Searching for events and things to do in Amsterdam, Netherlands in June 2027?
The early summer is a fantastic time to visit the city with good weather and long evenings. Our hand-picked, curated guide for both visitors and locals lists dozens of ideas – from museum exhibitions to sport and concerts.
Key events in Amsterdam in June 2027
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Festivals in Amsterdam / Netherlands (June 2027)
Holland Festival
The country’s biggest performing arts festival running most of June every year. The event features scores of performances including theatre, visual arts, classical, dance, opera and film. It normally attracts a high calibre of local and international performers. 80th edition runs over 3-27 Jun 2027 at multiple locations in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Open Air
Outdoor music festival with camping area held over a weekend. In June 2027 (TBA) at Gaasperpark, south-east Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Roots Festival
Well-established international performance art festival featuring music, dance, circus, theater, talks, spoken word and more. 45th edition expected late June 2027 at Oosterpark in Amsterdam.
Pinkpop
Large annual music festival running since 1970 which features major artists playing on 4 stages. Runs 18-0 Jun 2027, Megaland, Landgraaf in Limburg, south Netherlands.
Discover more in the Amsterdam festivals guide
Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (June 2027)
Explore all live music in our Amsterdam concerts guide
| Artist | Date | Venue | Tickets |
| Sombr | 31 May/1 Jun 2027 | Ziggo Dome | Check tickets |
| Anouk | 4/6 Jun 2027 | Ziggo Dome | Check tickets |
| Hayley Williams | 17 Jun 2027 | AFAS Live | Check tickets |
| Simply Red | 19/20 June 2027 | Ziggo Dome | Check tickets |
| Take That | 27 June 2027 | AFAS Live | Check tickets |
| Don Omar | 30 June 2027 | Ziggo Dome | Check tickets |
Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (June 2027)
View all upcoming events in the Amsterdam sports calendar
Football
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
Rugby
Amsterdam Sevens
Annual international rugby sevens tournament with over 120 teams to be played at the National Rugby Centre (Sportpark de Eendracht) in Amsterdam. 54th edition runs in early June 2027.
Tennis
Libéma Open
International grass court tournament (men’s ATP 250 and women’s WTA 250 event) at the Autotron Rosmalen near Den Bosch, 1 hour south of Amsterdam. Used as a warm-up to Wimbledon for some players. Expected 5-13 Jun 2027.
Golf
KLM Open
European Tour event at Kennemer golf course in Zandvoort, runs 10-13 Jun 2027.
Dutch Ladies Open
Ladies European Tour event over 3 rounds, held at Goyer Golf & Country Club in Eemnes (near Hilversum) in June 2027.
Athletics/Running
Gaasperplasrun
1km, 2km, 5km and 10km runs around the Gaasperplaas, a lake in south-east Amsterdam. Expected June 2027.
FBK Games
International athletics meet at the Fanny Blankers-Koen stadium in Hengelo, Netherlands. Expected June 2027.
Other Sports
Tri Amsterdam
International triathlon event which offers courses of half-distance and the full Olympic distance. Starts at park Somerlust and finishes at Bella Vista Park. Runs 6 Jun 2027.
Dutch Moto GP
Popular motorcycle racing event held at the Assen TT circuit over the weekend, runs 25-27 Jun 2027.
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 (June 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.
Amsterdam Magic Show
Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Runs 1 Jun 2027. Book the Amsterdam Magic Show here
Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (June 2027)
National Opera Ballet – Shows at the renowned venue in June 2027 are PLAY (ballet), Norma (opera) and La damnation de Faust (opera).
Concertgebouw – Alexander Chance and Silvia Frigato perform Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and Vivaldi’s Nisi Dominus on 6 Jun 2027. Concertgebouw Orchestra and Karina Canellakis play Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on 16 Jun 2027.
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.
Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (June 2027)
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
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. Reserve MOCO Museum ticket timeslots here or see our MOCO Museum guide 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. Eva Gonzalès. A New Perspective, retrospective exhibition of the 19th century French artist in collaboration with the Petit Palais Paris. Runs 12 Feb to 20 Jun 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 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. 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
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
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
Amsterdam City Passes
If you’re planning to visit multiple attractions in Amsterdam, consider one of these city passes:
| Most museums + city transport | Includes attractions + tours |
| I amsterdam City Card | GO City Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass |
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| 1/2/3/4/5 days | 1/2/3/5 days |
| 24 hours basis | calendar day basis |
| €67-€140 | €79-€209 |
| 70 museums | 30 attractions |
| includes GVB transport | |
| Book here | Book here |
| I amsterdam City Card info | GO City Amsterdam Pass info |
*both include canal cruise+bike rental; both exclude Anne Frank House & Van Gogh Museum
Other Events in Amsterdam
Open Garden Days – Some 30 private gardens in Amsterdam open their doors to the public – runs in June 2027 (TBA).
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 June, if sunny you’ll experience the golden hour. Check Dinner Cruise availability here
De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.
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 15 June 2026.
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