Looking for events and things to do in Amsterdam in November 2026?
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 & Attractions 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. 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. Book MOCO Museum tickets here
Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s extensive collection (including Rembrandt’s iconic Night Watch) is a must-see in Amsterdam. Book Rijksmuseum tickets here
Van Gogh Museum – Iconic museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Book Van Gogh Museum ticket 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
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 exibition by the influential Japanese contemporary artist. Runs 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Jan 2027. 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
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
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
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/€110/€125/€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 I amsterdam here | Book Go City here |
| I amsterdam City Card info | GO City Amsterdam Pass info |
Sport in Amsterdam / Netherlands (November 2026)
Football:
fixtures for the 2026/27 season to be announced
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 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 Nov 2026.
Inline Skating:
Friday Night Skate – 20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (20:30, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion.
Equestrian:
Jumping Indoor Maastricht – Indoor international equestrian event held at MECC Maastricht. Runs 5-8 Nov 2026.
See the full annual sport calendar for Amsterdam
Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam / Netherlands (November 2026)
Floor Jansen – 1 Nov, Paradiso
The Meltdown – 2/3 Nov, Tolhuistuin
Tokio Hotel – 4 Nov, AFAS Live
Deep Purple – 9 Nov, Ziggo Dome – Check for Deep Purple tickets here
Westlife – 23 Nov, Ziggo Dome – Check for Westlife tickets here
See our full concert calendar for Amsterdam
Festivals in Amsterdam (November 2026)
Amsterdam Light Festival – 15th edition of the ever-popular light installation event in Amsterdam runs from late November 2026 to mid-January 2027. Lights on daily in the evenings. Get up close to all 20 light works by taking a relaxing evening canal 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.
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.
See our complete festival calendar for 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 – Running industry expo on apparel, technology, footwear, nutrition and injury prevention. Runs 4-5 Nov 2026 at RAI 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).
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 – Large international autumn conference event about blockchain and cryptocurrency with a range of keynote speakers. Location/date to be announced.
Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (October 2026)
Boom Chicago – Comedy and improv shows in English playing at Rozentheater on Rozengracht.
Amsterdam Magic Show – Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Dates TBA.
Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (October 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 / 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 mid November 2026 to early February 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 in the covered passage of De Hallen Amsterdam. Dates TBA. Free entry
The AmsterdamTips.com What’s On in Amsterdam has been running monthly since 2008. 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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