Events in Amsterdam

City events and festivals in Amsterdam, with the cruises and tickets that fit them. Live prices, instant confirmation.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026: 21–25 October

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 runs from Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October and marks the event's 30th anniversary. It combines a festival of club nights and daytime events at venues across the city with a conference for the music industry. This page is for visitors planning their ADE days, including a boat ride between hotspots.

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Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027: 26 Nov – 17 Jan

Amsterdam Light Festival's 15th edition runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. Artists from the Netherlands and abroad show light artworks along a brand-new route through the city's canals. The art is free to see from the street; this page is for visitors who want to see it from the water on a canal cruise.

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King's Day in Amsterdam: every year on 27 April

King's Day (Koningsdag) is held every year on 27 April, the King's birthday. In Amsterdam many people take to the canals in boats, and free markets appear in Vondelpark, Sarphatipark and at NDSM Wharf. This page is for visitors who want to join in and for those planning a canal trip around it.

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