The Amsterdam Marathon takes place in October every year and has been going since 1975. In those days the Marathon started from the Olympic Stadium and, after a number of years during which the Dam and the Museumplein had this honour, it has now reverted to the Stadium. The route is known for its flatness and historical character, passing many of Amsterdam's beautiful spots. There are three distances: 7.5, 21 and 42 kilometres. Some participants are sponsored and run for charity, while others take part in the company relay marathon, where six colleagues cover the route together. [Read more]

Dozens of tents, over forty different performances, lots of terraces, free music every evening - that's the Parade. The Parade is a party for young and old, and offers something different every year. Two types of Parade exist, namely the winter parade and the summer parade. Amsterdam is the most extensive Parade of them all. That's why it's also 'the' place for new young talent to experiment. Consult the website below for the exact dates of the performances. [Read more]

The Kwakoe festival is an annual summer festival held in the Amsterdam Bijlmer. It was originally a Suriname celebration, but has evolved into a multicultural festival. The event features a broad programme of music, dance, film and sport. You'll find food tents here where you can enjoy the multicultural cuisine. The festival runs for six weeks and can be visited on Saturday and Sunday between 13.00 and 23.00 from 5 July up to and including 10 August. [Read more]