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SUMMARY:De Parade Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:De Parade is the travelling theatre festival of the Netherlands\, and its grand finale takes place in Amsterdam: from 24 July to 9 August 2026\, 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 2026\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.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/de-parade-amsterdam-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260807T120000
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SUMMARY:Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival) fills Amsterdam with classical music every August. The 29th edition runs from 7 to 16 August 2026\, 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: 7-16 August 2026\nLocations: 95+ venues across Amsterdam\, many on or along the water\nCosts: many concerts free; ticketed concerts from around €15
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/grachtenfestival-amsterdam-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260809T230000
DTSTAMP:20260711T102249Z
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SUMMARY:Loveland Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Loveland Festival is one of the longest-running and most beloved electronic music festivals of Amsterdam. On 8 and 9 August 2026\, 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 2026\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.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/loveland-festival-2026/
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SUMMARY:Pure Markt Amsterdam – Sunday Food & Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:The Pure Markt is Amsterdam’s travelling Sunday market for artisan food and local makers. On most Sundays from spring to December\, the market rotates between three green\, car-free locations: Park Frankendael (East)\, the Amstelpark (South) and the Amsterdamse Bos. Upcoming editions: 9 August (Amstelpark) and 16 August 2026 (Amsterdamse Bos). \nTaste the good life\nPure Markt gathers small producers who make\, bake\, brew or grow everything themselves: farmhouse cheeses\, sourdough bakers\, natural wines\, oysters\, craft beers\, charcuterie and street food from every cuisine. Add live music\, picnic lawns and playing children\, and you have the most relaxed Sunday outing in town. \nGood to know\n\nFree entrance\, 11:00-18:00\nBring a picnic blanket – buying your lunch stall by stall is the whole point\nDogs and kids are very welcome; all locations are in parks\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: Sundays March-December\, rotating locations – full agenda at puremarkt.nl\nLocations: Park Frankendael\, Amstelpark and Amsterdamse Bos\nGetting there: all three are easy to reach by tram/metro or a scenic cycle from the centre
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/pure-markt-amsterdam-sunday-food-artisan-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260815T140000
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SUMMARY:Hartjesdagen Zeedijk 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Hartjesdagen on the Zeedijk are one of Amsterdam’s oldest and most colourful traditions. In the third weekend of August 2026\, 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 2026 (Sat-Mon)\nWhere: Zeedijk & Nieuwmarkt\, on the edge of the Red Light District\nCosts: free\nGetting there: 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/hartjesdagen-zeedijk-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260815T220000
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SUMMARY:Prinsengrachtconcert 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 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 2026 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 2026\, evening (finale of the Grachtenfestival\, 7-16 August)\nWhere: Prinsengracht\, at the Pulitzer Hotel\nCosts: free\nProgramme: announced on the Grachtenfestival website
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/prinsengrachtconcert-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260830T163000
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SUMMARY:IJ-Hallen Flea Market – NDSM Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:The IJ-Hallen is the largest flea market of Europe: one weekend a month\, the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord fills with hundreds of stalls of second-hand clothing\, furniture\, vinyl\, books\, art\, toys and curiosities. The next edition takes place on 29 and 30 August 2026 with around 750 outdoor stalls; on 19-20 September the market moves inside the monumental NDSM halls. \nTreasure hunting on a shipyard\nWhat makes the IJ-Hallen unique is the setting: the raw industrial NDSM terrain\, once one of the largest shipyards in the world. Between cranes and street art\, bargain hunters\, vintage dealers and stylists from all over Europe search for gems – prices stay refreshingly low because most sellers are private individuals emptying their attics. \nTips for your visit\n\nCome early: dealers pick the best pieces in the first hour (opening 09:00)\nBring cash – many private sellers don’t take cards – and a big bag\nHaggling is expected\, especially in the afternoon\nCombine with the NDSM street art\, waterfront cafés and the views across the IJ\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: one weekend per month\, 09:00-16:30 – next: 29-30 August 2026 (outdoor) and 19-20 September 2026 (indoor). Full agenda at ijhallen.nl\nLocation: NDSM-werf\, Amsterdam Noord\nGetting there: free NDSM ferry from Central Station (15 min) – a mini harbour cruise in itself\nEntrance: small admission fee; tickets at the gate or online
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/ij-hallen-flea-market-ndsm-amsterdam/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260906T100000
