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SUMMARY:Museumplein Ice Rink 2026/2027 (Ice*Amsterdam) – Dates & Tickets
DESCRIPTION:The Museumplein Ice Rink – still widely known as Ice*Amsterdam – is Amsterdam’s largest outdoor ice rink\, set on Museumplein right in front of the Rijksmuseum. From 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027 you skate on real ice between the Rijksmuseum\, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum – one of the most photogenic winter spots in the city. \nTickets & prices\nA ticket costs €16 per person\, including skate rental. The price is the same if you bring your own skates. Book online: Friday evenings\, weekends and the Christmas holidays often sell out in advance. \n\n \nOpening hours\nOpen daily from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027: \n\nMonday – Thursday: 12:00 – 21:00\nFriday & Saturday: 10:00 – 22:00\nSunday: 10:00 – 21:00\nChristmas holidays (19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027): daily from 10:00\n\nGood to know\n\nSkate rental included: hockey-style skates in sizes EU 28–50\, for up to 2 hours per session\nYoung children: ice gliders that strap under their own shoes (shoe size below EU 28)\nOwn skates: welcome\, except skates with sharp points such as Norwegian skates\nGloves are required on the ice; lockers are available for rent\nAccessible: ramps\, wide paths and an accessible toilet – wheelchair users can take their own clean wheelchair onto the ice\nWarm up: Bistro Het Wak next to the rink serves drinks\, snacks and meals with a view of the ice\n\nGetting there\nAddress: Hobbemastraat 18\, 1071 ZB Amsterdam (Museumplein\, Rijksmuseum side)Tram: lines 2\, 5 and 24\, stop Museumplein – tram 2 is a scenic ride in itselfCar: Q-Park Museumplein is directly beneath the square; public transport is recommended at weekends \nMake a winter day of it\nFrom 3 to 27 December the free Ice*Village Christmas market runs right next to the rink – see all Christmas markets in Amsterdam 2026. Combine skating with a museum visit on the square and end the day with an evening canal cruise along the illuminated canals.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/ice-amsterdam-2026-2027-museumplein-ice-rink/
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SUMMARY:IDFA 2026 – International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:IDFA – the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam – is the largest documentary festival in the world. The 39th edition runs from 12 to 22 November 2026\, bringing around 250\,000 festival visits to cinemas across the city centre. \nThe world capital of documentary film\nFor eleven days\, Amsterdam is the meeting place for documentary makers and film lovers from around the globe. IDFA screens close to 300 documentaries\, from world premieres of big-name directors to daring debuts\, many followed by Q&As with the makers. The festival’s heart beats in the historic Royal Theater Carré on the Amstel and in the cinemas around Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. \nWhy visit IDFA as a traveller\n\nMost screenings are in English or with English subtitles – perfect for international visitors\nNovember is low season: combine premieres with a quiet\, atmospheric city\nThe festival cafés and talks are open to everyone – you’ll be debating films with directors before you know it\n\nTickets and planning\n\nDates: 12-22 November 2026\nTickets: per screening via the official IDFA website; popular premieres sell out\, but the programme is huge\nLocations: Carré\, Tuschinski (the most beautiful cinema in the Netherlands)\, and a dozen more city-centre venues\n\nBetween screenings\, November is a wonderful month to see the canals at their moodiest – by evening the canal cruises glide past the first festive lights of the season\, and from 26 November the Amsterdam Light Festival takes over.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/idfa-2026-international-documentary-film-festival-amsterdam/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:Sinterklaas Arrival Amsterdam 2026 (Intocht)
DESCRIPTION:The arrival of Sinterklaas in Amsterdam (Intocht Sinterklaas) is one of the biggest free family events of the year. On Sunday 15 November 2026\, from 10:00 to 15:30\, the Saint arrives for the 92nd time – and in true Amsterdam style\, he comes by boat over the Amstel. \nA parade on the water\nSinterklaas sails his steamboat over the Amstel river accompanied by dozens of decorated boats full of helpers\, music and gifts. Around 400\,000 spectators line the riverbanks and bridges to welcome him – one of the most festive sights on Amsterdam’s waterways all year. After coming ashore\, the Saint continues on his horse through the city centre in a grand parade\, ending with a celebration on a central square. \nBest viewing spots\n\nAlong the Amstel: the riverbanks between the Berlagebrug and the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) offer the best view of the boat parade – arrive early for a front-row spot\nThe bridges: the Blauwbrug and Magere Brug are iconic but fill up fast\nParade route: the route through the centre is announced on the official website in the weeks before\n\nPractical information\n\nDate: Sunday 15 November 2026\, 10:00-15:30\nCosts: free – no tickets needed\nWith kids: bring something to stand on for a better view\, and be on time: the banks fill up an hour before the boat passes\nGetting there: public transport is strongly recommended; several streets along the route are closed\n\nThe Sinterklaas arrival marks the start of the festive winter season in Amsterdam – see the full winter programme at Winter Festival Amsterdam.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/sinterklaas-arrival-amsterdam-2026-intocht/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:Pure Markt Amsterdam – Sunday Food & Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:What is the Pure Markt?\nPure Markt is a travelling Sunday market that sets up mostly in the green\, car-free parks of Amsterdam. Around a hundred small producers sell what they make themselves: sourdough bread\, farmhouse cheese\, smoked fish\, natural wine\, ceramics\, jewellery and vintage finds. There is live music\, plenty of street food and no admission charge — a relaxed local Sunday rather than a tourist attraction. \nProgramme and next editions\n\nSunday 22 November 2026 — 12:00 to 19:00\, Centrale Markthallen (new location).\nSunday 29 November 2026 — 11:00 to 17:00\, Park Frankendael.\n\nNext is Sunday 20 December 2026 (11:00 to 17:00\, Park Frankendael). The 2027 season starts on Sunday 28 March\, Easter Sunday; the 2027 dates are still provisional. \nPractical information\nEntry is free and the market goes ahead in all weather. Park Frankendael is reached by tram 29; from 2027 the market also returns to Amstelpark (bus 62 to the Amstelpark stop\, or tram 4 or metro 50/51 to Amsterdam RAI and a 15 to 20-minute walk). The Centrale Markthallen are on the Jan van Galenstraat in Amsterdam West. Come hungry\, bring a bag and a debit card — most makers accept contactless\, though a little cash never hurts. \nRound off your Sunday with a canal cruise through the centre\, and see our overview of hotels in Amsterdam if you are staying the weekend.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/pure-markt-amsterdam-sunday-food-artisan-market/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:Winter Festival Amsterdam 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Winter Festival Amsterdam is the umbrella for everything that makes the city magical in winter. From 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027\, Amsterdam celebrates the darkest months with light art\, ice skating\, markets and festive events across town. \nThe winter season at a glance\n\nAmsterdam Light Festival: the 15th edition of the world-famous light art exhibition on and along the canals (26 Nov – 17 Jan)\nIce Amsterdam: skating on Museumplein with the Rijksmuseum backdrop\nChristmas markets: from Museumplein to the Jordaan\nAmsterdam Winter Paradise: the giant indoor winter fair at RAI\nSinterklaas arrival\, Christmas concerts and New Year’s Eve\n\nWhy winter is Amsterdam’s secret season\nFewer crowds\, moody light over the canals\, museums at their quietest and the city at its most atmospheric. The absolute must-do: a heated evening canal cruise past the Light Festival artworks\, mulled wine in hand. \nPractical information\n\nPeriod: 26 November 2026 – 17 January 2027\nComplete programme: winterfestivalamsterdam.com\nHotels: December weekends fill up first – book ahead
