What's On in Amsterdam (July 2024) - AmsterdamTips.com (2024)

This is our events listings guide to what’s on in and around Amsterdam, Holland during July 2024.

The height of summer is normally peak tourist season in Amsterdam, the weather is warm and the days are long. There are plenty of things to see and do.

Amsterdam Dinner Cruise – 120 minute evening cruise around Amsterdam’s canals with a 4 course meal and drinks. Runs every Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat (1930) in July – if sunny you’ll catch the wonderful light of the golden hour. Check Dinner Cruise availability here

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Museums, Exhibitions & Attractions in Amsterdam (July 2024)

STRAAT – A unique experience. The world’s biggest street art and graffiti museum in a 8,000 square metres warehouse at NDSM wharf and showcasing some 180 incredible artworks, all made on-site. Asian Influence is the temporary gallery exhibition, running 7 Jul to 15 Sep 2024. Book STRAAT tickets here

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Amaze Amsterdam – An immersive audio-visual experience with 7 stages which varies from intense, interactive to relaxing. Located in an old industrial nightclub in Amsterdam’s West Port district. Book Amaze Amsterdam tickets here

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Fabrique des Lumières – Immersive exhibitions of classical, modern and contemporary artists using cutting-edge technology with light projections and music. New exhibition is Dutch Masters, From Vermeer to Van Gogh with works from renowned Dutch artists. Alongside there is a short program Mondriaan, An Abundance of Colour. Runs 22 Mar to 18 Oct 2024. Book Fabrique des Lumières tickets here

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Da Vinci Genius – A new immersive art experience showcasing the works of Leonardo Da Vinci including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Uses interactive technology and floor-to-ceiling projections. Runs 30 Nov 2023 to 30 Sep 2024. Book Da Vinci Genius tickets here

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Nxt Museum – The first “new media art” museum in the Netherlands which has large-scale, multi-sensory immersive exhibitions. Foreign Nature, exhibition from Dutch digital artist Julius Horsthuis using computer generated fractals which can evoke altered states of consciousness. Runs 3 Jun to 3 Sep 2024. Book Nxt Museum tickets here

Rijksmuseum – The Rijksmuseum’s rich collection (including Rembrandt’s Night Watch) is a must-see in Amsterdam. Stop motion, The photography of Muybridge & Marey, exhibition featuring early photographs capturing the movement of humans and animals. Runs 5 Jul to 1 Sep 2024. Book Rijksmuseum tickets here

Rijksmuseum GardensLee Ufan, exhibition of minimalist sculptures from the Korean artist. Runs 28 May to 27 Oct 2024. Free entry

Van Gogh Museum – Popular museum with the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Matthew Wong / Vincent van Gogh: Painting as a Last Resort, exhibition of the late Chinese-Canadian artist who had much in common with Van Gogh. Runs 1 Mar to 1 Sep 2024. Book Van Gogh Museum tickets here

Anne Frank House – The canal house on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal where Anne Frank wrote her famous teenage wartime diary whilst hiding from German occupation. [For further insight, book an Anne Frank walking tour here which lasts 2 hours and explores Amsterdam’s Jewish quarter]

WONDR Experience – A fun and immersive pop-up experience in Amsterdam for both adults and children alike. Book WONDR tickets here

The Upside Down Museum Amsterdam – Large interactive museum and Instagram experience which includes 25 mind-bending rooms. Located near RAI Amsterdam. Book Upside Down Museum tickets here

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Stedelijk – Amsterdam’s main modern and contemporary art museum. Book your Stedelijk tickets here

MOCO Museum – The popular modern and contemporary art museum on Museumplein with many works by Banksy. Robbie Williams: Pride and Self-Prejudice, exhibition from the UK singer-songwriter of artworks on mental health. Extended run 8 Mar to 1 Sep 2024. Book MOCO Museum tickets here

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Rembrandt House – Visit the house where Rembrandt lived and worked. Rembrandt & the World, exhibition of Rembrandt etchings which reveal some of his influences from outside the Netherlands. Runs 15 Jun to 13 Oct 2024. Book Rembrandt House tickets here