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam City Swim 2026
DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, the canals of Amsterdam belong to swimmers instead of boats. During the Amsterdam City Swim on Sunday 6 September 2026\, 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 6 September 2026\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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T152239Z
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SUMMARY:Open Monumentendag Amsterdam 2026 (Heritage Days)
DESCRIPTION:During Open Monumentendag (European Heritage Days) on 12 and 13 September 2026\, 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: 12-13 September 2026\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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260919T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T152241Z
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SUMMARY:NN Dam tot Damloop 2026
DESCRIPTION:The NN Dam tot Damloop is the most famous running event of the Netherlands. The 40th anniversary edition takes place on 19 and 20 September 2026\, 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 2026\n\nSaturday 19 September: Damloop by Night – an atmospheric 8 km evening run through Zaandam (19:45-21:15) with music and thousands of spectators\nSunday 20 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: 19-20 September 2026 (40th 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T152923Z
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SUMMARY:Grachtenrace Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Grachtenrace is Amsterdam’s toughest and most spectacular rowing event: around 100 traditional sloops race a gruelling 22-kilometre course through the canals and across the IJ. The 2026 edition takes place on a Saturday in October. Exact date to be confirmed. \nRowing through the heart of the city\nWhere the canals are normally the domain of tour boats\, one Saturday each autumn they belong to rowing crews from across the Netherlands. The heavy wooden sloops – some crewed by eight or more rowers – battle through the narrow waterways\, under low bridges and across the choppy IJ. Crowds gather on the bridges of the canal district to cheer the crews through the tightest corners. \nBest viewing spots\n\nThe low bridges of the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht\, where steering skill decides races\nThe IJ crossing: watch the sloops take on open water near Central Station\nFinish area: festive atmosphere with music and food\n\nPractical information\n\nWhen: a Saturday in October 2026 – see grachtenrace.nl\nWhere: throughout the canal ring and the IJ\nCosts: free to watch\nNote: regular canal traffic is limited during the race – plan your canal cruise for the morning or the day after
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/grachtenrace-amsterdam-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:The TCS Amsterdam Marathon is the biggest running event of the Netherlands and one of the fastest marathons in the world. On 17 and 18 October 2026\, around 45\,000 runners from over 100 countries take over the city\, cheered on by hundreds of thousands of spectators along the course. \nA course through the most beautiful parts of Amsterdam\nThe marathon starts and finishes in the iconic Olympic Stadium\, built for the 1928 Olympic Games. The course leads runners through Vondelpark\, past the Rijksmuseum on Museumplein\, and along the canal district before following the Amstel river deep into the green countryside and back. The kilometres along the Amstel\, with its windmills and rowing clubs\, are considered among the most scenic of any major marathon. \nProgramme 2026\n\nSaturday 17 October: 7.5 km run\, Kids Run and the Heroes Run for athletes with a disability\nSunday 18 October: TCS Amsterdam Marathon (42.195 km\, Platinum Label) and the Mizuno Half Marathon\n\nBest places to watch\nThe Olympic Stadium offers a grandstand atmosphere at start and finish. Along the route\, Museumplein and the Amstel river banks are favourite spots – bring a coffee and cheer the runners on. The bridges over the Amstel offer great photo opportunities with the city skyline in the background. \nPractical information\n\nDates: 17-18 October 2026\nStart/finish: Olympic Stadium\, Amsterdam Zuid\nGetting there: tram 24 or metro station Amstelveenseweg; large parts of the city centre are closed to traffic on race day\nRegistration: via the official website – the marathon regularly sells out months in advance\n\nMake a weekend of it\nMarathon weekend is one of the busiest hotel weekends of the autumn – book your hotel in Amsterdam well in advance. A relaxed canal cruise is the perfect way to rest your legs the day after the race\, whether you ran or cheered.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/tcs-amsterdam-marathon-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261025T235900
DTSTAMP:20260711T103130Z
CREATED:20260710T212203Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 (ADE)
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) celebrates its 30th anniversary from 21 to 25 October 2026. For five days and nights\, the world capital of electronic music welcomes around 600\,000 visitors\, over 2\,500 artists and more than 1\,000 events spread across 500+ venues – from legendary clubs and warehouses to churches\, museums and boats on the canals. \nWhat is ADE?\nADE is both the world’s largest club festival and the most important business conference for the global electronic music industry. By day\, the ADE Pro conference (21-24 October) hosts talks\, masterclasses and demos; by night\, the entire city turns into one big festival. Every genre is covered\, from techno and house to drum & bass\, trance and experimental electronica. \nHighlights for visitors\n\nClub nights in venues like Paradiso\, Melkweg\, De School-style warehouses and the NDSM wharf\nBoat parties on the IJ and the canals – a uniquely Amsterdam way to experience ADE\nADE Hangout and free daytime programmes across the city\nAnniversary specials celebrating 30 years of ADE in 2026\n\nTickets\nThere is no single ADE ticket: each event sells its own tickets\, and the biggest names sell out within minutes. Keep an eye on the official ADE programme from late summer onwards and be quick. \nPractical tips\n\nAccommodation: ADE week is the busiest hotel week of October – book your hotel months ahead\nGetting around: venues are spread across the city; trams and night buses run extra services\, and cycling is the local way to club-hop\nDaytime recovery: a canal cruise is the perfect low-key way to see the city between club nights