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/winter-festival-amsterdam-2026-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:Light Festival Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:Light Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe Light Festival Amsterdam is a unique event in the canal district of Amsterdam. From 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027\, you can admire many beautiful works of light art on\, above and along the Amsterdam canals. It makes your visit during the Winter Festival Amsterdam even more special. We’ve put together a list of tips to make the most of this great event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				Works of light art along Amsterdam’s canals\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				About Light Festival AmsterdamAmsterdam Light Festival CruisesLight Festival map and routeSee the works of light with a bicycle tourHotels during Winter Festival AmsterdamAftermovie Light Festival Amsterdam\n			\n		\n\n\nAbout Light Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nEdition 15 of the Amsterdam Light Festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. It is the anniversary edition: fifteen years of light art on the canals. The works can be seen for free from the quays and the bridges\, but they are made to be looked at from the water\, which is why the festival cruises sell out first. \n\n\n\nEditionThe 15th — the anniversary editionDates26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027CostFree to see from the quays and bridgesBest way to see itBy boat. The works are placed and lit for a view from the waterThemeNot yet announced by the organisersRouteNot yet published for edition 15\n\n\n\nA word of caution about what you will read elsewhere: several guides already list a number of artworks\, a route length and a theme for this edition. None of that comes from the organisers\, who state only that more information will follow. We will update this page as soon as they publish. \n\n\n\nAmsterdam Light Festival Cruises\n\n\n\nLight Festival Cruises\n\n\n\nDuring the Light Festival\, special canal cruises sail through Amsterdam’s canals. These boats sail a custom route so that you can optimally view all the works of light art. During the canal cruise\, the works of art are explained through an audio tour or a live guide. \n\n\n\nLight Festival CruiseDeparturePriceCruise with audio guideCentral Station€ 29.75Book nowCruise with local guideAmsterdam North€ 29.75Book nowLuxury cruise with local guideOosterdokskade€ 29.75Book now\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			Book your Light Festival Cruise\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nWhich cruise\, and when to book\n\n\n\nTickets for the dedicated Light Festival cruises of edition 15 usually go on sale in the autumn. Until they do\, the evening cruises below run all year and pass most of the same water. \n\n\n\nThe Light Festival cruise — the dedicated festival sailing\, the one that sells out first.Amsterdam by night — the standard evening cruise\, running year-round.An evening cruise with a live guide — someone on board telling you what you are looking at.A dinner cruise — the longest time on the water\, and the warmest.\n\n\n\nLight Festival map and route\n\n\n\nThe Light Festival Amsterdam’s light artworks are located in the eastern part of the canal belt. The Light Festival map below shows the Light Festival route and departure locations of the various Light Festival Cruises and bike tours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the works of light with a bicycle tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the works of light art in Amsterdam in the most Dutch way with the Light Festival bike tour. This 2 hour guided Light Festival bike tour takes you to the most beautiful locations in wintery Amsterdam. Your guide speaks Dutch and English. The tour departs at 4.45 pm every day during the Light Festival. The tour starts and ends at Flagship Bike Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101\, Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nTicketsPriceLight Festival Bike tour € 21.90Buy now\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			Book your Light Festival Bike Tour\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nHotels during Winter Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the Light Festival Amsterdam and the other winter activities in Amsterdam? Then book a hotel in Amsterdam. The winter period is popular every year so book your hotel in time. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Booking.com\n\n\n\n\n\nAftermovie Light Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap of the canal district in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nYou will never be bored in the canal district of Amsterdam. The many shops\, restaurants\, hotels\, attractions and museums ensure that both young and old are entertained. There are also many activities to undertake on or along the canals. Use the map below to explore the canal area. What are you going to do in Amsterdam?
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/light-festival-amsterdam/
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SUMMARY:Christmas Markets Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:In December Amsterdam grows a second layer: wooden stalls\, mulled wine and strings of light\, from the big market on the Museumplein to a handful of smaller ones tucked into the canal district. Most of them cost nothing to walk into. \n\n\n\nChristmas Village on the Museumplein\n\n\n\nThe largest of them sits on the Museumplein\, with the Rijksmuseum behind it. More than fifty stalls\, food and drink\, gifts\, and a winter landscape built for the month. \n\n\n\nDates3 to 27 December 2026WhereMuseumplein\, behind the RijksmuseumEntryFree\, for the whole periodStallsMore than fifty3–24 December12:00 to 21:0025–26 December12:00 to 19:0027 December12:00 to 18:00\n\n\n\nThe same square holds Ice Amsterdam\, the outdoor skating rink\, which opens in November and runs past the market into the new year. The two together are why the Museumplein is worth a winter evening rather than a quick stop. \n\n\n\nThe other markets\n\n\n\nWestergas Winter Market — design\, vintage and food trucks in the old gasworks\, west of the centre.Neighbourhood markets in the canal district — smaller\, shorter\, usually one weekend only.The Jordaan — the Noordermarkt and Lindengracht markets run all year and take on a December character of their own.\n\n\n\nA full overview of every winter market and event in the city is kept on Winter Festival Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nWhat to do around it\n\n\n\nThe markets are free\, which makes them the cheap half of a December day. The rest of it is on the water and under the lights. \n\n\n\nA heated evening cruise — it is dark by five in December\, and the boats are warm.A dinner cruise — longer on the water\, and dinner solved.The Amsterdam Light Festival runs at the same time\, from 26 November to 17 January.\n\n\n\nPractical\n\n\n\nMost markets are free to enter.Weekends are busiest. A weekday afternoon is a different experience entirely.December is peak season for hotels — book early.Dress for standing still outdoors\, not for walking.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/christmas-markets-amsterdam-2026/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:Sunday Market Westergas Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:What is the Sunday Market at Westergas?\nOnce a month the Westergasfabriek — a former gasworks turned cultural park in Amsterdam West — hosts the Sunday Market\, the city’s best-known creative market. Expect a carefully selected line-up of local makers: handmade ceramics\, independent fashion labels\, original art\, jewellery\, vintage clothing and a generous row of food trucks and delicatessen stalls. Entry is free and the crowd is largely Amsterdammers. \nProgramme\n\nSunday 6 December 2026 — Westergasfabriek\, Pazzanistraat 33 (usually 12:00 to 18:00; check the organiser’s website for the exact hours).\nAfter that the Westergas edition returns on the first Sunday of the month: Sunday 3 January 2027 is expected (not yet confirmed by the organiser).\n\nPractical information\nAddress: Pazzanistraat 33\, 1014 DB Amsterdam. Admission is free. Take tram 5 to Van Limburg Stirumstraat; the Westerpark is also an easy cycle from the centre. Most traders take contactless payment. Afterwards the surrounding park is full of cafés and terraces\, so plan to linger. \nPair the market with a canal cruise through the Jordaan and the ring of canals\, and browse our overview of hotels in Amsterdam if you are making a weekend of it.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/sunday-market-westergas-amsterdam/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:IJ-Hallen Flea Market – NDSM Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:What is the IJ-Hallen flea market?\nIJ-Hallen in Amsterdam Noord is the largest flea market in Europe. Inside two vast former shipyard warehouses on the NDSM wharf you will find hundreds of stalls filled with vintage clothing\, furniture\, records\, books\, bicycle parts\, art and pure bric-a-brac. Locals come here to hunt for bargains\, and the atmosphere is far more Amsterdam than any souvenir shop in the centre. \nProgramme and next editions\nThe market runs over a full weekend\, roughly once a month. All upcoming editions are held indoors. \n\n12 and 13 December 2026 — 09:00 to 16:30\, indoors.\n9 and 10 January 2027 — 09:00 to 16:30\, indoors.\n\nAfter that the market returns on 23 and 24 January and 6 and 7 February 2027\, also indoors. \nPractical information\nAddress: TT Neveritaweg 15\, NDSM wharf\, Amsterdam Noord. Entrance is a few euros and children go free. The easiest way to arrive is the free GVB ferry from behind Amsterdam Central Station to NDSM\, a fifteen-minute ride across the IJ that is a small sightseeing trip in itself. Bring cash\, as not every stallholder accepts cards\, and bring a sturdy bag. \nMaking a day of it in Amsterdam Noord? Combine the market with a canal cruise through the historic centre\, and see our overview of hotels in Amsterdam if you are staying the weekend.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/ij-hallen-flea-market-ndsm-amsterdam/
