Hotels in Amsterdam

Some of the most awaited events of Amsterdam

Queen’s Day (Koninginnedag)

Celebrated on April 30, this celebration of the Dutch monarch’s birthday is actually Queen Juliana’s birthday, now adopted by the reigning Queen Beatrix. The city is full of stalls, parades, platoons of party boats on the canals, dancing in the streets, and an all-night party on April 29th.

Open Garden Days are celebrated in Mid-June when private houses along the canals offer tours of their lush, hidden back gardens.

Holland Festival of the Performing Arts is held in the first three weeks of June. There is a massive line-up of national and international opera, dance, theater, and concert performances. Tickets go on sale early March and often sell out quickly for the most anticipated performances.

The major attraction of the Canal Festival held in August is a concert performed on a stage floating on the Prinsengracht. There are also a series of concerts held in various locations throughout the city.

Amsterdam Dance Event witnesses a three-day dance and music spectacle, featuring more than 300 acts and DJs spread over 30 clubs including Paradiso, Panama, and Meklweg. It is held in October.

Museum Night
Early in November every year, over 40 museums open their doors to the public at night, with special events, performances, and DJs.