What’s going on in Amsterdam
Rock and Run | Canal Area and Jordaan
The famous Canal Run (Grachtenloop) returns renewed and with a different name: the Rock and Run. A run across the Jordaan quarter and the canal area, accompanied by music. Along the track you find spectacular live acts.
World Press Photo | Red light district
Each year the winning images go on tour. In April, the exhibition is officially opened in Amsterdam, a logical choice, since the foundation has its roots here.
Open Garden Days | All over town
Every third weekend in June some 30 gardens of canal houses are open to the public: discover the beautiful oasis behind the facades.
Holland Festival | Theatres all over town
The Holland Festival has been the trend-setting performing arts festival in the Netherlands for decades, annually presenting exceptional work at the international level with a mix of all the performance arts, a mix of big names and daring experiments.
Sensation | Amsterdam Arena
The first ever Sensation took place at the Amsterdam ArenA and was experienced by 20,000 clubbers. Now an annual event in multiple cities.
Grachtenfestival | Prinsengracht
The Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival) highlights classical music at unique locations. The festival is closed with the Prinsengracht Concert with the audience on tons of small boats in the canal and thousands watching from the street and the windows.
Amsterdam Marathon | All over town
The 37th edition of the Amsterdam Marathon.


