Events in Amsterdam this week

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