BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canals of Amsterdam - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Canals of Amsterdam X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canals of Amsterdam REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20290325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20291028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20300331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20301027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20310330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20311026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270504T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z CREATED:20260711T071232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z UID:10000064-1809459000-1809462600@canalsofamsterdam.com 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\nAfter the silence\, the Taptoe signal and the national anthem conclude the ceremony\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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/remembrance-day-dam-amsterdam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270505T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270505T230000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z CREATED:20260711T071232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z UID:10000065-1809518400-1809558000@canalsofamsterdam.com 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/liberation-day-amsterdam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rollende-keukens-foodtrucks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/holland-festival-carre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270604T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270606T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T071212Z CREATED:20260901T071034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T071212Z UID:10000050-1812110400-1812322800@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Red Light Jazz Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nRed Light Jazz Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nHet Red Light Jazz Festival is een jaarlijks terugkerend meerdaags internationaal jazzfestival dat sinds 2014 plaatsvindt in en rondom het iconische Wallengebied van Amsterdam. Het festival werd opgericht door lokale ondernemers om de rijke jazzgeschiedenis van de oude binnenstad nieuw leven in te blazen en een brug te slaan tussen oude en nieuwe wallenondernemers\, en tussen bewoners en bezoekers van de Wallen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiquid Spirits\, Another Taste\, Amsterdam Funk Orchestra feat. Lilian Vieira\, Philip Lassiter\, Matt Bianco\, Ronald Snijders\, Farida Merville\, Jan van Duikeren\, Yonglee & The Doltang\, Paul van Kessel\, La Ratte\, TOS\, Rob van de Wouw\, Vox Sturnus\, Beiggja feat. Kika Sprangers\, Cosmic Ear\, Barencia\, Lorijn von Piekartz\, ISHA\, River Adomeit & Liva Dumpe\, and\, of course\, jazz legend Hans Dulfer. \n\n\n\nYou can download the program here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Red Light Jazz Foundation’s website publishes the complete programme. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live \n \n \n \n \n \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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270604T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270607T220000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z CREATED:20260711T071652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z UID:10000089-1812110400-1812405600@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Taste of Amsterdam 2027 DESCRIPTION:Taste of Amsterdam is the city’s culinary festival: for four days in early June 2027\, the Amstelpark becomes an open-air restaurant where Amsterdam’s top restaurants serve their signature dishes in festival format. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nThe city’s restaurants in one park\nRenowned kitchens and rising stars set up pop-up restaurants among the greenery\, serving tasting-size versions of their best dishes. Add wine and cocktail bars\, tastings\, live cooking masterclasses by well-known chefs\, and music\, and you have the most delicious weekend of the Amsterdam summer. \nWhat to expect\n\n15-20 top restaurants with signature dishes at friendly prices\nMasterclasses & tastings: from wine pairing to oyster shucking\nProducers’ market with artisan cheese\, charcuterie and delicacies to take home\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: early June 2027 (Thu-Sun) – see tasteofamsterdam.com\nLocation: Amstelpark\, Amsterdam Zuid\nTickets: entrance tickets online; dishes paid separately on site\n\nThe Amstelpark lies along the Amstel river – arrive by bike along the water\, or combine with a canal cruise earlier in the day for the full Amsterdam experience. URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/taste-of-amsterdam-2027/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/taste-of-amsterdam-amstelpark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270605T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270606T230000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z CREATED:20260711T071732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z UID:10000091-1812196800-1812322800@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Amsterdam Open Air 2027 DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam Open Air is the laid-back opening of the Amsterdam festival summer. On a weekend in early June 2027\, the green Gaasperpark in Amsterdam Zuidoost fills with dance music\, art and food for two sun-drenched days. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nA festival in the park\nOpen Air pairs quality line-ups – house\, disco\, techno and urban across multiple stages – with a relaxed park setting around the Gaasperplas lake. Expect colourful stage design\, food courts with local favourites\, and a diverse Amsterdam crowd that comes as much for the vibe as for the headliners. \nGood to know\n\nTwo days\, day festival: programmes run from early afternoon to 23:00\nSwimming: the lake beach is part of the terrain on hot editions\nCrowd: friendly and mixed – groups of friends\, first-timers and festival veterans\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: early June 2027 – see amsterdamopenair.nl\nLocation: Gaasperpark\, metro 53 to Gaasperplas\nTickets: day and weekend tickets; early birds are significantly cheaper URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-open-air-2027/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/amsterdam-open-air-gaasperplas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082540Z CREATED:20260710T190029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082540Z UID:10000051-1813312800-1813510800@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Open Garden Days Amsterdam DESCRIPTION:open tuinen dagen Amsterdam\n\n\n\nA tradition in the third weekend of June: the Open Garden Days Amsterdam! With this year’s theme new and old in the canal gardens\, visitors will have the opportunity on 14\, 15 and 16 June 2024 to visit a variety of canal gardens – also called the city’s best kept secret\, because they are not visible from the streets. \n\n\n\nEvery owner of a canal garden has a relationship with the past. You’re surrounded by history: by the buildings\, the trees\, the coach houses\, the pavilions and the sheds. What choices do you make while designing or conserving a garden? What do you maintain\, what do you add? As a visitor of those canal gardens you will encounter gardens that seem centuries old\, but are in fact quite new\, or you will encounter gardens that seem new\, but actually work with very old style elements and techniques. This tension\, between new and old\, is the central theme of this year’s Open Garden Days. \n\n\n\nOpening hours\n\n\n\nThis year’s Open Garden Days will be held on Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June. The opening hours are as follows: \n\n\n\nOpen Garden Days AmsterdamOpening hoursFriday 14 June10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday 15 June10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday 16 June10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nTickets for the Open Garden Days 2024 can be ordered through the online presale in the webshop of Museum Van Loon until June 13 for €20\,- (excl. service charges). \n\n\n\nDuring the Open Garden Days tickets are available at one of the starting addresses at the door or via the Museum Van Loon webshop for €22\,50 (excl. service charges). \n\n\n\nWhat to expect at Open Garden Days URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/open-garden-days-amsterdam/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270704T230000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082539Z CREATED:20260711T071732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082539Z UID:10000092-1814356800-1814742000@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Amsterdam Roots Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:The Amsterdam Roots Festival celebrates global music in the city. Around late June / early July 2027\, concert venues across Amsterdam host artists from every continent\, culminating in the free open-air festival Roots Open Air in the Oosterpark. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nWorld music in the Oosterpark\nFor over 40 years\, Roots has been the meeting point of musical traditions – from West African desert blues and Balkan brass to Latin\, Caribbean and Middle Eastern sounds. The festival finale\, Roots Open Air\, turns the Oosterpark into a free one-day world stage with tens of thousands of visitors\, food from every kitchen and one of the most diverse crowds in the city. \nWhat to expect\n\nClub & theatre concerts in venues like the Melkweg and Bimhuis in the festival week\nRoots Open Air: multiple stages\, free entrance\, family-friendly\nGlobal food market matching the music\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: late June / early July 2027 – see amsterdamroots.nl\nLocation: Oosterpark and venues across the city\nCosts: Open Air free; club concerts ticketed URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-roots-festival-2027/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/amsterdam-roots-oosterpark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270701T220000 DTSTAMP:20260925T081056Z CREATED:20260925T081025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T081056Z UID:10000234-1814436000-1814479200@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Keti Koti Amsterdam 2027 DESCRIPTION:What is Keti Koti?