What’s on in Amsterdam this season
This season · 11 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · updated 1st & 15th · past events hidden automatically
The festivals and happenings worth planning a trip around — each one tagged with who it suits, and an honest word where it doesn’t. See where to stay →
On now
Culture● on now
Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
14 Jun – 14 Aug · Vondelpark
All summer, the open-air stage in the city's favourite park hosts free comedy, dance, song, cabaret and children's theatre.
who it suits
Familyfree kids' theatre Solodrop-in free shows Culturea city institution
#openair #free #theatre #park
Culture● on now
Amsterdamse Bostheater
14 Jun – 14 Aug · Amsterdamse Bos
A hidden forest amphitheatre on the city's edge stages open-air theatre, jazz and classical performances all summer under ancient trees.
who it suits
Cultureopen-air theatre in a forest Soloa peaceful evening out
#openair #theatre #forest #ticketed
Festival● on now
Kwaku Summer Festival
11 Jul – 2 Aug · Nelson Mandelapark, Zuidoost
Four weekends celebrating Amsterdam's Afro-Caribbean culture — music, food, dance and football, drawing 300,000 people.
who it suits
FoodieAfro-Caribbean food Familyfree, daytime, all-ages Culturediaspora celebration
#festival #free #streetfood #music
Later this month
Culture
WorldPride Amsterdam
25 Jul – 8 Aug · Citywide · Canal Parade 1 Aug
Amsterdam hosts WorldPride in 2026 — two weeks of marches, street parties and the famous Canal Parade on 1 August, marking 25 years of marriage equality.
who it suits
Solothe friendliest crowd anywhere Culturea once-in-a-generation edition
⚠ Family:daytime events are family-friendly, but the canal-party weekend gets very busy and adult after dark
#pride #canalparade #free #nightlife