Rembrandt’s Amsterdam Experience – A video art experience about the life of the famous painter and reconstruction of Rembrandt’s studio on Rozengracht. Book Rembrandt’s Amsterdam Experience tickets here

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Wereldmuseum AmsterdamMartial Arts, exhibition about the traditions and stories of various forms of martial art including kung fu, karate, capoeira, kickboxing, pencak silat and Nguni stick fighting. Runs 31 May 2024 to 31 Aug 2025. Book Wereldmuseum Amsterdam tickets here

Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum)Food For Thought, exhibition taking a close look at world food production through the lens of photographer and film maker Kadir van Lohuizen. Extended run until 5 Jan 2025.

H’ART Museum – The renamed former Hermitage Museum presents Kadinsky, a retrospective exhibition of Wassily Kandinsk featuring 60 artworks from the Centre Pompidou collection. Runs 19 Jun to 10 Nov 2024. Book H’ART Museum tickets here

Oude Kerk – Amsterdam’s Old Church presentsAna Navas: A veil as a glaze, exhibition of glass works reminiscent of stained glass from the Middle Ages. Runs 25 May to 25 Aug 2024. Book Oude Kerk tickets

NEMO StudioLiving Looonger, exhibition on the future of ageing and the human life span. Runs 19 Jan to 30 Nov 2024. Book NEMO tickets here

EYE FilmmuseumAlbert Serra, Liberté, exhibition of the Catalan film and theatre director. Runs 8 Jun to 29 Sep 2024. Book EYE Film Museum tickets here

FOAM Photography MuseumJanette Beckman Rebels, first large scale retrospective of the iconic punk and hip-hop photographer, spanning 4 decades. Runs 10 May to 8 Sep 2024. Book FOAM tickets here

Huis MarseilleJeff Cowen, Provence Works, exhibition from the American photographer inspired by the Provence region in France; Awoiska van der Molen, The Humanness of Our Lonely Selves, the Dutch photographer acclaimed for psychological landscapes. Both run 22 Jun to 13 Oct 2024.

StadsarchiefDéjà Vu, photo exhibition at the City Archives featuring local press photographer Erik Klein Wolterink. It shows the changing face of Amsterdam. Runs 26 Apr to 29 Sep 2024. Free entry

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Jewish MuseumCharlotte Salomon in Close Up, exhibition exploring how film influenced the Charlotte Salomon’s world famous life’s work, Life? or Theater? Runs 19 Apr to 29 Sep 2024. Book Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets here

Van Eesteren MuseumFor Women Only, exhibition exploring conscious and unconscious design choices of home products and how this affected women’s daily lives. Runs 18 Jul to 29 Sep 2024.

ARCAMForm Follows Finance – The City as a Spreadsheet, exhibition about the costs of urban development and an insight into Amsterdam’s leasehold system. Runs 6 Jul to 10 Nov 2024.

Royal PalaceLook Up! A roof full of stories to tell, come face-to-face with the wind vane and the bronze statue Prudentia normally up on the Palace roof – now temporarily removed for restoration. Runs 29 Jun to 22 Sep 2024. Book Royal Palace tickets here

Allard PiersonJohannes N. Helstone: Suriname in motion, exhibition shedding light on the life and work of the pioneer of Surinamese classical music. Runs 29 Jun to 13 Oct 2024. Book Allard Pierson tickets here

Grachtenmuseum (Museum of The Canals)The Green Bend, exhibition about the history of the trees along Amsterdam’s canals and the present challenges. Runs 4 Jul to 1 Dec 2024. Book Museum of the Canals tickets here

Body Worlds – Display of human body plastinate specimens at the permanent venue on Damrak. The exhibition focuses on happiness. Book Body Worlds tickets here

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Madame Tussauds Amsterdam – Get your celebrity fill by visiting the ever-popular wax work museum on Dam Square. Book Madame Tussauds Amsterdam tickets here

