What’s going on in Amsterdam, Netherlands for visitors, locals and expats during February 2026.
Our hand-picked, curated guide covers museums exhibitions, sport, festivals, shows and other events of interest.
Museums, Exhibitions & Attractions in Amsterdam (February 2026)
Amsterdam in Motion – A new 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
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
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
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. Book MOCO Museum 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
Nxt Museum – Dive into digital at the first “new media art” museum in the Netherlands. Still Processing, exhibition examining the evolution of image processing – both through machine algorithms and human perception. Runs 7 Feb 2025 to 7 Feb 2026. Book Nxt Museum tickets here
Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection (including Rembrandt’s iconic Night Watch) is a must-see in Amsterdam. Metamorphoses, exhibition shows how artists across the centuries have given themselves over to the famous stories of the Roman poet Ovid. Runs 6 Feb to 25 May 2026. Book Rijksmuseum tickets here
Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Yellow. More than Van Gogh’s Favourite Colour, exhibition exploring what yellow meant to Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries and the role it plays in art today. Runs 13 Feb to 17 May 2026. 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. Dahn Vo, solo exhibition from the critically acclaimed Vietnamese born artist. Runs 14 Feb to 2 Aug 2026. Book Stedelijk 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
Allard Pierson – Made in Antiquity, exhibition presenting more than 200 glass objects from the museum’s archaeology collection. Runs 16 May 2025 to 1 Mar 2026. Book Allard Pierson tickets here
De Nieuwe Kerk – Mokum, the biography of Jewish Amsterdam, major winter exhibition at the New Church on Dam Square highlights the turbulent history of Jewish life in the city. Runs 25 Oct 2025 to 6 Apr 2026. Book Nieuwe Kerk tickets here
Stadsarchief – De Wallen by photographer Dana Lixenberg, exhibition at the city archives with photos from Amsterdam’s red-light district 2021-2025. Runs 12 Sep 2025 to 15 Feb 2026.
FOAM Photography Museum – Blommers & Schumm Mid-Air, exhibition on 25 years of the Dutch artist duo and fashion photographers Anuschka Blommers and Niels Schumm. Runs 20 Sep 2025 to 23 Feb 2026. Hajar Benjida, Atlanta Made Us Famous, solo exhibition on Magic City, an influential strip club in Atlanta that serves as a cultural epicenter where hip-hop culture and entertainment converge. Runs 14 Nov 2025 to 25 Mar 2026. Book FOAM tickets here
Huis Marseille – Michella Bredahl, Rooms We Made Safe, the first museum exhibition by the rising Danish artist, known for her distinctively intimate and unguarded portraits of friends and acquaintances. Kusukazu Uraguchi, Shima no Ama, exhibition of eighty captivating black and white photographs of Japanese fisherwomen and divers. Both run 18 Oct 2025 to 8 Feb 2026.
National Maritime Museum – Oceanista, a multifaceted fashion exhibition that connects the maritime past, contemporary fashion and the ‘sustainable’ future of clothing. Runs 10 Oct 2025 to 12 Apr 2026. Book National Maritime Museum tickets here
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam – Made in China, exhibition about China’s rich and diverse manufacturing culture, from thousands of years of craftsmanship to contemporary art and design. Runs from 17 Oct 2025 to 31 Aug 2026. Book Wereldmuseum tickets here
EYE Filmmuseum – Tilda Swinton – Ongoing, exclusive exhibition dedicated to the celebrated Scottish performer, artist and fashion icon. Runs 28 Sep 2025 to 8 Feb 2026. Book EYE Film exhibition tickets here
Tot Zover – Aat Veldhoen, A realist to the grave, exhibition at the Dutch funeral museum from the local artist and how he relates to death in his works. Runs 26 Sep 2025 to 28 Jun 2026.
