What’s On in Amsterdam November 2022

A look at what’s on in Amsterdam, Netherlands in November 2022. Our listings include special events, festivals, sports, exhibitions, concerts and anything else of interest!

Museums & Exhibitions in Amsterdam (November 2022)

It is recommended visitors book tickets and time-slots online in advance.

Fabrique des Lumières – Immersive exhibitions of classical, modern and contemporary artists using cutting-edge technology with light projections and music. Inaugural exhibition is Gustav Klimt, Gold in Motion, with works from the Viennese artist and his contemporaries. Runs at Westergas Amsterdam, 22 Apr 2022 to 5 Feb 2023. Book Fabrique des Lumières tickets here

Our House – A brand new museum of electronic music culture in the centre of Amsterdam. Take a 75 minute digital storytelling journey and explore the evolution of dance music via interactive installations, shows and performances. Book Our House tickets here (open Wed-Sun).

STRAAT – A totally unique experience. The world’s biggest street art and graffiti museum in a 8,000m² warehouse at NDSM wharf in Amsterdam which showcases some 150 artworks, all made on-site. Book your STRAAT tickets here

Amaze Amsterdam – A new immersive audio-visual experience with 7 stages. Located in an old industrial nightclub in Amsterdam’s West Port district. Book Amaze Amsterdam tickets here (open Wed-Sun).

MOCO Museum – The popular modern and contemporary art museum on Museumplein. Banksy: Laugh Now has a diverse selection of works from the anonymous British street artist. In addition MOCO Masters features the likes of Warhol, Basquiat and Koons. Book MOCO Museum tickets here

Nxt Museum – The first “new media art” museum in the Netherlands which has large-scale, multi-sensory immersive exhibitions. UFO – Unidentified Fluid Other, exhibition examining the boundaries of the physical and virtual worlds. Runs 11 Jun 2022 to 31 Aug 2023. Located in the Amsterdam North district, open daily. Book Nxt Museum 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

Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s rich collection (including Rembrandt’s Night Watch) is a must-see in Amsterdam. Clara and Crawly Creatures, exhibitions about Clara the 18th century rhinoceros plus 140 objects with an animal theme. Runs 30 Sep 2022 to 15 Jan 2023. Book Rijksmuseum 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

Van Gogh Museum – Popular museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Golden Boy Gustav Klimt. Inspired by Van Gogh, Rodin, Matisse… large-scale exhibition runs 7 Oct 2022 to 8 Jan 2023. Book Van Gogh Museum tickets here

Once Upon a Time Amsterdam – Pop-up museum on Museumplein which houses an exhibition of exquisite clocks from the late 18th and early 19th century, part of the Parnassia Collection. Runs 21 May 2022 to 29 Jan 2023 (open Fri-Sun). Book Once Upon a Time 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.

Hermitage Museum – Love Stories – Art, Passion & Tragedy, exhibition featuring more than a hundred portraits about love, passion and tragedy from the late sixteenth century until today. Runs 17 Sep 2022 to 8 Jan 2023.

Museum of the Mind (Outsider Art) – This museum at the Hermitage showcases extraordinary art by unconventional artists who have not been formally trained. 31553580 (obsession) for Numbers & Schematics, exhibition about the world of logic, art and structure. Runs 22 Sep 2022 to 27 Aug 2023.

Stedelijk – Amsterdam’s main modern and contemporary art museum. STEDELIJK BASE is the permanent installation featuring around 400 pieces. Anne Imhof – YOUTH, installation featuring art, architecture, light and sound. Runs 1 Oct 2022 to 29 Jan 2023. Book your Stedelijk tickets here

De Nieuwe Kerk – The Century of Juliana, a Queen and her Ideals, major exhibition about the former Dutch Queen who reigned 1948-1980, with over 100 art objects from the Royal Collections. Runs 15 Oct 2022 to 9 Apr 2023.

Rembrandt’s Amsterdam Experience – A new 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 

Tropenmuseum – Ethnographic museum featuring fascinating exhibitions on non-Western cultures. Book Tropenmuseum tickets here

Fashion For Good Museum – Learn where your clothes come from and discover the innovations shaping the future of fashion. Book Fashion For Good tickets here

Museums of the Canals – Waterkracht, exhibition about the water in Amsterdam’s canals and how its quality has improved. Runs 17 Jun 2022 to 29 Jan 2023. Book Museum of the Canals tickets here

Oude Kerk – Ibrahim Mahama: Garden of Scars, installation exhibition by the Ghanaian artist featuring over 800 memorial stones. Runs 5 Nov 2022 to 19 Mar 2023.

