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.
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...
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...
Step into the magical world of the great Dutch Masters, from Vermeer and Rembrandt to Van Gogh. This unique exhibition brings their iconic masterpieces to life thanks to breathtaking 360° projections and...
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its rich history, but nowhere does medieval romance come together as spectacularly as here. Discover the Muiderslot, a 13th-century architectural fairytale castle th...
The oldest city in the Netherlands is undergoing a whisper-quiet transformation in which two thousand years of history blend with a progressive culture. Long before the current capital was even on the map...