Amsterdam Dungeon – Interactive show featuring excellent actors and audience participation. Takes you through dark dungeon-themed rooms from Amsterdam’s murky past – scary but with a comic element. Book Amsterdam Dungeon tickets here

House of Bols – The Cocktail & Genever Experience about the Lucas Bols brand, which has been making liqueurs in Amsterdam since 1575. Book House of Bols tickets here

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Van Gogh and Rembrandt in Amsterdam – Immersive 360° light and sound show inside the Noorderkerk church which looks at the connection between the 2 great Dutch artists. Book Van Gogh & Rembrandt tickets here

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo – One of the city’s premier visitor attractions – a magnificent zoo set in a large park in the picturesque Plantage area of the city. Book Artis Zoo tickets here

ARTIS Groote Museum – This fascinating museum allows you to explore your place in the living world with beautifully presented installations and exhibits. Book Groote Museum tickets here

ARTIS Micropia – The world’s only museum dedicated to microbes and micro-organisms. Book Micropia tickets here

Framer FramedReally? Art and Knowledge in Time of Crisis, exhibition on how science can be used by governments and corporations to mislead. Runs 23 Jun to 29 Sep 2024. Free entry

Rijksmuseum Schiphol – Amsterdam airport hosts a small selection of works from the Rijksmuseum collection. The museum is located on Holland Boulevard (between Lounges 2 and 3 in non-Schengen departures) and is open 24 hours a day to passengers. Free entry

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Sport in Amsterdam and Netherlands (July 2024)

Football:
Ajax home games at the Johan Cruyff ArenA:
Ajax vs FK Vojvodina 25 Jul 2024 (2030) – UEFA Europa League

Athletics/Walking:
Nijmegen Vierdaagse – International four days marches event (106th edition) around the city of Nijmegen with up to 50,000 participants – walking 30km to 50km per day over all 4 days. Takes place 16-19 Jul 2024.

FBK Games – International athletics meet at the Fanny Blankers-Koen stadium in Hengelo, Netherlands on 7 Jul 2024.

Golf:
Dutch Ladies Open – Ladies European Tour event due at Hilversumsche Golf Club in Hilversum over 3 rounds, expected 19-21 Jul 2024.

Power Sports:
Euro Muscles Show – Inaugural event featuring pro bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman competitions, MMA and boxing bouts. Runs at RAI Amsterdam, 13-14 Jul 2024.

Inline Skating:
Friday Night Skate – 20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (2030, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion.

It is possible to take a classic stadium tour of the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. Book Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour tickets here

See the full annual sport calendar for Amsterdam

Festivals in Amsterdam and Netherlands (July 2024)

Guilty Pleasures Festival – Party festival with nostalgic theme and wide array of activities. 6 Jul 2024 at Gaasperplas, Amsterdam.

Julidans – International contemporary dance festival with a broad programme. Held at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and at other locations in the city, expected 3-16 Jul 2024.

Over het IJ Festival – A 10 day summer theatre festival held on the waterfront of the IJ river and around Amsterdam Noord. It also includes live bands, DJs and plenty of good food and drink. 32nd edition due over 12-21 Jul 2024. Location is NDSM wharf, Amsterdam (accessible by free ferry from Amsterdam Central) and around Amsterdam Noord.

Kwaku Summer Festival – Large summer festival focussed around the culturally diverse Zuidoost (south-east) district of Amsterdam. Runs each weekend at Nelson Mandela Park with a broad range of activities including art and music, a football tournament and food offerings. Expected 13 Jul to 4 Aug 2024 each weekend.

Dekmantel Festival – Electro music festival featuring a large line-up of cutting-edge artists. Runs 26 Jul – 4 Aug 2024 (10th edition) at 8 stages in Amsterdamse Bos and at various venues around the IJ river in Amsterdam.

No Art Festival – Features unconventional art-performances and pioneering musicians. 27 Jul 2024 at Flevopark Amsterdam.

Milkshake Festival – Dance music festival over a weekend organised by Paradiso and AIR which includes a camping area. Event expected over 27-28 Jul 2024 at Westerpark, Amsterdam.