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-dance-event-2026-ade/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261107T190000
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SUMMARY:Museum Night Amsterdam 2026 (Museumnacht)
DESCRIPTION:During Museum Night Amsterdam (Museumnacht) on Saturday 7 November 2026\, more than 50 museums open their doors from 19:00 until 02:00. The 26th edition once again transforms the city’s museums with special exhibitions\, live music\, DJs\, performances\, workshops and food – one ticket gives access to everything. \nWhat makes Museumnacht special\nMuseumnacht is aimed at a young\, curious crowd\, but everyone is welcome. The Rijksmuseum turns into a night-time party palace\, small canal-house museums host intimate concerts by candlelight\, and contemporary art spaces programme club nights between the artworks. It is the one night of the year you can dance in a museum hall. \nHow it works\n\nOne ticket\, all museums: your Museumnacht ticket gives unlimited access to all participating locations from 19:00 to 02:00\nFree re-entry bonus: the ticket usually includes a free museum visit later in the season – check the conditions\nGetting around: most locations are in the city centre within walking or cycling distance; special night programming continues at the afterparty\n\nTips for the perfect Museumnacht\n\nTickets sell out every year – buy early via the official website\nDon’t try to see everything: pick 3-4 museums and enjoy the programme\nThe museums along the canal district are at their most atmospheric at night – combine your route with a walk along the illuminated canals\nMake it a full weekend with an evening canal cruise on Friday or Sunday
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/museum-night-amsterdam-2026-museumnacht/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T230000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270201T220000
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SUMMARY:Ice Amsterdam 2026/2027 – Museumplein Ice Rink
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSkating in the museum quarter\nThe open-air rink sits directly in front of the Rijksmuseum\, complete with the famous skating bridge – a replica canal bridge on the ice that delivers Amsterdam’s most-shared winter photo. Around the rink you’ll find a winter village with chalets\, warm chocolate\, snacks and a heated pavilion. \nGood to know\n\nSkate rental is available on site – no need to bring anything\nKids’ area: a separate section and skating aids make it family-friendly\nEvenings are magical: the rink and the illuminated Rijksmuseum make for a perfect winter evening\nOn rare cold winters\, the ponds behind the rink freeze too – then all of Amsterdam skates\n\nPractical information\n\nPeriod: mid-November 2026 – early February 2027\nLocation: Museumplein (Rijksmuseum side)\nGetting there: tram 2 or 12 to Rijksmuseum – tram 2 is a sight in itself\nTickets: at the rink or via iceamsterdam.nl\n\nCombine your visit with the museums around the square\, the December Christmas markets and an evening canal cruise past the Light Festival artworks – the complete Amsterdam winter day.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/ice-amsterdam-2026-2027-museumplein-ice-rink/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260711T153657Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260711T154419Z
CREATED:20260711T071823Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260710T175910Z
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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\nin 2026\, the 15th season of this light art event will start on 27 November in Amsterdam. Until 17 January 2027\, everyone can then enjoy the amazing works of light art in Amsterdam. The theme for this season is ‘Legacy’. The works of light art can be viewed free of charge\, but the best view is with one of the special Light Festival Cruises. \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\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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260711T132434Z
CREATED:20260711T071117Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Markets Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 dates per market to be confirmed. \nThe main Christmas markets\n\nMuseumplein / Ice Village: the largest concentration of festive stalls\, next to the Ice Amsterdam skating rink with the Rijksmuseum as backdrop\nWestergas Winter Market: design\, vintage and food trucks in the industrial setting of the Westergasfabriek\nNeighbourhood markets: the Jordaan\, Haarlemmerstraat and the Nine Streets host smaller weekend markets with local makers\nFunenpark & museum markets: one-day markets pop up across town – check the calendar in December\n\nMake a day of it\nCombine market-hopping with the season’s other highlights: skate a lap at Ice Amsterdam\, marvel at the Amsterdam Light Festival artworks after dark\, and warm up on a heated canal cruise with a mulled wine in hand. \nPractical tips\n\nMost markets are free to enter\nWeekends are busiest; weekday afternoons are relaxed\nDecember is peak season for hotels – book early\nThe full overview of markets and winter events is on Winter Festival Amsterdam