FOAM Photography Museum – Mous Lamrabat, Blessings from Mousganistan, exhibition of the Moroccan photographer. Runs 27 May to 4 Dec 2022. Book FOAM tickets here

Huis Marseille – 4 Exhibitions: Jochen Lempert: Natural sources; Nhu Xuan Hua: Hug of a swan; Diane Severin Nguyen; Danh Vo Archive of Dr. Joseph M. Carrier 1962–1973. All run 10 Sep to 4 Dec 2022.

EYE Filmmuseum – Fiona Tan, major retrospective exhibition of the Indonesian-born filmmaker runs 1 Oct 2022 to 8 Jan 2023.

Stadsarchief – The Amsterdam city archive presents Amsterdam Ancestors: In Search of Our Family Histories, an exhibition featuring the family stories of various primary school children from Amsterdam. Runs 9 Jun 2022 to 8 Jan 2023. All Those Amsterdam People… Photos 1935-1975, exhibition of lively photos from the 20th century. Runs 27 Oct 2022 to 12 Feb 2023.

ARTIS Groote Museum – Opened in late spring 2022, the fascinating new Groote Museum allows you to explore your place in the living world with beautifully presented installations and exhibits. Book your Groote Museum tickets here

Jewish Museum – Eden and the Golden Rule, virtual reality exhibition with the theme ‘Don’t do anything to other people that you wouldn’t want them to do to you.’ Runs 7 Jul to 31 Dec 2022. A Place of Our Own, photo exhibition from Iris Hassid featuring four young women living and studying in Tel Aviv. Runs 24 Jun 2022 to 29 Jan 2023. Book Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets here

Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum – Stay Stoned: Madness, Cannabis & Tattoos, long-term exhibition running 18 Jun 2022 to 23 Feb 2023. Book tickets here

Melkweg Expo – Universal Tongue by Anouk Kruithof, video installations on dance from around the world taken from social media. Runs 21 Oct to 1 Dec 2022. Free entry

COBRA (Amstelveen) – Corneille 100, exhibition of the Cobra artist marking 100 years since his birth. Runs 3 Jul 2022 to 15 Jan 2023.

Teylers Museum (Haarlem) – Hockney’s Eye, exhibition of British artist David Hockney including drawings, paintings, photographic and digital artwork. Runs 23 Sep 2022 to 29 Jan 2023. Book Teylers Museum tickets here

Micropia – The world’s only museum dedicated to microbes and micro-organisms. Book Micropia tickets here

Amsterdam City Passes

Iamsterdam City Card	GO City: Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass	Amsterdam Digital Pass
1-5 days	1/2/3/5 days	–
€60 – €125	€51 – €99	€62
70 attractions + transport + canal cruise + bike rental	Over 25 attractions including canal cruise + bike rental	Rijksmuseum + Van Gogh Museum + canal cruise
Book here	Book here	Book here

Sport in Amsterdam and Netherlands (November 2022)

Football:
Ajax home fixtures at Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam:
Ajax vs PSV 6 Nov 2022 (1645)
Ajax vs Vitesse 9 Nov 2022 (2000)

Netherlands (Group A) fixtures at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar:
Senegal vs Netherlands 21 Nov 2022 (1700 CET – Amsterdam time)
Netherlands vs Ecuador 25 Nov 2022 (1700 CET)
Netherlands vs Qatar 29 Nov 2022 (1600 CET)

Women’s Football (international friendlies):
Netherlands vs Costa Rica 11 Nov 2022 (2000) – Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
Netherlands vs Denmark 15 Nov 2022 (2000) – MAC PARK Stadion, Zwolle

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. Runs 13 Nov 2022.

Basketball:
Apollo Amsterdam home fixtures (BNXT League) at Apollohal in Amsterdam:
Apollo Amsterdam vs Donar Groningen 5 Nov 2022 (1530)
Apollo Amsterdam vs Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden 26 Nov 2022 (1530)

Ice Hockey:
Amsterdam Tigers home fixtures (IJHL Eredivisie) at Jaap Eden Hal Amsterdam:
Amsterdam Tigers vs Leeuwarden Capitals 12 Nov 2022 (1745)
Amsterdam Tigers vs Smoke Eaters Geleen 19 Nov 2022 (1745)

Inline Skating:
Friday Night Skate – 20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (2030, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion.

