A city has more to offer than just museums and buildings. Experience a city differently, join the residents during a typical city event!



The Parade


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 ex...
[Read more]


Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Vondelpark Open Air Theatre)


Various free performances are organized in the Vondelpark Openluchttheater(Vondelpark Open Air Theatre) throughout the summer months of June, July and August. A compact varied programme is offered from Thursday to Sunday inclusive. Thursday is reserved for classical music, Friday for dance, Saturday...
[Read more]


Uitmarkt Amsterdam


The Uitmarkt marks the opening of the cultural season which traditonally takes place in the last week of August. The festival is staged at a different location each year. Over 450 free performances offer visitors a taste of the season to come. From ballet to hiphop, from theatre to jazz, you'll find...
[Read more]