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo – One of the city’s premier visitor attractions – a magnificent zoo set in a large park in the picturesque Plantage area of the city. Book Artis Zoo 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
Heineken Experience – Take a guided tour around the historic Heineken brewery, one of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions. Book Heineken Experience 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
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
Or take in six decades of Barbie at WONDR with Barbie: The Dream Experience! which includes 12 interactive zones. Book Barbie 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
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 |
| €65/€90/€108/€123/€135 | €79/€129/€159/€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 here | Book here |
| I amsterdam City Card info | GO City Amsterdam Pass info |
Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (February 2026)
Football:
Ajax home fixtures (Eredivisie) at Johan Cruyff Arena Amsterdam:
Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard 14 Feb 2026 (tba) – check for tickets
Ajax vs NEC 21 Feb 2026 (tba) – check for tickets
It is possible to take a classic stadium tour of the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Book Johan Cruijff Arena Tour tickets here or book a VIP 2 hour guided stadium tour here
Tennis:
ABN Amro Tournament – ATP tennis tour event to be held at Rotterdam’s Ahoy over 7-15 Feb 2026. Strong field of top 20 players due at the 53rd edition.
Inline Skating:
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
Festivals in Amsterdam (February 2026)
Chocoa 2026 – Chocolate festival promoting sustainable and good quality chocolate including workshops and tastings. Runs 16-22 Feb 2026 (12th edition) at Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.
IMPRO Amsterdam – Improvisation theatre festival which attracts a high calibre of international impro players – with shows and workshops. Runs 21-28 Feb 2026 (30th edition) at Zonnehuis Theatre Amsterdam.
See our complete festival calendar for Amsterdam
Fairs & Expos in Amsterdam (February 2026)
Art On Paper Amsterdam – Fair which features artwork made with paper using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, gouache or collage. Runs 12-15 Feb 2026 at De Kromhouthal Amsterdam.
Huishoudbeurs 2026 – Large home and house expo featuring 300 brands under one roof. Runs 21-28 Feb 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.
Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (February 2026)
VEGAS – Treat yourself to a spectacular dinner show featuring illusionists, dance acts and live musicians. Includes a 3 course shared dining menu with 12 dishes. Runs on 6/7/21/28 Feb 2026 at the Harbour Club (eastern Docklands) in Amsterdam. Book Amsterdam VEGAS dinner show tickets here
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.
Amsterdam Magic Show – Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Runs 3 Feb 2026 (19:30). Book the Amsterdam Magic Show here
Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (February 2026)
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) – Amsterdam’s renowned theatre company performs shows in Dutch which have live English surtitles above the stage – for Thursday night shows at the Stadsschouwburg theatre.
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 February. Check Dinner Cruise availability here
Dr Jordan B. Peterson – The bestselling author, clinical psychologist and prominent public intellectual will speak at Ziggo Dome as part of his international lecture tour. Runs 8 Feb 2026 (20:00).
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. Runs 1 Feb 2026 (12:00-18:00). Free entry
Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. Runs 15 Feb 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 14-15 Feb 2026 (09:00-16:30).
The Maker Market – Weekend market features creative handmade products including jewelry, art and live music. Runs in the covered passage of De Hallen Amsterdam. Dates TBA. Free entry
Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam / Netherlands (February 2026)
New Wave – 2/3/4/5/6 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Epica & Amaranthe – 7 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Dave – 10 Feb, Ziggo Dome – Check for Dave tickets here
Deftones – 10 Feb, AFAS Live – Check for Deftones tickets here
David Byrne – 15/16 Feb, AFAS Live
The Kooks – 22 Feb, AFAS Live – Check for The Kooks tickets here
Alter Bridge – 22 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Jason Derulo – 22 Feb, Ziggo Dome – Check for Jason Derulo tickets here
Mika – 23 Feb, Ahoy Rotterdam
Florence and the Machine – 25 Feb, Ziggo Dome – Check for Florence and the Machine tickets here
White Lies – 26 Feb, AFAS Live
Hans Zimmer – 27/28 Feb, Ziggo Dome – Check for Hans Zimmer tickets here
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