LOCATION:North Holland
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Winter Paradise 2026
DESCRIPTION:The entrance of Amsterdam Winter Paradise at RAI Amsterdam.\n\n\n\nAmsterdam Winter Paradise (Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs) runs from 17 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 at RAI Amsterdam\, about 3.5 km south of Dam Square. It is an indoor winter fair with ice rinks\, a Ferris wheel\, a snow hall\, shows and an après-ski village – not a Christmas market. From the canal belt you get there in about ten minutes by metro 52\, and one timed ticket covers all activities. \n\n\n\nThis page looks at Winter Paradise from the point of view of a visitor staying in the city centre: how to get there\, how to fit it into a winter day along the canals\, and whether it is the right choice for you. For the day-by-day line-up\, the food stalls and group packages\, see the complete Winter Paradise guide on our sister site Winter Festival Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nOn this page \n\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise at a glance\n\n\nIs Winter Paradise worth it for visitors?\n\n\nGetting there from the canal belt\n\n\nPlan a winter day: Winter Paradise and the canals\n\n\nWinter Paradise or the city centre?\n\n\nTickets and availability\n\n\nTips for international visitors\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise at a glance\n\n\n\nDates17 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 (closed on 31 December)Opening hoursMostly 09:00–00:00; Sundays 20 and 27 December until 23:00; 1 January from 10:00. Rides and the outdoor area close at 22:00\, entry closes one hour before closing time.LocationRAI Amsterdam\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam-ZuidFrom Dam SquareAbout 3.5 km; around 10 minutes by metro 52Indoors or outdoors?Mainly indoors in the RAI halls\, plus an outdoor Winter Square with a rink and ridesPaymentCashless: card payments onlyChildrenFree up to and including 2 years; ages 3–12 get €3 off when arriving before 14:00 (bring ID)Après-ski21+ onlyTicketArrival time slot\, price varies by day and time (cheapest early in the day)\, no re-entry\n\n\n\nIs Winter Paradise worth it for visitors?\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise is a winter fair: think of a day at a funfair and theme park rather than a stroll past wooden chalets. Whether it suits you depends on what kind of Amsterdam winter you are looking for. \n\n\n\n\nWeatherproof. Most of it is under the roof of the RAI halls. On a grey\, windy December day when a walk along the canals is no fun\, this is one of the few big outings that does not depend on the weather.\n\n\nStrong for children. Separate rinks and play areas for young children\, a snow hall and morning shows. Children aged 3–12 pay less before 14:00.\n\n\nSkating included. Both the indoor and the outdoor rink are part of the ticket\, as are the rides\, apart from fairground games.\n\n\nLargely Dutch entertainment. The stage programme features Dutch singers and sing-along hits\, and the children’s shows use Dutch TV characters. The atmosphere is infectious\, but it is not an English-language show.\n\n\nBusy in the evening. Evenings\, weekends and the days between Christmas and New Year draw the biggest crowds. Mornings are quieter and usually cheaper.\n\n\n\n\n\nOur verdict: well worth it for families with children\, groups of friends looking for a party and anyone who wants a full indoor day out. If you only have one evening and want classic Christmas atmosphere\, the illuminated canals and the Christmas markets in the city are a better fit. \n\n\n\nSnow guaranteed: the indoor Snow Paradise does not depend on the Dutch weather.\n\n\n\nGetting there from the canal belt\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise is outside the canal belt\, in Amsterdam-Zuid\, but it is one of the easiest places to reach from the centre. Metro 52 runs underground from Amsterdam Centraal via Rokin and Vijzelgracht to Europaplein\, a short walk from the entrance. \n\n\n\nFromHowApprox. timeAmsterdam CentraalMetro 52 to Europaplein10 minDam Square / RokinMetro 52 from Rokin to Europapleinunder 10 minRembrandtplein / MuntpleinTram 4 towards Station RAI\, get off at Europaplein or the RAI15–20 minMuseumplein / De PijpMetro 52 from Vijzelgracht or De Pijp\, or cycle10–15 minSchiphol AirportTrain to Amsterdam RAI station\, then a short walkabout 10 min by train\n\n\n\nTravel times are approximate; check 9292.nl for the current timetable. Coming by car? The RAI car park has to be booked in advance. From the city centre\, public transport is faster and cheaper. \n\n\n\nThe outdoor Winter Square next to the RAI halls\, with the Zuidas business district behind it.\n\n\n\nPlan a winter day: Winter Paradise and the canals\n\n\n\nThe most important rule for planning: your ticket is valid for one entry. Once you leave\, you cannot come back in on the same ticket. So plan Winter Paradise as one block of your day\, and do the canals before or after. \n\n\n\n\n09:00–13:00 – Winter Paradise. The earliest slots are usually the cheapest and quietest\, and the child rate only applies to arrival before 14:00.\n\n\nLunch. Eat inside (food and drinks are not included in the ticket) or take the metro back and have lunch in the centre.\n\n\nAfternoon – the canal belt. Metro 52 brings you back to Rokin within ten minutes. Use the short daylight for a walk or a museum; see Amsterdam in winter for ideas.\n\n\nFrom about 17:00 – lights on the water. In late December it is dark by around half past four. That makes the early evening ideal for the Amsterdam Light Festival by boat or an evening canal cruise.\n\n\nEvening. Finish at the Christmas markets or on the outdoor rink of ICE Amsterdam at Museumplein.\n\n\n\n\n\nTravelling without children? Turn it around: the city and the canals during the day\, Winter Paradise in the evening for the music and the après-ski village (21+). Keep in mind that the rides and the outdoor area close at 22:00. \n\n\n\nAfter dark the Ferris wheel is the landmark of the fairground.\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise or the city centre?\n\n\n\nIn December Amsterdam has several winter outings that compete for the same afternoon or evening. This is how Winter Paradise compares with the options in and around the canal belt. \n\n\n\nOptionIndoors?Best forHow it worksAmsterdam Winter Paradise (RAI)MostlyFamilies\, groups\, a full day outTimed ticket\, all activities includedICE Amsterdam (Museumplein)NoSkating with a view of the Rijksmuseum\, a short visitSeparate rink ticketChristmas marketsNoAtmosphere\, snacks and shoppingVaries by marketLight Festival by boatCovered boatCouples\, an evening outingCruise ticket\n\n\n\nMany visitors combine two of these: Winter Paradise for the day and the Light Festival for the evening\, both easy to reach from the same hotel in the centre. \n\n\n\nSkating is included in the ticket\, on the indoor and the outdoor rink.\n\n\n\nTickets and availability\n\n\n\nBook a ticket for Amsterdam Winter Paradise below. You choose a day and an arrival time slot; the price varies per day and time\, and the early slots are usually the cheapest. Check the availability for your date directly in the calendar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Winter Paradise tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nArrive within your chosen time slot; you can then stay until closing time.\n\n\nNo re-entry: once you leave\, the ticket is used.\n\n\nChildren up to and including 2 years enter free.\n\n\nTickets bought via Tiqets cannot be refunded or rescheduled\, so double-check your date.\n\n\nBeer tables and VIP tables are not included in the regular ticket.