North Sea Jazz Festival – The world’s largest indoor music festival held over 3 days featuring international jazz plus blues, soul, funk, hip hop, world music and more. Held 12-14 Jul 2024 at Ahoy Rotterdam.

See our complete festival calendar for Amsterdam

Comedy & Shows in Amsterdam (July 2024)

Amsterdam Magic Show – Monthly magic and comedy show with international performers. At Boom Chicago’s Rozentheater, Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Runs 4 Jul 2024 (1930). Book Amsterdam Magic Show tickets here

Boom Chicago – Comedy and improv shows in English playing at Rozentheater on Rozengracht. Book a Boom Chicago show

ComedyTrain International Summer Festival – Comedy shows at Toomler in Amsterdam featuring a line-up of international stand-up comedians. Runs 3-27 Jul 2024.

Classical Concerts & Theatre in Amsterdam (July 2024)

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) – Amsterdam’s renowned theatre company performs shows in Dutch which have live English surtitles above the stage – for Thursday night shows at the Stadsschouwburg theatre.

Vondelpark Openluchttheater – The open-air theatre in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark offers shows over every weekend in July. Free entry

Other Events in Amsterdam

De Balie – The multimedia venue near Leidseplein in Amsterdam hosts regular events about current affairs, politics and culture.

Pride Amsterdam 2024 – LGBT event held over a week, which includes a canal parade around the Prinsengracht and river Amstel. Expected to return 27 Jul to 4 Aug 2024.

Market Events in Amsterdam

Pure Markt – Regular market event with high quality produce, music, food stalls and other activities. 14 Jul 2024 (1100-1800) at Amstelpark, 21 Jul 2024 (1100-1800) at Amsterdamse Bos and 28 Jul 2024 (1100-1800) at Park Frankendael. Free entry

Sunday Market – Market events with a mix of fashion, design, arts, food and kids stuff. 7 Jul 2024 (1200-1800) at Westergas and 14 Jul 2024 (1100-1700) at De Hallen. Free entry

Museum Market – Museumplein hosts this Sunday market with arts and crafts, food and music. 21 Jul 2024 (1000-1800). Free entry

IJ-Hallen – Large weekend flea market event held at NDSM-wharf in north Amsterdam with 750 stands. 20-21 Jul 2024 (0900-1630).

The Maker Market – Weekend market features creative handmade products including jewelry, art and live music. Runs in the covered passage of De Hallen Amsterdam on 27 Jul 2024 (1100-1700) and 28 Jul 2024 (1200-1700). Free entry

Rock & Pop Concerts in Amsterdam (July 2024)

Lenny Kravitz – 1 Jul, Ziggo Dome
Nick Carter – 2 Jul, RAI Amsterdam
L.A. Edwards – 4 Jul, Paradiso
Taylor Swift – 4/5/6 Jul, Johan Cruijff ArenA
ZZ Top – 8 Jul, AFAS Live
Patti Smith – 9/10 Jul, Paradiso
P!NK – 10/11 Jul, Johan Cruijff ArenA
Chris Izaak – 15 Jul, Carré
Stevie Nicks – 19 Jul, Ziggo Dome

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FAQs

What is happening in Amsterdam in July 2024? ›

amsterdam summer festivals in july 2024

These vibrant festivals create an unforgettable summer filled with music and celebration. One of the biggest is the Milkshake Festival in the end of July. The highly anticipated Milkshake Festival is set to take place in Amsterdam's Westerpark in July 2024.

What is happening in July in Amsterdam? ›

Amsterdam Pride

Now a multi-day festival, Amsterdam's Pride Festival typically attracts around half a million visitors each year in late July in celebration of equality, diversity and personal identity. Should you happen to visit around this time, you'll find local bars and clubs veritably thriving with festivity.

What music festivals are in Amsterdam July 2024? ›

Dekmantel Festival – [ELECTRONIC MUSIC] Electro music festival featuring a large line-up of cutting-edge artists. Date: 26 Jul – 4 Aug 2024 (10th edition). Location: Held at 8 stages in Amsterdamse Bos and at various venues around the IJ river in Amsterdam.

