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Events in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has major events throughout the year. This page now focuses on what is actually still ahead from October 2026, plus the first important Amsterdam dates already confirmed for 2027.

October 2026

Amsterdam Dance Event, 21-25 October 2026

ADE takes over clubs, concert halls and venues across the city for five days. Find this edition’s programme on the official ADE website.

Visiting ADE while it is on? Our ADE 2026 guide covers current parties, free activities, tickets, hotel areas and transport for the remaining festival days.

November 2026

Museumnacht Amsterdam, 7 November

More than 65 museums open for a special evening programme with exhibitions, performances, workshops and activities. Read our Museumnacht Amsterdam guide.

IDFA, 12-22 November

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam brings documentaries, premieres and talks to venues across the city.

Sinterklaas arrival, 15 November

Sinterklaas officially arrives in Amsterdam on Sunday 15 November. See our Sinterklaas Amsterdam 2026 guide.

Amsterdam Light Festival, from 26 November

The 2026-2027 edition runs from 26 November 2026 until 17 January 2027. Read our Amsterdam Light Festival guide.

December 2026 and the Christmas holidays

Amsterdam Winter Paradise, 17 December 2026 to 2 January 2027

RAI Amsterdam hosts winter activities and entertainment during the Christmas holiday period. See our Amsterdam Winter Paradise guide.

Already confirmed for 2027

King’s Day, 27 April 2027

King’s Day 2027 is on Tuesday 27 April, with King’s Night on Monday 26 April. Read our King’s Day 2027 guide.

Pride Amsterdam, 31 July to 8 August 2027

Pride Amsterdam 2027 runs from 31 July until 8 August. The Canal Parade is on Saturday 7 August from 12:00 to 18:00. See our Pride Amsterdam 2027 guide.

How to plan around Amsterdam events

Always check the final start time, venue and ticket conditions shortly before travelling. If an organiser has not yet published a 2027 date or line-up, we deliberately avoid presenting an estimate as confirmed.

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