Events in Amsterdam this month

Europe's largest flea market featuring around 600 indoor and outdoor stalls selling vintage clothing, antique furnishings, collectibles, and home goods.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this world-renowned children's media festival features film screenings, actor meet-and-greets, and interactive digital games and VR experiences in the MediaLab.

Line-up: Dutch and international children's filmmakers, actors, media artists

Europe's largest flea market opens its massive industrial warehouse for two days of bargain hunting through hundreds of vintage clothing, furniture, and antique stalls.

Explore Europe’s largest vintage and flea market spread across massive industrial hall spaces, offering secondhand clothes, antique furniture, and unique collectibles.

Line-up: Over 500 private vintage dealers and second-hand sellers

The world's largest film and media festival tailored specifically for children features film premieres, interactive virtual reality exhibits, and hands-on workshops in the digital MediaLab.

Line-up: Dutch and international film creators, media artists, actors

The premier film and media festival for children offers premieres of international kids' films alongside interactive digital installations and hands-on workshops at the MediaLab.

The world's largest media and film festival tailored for children, featuring international film premieres, interactive digital media exhibits, and hands-on workshops.

Europe's largest monthly flea market hosts over 500 indoor stalls filled with vintage clothing, retro furniture, antiques, and second-hand treasures inside the industrial NDSM warehouse.

Amstelpark hosts this autumn edition of Pure Markt, offering visitors a green day out filled with artisan food tastings, craft beer, local cheeses, and family-friendly park walks.

Line-up: Organic food producers, wine tasting, street food stalls, craft designers

Located right between Amsterdam's major museums, this outdoor design market features unique art, handmade fashion, home accessories, gourmet snacks, and family atmosphere.

Line-up: Independent Dutch designers, visual artists, handmade crafts, food stalls +1

A vibrant Sunday traveling artisan market bringing together local farmers, specialty food stalls, craft beverages, live music, and outdoor activities in city park surroundings.

Line-up: Local artisan food producers, craft makers, craft brewers, acoustic musicians

Iconic indie rock band The Strokes return to Amsterdam for a headlining stadium concert performance at the Ziggo Dome.

Line-up: The Strokes

An artisanal food and craft market showcasing traditional Dutch cheeses, hot food trucks, organic produce, baked goods, and live acoustic music.

A monthly outdoor art and design market on Museumplein showcasing handcrafted goods, fashion, home decor, regional food, and live music performances.

Held directly on the green expanse of Museumplein, this open-air craft fair features Dutch designers selling handmade art, jewelry, and ceramics alongside international street food.

The world's largest youth media and film festival offers children screening premieres, hands-on digital workshops, game design labs, and interactive art installations.

Line-up: International children's filmmakers, interactive media creators, digital art installations

Legendary New York garage-rock quintet The Strokes return to Amsterdam for a massive arena show supported by Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.

Line-up: The Strokes, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron

A five-day autumn holiday workshop where children build and code LEGO robots, experiment with AI tools, and create interactive technology projects inside Amsterdam Central Library.

Line-up: Bilingual certified technology educators, LEGO Mindstorms instructors

Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams hits the stage with classic hit anthems alongside fresh tracks from his latest tour.

Line-up: Bryan Adams

Neo-classical artist Ólafur Arnalds blends delicate ambient piano compositions with lush, evocative string arrangements.

Line-up: Ólafur Arnalds

A five-day comedy celebration bringing together local stand-up artists and visiting international comedic acts for nights of live improv and stand-up performances.

The official sports and outdoor lifestyle expo held alongside the Amsterdam Marathon, showcasing top athletic gear, nutrition products, and running equipment.

Line-up: Major outdoor running brands, sports apparel exhibitors, health and nutrition experts

The official runner's expo for the Amsterdam Marathon features equipment displays, running gear retail booths, health and nutrition demonstrations, and interactive sports showcases.

A major World Athletics Platinum Label marathon starting and finishing inside the historic Olympic Stadium, leading runners past the Rijksmuseum, along the Amstel River, and through Vondelpark.

Line-up: International elite marathon runners, Local participants

A major autumnal outdoor sporting event where runners traverse iconic city routes including the Amstel River, Vondelpark, and the Rijksmuseum passage before finishing inside the historic Olympic Stadium.

Canadian avant-pop singer and queer icon Allie X brings her sharp electronic pop live show to the Melkweg stage.

Line-up: Allie X

A major international athletic event routing runners through the heart of Amsterdam, past iconic sights such as the Rijksmuseum and along the Amstel River.

Amsterdam's iconic international running event where thousands of runners race past historic landmarks including the Rijksmuseum, the Amstel River, and Vondelpark.

Line-up: Elite distance runners, International marathoners

One of Europe's largest running events featuring full marathon, half marathon, and 8K distances that loop through Vondelpark, along the Amstel River, past the Rijksmuseum, and finish inside the historic 1928 Olympic Stadium.

Line-up: Elite international runners, marathon participants

An urban city-center outdoor market bringing together regional delicacies, handmade items, and art stalls along Amsterdam's central canal boulevard.

Line-up: Artisanal food producers, Local artists, Indie craft makers

One of Europe's largest and fastest road races, bringing thousands of runners through iconic city landmarks, along the Amstel River, and through the Rijksmuseum passage to finish in the historic Olympic Stadium.

