About Amsterdam Festivals

(Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Amsterdam is a popular city, attracting thousands of tourists each year. Together with its many attractions, this famous Dutch capital also offers a comprehensive calendar of events, which include canal races, dance festivals and an international marathon.

Popular festivals in Amsterdam include the following events.

Annual Amsterdam Festivals

• March: Art Week, features a range of exhibitions and art-related events at various galleries and central venues
• May: Amsterdam International Marathon, a notable sporting event attractions athletes from all over the world
• June: Canal Race, held along the banks of the central canal
• June: Holland Festival of Dance, Music and Drama, taking place every year during the month of June, with a range of concerts and outdoor events
• July: Open-Air Theatre, outdoor performances held in Vondelpark
• September: Flower Pageant (Bloemencorso), taking places of the first Saturday in the month
• November: Amsterdam Cannabis Cup, a truly unique week-long event
• November: St. Nicholas' Entrance Parade, making the arrival of Christmas festivities in the Amsterdam area

RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre
Address: Europaplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 549 1212
Website: www.rai.nl/

Beurs van Berlage
Address: Damrak 243, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 530 4141
Website: www.beursvanberlage.nl/

Concern Congres Centrum
Address: Weesperstraat 113, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 346 4747
Website: www.ccc.amsterdam.nl/

De Rode Hoed
Address: Keizersgracht 102, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 638 5606
Website: www.rodehoed.nl/

Pakhuis De Zwijger
Address: Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 624 6380
Website: www.dezwijger.nl/