Your guide to the arts in Amsterdam: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
As you walk across the monumental drawbridge, you immediately feel as if you’ve stepped into a breathtaking fairy tale. Kasteel de Haar is by far the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands....
You step off the ferry and are immediately struck by that pungent, familiar scent of burning oak and salty harling. In the distance, a blacksmith rhythmically strikes the glowing iron with his hammer, whi...
You’re probably familiar with Utrecht’s famous canals, but sometimes you just want something completely different. If you’re in the mood for a bizarre discovery that will completely turn your idea of a “n...
Sometimes an experience comes along that completely blurs the line between a concert and an art exhibition. This summer at the Westergasfabriek, image and sound come together in a unique way. With “Coldpl...
Amsterdam has long been a thriving comedy hub. Many big-name comedians honed their craft at the amazing Boom Chicago, including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, and Amber Ruffin. Now you can head there for a brand-new expe...
What began in 1975 as a small-scale soccer tournament among the high-rises of the Bijlmer has since grown into one of the largest and most vibrant multicultural eventsin the Netherlands: the Kwaku Summer...
You probably know the park from school field trips or family outings back in the day, but chances are you’ve never heard this bizarre backstory. Behind the scenes at Madurodam lies a history that even cau...
Anyone who loves surprising spots in the city quickly thinks of parks or courtyards. But did you already know about this legendary spot? Just under 50 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station, these world-f...
Every year on July 1, Amsterdam comes together for Keti Koti to commemorate the abolition of slavery and celebrate freedom. This poignant day marks the moment in 1873 when the last enslaved people were fi...
The historic West Purification Hall is once again transformed into a canvas of light and sound. Fabrique des Lumières is bringing the spectacular digital art experience of “Klimt, Gold, and Colorful” back...