What is July like in Amsterdam? ›

The average daily temperature in Amsterdam in July is around 19°C (66°F). During the daytime, temperatures can reach highs of 22°C (72°F) or even higher on some days. However, there can also be cooler days with temperatures around 17°C (63°F). In the evenings, the temperature tends to drop to around 14°C (57°F).

What is the biggest event in Amsterdam? ›

King's Day is among the biggest celebrations in Amsterdam and takes place on the king's birthday when about a million people dress in orange to celebrate the birthday. Everywhere you look, you'll find orange, in the streets and on the canals.

Where to stay in Amsterdam as a tourist? ›

Budget-conscious accommodation
  • Generator Hostel Amsterdam.
  • WOW Amsterdam.
  • Cocomama.
  • Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark.
  • Flying Pig Downtown.
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  • Meininger Amsterdam City West.
  • Stayokay Amsterdam Oost.

Are there still tulips in Amsterdam in July? ›

When you are in Holland you will see tulips in the flower shops from December till around May. This tulips are not growing on flower fields but in greenhouses. You will not see any tulip fields in December, January and February. A blooming tulip field in March is also very rare but possible.

What to expect in the Red Light District Amsterdam? ›

In the Red Light area Known as “De Wallen” (pronounced Day Vaw-len) to the Dutch, you'll find prostitutes offering their “services”, from behind a window. Along with that, the area is known for its many live sex shows, sex shops, brothels, and strip clubs.

Is the Red Light District open all day Amsterdam? ›

The Red Light District is always open. The district can be visited 24/7. The window brothels are only closed for 2 hours a day between 6am and 8am. Most bars and clubs close at 3 or 4 am on weekends.

What is the biggest music festival in Amsterdam? ›

For over 25 years, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has been the leading electronic music festival in the world. ADE takes place for five days every October, bringing over 2,500 of the world's most prominent electronic music artists to play in 140 of Amsterdam's best clubs.

What is King's day in Amsterdam? ›

King's Day (Koningsdag) is an orange-filled celebration held annually for the king's birthday on 27 April. It is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in the Netherlands, especially so in Amsterdam.

What is the biggest celebration in the Netherlands? ›

One of the most celebrated days in the Netherlands is King's day. During King's day, the whole population takes on to celebrate the birthday of the King; Willem Alexander. On the day of the celebration, the whole Netherlands is “painted” orange.

What to pack for 3 days in Amsterdam? ›

Packing Essentials for Amsterdam!
  • Don't overpack. As hard as it seems, it is so important not to overpack. ...
  • Good walking shoes. Good walking shoes are NECESSARY! ...
  • Layering clothing. ...
  • Warm packable jacket for all types of weather. ...
  • Umbrella. ...
  • Windbreaker/lighter jacket. ...
  • Scarf/hat. ...
  • Adapters/Power strip.
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Is Amsterdam very expensive? ›

Amsterdam is known as one of the most expensive cities to visit in the world. It's not a secret, but how much does a trip really cost? I have broken down the cost of accommodations, transport, museums, tours, and food and drink, so that you can compare and pick what suits your needs.

Are they getting rid of the red light district in Amsterdam? ›

Last April, Amsterdam's council banned red light tours from the medieval district, also called De Wallen in an effort to tackle its overtourism problem. Now it's going one step further with a plan to close the brothel windows of the district and move the "erotic center" away from the city center.

What are the three disasters of Amsterdam? ›

A famous theory is that the three crosses on Amsterdam's flag represent the three dangers of Old Amsterdam: fire, floods and the Black Death, or that they were meant to ward off these dangers.

What is King's Day in Amsterdam? ›

King's Day (Koningsdag) is an orange-filled celebration held annually for the king's birthday on 27 April. It is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in the Netherlands, especially so in Amsterdam.

Are there any festivals in Amsterdam? ›

Hosting in excess of 300 festivals every year, Amsterdam's festival agenda spans all tastes and genres.

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