The highlights for the months ahead, from Amsterdam Dance Event and Museum Night to Sinterklaas and the Amsterdam Light Festival, plus the big exhibitions running this season.
Last checked: September 2026
Five days of club nights, concerts and a conference in venues across the city.
Tip: Hotels fill up quickly; book your stay now.
More than 70 museums and cultural venues open from 19:00 to 02:00 with one ticket, with music, workshops and tours.
Tip: Tickets usually sell out, so buy them early.
Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat and parades through the city, a much-loved family tradition.
Tip: Arrive early along the route for a good view.
Light artworks along a new route through the city. Walking the route is free; guided cruises, bike tours and maps are sold separately.
Tip: See it from the water on an evening canal cruise.
Fireworks across the city at midnight, with crowds along the IJ and at the major squares.
Evening cruises along the light art route.
Dates and programmes are set by the organisers and can change. Always check the official website before you travel.
A landmark retrospective over two floors, including a new Infinity Mirror Room.
More than 120 drawings, paintings and sculptures.
A focused exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints.
More than 30 original works by Henri Matisse on the Amstel.
In 2026: Museum Night on 7 November, the arrival of Sinterklaas on 15 November and the opening of the Amsterdam Light Festival on 26 November.
From 21 to 25 October 2026, the event’s 30th edition.
Walking the route is free. Canal cruises, bike tours and the official map are paid.