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!

Thursday 21 August

SAIL Amsterdam

Until Sunday 24 August

SAIL Amsterdam, one of the city’s biggest events, takes place once every five years and will celebrate its tenth edition in August 2025. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of SAIL and the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam, making it a triple celebration.

Location: begind Amsterdam Central Station (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.sail.nl

The Grachtenfestival
Until Sunday 24 August

The Grachtenfestival is back in 2025 for its 28th edition and will take place at various special locations throughout Amsterdam, from the Royal Palace on Dam Square to the Planetarium at ARTIS. This year’s theme is ‘Water’, with concerts taking place at locations connected to water, such as the canals and harbors

Location: several locations Amsterdam
Info & tickets: www.grachtenfestival.nl

Artists Against the Kremlin

De Balie

Until Thursday 4 September 

This summer, Artists Against the Kremlin presents VIRUS at De Balie, showcasing over 100 works by artists from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and their global diaspora. Featured artists include Nadya Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot), Danila Tkachenko, and Sasha Skochilenko. The exhibition highlights voices opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Location: Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 (Google Maps)
Info: www.debalie.nl

From Rembrandt to Vermeer, Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection

H’art Museum

Until 24 August 2025

H’ART Museum presents: The Leiden Collection. This exhibition offers a unique and intimate look at 17th-century Amsterdam as seen through the eyes of the great Dutch masters.

Seventy-five paintings tell the remarkable story of Amsterdam and the life of its residents in the seventeenth century. Three of the works are part of the series The Five Senses. A self-portrait of the young Rembrandt from 1634 is also on display.

Location: Amstel 51 (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.hartmuseum.nl

F1 Exhibition

Kromhouthal

Until 31 August

This exhibition is open since 17 April in the Kromhouthal, where the story of Formula 1 will be told and exclusive, iconic F1 cars will be on display.

After successful editions in cities such as Madrid, Toronto and London, it is now Amsterdam’s turn. This exhibition, which won the ‘Best Visitor Experience’ award in London, promises to be a unique experience with historic racing cars, advanced simulators and exclusive film clips.

Location: Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, Kromhouthal (Google Maps)
Info: www.f1exhibition.com

World Press Photo 2025

Nieuwe Kerk

The World Press Photo exhibition is one of the leading platforms for photojournalism and visual storytelling. The exhibition was founded in 1955 as a platform for photojournalists to share their work.

Location: Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam (Google Maps)
Info: www.worldpressphoto.org

ISAMU NOGUCHI

Garden Rijksmuseum

Until 26 October 

In the world of Isamu Noguchi, sculpture is everywhere. What does that look like? Discover his playful sculptures this summer in the free garden exhibition.

Location: Rijksmuseum (garden) – Museumstraat 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.rijksmuseum.nl

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

Summer Dance Forever 2025

Until Monday 25 August

Summer Dance Forever is one of the most influential international hip-hop dance festivals. Every year in August, dancers and visitors from all corners of the world come to Amsterdam to enjoy exciting high-level battles, impressive dance performances, atmospheric club nights, workshops to brush up and improve your techniques, and much more.

Location: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, DeLaMar Theater, Paradiso
Info: www.summerdanceforever.com

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

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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