formative years of the first gallery dedicated to video art. Runs 12 Jun 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Book Nxt Museum tickets here

Tot Zover – Mourning Traffic, installation of traffic signs at the Dutch funeral museum from 21 year old artist Anne Cappendijk about the unexpected death of her father. Runs 17 Sep 2026 to 21 Mar 2027. Book Tot Zover tickets here

OCSAM – Materialising Memories, exhibition of visual artist and designer Bevan Agyemang with sculptural clothing collections, textiles, installations and live performance. Runs 3 Sep 2026 to 27 Feb 2027. Sense of Belonging, first solo exhibition of Ghanaian-Dutch photographer Ebenezer Ackah exploring identity and belonging. Runs 15 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 at OCSAM Art Kitchen (YOAK).

ARCAM – Fact and Fiction in Elevated Landscapes, exhibition on how vertical greenery can be incorporated into cities. Runs 10 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.

Cobra Museum (Amstelveen) – Mette Sterre. The Manufacturing of Spirits and Other Mechanical Wonders and Pat Oleszko: Fool Disclosure, 2 solo exhibitions running 21 Nov 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.

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

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

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

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam – Get your celebrity fill by visiting the ever-popular wax work museum on Dam Square – includes the new Taylor Swift figure. Book Madame Tussauds Amsterdam 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

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

WONDR Experience – An immersive experience in Amsterdam with 15 rooms including disco balls, a lifesize doll house and fluffy karaoke booths – lots of fun for both adults and children alike. Book WONDR tickets here

Amsterdam City Passes

These all inclusive passes may save you money on a well planned Amsterdam itinerary.

Most museums + city transport	Includes attractions + tours
I amsterdam City Card	GO City Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass
1/2/3/4/5 days	1/2/3/5 days
24 hours basis	calendar day basis
€67-€140	€79-€209
70 museums + transport + canal cruise + bike rental	Over 30 attractions/tours + canal cruise + bike rental
excludes Anne Frank House / Van Gogh Museum / tours	excludes Anne Frank House / Van Gogh Museum / transport
Book I amsterdam here	Book Go City here
I amsterdam City Card info	GO City Amsterdam Pass info

Other Events in Amsterdam

Museumplein Ice Rink – The iconic ice-skating rink on Amsterdam’s Museumplein is open daily from 24 Oct 2026 to 16 Jan 2027. Skate with the spectacular backdrop of the Rijksmuseum.

National Tulip Day – This event scheduled for Saturday 16 Jan 2027 heralds the start of the Dutch tulip season. Normally up to 200,000 tulips are available to be picked from 13:00 on Museumplein. You can pick up to 20 tulips. Free entry

De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.

Market Events in Amsterdam

Sunday Market – Market events with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff at Westergas. 3 Jan 2027 (12:00-18:00). Free entry

Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. 17 Jan 2027 (10:00-18:00). Free entry

IJ-Hallen – Large weekend flea market event held at NDSM-wharf in north Amsterdam with 500 indoor stands. Runs 9-10 Jan 2027 (09:00-16:30) and 23-24 Jan 2027 (09:00-16:30).

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.

Links on AmsterdamTips.com may pay us an affiliate commission.

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