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!

Sunday 14 September

Nationaal Restaurant Week

Monday 1 to Tuesday 30 September 2025

National Restaurant Week returns in September, offering the perfect opportunity to discover different restaurants in Amsterdam at affordable prices! Whether you’re a foodie on a budget or simply looking for a special dining experience without breaking the bank, this promotion is perfect for you.

Location: Various restaurants in Amsterdam
Info: www.restaurantweek.nl

Nationale Restsurant Week Amsterdam

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

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

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

Thursday 4 to Sunday 14 September 2025

The Amsterdam Fringe Festival returns in September 2025 for its 20th edition. For eleven days, new and untamed talent will present theater, performance, and dance at some 22 locations throughout Amsterdam.

Location: Various locations in Amsterdam
Info & tickets: www.amsterdamfringefestival.nlImprov 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

Pure Market

Sunday 14 September (11.00-18.00) Amstelpark (Google Maps)   

The Pure Market is the perfect place to spend a Sunday with friends and family. The wide range of delicious food and drinks, the unique art and the many stalls selling beautiful clothing and jewellery ensure that you can spend the whole day here.

Info: www.puremarkt.nl

Electric museum tram line Amsterdam

Experience the past with the Electric Museum Tramway and its unique, restored historic trams. Take a ride through the center of Amsterdam or along the Haarlemmermeer railway line. The trams run from Easter weekend until the end of October, every Sunday between 11.00 and 17.00.

Info & tickets: www.museumtramlijn.org

Sloterplas festival 2025

Sunday 14 September – 12.30/23.00

The Sloterplas Festival will return to Amsterdam Nieuw-West on September 14, 2025, as a free event. The festival offers a diverse mix of music, street theater, culinary experiences, and activities for all ages.

Location: Sloterplas (Google Maps)
Info: www.sloterplasfestival.com

Classical music live at the Begijnhof

Experience a special classical concert in the intimate and historic setting of the English Reformed Church on the Begijnhof in Amsterdam. Renowned musicians perform well-known works from classical music history. Visit the website for the May program.

Location: Begijnhof (Google Maps)
Info: www.erc.amsterdam

ArtAmsterdam Spui

Sunday 14 September 

Every Sunday from March to December, from 11.00 to 18.30, Amsterdam hosts an art market on the ArtAmsterdam-Spui. Artworks range from oil and acrylic paintings, watercolours, sculptures, jewellery, ceramics, paper art, graphics, glassware, silk and mixed media. At the art market, the artist is always present in person with their own work.

Location: Spui (Google Maps), www.artamsterdam-Spui.com

SUMMER BREEZE

Sunday 14 September – 15.00

On Sunday, September 14, we will celebrate the end of the season with an old-school party from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Orquesta Pegasaya, the oldest Latin orchestra in the Netherlands, led by Dr. Kennedy Tielman, will provide rousing music and dancing fun with musicians from different countries.

They will play songs from their new CD “Pa’l Mundo Entero” with salsa, merengue, and other Antillean rhythms. Come dance and enjoy a pleasant afternoon in the open air!

Info: www.openluchttheater.nl

Sunday Night Live

Boom Chicago

Sunday 14 September – 19.00

Sunday Night Live is a comedy play with one performance. The comedy show unfolds in crazy directions as improvised threads weave themselves into something unique, surprising, and always funny. Sunday Night Liveimprov fans and many people come back every week. It’s the perfect end to your weekend!

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

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