Travel Guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Category: Events
Dutch Amsterdam does not provide a complete listing of events in Amsterdam. Instead we highlight some of our personal favorites.
December 14, 2009 Events
Queen’s Day Reminder: April 30
Queen’s Day is Amsterdam’s alternative to carnival. Here are some tips on how and where to celebrate it.
Carpe Noctem (Seize the Night): Open Air Cinema in Amsterdam
“Pluk de Nacht” (Seize the Night) is an annual outdoor film festival held at the Stenen Hoofd, a man-made beach near Amsterdam Central Station
Amsterdam explodes with color as city celebrates Gay Pride festival
August 5, 2007 Events
Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and a large contingent of heterosexuals put on their brightest plumage Saturday, and a rainbow fleet sailed through Amsterdam’s historic canals, as the city celebrated its annual Gay Pride festival.
Spencer Tunick: Amsterdam Nude
Spencer Tunick captures nude figures through film and video, with public space as his decor. On June 3, 2007, he will shoot an installation in Amsterdam. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of naked men and women will spill into some of the Amsterdam streets and squares.
Red Light District holds 2nd annual Open Day
March 9, 2007 Events, News, Red Light District
Details about Amsterdam’s 2nd Annual Open Day in the Red Light District.
Uitmarkt returns to the city centre
August 12, 2006 Events
Uitmarkt 2006, the Netherlands’ largest cultural open air event, will take place from 25 through 31 August 2006. For the first time in many years, it will be held in Amsterdam’s city centre, in theatres, concert halls and open air stages between Dam square, Nieuwmarkt and Waterlooplein.