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/christmas-markets-amsterdam-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260711T154422Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Winter Paradise 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA winter village indoors\nSnow or rain outside makes no difference: inside the RAI halls you’ll find a covered ice rink\, curling lanes\, a Ferris wheel and fairground rides\, a winter market\, après-ski bars with live entertainment\, and mountains of winter food – from raclette to churros. It’s the place where Amsterdam families\, groups of friends and office parties celebrate the holidays together. \nHighlights\n\nIce skating & curling – rental included\, lessons for kids\nFairground & Ferris wheel with views over the halls\nAprès-ski stage with DJs and singalong classics in the evening\nKids’ paradise during the day: shows\, snow play and holiday activities\n\nPractical information\n\nPeriod: mid-December 2026 – early January 2027\nLocation: RAI Amsterdam\, Europaplein\nGetting there: metro 52 or tram 4 to station Europaplein/RAI\, 10 minutes from the centre\nTickets: via Winter Festival Amsterdam; evenings and holidays sell out\n\nWinter Paradise is part of the city-wide Winter Festival Amsterdam season – combine it with the Light Festival on the canals for the full winter experience.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-winter-paradise-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261231T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260711T154424Z
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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\, 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. \nWhere to celebrate\n\nThe IJ waterfront: the city’s central fireworks show lights up the river – the banks near the EYE Film Museum and NDSM offer wide views\nDam Square & Nieuwmarkt: lively open-air gatherings in the historic centre\nThe canals: locals gather on the bridges at midnight with their own fireworks and bubbles – chaotic\, festive and unforgettable\nClubs & parties: every club in town hosts a NYE special; tickets go on sale from November\n\nGood to know\n\nDuring the evening\, the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival are switched off – but the city more than makes up for it\nPublic transport pauses around midnight; expect to walk or cycle between locations\nRestaurants offer special NYE menus – reserve well in advance\n1 January is quiet and hazy: perfect for a recovery walk or a heated canal cruise past the winter city\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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260711T103225Z
CREATED:20260710T190029Z
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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 18 January 2025\, 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 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 one tulip. Remember to bring your own bag to carry your flower.\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 tulip\, consider visiting one of the adjacent museums or enjoying a warm drink at a nearby café. There is also a 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 tulip serves 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260711T155126Z
CREATED:20260711T071602Z
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SUMMARY:Jumping Amsterdam 2027
DESCRIPTION: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. \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: late January 2027 (Thu-Sun) – 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260711T155129Z
CREATED:20260711T071426Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270318T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260711T103413Z
CREATED:20260711T071459Z
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SUMMARY:Keukenhof 2027 (region)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270320T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270321T040000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203211Z
CREATED:20260711T071531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T203211Z
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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 to Sunday in mid-March 2027\, thousands of pilgrims walk a silent nocturnal route through the medieval city centre. Exact date to be confirmed. \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: a Saturday night in mid-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.
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SUMMARY:DGTL Festival 2027
DESCRIPTION:DGTL Festival is the future-facing dance festival of Amsterdam. Every Easter weekend – in 2027 expected in late March – the industrial NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord transforms into a world of cutting-edge electronic music\, large-scale art installations and radical sustainability. Exact dates to be confirmed. \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\, ten 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 (late 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/
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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 a weekend in late March 2027\, thousands of rowers in eights and fours race over the Amstel river\, finishing in the heart of Amsterdam. Exact dates to be confirmed. \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: late 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/
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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/
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