\nEvery year on 1 July\, Amsterdam marks Keti Koti – Sranan Tongo for “broken chains”. The day commemorates the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the former Dutch Caribbean colonies on 1 July 1863\, and honours the millions of people who were enslaved under Dutch rule. After the national Year of Remembrance of the Slavery Past (2023–2024)\, Keti Koti has grown into one of the most meaningful days in the Amsterdam calendar. \nThe day combines two elements: a formal national commemoration\, followed by a festival celebrating freedom and the cultures of Suriname and the Caribbean. \nProgramme on Thursday 1 July 2027\n\nMorning: the National Commemoration of the Dutch Slavery Past at the National Slavery Monument in the Oosterpark\, with speeches\, wreath-laying and a moment of silence.\nAfternoon and evening: the Keti Koti Festival\, with live music\, dance\, spoken word\, storytelling and traditional food. In recent years the festival has taken place on Museumplein; the location and programme for 2027 are announced by the organisers in spring.\nMany visitors wear traditional koto dress or the colours of Suriname\, and the day traditionally ends with a shared Keti Koti meal.\n\nPractical information\n\nDate: Thursday 1 July 2027 (the date is fixed every year)\nCommemoration: National Slavery Monument\, Oosterpark\, Amsterdam-Oost (tram 3 or 7\, metro 51/53/54 to Wibautstraat)\nFestival: free admission; check ketikotiamsterdam.nl for the 2027 location and timetable\nRespect: the commemoration is a solemn moment – please keep silent during the ceremony and avoid photographing mourners up close URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/keti-koti-amsterdam-2027/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270702T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270704T230000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082539Z CREATED:20260711T071823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082539Z UID:10000093-1814529600-1814742000@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Awakenings Summer Festival 2027 (region) DESCRIPTION:Awakenings is the world’s leading techno brand\, and its summer festival is the highlight for techno lovers in the Amsterdam region. In early July 2027\, recreation area Spaarnwoude – between Amsterdam and Haarlem – hosts multiple days of pure techno across massive stages. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nThe temple of techno\nBorn in Amsterdam’s Gashouder\, Awakenings has grown into the global reference for techno. The summer festival brings the genre’s biggest names and underground heroes to spectacular industrial stage productions\, with tens of thousands of international visitors making the pilgrimage each year – many basing themselves in Amsterdam. \nGood to know\n\nMultiple days & stages: from peak-time main stage techno to raw warehouse sounds\nInternational crowd: expect flags and friends from across Europe and beyond\nCamping or city: stay on site\, or sleep in Amsterdam and shuttle in\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: early July 2027 – see awakenings.nl\nLocation: Spaarnwoude\, ±30 minutes from Amsterdam; festival shuttles from the city\nTickets: sell out fast; register for the pre-sale\n\nMaking Amsterdam your base? Book a hotel in time and spend recovery day on the water with a canal cruise. URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/awakenings-summer-festival-2027-region/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/awakenings-festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270710T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270801T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T070945Z CREATED:20260901T070945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T070945Z UID:10000066-1815220800-1817161200@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Kwaku Summer Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nThe Kwaku Summer Festival is Amsterdam’s celebration of Caribbean\, Surinamese and African culture. From 11 July to 2 August 2027\, four festive weekends fill Nelson Mandelapark in Amsterdam Zuidoost with music\, food\, sport and community – around 300\,000 visitors in total. \nWhat to expect\nKwaku grew from a neighbourhood football tournament in the 1970s into one of the largest multicultural festivals of Europe. Today it combines live concerts (reggae\, dancehall\, hip-hop\, kaseko and more)\, the legendary Kwaku football tournament\, kids’ programmes and one of the best food markets in the country – from Surinamese roti and pom to Ghanaian jollof and Antillean stews. \nProgramme highlights\n\nFour weekends of themed days\, including family day\, ladies day and the grand finale weekend\nLive music on multiple stages\, from local heroes to international stars\nThe famous food village – come hungry\, leave happy\nKwaku football tournament\, the beating heart of the festival since day one\n\nPractical information\n\nDates: weekends from 11 July to 2 August 2027\nLocation: Nelson Mandelapark\, Amsterdam Zuidoost\nGetting there: metro 50/54 to Bijlmer ArenA station\, then a short walk\nTickets: day tickets via the official website; weekends around the finale sell out\n\nMake it a full Amsterdam day: spend the morning in the city centre with a canal cruise\, then take the metro south for an afternoon of Kwaku vibes. