Amsterdam celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2025. The anniversary year ran from October 2024 until October 2025 and brought hundreds of cultural events, neighbourhood projects and city-wide celebrations. The programme has ended, but the history behind 750 years of Amsterdam remains worth exploring.
Why did Amsterdam celebrate 750 years?
Amsterdam uses 27 October 1275 as its symbolic birthday, based on the oldest surviving document that mentions the city. In 2025, that was 750 years ago.
What happened during the anniversary year?
The city hosted cultural programmes, neighbourhood activities, exhibitions and major public events. The celebrations looked back at Amsterdam’s history while also involving residents from across the city.
What can you still see now?
The temporary anniversary events are over, but you can still explore Amsterdam’s history at places such as the City Archives, Amsterdam Museum and Museum of the Canals, or simply by walking through the historic centre and canal belt.
Explore Amsterdam’s history yourself
Combine the old city centre, Jordaan and canal belt with a museum or guided walk to understand how the city changed over the centuries.
For more related ideas, continue to our guide to events in Amsterdam.