Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 – 30 Years of ADE, Program & Tickets
From 21 to 25 October 2026, Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates its 30th anniversary with over 1,200 events, 300 venues and 3,300 artists, turning Amsterdam into the global capital of electronic music.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027 – Light Art on the Canals
Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15 runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, lighting up the historic canals with around 20 artworks by international artists. Free to view on foot; canal cruises from approx. €27.50.
King's Day Amsterdam 2027 – Koningsdag, Program & Visitor Guide
On 27 April 2027, Amsterdam celebrates King's Day (Koningsdag) with one million visitors: the iconic Vrijmarkt from 06:00, boat parties on the canals, Kingsland Festival at the Olympisch Stadion and free street parties across the entire city.
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 – Program, Canal Parade & Visitor Guide
From 25 July to 8 August 2026, Amsterdam hosts WorldPride for the first time in Dutch history. Experience the iconic Canal Parade on 1 August, the 25,000-strong UNITY Concert at Museumplein, free street parties and two unforgettable weeks celebrating love, freedom and equality.
Dekmantel Festival Amsterdam 2026 – Techno, House & Underground in the Forest
From 29 July to 2 August 2026, Dekmantel Festival turns Amsterdam into the capital of techno and house. Five days spanning city clubs and the Amsterdamse Bos forest, with over 160 acts and the new "Dekmantel at Dawn" morning programme.