Dutch future-house pioneer Oliver Heldens headlines a massive opening-night ADE party with a high-calibre international house and tech lineup.

Line-up: Oliver Heldens, Badger, JØRD, J.Worra +1

An educational outdoor family activity on a historic island fort where visitors can observe wild migratory birds being safely caught, ringed for research, and released back into the wild.

Line-up: Professional ornithologists and bird ringers

The world's largest gathering for electronic music, featuring five days and nights of club events, conferences, label showcases, and multi-venue DJ sets throughout the city.

Line-up: Jean-Michel Jarre, David Guetta, Black Coffee, Tinlicker

The world's premier electronic music conference and club festival, taking over venues citywide across five full days and nights.

Line-up: Jean-Michel Jarre, David Guetta, Black Coffee, Tinlicker +1

Dutch melodic progressive house duo Tinlicker plays an extended headline set inside the iconic NDSM warehouse for DGTL during ADE.

Line-up: Tinlicker

Techno pioneer Dave Clarke celebrates three decades of the Amsterdam Dance Event with an all-night multi-room blowout featuring international underground legends.

Line-up: Dave Clarke, Daniel Avery, Richard Fearless, DJ Stingray 313 +7

Set inside the historic converted tram depot of De Hallen, this monthly maker fair highlights young, sustainable entrepreneurs selling handmade prints, clothing, leather goods, and local crafts.

Legendary trance pioneer Paul van Dyk takes over the main hall for an all-night solo performance during Amsterdam Dance Event.

Line-up: Paul van Dyk

Located inside the covered historic tram depot De Hallen, this market highlights handmade products, contemporary Dutch craftsmanship, clothing, and unique gift designs.

Line-up: independent creators, local designers, craft makers

The flagship stadium event of Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring major arena production and performances by world-leading EDM DJs.

Line-up: David Guetta

One of the main flagship stadium events of ADE brings electronic dance music superstars to the Johan Cruijff ArenA for an all-night spectacle.

Line-up: David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Amelie Lens +4

An eight-hour, unscripted hardware jam session uniting pioneer producers and visual hack artists inside Paradiso's main rooms.

Line-up: Speedy J, JakoJako, Lady Starlight, UFO95 +1

A popular Sunday artisan market in Park Frankendael featuring organic produce, international street food, craft items, and family activities.

The late-October edition of the traveling artisanal market, offering seasonal autumn food specialties and handmade gifts in Park Frankendael.

Line-up: Local food vendors, Craft brewers, Artisanal makers

The final outdoor seasonal edition of the Pure Markt in Park Frankendael featuring artisanal food, craft drinks, local produce, and open-air family activities.

A Sunday market gathering artisan food vendors, local craft beer stalls, handmade designs, and children's entertainment inside Park Frankendael.

Set against the backdrop of the Rijksmuseum, this open-air monthly market offers art, handcrafted goods, organic bites, and live background music.

Line-up: Dutch designers, local artists, gourmet food vendors, live acoustic acts

Set against the backdrop of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, this outdoor market features handmade art, jewelry, home decor, gourmet food stalls, and live music.

Soul legend Stevie Wonder performs his classic hits and legendary discography live in Amsterdam.

Line-up: Stevie Wonder

The Netherlands' premier film festival dedicated to sci-fi, horror, cult classics, and fantasy cinema, featuring premieres, director Q&As, and immersive visual exhibits.

Line-up: International genre directors, Kiyoshi Kurosawa

The 42nd edition of the Netherlands' largest film festival dedicated to sci-fi, fantasy, cult, and horror cinema, hosting film premieres, Q&As, and masterclasses.

Line-up: International cult filmmakers, sci-fi directors, fantasy creators

The biannual showcase gathering international up-and-coming indie, post-punk, and alternative acts across multiple stages.

Line-up: Cardinals, Cola, KatzPascale, Lip Critic +8

A massive indoor bargain-hunting market held at the industrial NDSM Wharf with hundreds of stalls offering second-hand curiosities.

An annual wine portfolio tasting showcase featuring natural, organic, and biodynamic wines curated by Zuiver Wijnen.

Line-up: Zuiver Wijnen, local winemakers, importers

The late-autumn indoor installment of Europe's largest flea market, packed with second-hand clothes, vintage collectibles, home items, and curio stands.

A second autumn opportunity to explore hundreds of vintage stalls at the NDSM Wharf to find second-hand treasures.

A lively creative market held on the first Sunday of the month at Westergas, featuring unique fashion, art, home goods, and food stalls.

The 39th edition of the prestigious art, antiques, and design fair featuring curated exhibits ranging from ancient antiquities and Old Masters to contemporary photography and design furniture.

Held on the first Sunday of every month in Westerpark, this vibrant lifestyle market offers art, fashion, sustainable crafts, food trucks, and live entertainment.

Australian pop and hip-hop sensation The Kid LAROI brings his energetic world tour to AFAS Live.

Line-up: The Kid LAROI, Nate Sib

Europe's flagship conference dedicated to cryptocurrency technology, financial innovation, and digital assets.

Line-up: Blockchain industry experts, fintech developers, keynotes, technology exhibitors

Amsterdam's annual overnight cultural celebration where dozens of museums stay open late with special art installations, live music sets, drinks, and performances.

Tens of local museums open their doors after hours for a special evening program of live music, DJ sets, art workshops, and nighttime exhibitions.