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)
Fabrique des Lumières – Beautiful immersive exhibitions of classical, modern and contemporary artists using cutting-edge technology with light projections and music.
- Main exhibition Monet Master of Impressionism Book here
- Dutch art exhibition From Vermeer to Van Gogh Book here
- Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs Book here
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
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
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
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
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.
FAKE! – photo exhibition about fake images from the early years of photography. 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.
Erwin Olaf – Freedom, major retrospective exhibition on the late Dutch photographic artist. Runs 11 Oct 2025 to 1 Mar 2026. Book Stedelijk tickets here
H’ART Museum – Jan Dibbets 1966-1976 – Toward Another Photography, monographic presentation dedicated to the Amsterdam-based Dutch artist. Runs 23 Jan to 5 Apr 2026.
American Identities are exhibitions in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs explores the myths in American visual culture from Wild West to Barbie. Runs 13 Feb to 6 Sep 2026. Book H’ART Museum tickets here
Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Rembrandt’s Masterclass, an interactive exhibition about Rembrandt’s craftsmanship, his technique and his tactics. Runs 30 Jan to 25 May 2026. 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.
Not My Soul, exhibition on stories of slavery, law and freedom in antiquity and a focus on Suriname. Runs 21 Nov 2025 to 24 May 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
Oude Kerk – Minne Kersten: There’s Always Another Twist, audiovisual installation in Amsterdam’s old church. Runs 21 Nov 2025 to 6 Apr 2026. Book Oude Kerk tickets here
Stadsarchief – Amsterdam City Journal, Activist Films 1974 -1984, exhibition on activist films reflecting social injustices and inequality. Runs 11 Oct 2025 to 8 Mar 2026.
FOAM Photography Museum – 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 – Yumna Al-Arashi, Body as Resistance, first solo museum exhibition of work by the Yemeni-Egyptian-American artist. Designed World, Through the Eyes of Tata Ronkholz (1940–1997), exhibition of the German photographer featuring urban scenes such as snack kiosks and industrial gates. Both run 14 Feb to 21 Jun 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
Jewish Museum – Judy Chicago: Revelations, first major retrospective exhibition of the American artist. Runs 6 Feb to 23 Aug 2026. Book Jewish Cultural Quarter Amsterdam tickets here
Grachtenmuseum (Museum of The Canals) – Amsterdam, Almost Demolished, temporary exhibition on the story of how Amsterdam’s historic centre could have been replaced by modern buildings in the 20th century. Runs 28 Nov 2025 to 29 Mar 2026.
Mirror floor, the beautiful Andriessen Room at the Grachtenmuseum has been covered entirely by mirrors giving an immersive and reflective experience. Runs 1 Nov 2025 to 1 Mar 2026. Book Museum of the Canals 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
EYE Filmmuseum – Tilda Swinton – Ongoing, exclusive exhibition dedicated to the celebrated Scottish performer, artist and fashion icon. Runs 28 Sep 2025 to 15 Mar 2026. Book EYE Film exhibition tickets here
Frida Amsterdam – Photographic and immersive VR exhibition about life and work of the pioneering Mexican artist Frida Kahlo which includes over 100 digital artworks. Running at Vincent Hall in Amsterdam from 18 Apr 2025 to 5 Apr 2026. Book Frida exhibition 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 30 Jun 2026. Book Nxt Museum tickets here
Museum of the Mind (Outsider Art) – Animal Therapy, exhibition on how animals play a role in human support and well-being. Runs 13 Feb 2025 to 1 Mar 2026.
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.
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 you can also have a free InBody scan if you wish. 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
Van Eesteren Museum – Amsterdam Car City, exhibitions about plants in Dutch living rooms in the post-war period. Runs 26 Feb to 3 May 2026.
Gallery WM – Endless Escape, solo exhibition from Amsterdam-based Japanese photographer Sakura Nakayama. Runs 20 Feb to 21 Mar 2026. Gallery open Wed-Sat afternoons.
Cobra (Amstelveen) – Wi Sranan, Surinamese art in Transition, exhibition marking 50 years of Suriname’s independence. Runs 8 Nov 2025 to 1 Mar 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
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Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (February 2026)
Football:
Ajax home fixtures (Eredivisie) at Johan Cruyff Arena Amsterdam:
Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard 14 Feb 2026 (20:00)
Ajax vs NEC 21 Feb 2026 (21:00)
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 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. 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 3 Feb 2026 (19:30).
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.
The Last Ship – A musical written (and performed) by English music icon Sting about the shipyards in his hometown of Wallsend. Runs at Theater Carré 27 Feb to 1 Mar 2026.
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).
Carnaval – Baile da Bossa – Get into the Brazilian Carnival spirit at a party/cultural event with live performances, DJs and a dance floor. Runs at Melkweg Amsterdam on 13 Feb 2026 (18:30-02:30).
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. ‘Mood for Valentine’s’ edition 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. 21-22 Feb 2026 (11:00-17:00). Free entry
Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam / Netherlands (February 2026)
Dave – 10 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Deftones – 10 Feb, AFAS Live
Lorna Shore – 12 Feb, AFAS Live
David Byrne – 15/16 Feb, AFAS Live
The Kooks – 22 Feb, AFAS Live
Alter Bridge – 22 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Jason Derulo – 23 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Mika – 23 Feb, Ahoy Rotterdam
Sean Paul – 24 Feb, Ziggo Dome
Florence and the Machine – 25 Feb, Ziggo Dome – Check Florence tickets here
White Lies – 26 Feb, AFAS Live – Check White Lies tickets here
Hans Zimmer – 27/28 Feb, Ziggo Dome – Check Hans Zimmer tickets here
See our full concert calendar for Amsterdam
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