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time:\n \n\n \n \n \n\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/kwaku-summer-festival-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270723T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270808T233000 DTSTAMP:20260901T070949Z CREATED:20260901T070949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T070949Z UID:10000075-1816344000-1817767800@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:De Parade Amsterdam 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nDe Parade is the travelling theatre festival of the Netherlands\, and its grand finale takes place in Amsterdam: from 24 July to 9 August 2027\, Martin Luther Kingpark on the banks of the Amstel fills with theatre tents\, fairground lights and around 75\,000 visitors. \nA fairground of theatre\nDe Parade works like a festival of tasting portions: dozens of striped tents each host short performances of 30-45 minutes – theatre\, comedy\, music\, dance and circus – so you can see three or four shows in one evening. Between shows\, the festival terrain itself is the attraction: swings\, food stalls from oysters to poffertjes\, live bands and the famous merry-go-round. \nHow it works\n\nEntrance ticket gives access to the terrain; performances sell separate tickets (typically €5-€15)\nBook ahead or gamble: popular shows sell out daily\, but queuing at the tent often works too\nAfternoons are family time with kids’ performances; evenings are for the grown-ups\n\nPractical information\n\nDates: 24 July – 9 August 2027\nLocation: Martin Luther Kingpark\, along the Amstel\nGetting there: tram 12 or metro 52 to Amstelstation area\, or a beautiful cycle along the river\nTickets: via deparade.nl\n\nInsider tip: arrive by water. The Amstel route past the park is one of the prettiest stretches for a canal cruise on a summer evening – you’ll see the festival lights from the river. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time:\n \n\n \n \n \n\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/de-parade-amsterdam-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270724T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270725T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T070957Z CREATED:20260901T070957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T070957Z UID:10000067-1816426800-1816556400@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Milkshake Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nMilkshake Festival is Amsterdam’s most colourful dance festival: a celebration of diversity\, freedom and self-expression. On 25 and 26 July 2027\, Westerpark transforms into a playground of pop\, house\, techno and extravagant performance for around 40\,000 visitors. \nA festival where everything is allowed\nBorn from Amsterdam’s club scene\, Milkshake mixes top DJs with drag shows\, voguing battles\, glitter\, costumes and stages designed like theatre sets. The dress code: come as you are\, or as you’ve always wanted to be. The festival deliberately programmes across genres and generations – you’ll dance next to grandmothers and drag queens alike. \nWhy visitors love it\n\nEight+ stages with wildly different vibes\, from hard techno to guilty-pleasure pop\nPerformance everywhere: aerial acts\, drag\, fashion and street theatre between the stages\nA warm-up for Pride: Milkshake falls the weekend before Pride Amsterdam – many visitors stay for both\n\nPractical information\n\nDates: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July 2027\nLocation: Westerpark\, 10 minutes from the city centre\nGetting there: bus 21 from Central Station or a pleasant walk/cycle through the Jordaan\nTickets: via the official website – day tickets sell out well in advance\n\nStaying over? The Westerpark side of the canal district (Jordaan) is full of cafés for the perfect day-after brunch\, and hotels fill quickly in Pride week. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time:\n \n\n \n \n \n\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/milkshake-festival-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270807T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270808T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T071007Z CREATED:20260901T071007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T071007Z UID:10000068-1817636400-1817766000@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Loveland Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nLoveland Festival is one of the longest-running and most beloved electronic music festivals of Amsterdam. On 8 and 9 August 2027\, Sloterpark – with its lake\, woods and beaches – becomes a two-day playground for around 60\,000 techno and house lovers. \nTechno with a view\nSince 1995\, Loveland has stood for quality line-ups without gimmicks: international headliners and Amsterdam heroes across multiple stages\, set around the Sloterplas lake. Expect melodic techno at sunset over the water\, raw warehouse sounds in the woods\, and the famous Loveland atmosphere – friendly\, mixed and dedicated to the music. \nGood to know\n\nTwo days\, two vibes: Saturday traditionally runs deeper and harder; Sunday is the classic Loveland day that ends with an all-crowd singalong closing\nSetting: stages around the Sloterplas\, with swimming spots nearby for the brave\nCrowd: a loyal\, slightly older dance audience – less about influencers\, more about the music\n\nPractical information\n\nDates: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2027\nLocation: Sloterpark\, Amsterdam Nieuw-West\nGetting there: tram 17 or metro 50 + short walk; cycling from the centre takes ~25 minutes\nTickets: day and weekend tickets via loveland.nl\n\nLoveland weekend overlaps with the Grachtenfestival – you can literally go from classical music on the canals to techno by the lake in one weekend. Book accommodation early. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time:\n \n\n \n \n \n\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/loveland-festival-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270807T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270807T180000 DTSTAMP:20260825T133509Z CREATED:20260512T114100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T133509Z UID:10000013-1817640000-1817661600@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Canal Parade Amsterdam Pride 2027 DESCRIPTION:Canal Parade Amsterdam Pride\n\n\n\nThe Canal Parade is the only Pride parade in the world that is held on water. Around eighty decorated boats sail through the middle of Amsterdam while the crowd watches from the quays\, the bridges and the roofs of houseboats. The next edition is planned for Saturday 7 August 2027\, from midday until six in the evening. \n\n\n\nPowered by GetYourGuide\n\n\n\n \n Canal Parade Amsterdam Pride 2027\n \n \n \n \n About the Amsterdam Canal ParadeWhen is the Canal Parade 2027The route\, and where to standWhat it costsWatching from the waterHotels during PrideGetting there on the dayAftermovie Canal Parade\n \n \n\n\nAbout the Amsterdam Canal Parade\n\n\n\nThe Canal Parade is the centrepiece of Pride Amsterdam. The boats represent everything from small LGBTQI+ foundations to the pink networks of multinationals\, and they sail the city canals to mark the past\, present and future of the community. It began as the Gay Parade and grew into the largest single event held on the Amsterdam canals. \n\n\n\nOne thing to keep in mind when you read older coverage: 2026 was WorldPride in Amsterdam\, a much larger programme that runs in a different city every few years. The 2027 edition is the regular city Pride again\, so crowd numbers and the programme around the parade will not be the same. \n\n\n\nWhen is the Canal Parade 2027\n\n\n\nDateSaturday 7 August 2027 (planned)Time12:00 to 18:00Where it startsOosterdok\, behind Centraal StationWhere it endsWesterdok\, west of the stationBoatsAround eightyCost to watchFree from the quays and bridges\n\n\n\nPride Amsterdam runs for roughly a week and a half around the parade. The full 2027 programme had not been published by the organisers when this page was last checked\, so treat the date as planned rather than confirmed and check again in the spring. \n\n\n\nThe route\, and where to stand\n\n\n\nThe parade leaves the Oosterdok at midday and works its way west and then south before turning back north to the Westerdok. It is one long loop through the oldest water in the city. \n\n\n\nOosterdokThe start. Wide water\, boats still forming up\, and the least crowded stretch of the whole route.Nieuwe HerengrachtNarrow and shaded\, running along the edge of the old Jewish quarter.AmstelThe widest water on the route. Longest sightlines\, and the stretch where the crowd is thickest.PrinsengrachtThe classic canal-house backdrop\, and the most photographed part of the parade.WesterdokThe finish\, back near the harbour.\n\n\n\nIf you want a view rather than an atmosphere\, the Amstel gives you the most water to look across. If you want the postcard\, stand on the Prinsengracht. Bridges fill up first and are closed off once they are full\, so being early matters more than being clever about the spot. \n\n\n\nWhat it costs\n\n\n\nWatching from the quays and the bridges costs nothing. What you pay for is a seat: the terraces\, rooftops and boats along the route sell tickets\, and the good ones go months in advance. \n\n\n\nRent a boat and find your own spot on the water — the most flexible option if you are with a group.A semi-open canal cruise for the days around the parade\, when the canals are quieter but the city is still in full swing.An evening cruise — the parade ends at six and the city keeps going long after.\n\n\n\nWatching from the water\n\n\n\nYou may join the water in your own boat\, but not without paperwork. Mooring or sailing along the route on the day requires a Pride Vignette from the organisers\, and boats are limited to ten metres. Without a vignette you will be turned away at the closed-off sections. \n\n\n\nEvery canal cruise in the city is affected on parade day: normal routes are suspended or diverted for most of the afternoon. If you have booked a cruise for that Saturday\, check with the operator before you set out. \n\n\n\nHotels during Pride\n\n\n\nPride weekend is the busiest weekend of the Amsterdam year\, ahead of King’s Day. Rooms in the canal belt are taken early and prices climb steeply in the final weeks. Staying inside the ring means you walk to the route instead of trying to cross a closed city centre. \n\n\n\n\n \n Booking.com\n\n\n\n\nGetting there on the day\n\n\n\nThe whole route runs through the car-free heart of the city\, and large parts of the centre are closed to traffic for the day. Come by tram\, metro or on foot. \n\n\n\nTram 2 runs along the western canals and drops you a short walk from the Prinsengracht.Metro 52\, the Noord/Zuidlijn\, crosses the centre north to south and stops at the Rokin\, a few minutes from the Amstel.A GVB day ticket covers every tram\, bus and metro in the city for the day.