Skating with the Rijksmuseum as your backdrop: every winter, Ice Amsterdam transforms Museumplein into the most photogenic ice rink of the Netherlands. From roughly mid-November 2026 to early February 2027, half a million visitors lace up their skates in the heart of the museum quarter. Exact dates to be confirmed. […]

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. A parade […]

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. The winter season at a glance Amsterdam Light Festival: the 15th […]

The 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.

In December, Amsterdam turns into a festive winter city with Christmas markets in every corner – from the grand market on Museumplein to cosy neighbourhood markets in the canal district. Roughly from 10 to 27 December 2026, you'll find mulled wine, crafts, food stalls and twinkling lights across town. Exact […]

Amsterdam Winter Paradise is the largest indoor winter event of the Netherlands. For about two and a half weeks around the holidays – roughly 17 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 – RAI Amsterdam becomes a huge winter wonderland for all ages. Exact dates to be confirmed. A winter village […]

New Year's Eve in Amsterdam is one big city-wide celebration. On 31 December 2026, hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors ring in the new year with fireworks over the IJ, street parties, club nights and champagne on the bridges of the canal district. Where to celebrate The IJ waterfront: […]

Amsterdam's canals have witnessed countless stories over the centuries. On 18 January 2025, add your own story by participating in National Tulip Day

Jumping Amsterdam brings world-class equestrian sport to the city. In late January 2027, RAI Amsterdam hosts World Cup dressage and show jumping, drawing around 45,000 visitors over four days. Exact dates to be confirmed. Top sport and show Since 1958, Jumping Amsterdam has been a fixture on the international circuit: […]

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. Celebrating in Amsterdam's Chinatown The celebration centres on the Nieuwmarkt […]

Keukenhof is the most famous flower garden in the world. For eight weeks in spring – roughly mid-March to mid-May 2027 – seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths bloom in a 32-hectare park in Lisse, half an hour from Amsterdam. Exact dates to be confirmed. The world's spring garden Keukenhof […]

The Stille Omgang (Silent Procession) is one of Amsterdam's most remarkable traditions: in the night from Saturday to Sunday in mid-March 2027, thousands of pilgrims walk a silent nocturnal route through the medieval city centre. Exact date to be confirmed. The Miracle of Amsterdam The procession commemorates the Miracle of […]