\n\n\n\n\n\nTips for international visitors\n\n\n\n\nBring a bank card. Winter Paradise is cashless; you cannot pay with cash on site.\n\n\nLeave your umbrella at the hotel. Umbrellas are not allowed. Wear a jacket with a hood for the walk from the metro.\n\n\nDress code. Jogging and tracksuit bottoms are not allowed from 18:00.\n\n\nGloves. Handy on the outdoor rink and on the Winter Square in the evening.\n\n\nAprès-ski is 21+. Bring ID; no alcohol is served to anyone under 18.\n\n\nDietary needs. There are vegetarian\, vegan and gluten-free options.\n\n\nAccessibility. The event is wheelchair accessible\, but wheelchairs cannot be borrowed on site.\n\n\nStaying nearby. Want to be within walking distance? Look at nhow Amsterdam RAI or the hotels in Amsterdam-Zuid. A hotel in the canal belt works just as well with metro 52.\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Amsterdam Winter Paradise from Amsterdam Centraal? Take metro 52 from Amsterdam Centraal to Europaplein. The ride takes about ten minutes and the entrance at Europaplein 24 is a short walk from the station. Tram 4 also goes to the RAI but takes longer.  Is Amsterdam Winter Paradise indoors? Mostly. The ice rink\, snow hall\, shows\, food court and après-ski village are inside the RAI halls. There is also an outdoor Winter Square with an ice rink\, rides and the Ferris wheel.  Is Amsterdam Winter Paradise a Christmas market? No. It is a winter fair with rides\, skating\, shows and music. There is a small winter fair with stalls\, but if you want a traditional Christmas market\, visit one of the markets in the city.  Is Winter Paradise fun if you don’t speak Dutch? Yes\, the rides\, skating and snow hall need no language. The music programme and children’s shows are mostly in Dutch\, so expect Dutch sing-along hits rather than English entertainment.  Is Winter Paradise open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve? It is open on 24 and 25 December (the après-ski village is closed on those days) and closed on 31 December. On 1 January it opens at 10:00.  Can I combine Winter Paradise and the Light Festival on the same day? Yes. Visit Winter Paradise in the morning or early afternoon\, take metro 52 back to the centre and board a Light Festival cruise after dark\, which in late December is from about 16:30.  Can I pay with cash at Winter Paradise? No. Winter Paradise is a cashless event and only accepts card payments.  Where should I stay for Amsterdam Winter Paradise? Hotels around the RAI and in Amsterdam-Zuid are within walking distance. A hotel in the canal belt or near Amsterdam Centraal is also convenient\, because metro 52 gets you there in about ten minutes.  \n\n\n\nMore winter in Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\nWinter Festival Amsterdam 2026–2027: all winter events in one overview\n\n\nAmsterdam in winter: what to do in the city from November to February\n\n\nNew Year’s Eve in Amsterdam: where to celebrate on 31 December\, when Winter Paradise is closed\n\n\nCanal cruises: every type of boat trip compared\n\n\nFull Winter Paradise guide on Winter Festival Amsterdam: line-up\, food and group packages
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-winter-paradise-2026/
LOCATION:Amsterdam RAI\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam\, North Holland\, 1078 GZ\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261231T200000
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam is one big city-wide celebration. On 31 December 2026\, locals and visitors ring in the new year with a free light show and countdown on Museumplein\, street parties\, club nights and champagne on the bridges of the canal district. \n\n\n\nWhere to celebrate\n\n\n\n\nMuseumplein: the City of Amsterdam’s free New Year’s Eve show\, Electric Fireworks\, a show of light and live music that counts down to midnight. The times for 2026 are announced in December; arrive early\, because space is limited\n\n\n\nDam Square & Nieuwmarkt: lively open-air gatherings in the historic centre\n\n\n\nThe canals: locals gather on the bridges at midnight with bubbles and sparklers\n\n\n\nClubs & parties: every club in town hosts a New Year’s Eve special; tickets go on sale from November\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFireworks: new rules from this New Year’s Eve\n\n\n\nSince 1 August 2026\, consumers in the Netherlands may no longer possess or set off fireworks of categories F2\, F3 and F4\, such as rockets and cakes. Only F1 fireworks\, such as sparklers and party poppers\, are still allowed\, and you must be at least 12 to buy them. Professional shows are not affected by the ban (Government of the Netherlands). \n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nOn 31 December the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival are switched off\n\n\n\nPublic transport stops early in the evening on 31 December (around 20:00 in previous years) and night services start after midnight; GVB and NS publish the exact times in December\n\n\n\nRestaurants offer special New Year’s Eve menus – reserve well in advance\n\n\n\n1 January is quiet: perfect for a recovery walk or a heated canal cruise past the winter city\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind the complete winter programme – ice skating\, Christmas markets\, Winter Paradise and more – at Winter Festival Amsterdam.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/new-years-eve-amsterdam-2026/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T170000
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SUMMARY:National Tulip Day at Museumplein Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:National Tulip Day Holland\n\n\n\nAmsterdam\, a city celebrated for its historic canals\, is also deeply intertwined with the tulip\, an emblematic symbol of Dutch heritage. While the Tulip Festival Amsterdam in spring is one of the most famous spring events in the Netherlands\, there’s another day that holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and tourists: National Tulip Day. Scheduled for Saturday 16 January 2027\, this day marks the official commencement of the tulip season in the Netherlands. If you’re in Amsterdam on this day\, here’s what you need to know. \n\n\n\nWhat is National Tulip Day?\n\n\n\nNational Tulip Day\, or ‘Nationale Tulpendag’ in Dutch\, is an annual event that celebrates the start of the tulip season. It’s a day when tulip growers from all over the Netherlands come together to create a massive temporary garden filled with over 200\,000 tulips at Amsterdam’s Museumplein. The best part? Visitors are invited to pick up to ten tulips for free! \n\n\n\nPicking your tulips at Museumplein\n\n\n\nLocation: Museumplein is situated in the heart of Amsterdam\, flanked by world-renowned museums like the Rijksmuseum\, Moco Museum and the Van Gogh Museum. The vast open space becomes a sea of colors on National Tulip Day. \n\n\n\nHow it Works: \n\n\n\n\nArrival: The event usually starts in the afternoon\, around 1 pm. It’s advisable to arrive early as there’s often a queue\, and the tulips are available until stocks last.\n\n\n\nPicking: Once it’s your turn\, you’re allowed to enter the garden and pick up to ten tulips. Remember to bring your own bag to carry your flowers.\n\n\n\nEnjoy the Atmosphere: Apart from tulip picking\, there are often music performances\, photo booths\, and stalls providing information about tulips.\n\n\n\n\nTips for Tourists\n\n\n\n\nDress Warmly: January in Amsterdam can be chilly. Ensure you’re dressed warmly\, especially if you’re waiting in a queue.\n\n\n\nCapture the Moment: The sight of Museumplein filled with tulips against the backdrop of iconic museums is a photographer’s dream. Don’t forget your camera!\n\n\n\nExtend Your Visit: After picking your tulips\, consider visiting one of the adjacent museums or enjoying a warm drink at a nearby café. There is also an ice skating rink at Museumplein. \n\n\n\nBooking: While the event itself doesn’t require tickets\, if you’re planning to visit any museums afterward\, it’s a good idea to book your tickets in advance to avoid long queues.\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it special?\n\n\n\nNational Tulip Day is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of Dutch culture and the bond between the people and their beloved flower. For tourists\, it’s a unique opportunity to participate in a local tradition\, and the picked tulips serve as a beautiful memento of their time in Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nMap of the canal district in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nYou will never be bored in the canal district of Amsterdam. The many shops\, restaurants\, hotels\, attractions and museums ensure that both young and old are entertained. There are also many activities to undertake on or along the canals. Use the map below to explore the canal area. What are you going to do in Amsterdam?