\n\n\n\nCentraal Station sits between the start and the finish of the route\, so arriving by train puts you within walking distance of both ends. \n\n\n\nAftermovie Canal Parade\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/canal-parade-amsterdam-pride/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/canal-parade-Amsterdam-pride-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stichting Pride Amsterdam":MAILTO:info@pride.amsterdam END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270813T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270822T230000 DTSTAMP:20260925T080807Z CREATED:20260925T080807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T080807Z UID:10000056-1818151200-1818975600@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nThe Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival) fills Amsterdam with classical music every August. The festival runs from 13 to 22 August 2027\, with more than 250 concerts at 95+ locations – on pontoons in the canals\, in historic canal houses\, hidden courtyards\, rooftops and aboard boats. \nClassical music in unique places\nThe Grachtenfestival brings young top talent and famous ensembles to places you normally never get to see from the inside: the private salons of monumental canal houses\, shipyards\, gardens and even floating stages. Many neighbourhood concerts are free\, while special locations sell tickets that go quickly. \nHighlight: the Prinsengrachtconcert\nThe festival traditionally culminates in the free Prinsengrachtconcert: a full classical concert performed on a pontoon in the Prinsengracht in front of the Pulitzer Hotel. Thousands watch from the quaysides\, bridges and boats – arguably the most Amsterdam concert experience there is\, broadcast live on national television. \nTips for visitors\n\nBrowse the programme early on the official website – intimate locations sell out fast\nCombine free neighbourhood concerts with a walk through the canal district\nWatching a canal concert from the water is unbeatable: rent a boat or join a canal cruise in the early evening\nAugust is high season – book your hotel in time\n\nPractical information\n\nDates: 13-22 August 2027\nLocations: 95+ venues across Amsterdam\, many on or along the water\nCosts: many concerts free; ticketed concerts from around €15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time: URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/grachtenfestival-amsterdam-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270814T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270816T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T071015Z CREATED:20260901T071015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T071015Z UID:10000074-1818244800-1818457200@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Hartjesdagen Zeedijk 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nThe Hartjesdagen on the Zeedijk are one of Amsterdam’s oldest and most colourful traditions. In the third weekend of August 2027\, the historic street between Central Station and Nieuwmarkt fills with music\, opera on the street\, and the famous drag parade. Exact dates to be confirmed. \nA centuries-old Amsterdam tradition\nHartjesdagen goes back to a medieval folk festival\, when Amsterdammers celebrated wildly in August. A defining part of the tradition: men dressed as women and women as men – making Hartjesdagen a celebration of cross-dressing centuries before the word existed. The festival died out after the war and was revived by the Zeedijk community in 1997. \nWhat to expect\n\nThe drag parade on Sunday afternoon: extravagant\, funny and warm-hearted\nStreet opera and live music throughout the weekend on stages along the Zeedijk\nHartjes markt and festivities around Nieuwmarkt square\nThe perfect combination with a wander through Chinatown and the historic harbour district\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: third weekend of August 2027 (Sat-Mon)\nWhere: Zeedijk & Nieuwmarkt\, on the edge of the Red Light District\nCosts: free\nGetting there: 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time:\n \n\n \n \n \n\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/hartjesdagen-zeedijk-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270821T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270821T223000 DTSTAMP:20260901T071019Z CREATED:20260901T071019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T071019Z UID:10000073-1818878400-1818887400@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Prinsengrachtconcert 2027 DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nThe Prinsengrachtconcert is the most iconic concert of the Amsterdam summer: a free open-air classical performance on a pontoon in the Prinsengracht\, in front of the Pulitzer Hotel. In 2027 it once again forms the festive finale of the Grachtenfestival in mid-August. The exact date will be confirmed by the organisers. \nA concert like nowhere else\nSince 1981\, world-class soloists and orchestras have performed on the water of the Prinsengracht\, surrounded by 17th-century canal houses. Thousands of visitors watch from the quaysides and bridges\, while dozens of small boats moor around the stage – the most