What’s on?

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What’s happening in Amsterdam? Are there any upcoming festivals or concerts in Amsterdam? Will there be a big sports event in the Dutch capital? In our Amsterdam calendar, we give you information about some of the coolest, hottest, and most interesting upcoming events in the Dutch capital.

Take a look at the following list to find out about upcoming concerts, events, exhibitions, and festivals in Amsterdam. The list is not complete, but we try to update it as frequently as possible. Sometimes we also include events happening outside Amsterdam, if we consider them to be important and of interest to people coming to Amsterdam. Do not forget, you can easily travel from Amsterdam to any corner of the Netherlands within a few hours, so it is easy to look around and explore the country if you have the time and chance.

Look at the list below to read about some of the upcoming events we have written about here in our Amsterdam Guide. You can read more about some of the most popular locations for concerts and events in Amsterdam further down.

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Which are the most popular concert locations in Amsterdam?

There are lots of great places for a nice concert or event or festival in Amsterdam, but here you have the most popular and famous venues.

  1. Ziggo Dome – A large arena known for hosting international music stars and large-scale events. Artists like Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, and Imagine Dragons have performed here. It is very close to the Johan Cruyff Arena.
  2. AFAS Live – Another popular venue, especially for concerts and live performances from both international and local artists.
  3. Paradiso – A former church turned into a music venue, Paradiso is famous for its intimate atmosphere and wide range of genres, from indie bands to world music and electronic acts.
  4. Melkweg – Known for its alternative music scene, Melkweg hosts a variety of events, including concerts, film screenings, and cultural performances.
  5. Royal Concertgebouw – Renowned for its acoustics, this historic venue is home to classical music concerts, but also hosts jazz, world music, and occasional pop performances.
  6. Amsterdam ArenA (Johan Cruyff Arena) – Primarily a sports stadium, the ArenA also hosts massive concerts, such as those by U2 or The Rolling Stones, and large-scale events like dance music festivals.

Which are the most famous events and festivals in Amsterdam?

If you come to the Netherlands on April 27, you will immediately notice that something is different. This is the King’s Day and the entire country is colored in orange and there are celebrations everywhere.

Like many other cities, Amsterdam is colored in lights before Christmas, and this is a part of the Amsterdam Lights Festival. If you want even more of Christmas, then you can read about the Christmas markets in Amsterdam as well here in our Amsterdam Guide.

If you like dancing, then Amsterdam Dance Festival (normally arranged in October) is a highlight and an event you will remember for a lifetime.

Look through the list above for information and to be inspired. Maybe you will find information about an event you didn’t know about, and suddenly get another excuse to visit Amsterdam in the near future?