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/national-tulip-day-at-museumplein-amsterdam/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270131T220000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130303Z
CREATED:20260901T071143Z
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SUMMARY:Jumping Amsterdam 2027
DESCRIPTION:Jumping Amsterdam is the big indoor horse show of the Dutch winter. From Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 January 2027\, RAI Amsterdam hosts qualifiers for both the FEI Dressage World Cup and the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup. \nTop sport and show\nSince 1958\, Jumping Amsterdam has been a fixture on the international circuit: Olympic riders compete in the FEI World Cup qualifiers for both dressage and jumping\, with Grand Prix evenings that combine sport with entertainment\, music and shows. The Friday and Saturday evening sessions are the hot tickets\, mixing serious competition with a night-out atmosphere. \nGood to know for visitors\n\nProgramme: daytime sessions are calmer and cheaper; evening galas are the spectacle\nFor families: weekend afternoons offer kids’ activities and a village square with shops\nDress code: none – but the champagne bars invite dressing up\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 January 2027 – see jumpingamsterdam.nl\nLocation: RAI Amsterdam\, metro 52 or tram 4 to Europaplein\nTickets: per session; evening galas sell out first\n\nJanuary is a lovely quiet month in the city: combine the horses with the final days of the Light Festival and a crowd-free canal cruise.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/jumping-amsterdam-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270206T180000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130311Z
CREATED:20260711T071426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130311Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Amsterdam 2027
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam has one of the oldest Chinatowns of Europe\, and its biggest party is Chinese New Year. On Saturday 6 February 2027\, the neighbourhood around Nieuwmarkt and the Zeedijk welcomes the new lunar year with lion dances\, firecrackers and festivities. \nCelebrating in Amsterdam’s Chinatown\nThe celebration centres on the Nieuwmarkt and the He Hua Temple on the Zeedijk – the largest Buddhist temple in Europe built in traditional Chinese style. Expect traditional lion and dragon dances that visit the shops and restaurants to bring luck\, firecracker shows to chase away evil spirits\, martial arts demonstrations and food stalls. \nWhat to see and do\n\nLion dance parade through the Zeedijk\, Geldersekade and surrounding streets\nHe Hua Temple: open house with ceremonies and incense offerings\nFeast afterwards: the restaurants of Chinatown are at their liveliest – book a table or join the queue for dim sum\n\nPractical information\n\nDate: Saturday 6 February 2027 (Chinese New Year’s Day)\, festivities typically 11:00-18:00\nLocation: Nieuwmarkt & Zeedijk\, 5 minutes from Central Station\nCosts: free\n\nChinatown borders the oldest canals of the city and the Red Light District – combine the celebrations with a walk through medieval Amsterdam\, or warm up afterwards on a winter canal cruise.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/chinese-new-year-amsterdam-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270306T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T080526Z
CREATED:20260925T080526Z
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SUMMARY:Head of the River Amstel 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Heineken Head of the River Amstel is the classic long-distance rowing race of the Netherlands. On 6 and 7 March 2027\, thousands of rowers in eights and fours race over the Amstel river\, finishing in the heart of Amsterdam.  \nThe Dutch rowing classic\nFirst held in 1932\, the Head of the River attracts crews from across Europe – from student clubs to Olympic rowers. The 8-kilometre course runs over the Amstel from Ouderkerk towards the city\, past windmills\, polders and finally the grand river houses of Amsterdam. With around 6\,000 participants it is one of the largest rowing events in Europe. \nWatching the race\n\nThe Amstel banks south of the city offer kilometres of free grandstand – bring a bike and follow the crews\nCafé De Omval / Berlagebrug area: city-side viewing with the skyline as backdrop\nFinish area: the best atmosphere\, with club tents and commentary\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: 6–7 March 2027\, races all weekend – see headoftheriver.nl\nWhere: Amstel river\, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel to Amsterdam\nCosts: free to watch\n\nThe Amstel is the same river the canal cruises follow into the city – after the race weekend\, see the course from the water yourself.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/head-of-the-river-amstel-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270313T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270314T050000
DTSTAMP:20260925T080501Z
CREATED:20260925T080501Z
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SUMMARY:Stille Omgang 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Stille Omgang (Silent Procession) is one of Amsterdam’s most remarkable traditions: in the night from Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 March 2027\, thousands of pilgrims walk a silent nocturnal route through the medieval city centre.  In 2027 the procession is held one weekend earlier than usual\, because Palm Sunday falls on the following weekend. \nThe Miracle of Amsterdam\nThe procession commemorates the Miracle of Amsterdam of 1345\, when a communion wafer thrown into a fire remained unburned. The site became one of Europe’s great pilgrimage destinations and made medieval Amsterdam a holy city – the Heiligeweg (‘Holy Way’) shopping street still carries the name of the pilgrims’ route. Since 1881\, Catholics have walked the route in silence\, at night\, without banners or song. \nExperiencing the Stille Omgang\n\nThe route follows the old pilgrims’ path through the Kalverstraat\, Nieuwendijk and the oldest canals\nBetween midnight and 04:00\, groups of silent walkers move through the sleeping city – a surreal sight against the nightlife around them\nAnyone may join; churches along the route hold night masses\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: the night of Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 March 2027 – see stille-omgang.nl\nWhere: medieval city centre\, start and end at the Spui area\nCosts: free\n\nThe route crosses the oldest part of the canal district – by day\, it doubles as a beautiful self-guided history walk.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/stille-omgang-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270318T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270509T190000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130252Z
CREATED:20260901T071139Z
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SUMMARY:Keukenhof 2027 (region)
DESCRIPTION:Keukenhof in Lisse\, about 35 kilometres from Amsterdam\, is the most famous spring garden in the world. In 2027 the park is open for 53 days\, from 18 March to 9 May 2027\, daily from 08:00 to 19:00. \nThe world’s spring garden\nKeukenhof is planted anew every autumn by hand\, bulb by bulb\, resulting in immaculate show gardens\, flower pavilions with orchids and lilies\, and the iconic windmill overlooking the tulip fields. Around the park\, the Bollenstreek (bulb region) turns into a patchwork of coloured stripes – best explored by bike or from the viewing points along the fields. \nPlanning your visit from Amsterdam\n\nGetting there: direct buses run from Schiphol and Amsterdam; the trip takes 35-60 minutes\nTiming: mid-April is peak tulip bloom – and peak crowds. Weekday mornings are calmest\nTickets: timed-entry tickets must be booked online in advance – they sell out on spring weekends\nCombine: rent a bike at the park and cycle the surrounding tulip fields\n\nTulips in the city too\nNo time for a day trip? April is tulip month in Amsterdam itself: Tulip Festival Amsterdam fills the city with hundreds of thousands of tulips in parks\, museums and along the canals – perfectly combined with a springtime canal cruise.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/keukenhof-2027-region/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270318T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270509T193000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130326Z