Equestrian:
Jumping Indoor Maastricht – Indoor international equestrian event held at MECC Maastricht. Runs 4-6 Nov 2022.

See the full annual sport calendar for Amsterdam

Festivals in Amsterdam (November 2022)

IDFA 2022 – International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. Annual event (34th edition) showing a wide variety of thought-provoking documentaries. Main locations at Pathé Tuschinski, Het Ketelhuis, de Brakke Grond theatre. Runs 9-20 Nov 2022.

Imagine Film Festival – Well-established international film festival (formerly Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival) showing sci-fi, cult, fantasy and horror films. Expected 26 Oct to 5 Nov 2022 (38th edition) at EYE Film, Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Storytelling Festival – 15th edition includes shows, workshops and live music. It takes place at Podium Mozaïek in Amsterdam over 2-6 Nov 2022.

See our complete festival calendar for Amsterdam

Fairs & Expos in Amsterdam and Netherlands (November 2022)

PAN Amsterdam – Large international fair for art, antiques and design with over 100 galleries and dealers. Scheduled for 20-27 Nov 2022 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 4 Nov 2023 (1000-1700).

Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (November 2022)

Amsterdam Magic Show – Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam, scheduled for Thursday 3 Nov 2022 at 2000. Book Amsterdam Magic Show tickets here

Boom Chicago – Comedy and improv shows in English playing at Rozentheater on Rozengracht. Book Boom Chicago here

The Comedy Store Europe – Features stand-up comedians Michelle Shaughnessy, Emmanuel Sonubi and Funmbi Omotayo – at Melkweg Amsterdam on 5 Nov 2022.

Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (November 2022)

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.

Dutch National Ballet – Performances of The Sleeping Beauty on 3/5/6 Nov 2022 at the National Opera Ballet Theatre in Amsterdam.

Frascati International – The Dutch premieres of 4 international small-scale theatre productions will be held at Frascati Theater in Amsterdam between 2-11 Nov 2022.

Auditory Reset – Series of intimate monthly concerts at A Lab Amsterdam designed for experiencing deep concentration/mindfulness experience/reset. Runs 8 Nov 2022 (1800).

Other Events in and around Amsterdam

Ice*Amsterdam – Get your skates on and hit the spectacular ice rink on Museumplein in the shadow of the Rijksmuseum. Scheduled from 12 Nov 2022 until 5 Feb 2023.

Sinterklaas Arrives – The Dutch version of Santa Claus (or St Nicholas) makes his annual arrival by boat in Amsterdam on Sunday 13 Nov 2022. This marks the start of the festive season – Sinterklaas is usually celebrated around 5 December.

SheNFT Netherlands – Women-empowering digital art exhibition & expert talks, part of Dutch blockchain week. Runs on 26 Nov 2022 at Cupola XS in Haarlem.

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

Amsterdam Dinner Cruise – 120 minute evening cruise around Amsterdam’s canals with a 3 course meal and drinks. Runs every Thu/Fri/Sat (1930) in November. Check Dinner Cruise availability here

Market Events in Amsterdam

Pure Markt – Regular market event with high quality local and seasonal produce, music, food stalls and other activities. 27 Nov 2022 (1100-1700) at Park Frankendael. Free entry

Sunday Market – Sunday market at Westergas with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff. Scheduled for 6 Nov 2022 (1200-1800). Free entry

Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. Scheduled for 20 Nov 2022 (1000-1800). Free entry

IJ-Hallen – Large weekend flea market event held at NDSM-wharf in north Amsterdam with 500 indoor stands. 19-20 Nov 2022 (0900-1630).

Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (November 2022)

The Three Degrees – 3 Nov, Q-Factory
Infloyd (Pink Floyd tribute) – 4 Nov, Q-Factory
Il Divo – 6 Nov, Ziggo Dome
Simply Red – 10/11 Nov, Ziggo Dome
Art Garfunkel – 14 Nov, Carré
The Libertines – 14 Nov, Melkweg
Chris De Burgh – 15 Nov, Carré
Sting – 17 Nov, AFAS Live
Bryan Adams – 23 Nov, Ziggo Dome
The Cure – 25 Nov, Ziggo Dome
Beth Hart – 26 Nov, Ziggo Dome
Nightwish – 27/28 Nov, Ziggo Dome

Summary: Amsterdam Daily Events Calendar (November 2022)

Looking for events or things to do in Amsterdam today or this weekend? Our calendar highlights selected upcoming events in Amsterdam on a day-by-day basis – handy for visitors or expats who want to take time out.

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.