Discover the best events, festivals and activities in Amsterdam! From lectures to intimate concerts and cultural performances, there is always something going on in this lively city. Get inspired and enjoy all that Amsterdam has to offer!

Wednesday 29 October 

ERWIN OLAF Freedom Stedelijk Museum

Until 1 March  2026

The exhibition – Erwin Olaf – Freedom – is the first museum retrospective since his death in 2023 and highlights the entire creative process of this versatile artist. In addition to his iconic photographs, lesser-known works such as videos, sculptures and archive material are also on display.

Location: Stedelijk Museum – Museumplein 10 (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.stedelijk.nl

Largest indoor golf club in the Benelux

Club Birdies

Throughout the year

Club Birdies in Amsterdam’s Schinkel District combines indoor golf, a bar, and restaurant under one roof. With 12 TruGolf simulators, visitors can play on world-famous courses, regardless of their skill level.

The concept also offers an all-day bar, open-fire cuisine, a sunny terrace, and a private skybox for events. Located in the vibrant A-Factorij, Club Birdies is part of a creative entrepreneurial area.

Location: Pilotenstraat 41 (Google Maps)
Info: www.amsterdamspotted.com

Jazzcafé Alto

Every day

If you’re looking for some live jazz and blues performances, Jazz Café Alto is the place to be! They play live music seven nights a week. With their unique concept, they bring jazz and blues to life all night long until the early hours of the morning. Locals and tourists alike come here to share their love for both genres.

Location: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115 (Google Maps)
Info: www.jazz-cafe-alto.nl

Climb the roof of the New Church!

De Nieuwe Kerk

Until 2 November

A platform is being built on the roof of the New Church for the restoration of the crossing tower—and you can stand on it. In honour of 750 years of Amsterdam, you have seven months to climb the roof and experience the city from above.

Location: Dam Square (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.nieuwekerk.nl

Free Lunchtime Concert: European Chamber Music Academy

Wednesday 29 October

Concertgebouw

Every week in The Concertgebouw: the Lunchtime Concert. These free concerts range from chamber music in the Recital Hall to The Concertgebouw Orchestra’s rehearsals in the Main Hall. Please note that although admission is free, you’ll need a ticket. For more information, click on ‘Read More’ below.

Location: Concertgebouwplein 10 (Google Maps)
Info: www.concertgebouw.nl

Gratis Lunchconcert: Muze van Zuid

Bottomless Brunch

Wednesday till Sunday every week

Cut Throat offers bottomless brunch from Wednesday to Sunday until 5pm. This package consists of 90 minutes of unlimited drinks accompanied by a main course.

Location: Beursplein 5 (Google Maps)
Info & prices: www.cutthroatbarber.nl

Bottomless Brunch

MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE

Carré Theater

Wednesday 29 October – 20.00

Matthew Bourne’s daring and groundbreaking reinterpretation of Swan Lake caused a sensation at its premiere nearly 30 years ago with an all-male corps de ballet. Since then, it has become the most successful dance and theater production of all time, winning Tony Awards for Best Choreographer and Best Director.

Location: Amstel 115-125 (Google Maps)
Info: www.carre.nl

Tamino

Afas Live

Wednesday 29 October

Tamino released his third album, Every Dawn’s a Mountain, on March 21, 2025. Written in New York, it marks a new beginning for the internationally acclaimed artist. His unique blend of Arabic oud arrangements and intensely emotional vocals has already earned him comparisons to Jeff Buckley and impressed fans such as David Byrne and Lana Del Rey.

Location: Johan Cruijff Boulevard 590  (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.afaslive.nl

EXIT CAFÉ

Wednesday 29 October – 21.00/04.00

Every Wednesday from 21:00 to 04:00 it’s party time at Exit Café! Take advantage of cheap vodka from 21:00 to 01:00, dance on two floors and enjoy the best house hits and a good dose of chaos!

Location: Reguliersdwarsstraat 42 (Google Maps)
Info: www.exitamsterdam.nl

Thursday 30 October

CARLOS BICA’S 11:11

Bimhuis

Thursday 30 October –  20.30-22.15

On 11:11, the album by Carlos Bica and his band of the same name, melancholy and beauty go hand in hand. His music combines the emotion of blues and fado with the roots of jazz. For this project, Bica collaborates with talents from the new Portuguese jazz generation.

Location: Piet Heinkade 3 (Google Maps)
Info: www.bimhuis.nl

French Film Festival Red Carpet

Het Ketelhuis

Thursday 30 October to Sunday 2 November 

Tapis Rouge celebrates contemporary French and French-language cinema with an original program full of dramas, comedies, and art-house films, exclusively featuring Dutch premieres. The festival, held at Het Ketelhuis, highlights both emerging talent and established filmmakers.

Location: Het Ketelhuis – Pazzanistraat 4 (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.ketelhuis.nl, www.amsterdamspotted.com

Tribes

Muziekgebouw

Thursday 30 October –  20.15 – 21.30

Abel Selaocoe’s versatility is undeniable, as he navigates effortlessly between orchestral performances, chamber music, jazz, folk and world music. With his group Chesaba, he captivated audiences at the 2018 Cello Biennale. For this concert Selaocoe wrote a new piece in which the sounds of the Central African Baka tribe merge with the melodic richness of Ethiopian music.

Location: Piet Heinkade 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.muziekgebouw.nl

Improv spectacular – comedy show

Boom Chicago

Thursday to Saturday – times: see website

Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter at Boom Chicago, the ultimate destination for lovers of improvisational comedy in the heart of Amsterdam!

Location: Rozengracht 117 (Google Maps)
Info: www.boomchicago.nl

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