CREATED:20260925T080320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130326Z
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SUMMARY:Tulip Festival Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:Tulip Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nTulips from Amsterdam are world-famous. The cheerful and colourful flower is a major reason to visit Amsterdam every spring. There are lots of different activities and events during the Tulip Festival Amsterdam. Below\, we give you an overview of the most colourful tulip activities in and around Amsterdam during the tulip season from 18 March to 9 May 2027. \n\n\n\n			\n				Tulip Festival Amsterdam 2027\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				Tulip Festival AmsterdamExperience tulips in AmsterdamVisit the tulip fields nearby AmsterdamVisit a tulip farm and show gardensStatus of blooming tulip fields near AmsterdamSightseeing the tulip fields\n			\n		\n\n\nTulip Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe Tulip Festival Amsterdam is all about tulips. The flowers can be admired at lots of locations around Amsterdam’s canals during the month of April. But you’ll get the real tulip feeling when you visit the Bollenstreek flower region\, just 40 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nExperience tulips in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nIn the center of Amsterdam\, of course\, you won’t see tulip fields. However\, you can enjoy tulips in tubs and parks in April. A lot of popular locations in the center have tulips planted or containers with tulips set up. This makes the canal district more colorful than ever. Check out the locations here. \n\n\n\nVisit the tulip fields nearby Amsterdam\n\n\n\nAlthough the tulips in Amsterdam are already colorful you experience the real tulip season especially in the Bollenstreek (flower region) about 40 kilometers from the center. There you will enjoy lots of colorful flower fields with daffodils\, hyacinths and tulips. The fields are used for growing flower bulbs.  \n\n\n\nVisit a tulip farm and show gardens\n\n\n\nBesides the production fields there are also many tulip farms and show gardens. The world-famous Keukenhof tulip park is also located in the Bollenstreek. Keukenhof is an important hub to get to the tulips from Amsterdam. From Amsterdam\, special public transportation buses go directly to Keukenhof and the tulip fields. There are also daily day trips to Keukenhof and the tulip fields. Below we have listed different bus lines and tours. \n\n\n\nStatus of blooming tulip fields near Amsterdam\n\n\n\nBelow is the Flower Map. This map shows the status of blooming tulip fields and also shows most tulip farms and show gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSightseeing the tulip fields\n\n\n\nFurthermore\, many sightseeing tours are offered along the tulip fields. Explore with a (rental) bike\, car\, boat or helicopter. It’s all possible.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/tulip-festival-amsterdam/
LOCATION:Multiple locations\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270326T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270328T230000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130407Z
CREATED:20260925T080427Z
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SUMMARY:DGTL Festival 2027
DESCRIPTION:DGTL Festival is the future-facing dance festival of Amsterdam. Every Easter weekend – in 2027 on 26–28 March – the industrial NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord transforms into a world of cutting-edge electronic music\, large-scale art installations and radical sustainability.  \nMore than a festival\nDGTL pairs techno\, house and electro line-ups with a mission: it was one of the world’s first circular festivals\, pioneering zero-waste operations\, plant-based food and energy innovation. The setting matches the ambition – raw shipyard halls\, cranes and container stacks on the banks of the IJ\, about fifteen minutes by free ferry from Central Station. \nWhat to expect\n\nMultiple stages indoors and outdoors across the NDSM terrain\nArt & technology installations that change every edition\nInternational crowd: DGTL editions also run in cities from Barcelona to São Paulo – Amsterdam is the mothership\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: Easter weekend 2027 (26–28 March)\, day and night programmes\nLocation: NDSM-werf\, Amsterdam Noord\nGetting there: free ferry from Central Station to NDSM – part of the experience\nTickets: via dgtl-festival.com; weekend tickets sell out early\n\nMake a weekend of it: Amsterdam Noord’s waterfront bars\, the A’DAM tower and the EYE museum are all nearby\, and a harbour cruise shows you the industrial IJ landscape from the water.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/dgtl-festival-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270405T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260823T082541Z
CREATED:20260711T071651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082541Z
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SUMMARY:National Museum Week 2027
DESCRIPTION:During National Museum Week in April 2027\, museums across the Netherlands celebrate their collections with special activities\, behind-the-scenes tours and surprising openings. In Amsterdam – the museum capital with over 50 museums – it is the perfect week to go beyond the famous names. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nA week to discover hidden gems\nThe big three (Rijksmuseum\, Van Gogh Museum\, Stedelijk) join with special programmes\, but Museum Week is really about discovery: the intimate canal-house museums like Museum Van Loon and Willet-Holthuysen\, the Grachtenmuseum about the canals themselves\, the Houseboat Museum\, and dozens of small collections that rarely make the guidebooks. \nWhat to expect\n\nSpecial openings and tours – depots\, restoration studios and directors’ tours\nThe Museum Week gem: each museum highlights one special object with its story\nFamily programmes and workshops during the school-friendly week\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: a week in April 2027 – see nationalemuseumweek.nl\nTip: the I Amsterdam City Card covers most participating museums plus public transport and a canal cruise\n\nApril is also tulip month: combine museum visits with Tulip Festival Amsterdam and a spring canal cruise.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/national-museum-week-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270416T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270418T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130319Z
CREATED:20260925T080309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130319Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Parade Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:Flower Parade Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe largest spring event in the Netherlands is the annual Bloemencorso Bollenstreek. This Flower Parade does not pass through Amsterdam\, but it is easy to visit from Amsterdam and definitely recommended if you are in Amsterdam from 16 to 18 April 2027: the parade rolls from Noordwijk to Haarlem on Saturday 17 April 2027. Read all about the Dutch Flower Parade and how to visit this event from Amsterdam here.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/flower-parade-amsterdam/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270421T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270427T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130309Z
CREATED:20260901T071033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130309Z
