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In August 2026, Amsterdam will once again offer plenty of fun activities and cultural experiences. Visit beautiful exhibitions in major museums<\/strong><\/em><\/a> such as the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum, but also enjoy the special atmosphere in smaller locations<\/strong><\/em><\/a> such as Museum van Loon and the Scheepvaartmuseum.<\/p>\n At the beginning of August, don’t miss the Prinsengrachtconcert, a magical open-air concert that fills Amsterdam with beautiful classical music. The first weekend of August also sees the famous Canal Pride, a colorful and festive boat parade that celebrates diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n From August 21 to 23, you can also experience exciting sporting action with the final Formula 1 race at Circuit Zandvoort, a spectacular conclusion to the last F1 race at the Zandvoort circuit.<\/p>\n In addition, there is much more to discover in Amsterdam in August. Check out our comprehensive blog for tips on fun children’s activities, festivals<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, the best concerts, and exciting performances at various cultural hotspots.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n From July 25 to August 8, 2026, Amsterdam will host WorldPride for the first time ever. The city is getting ready for an unforgettable pride full of unique events.<\/p>\n Info<\/strong>: www.pride.amsterdam<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The highlight of the World Pride Amsterdam is the famous Canal Parade. This floating parade consists of dozens of decorated boats sailing through the canals. The boats are manned by various groups, organizations, and companies that support the LGBTQ+ community. With music, dance, and creative shows, the parade attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from home and abroad every year.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information about the World Canal Pride 2026, please visit our special <\/span>event page<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Every Saturday from July to August, ARTIS Park stays open until sunset for Summer Nights, featuring live acoustic jazz, animal encounters, guided tours, and outdoor picnics with dancing.<\/p>\n For more information about Artis Summer Evenings 2026, please visit our special event page<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Location<\/strong>: <\/span>Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 <\/span>(<\/span>Google Maps<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Parade is the only traveling theater festival in the world where visitors can enjoy surprising performances, music, dance, and delicious food. The festival transforms city parks into bustling locations filled with unique shows created especially for the festival, for young and old alike.<\/p>\n Discover more about The Parade<\/strong><\/em><\/a> in Amsterdam, the traveling theater festival full of surprising performances, music, dance, and delicious food, all to be experienced in atmospheric city parks.<\/p>\n Location<\/strong>: Martin Luther King park (Google Maps<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWorld Pride Amsterdam 2026<\/h2>\n
Saturday 25 July to Saturday 8 August<\/h4>\n
Canal tour Gay Pride<\/h2>\n
When<\/strong>: Saturday 1 August (Canal tour \u2013 Gay Pride)<\/span><\/h4>\n
Artis Summer Evenings 2026 <\/span><\/h2>\n
Saturdays July & August\u00a0<\/h4>\n
Parade<\/span><\/h2>\n
Until Sunday 9 August<\/h4>\n
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