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. The warm-up for King’s Day While King’s Day is […]

King's Day Amsterdam in 2027 falls on 27 April. See all activities in Amsterdam here.

The biggest Kings Day festival will be held at Olympisch Stadion. The Kingsland Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the king's birthday

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. The ceremony on Dam Square In the presence of the King and Queen, veterans, […]

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. How Amsterdam celebrates freedom The day after the solemn Remembrance Day, […]

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. […]

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. The avant-garde of the performing […]

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. The city's restaurants in one park Renowned kitchens and rising stars set up […]

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. A festival in the park Open Air pairs quality […]

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. World music in the Oosterpark For over […]

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. The temple […]