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SUMMARY:Aprilfeesten Nieuwmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Aprilfeesten Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe April Festivals has been celebrated and organized by residents of the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood since 1988. The organisers like to keep it all a bit mysterious\, which makes the festival perhaps the worst-kept secret in Amsterdam. \n\n\nThe 2027 dates shown here follow the usual scheduling of this event; the exact dates are still to be confirmed by the organisers.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/april-festivals-nieuwmarkt/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270426T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270427T020000
DTSTAMP:20260823T082541Z
CREATED:20260711T071925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082541Z
UID:10000063-1808762400-1808791200@canalsofamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:King’s Night Amsterdam 2027 (Koningsnacht)
DESCRIPTION:King’s Night (Koningsnacht) on 26 April 2027 is the opening act of the biggest party of the Dutch year. The evening before King’s Day\, Amsterdam explodes into street parties\, live music and orange madness that lasts until deep in the night. \nThe warm-up for King’s Day\nWhile King’s Day is a daytime festival\, King’s Night belongs to the night owls. Squares like Rembrandtplein\, Leidseplein and Nieuwmarkt host open-air stages\, every café spills onto the street\, and clubs programme special Koningsnacht editions. On the canals\, decorated boats already start the party – getting a head start on tomorrow’s floating parade. \nWhere to go\n\nRembrandtplein & Thorbeckeplein: the classic party squares with live acts\nThe Jordaan: singalong cafés and street parties with real Amsterdam atmosphere\nClub nights: every venue in town hosts a special – buy tickets in advance\nThe canals: quieter than tomorrow\, but already glowing orange\n\nPractical tips\n\nWear orange – you’ll stand out if you don’t\nPublic transport runs night services\, but the centre is best explored on foot\nPace yourself: King’s Day starts early the next morning with the vrijmarkt (free market)\nHotels sell out months ahead for this weekend – book early
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/kings-night-amsterdam-2027-koningsnacht/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270427T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270427T200000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130329Z
CREATED:20260710T190030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130329Z
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SUMMARY:King's Day in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:King’s Day Amsterdam Canal District\n\n\n\nEvery year\, the Netherlands celebrates the King’s birthday during King’s Day. Amsterdam turns orange and celebrates King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day)\, the biggest event in the Netherlands. There is plenty to do in and around Amsterdam. Are you coming to enjoy the free markets and parties? \n\n\n\n			\n				King’s Day in Amsterdam\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				About King’s DayThe largest street market in AmsterdamKing’s Day Festival Kingsland AmsterdamOpening hours during King’s DayKing’s Day on the waterTravel during King’s DayVisit the Tulips in Holland during King’s DayHotels during King’s Day in Amsterdam\n			\n		\n\n\nAbout King’s Day\n\n\n\nOn 27 April\, the whole of the Netherlands celebrates the birthday of King Willem Alexander. King’s Day is an official holiday in the Netherlands and many people are free. The night before 27 April is the ‘Koningsnacht’ and during this night many parties are organised. \n\n\n\nDateTuesday 27 April 2027King’s NightMonday 26 April 2027What happensThe whole city turns into a free market and a street partyCostNothing. The vrijmarkt is free and so are the canalsBusiestThe Jordaan and the western canal beltOn the waterA vignette is required\, and no more than twelve people plus the skipper\n\n\n\nThe largest street market in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe flea markets are a tradition where many citizens of Amsterdam sell their second-hand goods on the street or in the park. There are several flea markets\, which together form the largest second-hand market in the world. \n\n\n\nEveryone is allowed to stand on a free market on King’s Day from 6:00 to 20:00. In theory\, you can do this anywhere in the city\, as long as you do not block entrances to houses and shops that are open. You are also not allowed to obstruct the flow of people in the city. No flea market is allowed along emergency routes. Bridges\, bridgeheads and fire hydrants must also be kept clear. \n\n\n\nFlea market for children \n\n\n\nThe Vondelpark is reserved for children on King’s Day. They sell the toys they have worn out or clothes they no longer fit. The daredevils even go all out and give all kinds of performances. Vondelpark closes the evening before King’s Day and opens its gates at 09:00 the next day to allow the children’s fun to begin on time. Besides the Vondelpark\, other areas are designated as children’s flea market area\, such as the Amstelveld\, Noorderpark\, Erasmuspark\, Rembrandtplein or Westerpark. \n\n\n\nKing’s Day Festival Kingsland Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe biggest Kings Day festival is Kingsland\, held in 2026 at the Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion). The 2026 line-up included Frenna\, Roxy Dekker and Bankzitters. For this festival\, you do need to buy your ticket in advance. \n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are. \n\n\n\n\nOpening hours during King’s Day\n\n\n\n\nThe citywide street market begins very early on King’s Day morning\, officially at 06:00.\n\n\n\nMost events begin at midday.\n\n\n\nThe street market and nearly all outdoor events finish at 20:00.\n\n\n\nShops are permitted to open on King’s Day\, but the majority of high street stores close for the day. For example\, shops on the Kalverstraat usually stay closed. Most larger supermarkets do open for part of the day and smaller neighbourhood supermarkets are usually open for business.\n\n\n\nMany museums and attractions are open on King’s Day.\n\n\n\n\nKing’s Day on the water\n\n\n\nOn King’s Day the canals are as full as the streets. Half of Amsterdam spends the day on a boat\, and the water becomes a slow-moving party that lasts from morning until the light goes. It is the one day of the year when the canal belt is best seen from a deck rather than a bridge. \n\n\n\nThere are rules\, and they are enforced. The city applies what is known as the 12+1 rule. \n\n\n\nTwelve people plus the skipper\, and no more.An activated vignette for the boat.A maximum speed of six kilometres per hour.No alcohol for whoever is steering.\n\n\n\nOn land the rules are tighter than most visitors expect too: one can or bottle of alcohol per person on the street\, and no glass at all. The city advises against taking small children into the Jordaan and the Westerstraat\, where the crush is worst. \n\n\n\nRenting a boat for the day is the way most groups do it. Book early — King’s Day is the first date to go every year. \n\n\n\nTravel during King’s Day\n\n\n\nKing’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year in Amsterdam and public transport in the city centre is affected by restrictions to allow the free movement of people through the city. Best way to travel is on foot. Large signs will be placed in the Canal District to direct you to key events and attractions on King’s Day. \n\n\n\nVisit the Tulips in Holland during King’s Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you in Amsterdam on King’s Day and do you like tulips? Then you are in luck. King’s Day on 27 April falls right in the middle of the Tulip Festival. This means the tulip fields are in bloom and Keukenhof Gardens is open. From Amsterdam\, several tours will take you to the tulips. So plan your visit to the tulips before\, during or after King’s Day and enjoy spring in Holland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels during King’s Day in Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Booking.com\n\n\n\n\n\nMap of the canal district in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nYou will never be bored in the canal district of Amsterdam. The many shops\, restaurants\, hotels\, attractions and museums ensure that both young and old are entertained. There are also many activities to undertake on or along the canals. Use the map below to explore the canal area. What are you going to do in Amsterdam?
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/kings-day/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270427T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270427T230000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130327Z
CREATED:20260710T190030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130327Z
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SUMMARY:King's Day Festival Amsterdam Kingsland
DESCRIPTION:Kings Day Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nKings Day in Amsterdam is famous for its orange music festivals. In 2026\, the biggest Kings Day festival was held at the Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion). The Kingsland Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the King’s birthday with big names – the 2026 line-up included Frenna\, Roxy Dekker\, Bankzitters\, Lil Kleine and more. Don’t forget your orange attire! \n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				Amsterdam King’s Day Festival\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				Kings Day Festival AmsterdamKing’s Day Festival Line upTicket price King’s day festivalHow to get to Kings Day Festival Kingsland\n			\n		\n\n\nKings Day Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nKings Day is a holiday for the whole of the Netherlands. Many people have the day off and go out. There are lots of activities in Amsterdam from flea markets to parties. That partying is best at the biggest orange festival in the Netherlands. Where the famous orange festivals used to be held on the Museumplein\, the biggest orange festival now takes place in the open air at the Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion). Note: you do need entrance tickets for this festival. \n\n\n\nKing’s Day Festival Line up\n\n\n\nThe big orange festival has a great line-up of artists and DJs every year. In 2026\, the line-up included Boef\, Bankzitters\, Ronnie Flex\, Roxy Dekker\, Frenna\, Lil Kleine and many more. \n\n\n\nThe artists will perform on as many as four stages. These stages are spread across the festival grounds. Below are the 2026 stages and the artists and music playing there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket price King’s day festival \n\n\n\nTwo types of tickets are available for the Kingsland Festival on Kings Day. There is a regular ticket and a VIP ticket. \n\n\n\nKingsland ticketPriceRegular ticket (18+)Entrance to the Kingsland festivalTo be announcedNot on sale yet\n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are. \n\n\n\n\nHow to get to Kings Day Festival Kingsland\n\n\n\nIn 2026\, Kingsland Amsterdam took place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The Olympic Stadium is located in Amsterdam Oud Zuid: Olympisch Stadion 2\, 1076 DE Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/kings-day-festival-amsterdam-kingsland/
LOCATION:Amsterdam RAI\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam\, North Holland\, 1078 GZ\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270504T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270504T203000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130316Z
CREATED:20260711T071232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130316Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day Amsterdam 2027 (Nationale Dodenherdenking)
DESCRIPTION:On 4 May 2027\, the Netherlands falls silent. During the National Remembrance (Nationale Dodenherdenking) on Dam Square\, the country commemorates all Dutch victims of war and peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of the Second World War. \nThe ceremony on Dam Square\nIn the presence of the King and Queen\, veterans\, and thousands of attendees\, wreaths are laid at the National Monument. At 20:00 sharp\, the entire country observes two minutes of silence – trams stop\, cars pull over\, and even the boats on the canals cut their engines. It is one of the most moving moments of the year\, broadcast live on national television. \nAttending as a visitor\n\nDam Square fills up from the early evening; arrive well before 19:30 or follow the ceremony on screens nearby\nThe atmosphere is solemn – festive behaviour and large bags are out of place\nMany churches and neighbourhood monuments across Amsterdam hold their own smaller ceremonies\nThe Taptoe signal sounds just before the silence; after it\, the national anthem (Wilhelmus) is played and wreaths are laid\n\nGood to know\n\nDate: 4 May 2027\, ceremony from ±19:50\, two minutes of silence at 20:00\nLocation: National Monument\, Dam Square\nCosts: free\, open to everyone\nThe next day the mood flips completely: Liberation Day celebrates freedom with festivals across the city
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/remembrance-day-amsterdam-2027-nationale-dodenherdenking/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270505T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270505T230000
DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z
CREATED:20260711T071232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z
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SUMMARY:Liberation Day Amsterdam 2027 (Bevrijdingsdag)
DESCRIPTION:On 5 May 2027\, the Netherlands celebrates Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) – the anniversary of the liberation of 1945 and a nationwide celebration of freedom. In Amsterdam\, the day brings free festivals\, live music and a city buzzing with life. \nHow Amsterdam celebrates freedom\nThe day after the solemn Remembrance Day\, the city switches to celebration. Free Liberation festivals with national and international acts take place in and around the city\, the Liberation Fire is carried through the country by runners overnight\, and cafés and terraces overflow from noon onwards. \nWhat to do on 5 May\n\nBevrijdingsfestival: free open-air festival with live music (locations announced in spring)\n5 May concert: the national closing concert on the Amstel river\, attended by the King – the most beautiful setting of the day\, watched from the quaysides and boats\nCity life: museums around freedom and war\, including the Anne Frank House and the Resistance Museum\, offer special programmes\n\nPractical information\n\nDate: 5 May 2027 – festivals typically from 12:00 to 23:00\nCosts: the liberation festivals are free\nTip: the closing concert on the Amstel is best experienced from the water – an evening canal cruise or private boat nearby is unforgettable
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/liberation-day-amsterdam-2027-bevrijdingsdag/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270505T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z
CREATED:20260711T071652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z
UID:10000088-1809532800-1809903600@canalsofamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Rollende Keukens 2027 (Food Truck Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Rollende Keukens (Rolling Kitchens) is the biggest food truck festival of the Netherlands. Around the Ascension weekend in May 2027\, more than 100 mobile kitchens roll into Westergas for five days of street food\, live music and early-summer festival vibes – around 150\,000 visitors strong. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nStreet food heaven at Westergas\nFrom gourmet burgers and wood-oven pizza to Surinamese\, Korean\, vegan and experimental kitchens on wheels: Rollende Keukens is where Amsterdam’s food scene shows off. The industrial Westergasfabriek terrain fills with trucks\, picnic tables\, bars and stages – entrance is free\, you pay per dish. \nHow to do it right\n\nCome hungry\, share everything: dishes are snack-sized so you can taste your way around\nCash-free: all trucks take cards\nPeak times: dinner hours on the weekend get packed – afternoons are relaxed\nLive music and DJs keep the party going until late\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: Ascension weekend\, May 2027 (5 days) – see rollendekeukens.amsterdam\nLocation: Westergas\, Westerpark\nGetting there: bus 21\, or a 20-minute walk through the Jordaan from the centre\nCosts: free entrance\n\nWalk off the food with a stroll along the Brouwersgracht – the prettiest route back to the canal district.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/rollende-keukens-2027-food-truck-festival/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z
CREATED:20260711T071731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z
UID:10000090-1811844000-1814223600@canalsofamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Holland Festival 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Holland Festival is the oldest and largest international performing arts festival of the Netherlands. Throughout June 2027\, Amsterdam’s theatres\, concert halls and unexpected locations host a month of groundbreaking theatre\, opera\, music and dance from around the world. Programme and dates to be confirmed. \nThe avant-garde of the performing arts\nSince 1947\, the Holland Festival has brought the world’s most adventurous makers to Amsterdam – from legendary opera productions in Nationale Opera & Ballet to site-specific performances in warehouses\, churches and public space. Every edition is curated around associate artists and themes that connect global perspectives with the here and now. \nFor visitors\n\nLanguage: many productions are language-independent (music\, dance) or surtitled in English\nVenues: from Carré and Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ to intimate studio spaces\nBudget: alongside gala premieres there are affordable and free programmes\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: throughout June 2027 – programme in spring on hollandfestival.nl\nWhere: venues across Amsterdam\nTickets: per performance; premieres sell out quickly\n\nJune evenings are made for the water: bridge the gap between an afternoon and evening performance with a sunset canal cruise.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/holland-festival-2027/
LOCATION:North Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270604T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270606T230000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130308Z
CREATED:20260901T071034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T130308Z
UID:10000050-1812110400-1812322800@canalsofamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Red Light Jazz Festival 2027
DESCRIPTION:Red Light Jazz Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe Red Light Jazz Festival is an annual\, multi-day international jazz festival held since 2014 in and around the iconic Wallen\, Amsterdam’s historic red-light district. It was founded by local entrepreneurs to revive the rich jazz history of the old city centre and to connect old and new businesses on the Wallen\, as well as residents and visitors. The festival is held over a weekend in June; the 2027 dates are announced by the organisers in spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Red Light Jazz Foundation’s website publishes the complete programme. \n\n\nThe 2027 dates shown here follow the usual scheduling of this event; the exact dates are still to be confirmed by the organisers.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/red-light-jazz-festival-2024/
LOCATION:North Holland
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