coveted ‘seats’ in town. The concert is broadcast live on national television and traditionally ends with a spectacular encore as dusk falls over the canal. \nHow to experience it\n\nFrom the quayside: free\, but arrive at least two hours early for a spot with a view\nFrom a bridge: the bridges near the Pulitzer offer a natural grandstand – they fill up first\nFrom the water: the ultimate way. Rent a small boat early in the day or book a private canal cruise and float within earshot\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: mid-August 2027\, evening (finale of the Grachtenfestival\, 7-16 August)\nWhere: Prinsengracht\, at the Pulitzer Hotel\nCosts: free\nProgramme: announced on the Grachtenfestival website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time:\n \n\n \n \n \n\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/prinsengrachtconcert-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270827T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270829T230000 DTSTAMP:20260925T080952Z CREATED:20260925T080952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T080952Z UID:10000229-1819368000-1819580400@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Mysteryland 2027 DESCRIPTION:What is Mysteryland?\nMysteryland is the oldest dance festival in the world still running\, and after a break in 2026 it returns in 2027 with an entirely new concept. Held at the former Floriade grounds in Haarlemmermeer\, just outside Amsterdam\, it turns a stretch of Dutch polder into a weekend-long world of stages\, art installations\, sculpture and camping. Expect house\, techno\, hardstyle and everything in between across dozens of stages\, with production that is closer to theatre than to a field with speakers. \nProgramme\n\nThree days of music across a large number of stages\, from mainstage spectacle to intimate forest floors.\nA camping village that opens the day before the first stage does\, with its own programme\, food market and morning yoga.\nLarge-scale art\, light installations and theatre spread across the site — one of the things that sets Mysteryland apart from other Dutch festivals.\n\nConfirmed: Mysteryland 2027 takes place from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August 2027. Pre-registration is open on the official website; the ticket sale follows later. \nPractical information\nLocation: the former Floriade site in Haarlemmermeer\, roughly 20 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Shuttle buses run from Amsterdam and from Schiphol and Hoofddorp stations during the festival. Tickets sell out well in advance and are released in phases; day tickets\, weekend tickets and camping tickets are sold separately. This is a 18+ event and ID is checked at the gate. \nStaying in the city between festival days? See our overview of hotels in Amsterdam\, and recover on the water with a canal cruise through the historic centre. URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/mysteryland-2027/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T080250Z CREATED:20260925T080250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T080250Z UID:10000069-1820138400-1820160000@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Amsterdam City Swim 2027 DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, the canals of Amsterdam belong to swimmers instead of boats. During the Amsterdam City Swim on Sunday 5 September 2027 (exact date to be confirmed by the organisers)\, around 2\,500 participants dive into the water for a 2 km swim through the historic city centre\, raising money for research into ALS. \nSwimming through the canals for a good cause\nThe Amsterdam City Swim started in 2012 and has since raised millions for the fight against ALS\, the devastating nerve and muscle disease. For one morning\, tour boats make way\, the water quality is tested\, and swimmers of all levels – from CEOs to celebrities to first-timers – take on the unique course through the canal district and the Amstel. \nWatching the event\nThe City Swim is a spectacular sight from the quaysides: thousands of orange swim caps moving through the canals\, cheered on by crowds on the bridges. The start and finish areas have the best atmosphere\, with music and speaker commentary. Check the official website for this year’s exact route. \nTaking part\n\nDate: Sunday 5 September 2027\nDistance: approximately 2 km through open water\nEntry: individual swimmers and business teams; every participant raises funds for ALS research\nTraining: the organisation offers open-water training sessions in the months before\n\nNot swimming? The canals reopen to boats in the afternoon – end the day with a canal cruise over the same water the swimmers just conquered. URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-city-swim-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260925T080232Z CREATED:20260925T080232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T080232Z UID:10000058-1820656800-1820768400@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:Open Monumentendag Amsterdam 2027 (Heritage Days) DESCRIPTION:During Open Monumentendag (European Heritage Days) on 11 and 12 September 2027\, hundreds of monuments across Amsterdam open their doors free of charge – including dozens of canal houses\, hidden courtyards and historic interiors that are closed to the public the other 363 days of the year. \nBehind the