Amsterdam delights with a creative festival culture along picturesque canals: electronic music festivals, art events and lively street celebrations. The Dutch capital offers a wide range of events for open-minded visitors throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo From 3 to 27 December 2026, Ice*Village Amsterdam at Museumplein combines a modern Christmas market, delicious food stands, and a scenic open-air ice rink right in front of the Rijksmuseum.
Illustrative photo The Amsterdam Winter Paradise takes place from December 12, 2026 to January 2, 2027 at RAI Amsterdam. The Netherlands' biggest winter festival features ice rinks, a light paradise, a Ferris wheel and an evening stage program.
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Amsterdam centres on free Electric Fireworks on Museumplein, the Dam Square countdown and professional displays at Sloterplas, IJburg and Weesp. 31 December 2026 leads into 1 January 2027 with lights, music and eco-fireworks. Consumer fireworks remain banned; clubs and cruises need separate tickets.
Illustrative photo National Tulip Day 2027 takes place on January 16 at Museumplein in Amsterdam. At this free event, every visitor can pick their own bunch of tulips from a garden of 200,000 flowers.
Illustrative photo Jumping Amsterdam 2027 takes place from January 28 to 31 at RAI Amsterdam. This internationally renowned equestrian show combines world class jumping and dressage with evening entertainment and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam.
Illustrative photo 8th Global Summit on Brain Disorders and Therapeutics, taking place on February 15–16, 2027, in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Illustrative photo The Jungle Weekender 2027 runs 5–8 March in Amsterdam: jungle, ragga and drum & bass at The Other Side, a second club, a canal boat (Pier 14) and an Akhnaton afterparty. Tickets from about 45 euro on Eventbrite; 18+, full line-up still to come.
Illustrative photo Don't Let Daddy Know 2027 takes place on 6 March 2027 at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam: indoor EDM from 21:30 to 06:00, 13th Dutch edition. Line-up still TBA; tickets via amsterdam.dldk.com.
Illustrative photo From March 26 to 28, 2027, DGTL Festival Amsterdam brings premium techno and house beats to the industrial NDSM Docklands. Experience the forefront of electronic music, cutting-edge stage art, and a profound commitment to sustainability.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Oranjebloesem takes place on April 27, 2027, on Kingsday, in Amsterdam. The techno and house focused event has not yet announced a venue or tickets for 2027.
Illustrative photo Music On Festival 2027 takes place on 1 and 2 May at Meerpark in Amsterdam (Radioweg 64). Two days of house and techno for the 10-year anniversary; the cancelled 2026 lineup is officially confirmed.