facades of the canal district\nFor lovers of the UNESCO canal district\, this is the weekend of the year. Monumental canal houses on the Herengracht and Keizersgracht show their grand salons\, painted ceilings and secret gardens. Beyond the canals\, think windmills\, churches\, shipyards\, courtyards (hofjes) and even normally off-limits industrial heritage. \nHow to plan your weekend\n\nThe full list of open monuments is published in early September – plan a route\, because you won’t manage everything\nPopular canal houses draw queues – go early or pick lesser-known gems\nMany monuments offer guided tours\, exhibitions or live music\nCombine with a themed walk: the hofjes of the Jordaan are a classic route\n\nPractical information\n\nDates: 11-12 September 2027\nCosts: free\nProgramme: via openmonumentendag.nl\n\nSee the canal houses from a different angle too: a canal cruise shows you the same facades the way they were meant to be seen – from the water. URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/open-monumentendag-amsterdam-2026-heritage-days/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270918T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T080212Z CREATED:20260925T080212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T080212Z UID:10000057-1821294000-1821369600@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:NN Dam tot Damloop 2027 DESCRIPTION:The NN Dam tot Damloop is the most famous running event of the Netherlands. The 41st edition takes place on 18 and 19 September 2027\, when around 95\,000 runners cover the 10 English miles (16.1 km) from the Dam in Amsterdam to the Dam in Zaandam\, cheered on by hundreds of thousands of spectators. \nA unique course from Dam to Dam\nThe race starts in the heart of Amsterdam\, on Prins Hendrikkade near Central Station. The most spectacular part follows immediately: runners pass through the IJ tunnel\, which is closed to traffic for the occasion – the only day of the year you can cross under the IJ on foot. Via Amsterdam Noord the course continues through Zaandam’s festive streets to the finish at the Dam in Zaandam\, where the party continues all afternoon. \nProgramme 2027\n\nSaturday 18 September: Damloop by Night – an atmospheric 8 km evening run through Zaandam (19:45-21:15) with music and thousands of spectators\nSunday 19 September: the classic 10 English miles\, with start groups leaving from 09:19; also a business run and kids runs\n\nBest places to watch\nThe start on Prins Hendrikkade is easily combined with a stroll along the waterfront. In Amsterdam Noord the crowds are thinner\, so you can see the runners up close; in Zaandam the finish area is one big street party with live music along the final kilometres. \nPractical information\n\nDates: 18-19 September 2027 (41st edition)\nStart: Prins Hendrikkade\, Amsterdam – 2 minutes from Central Station\nRegistration: via the official website; the race sells out every year\nNote: roads around Central Station and the IJ tunnel are closed on Sunday morning\n\nStaying the weekend? Book a hotel in Amsterdam and celebrate your medal with a canal cruise past the city’s highlights. URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/nn-dam-tot-damloop-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20300814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20300818T220000 DTSTAMP:20260823T082539Z CREATED:20260711T071824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T082539Z UID:10000095-1912932000-1913320800@canalsofamsterdam.com SUMMARY:SAIL Amsterdam 2030 DESCRIPTION:SAIL Amsterdam is the largest free nautical event in the world – and it only happens once every five years. The 11th edition is expected in August 2030\, when hundreds of tall ships and thousands of historic and modern vessels fill the IJ for five days\, watched by over 2.3 million visitors. Exact dates to be confirmed by the organisers. \nWhat is SAIL?\nSince 1975\, SAIL has brought the world’s most majestic tall ships to Amsterdam. The spectacle begins with SAIL-In: a parade of tall ships sailing from the North Sea through the North Sea Canal into the IJ\, greeted by a flotilla of thousands of boats. For the following days\, the ships moor in and around the eastern harbour\, open for free visits\, alongside water sports demonstrations\, fireworks and maritime festivities across the waterfront. \nHighlights to expect\n\nSAIL-In Parade: the arrival of the fleet – the busiest and most spectacular day\nTall ship visits: step aboard world-famous windjammers\, free of charge\nEvening programme: illuminated ships\, concerts and nightly fireworks over the IJ\nSAIL Music Marine: festival stages along the water\n\nSeeing SAIL from the water\nThe very best way to experience SAIL is from a boat between the giants. During SAIL 2025\, canal cruise operators ran special SAIL routes\, and private boats needed booking almost a year ahead. Keep an eye on this page: we will list the official 2030 sailing options as soon as they are announced. \nPractical information\n\nWhen: August 2030 (five days\, Wed-Sun expected)\nWhere: the IJ and eastern harbours\, around Central Station and Java-eiland\nCosts: free\nOfficial updates: sail.nl URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/sail-amsterdam-2030/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SAIL-2025-Amsterdam-Cruise.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR