Concerts & events
Going to a show in Amsterdam?
Big concerts and events fill the city fast. Our guests come for Ziggo Dome, the ArenA, Paradiso, ADE and SAIL. Here is how you get there from the Boatsuite, and how you get home afterwards.
The tip from Renske and TimGot tickets? Book your night straight away. When a big tour comes to town, Amsterdam books up fast and prices rise everywhere.
Concert venues
Door to door from the boat
Ziggo Dome
Arena concerts in Amsterdam-Zuidoost.- There48 min
- Back58 min
- Next showDon Toliver,
Johan Cruijff ArenA
Stadium concerts and big matches.- There45 min
- Back51 min
- Next showNetherlands vs Greece,
Paradiso & Melkweg
Legendary venues at Leidseplein.- There28 min, tram 1
- Last tram~00:36
AFAS Live
Next to Ziggo Dome, same metro station.- There48 min
- Back58 min
- Next showThe Kid LAROI,
Google Maps, Saturday evening, door to door. AmsterdamBB is not affiliated with the venue or the artists.
· By Renske and Tim, your hosts on Kadans
Events
The big dates in the calendar
King’s Day
27 AprilThe whole city turns orange, with boats on every canal.U2 at the ArenA
5 and 6 June 2027Stadium shows: book your night early.Oasis at the ArenA
16 and 17 July 2027Oasis Live ’27 in Amsterdam.Pride & Canal Parade
Canal Parade: Saturday 7 August 2027Hundreds of thousands of people along the canals. The parade starts at the Oosterdok, 12 minutes from the boat by bike.Prinsengrachtconcert
Every August · next: Saturday 21 August 2027The biggest free classical concert in the Netherlands, on a pontoon in the Prinsengracht. Listen from the quays and bridges, or from a boat. A magical summer evening. (opens in a new tab)SAIL Amsterdam 2030
21 to 23 August 2030Tall ships in the IJhaven, right next to our island.Amsterdam Dance Event
Every OctoberFive days of music all over the city.Museumnacht
First Saturday of November · 7 Nov 2026, then 6 Nov 2027One night, one ticket, more than 65 museums open from 19:00 to 02:00. It sells out almost every year, so book early. (opens in a new tab)Amsterdam Light Festival
Late November to mid JanuaryLight art along the canals, best seen by boat.
Dates as published by the organisers; they can change, so check the official sites.
And more
More through the year
Smaller, but just as much fun. Many of them are free, and several happen on or along the water.
- FebruaryChinese New YearLion dances and parades in Chinatown, around the Nieuwmarkt.
- 5 MayLiberation Day concertA free evening concert on a floating stage on the Amstel.
- AugustGrachtenfestivalTen days of classical concerts at canal-side locations, from chamber music to open-air shows.
- AugustHartjesdagA colourful street party in the Zeedijk area, with costumes and music.
- SeptemberOpen MonumentendagHistoric buildings that are normally closed open their doors, free.
- SeptemberDam tot DamloopA big running race from Amsterdam to Zaandam, with thousands of runners.
- OctoberAmsterdam MarathonOne of the biggest sports days of the year, with runners from all over the world.
- NovemberSinterklaas arrivesSinterklaas sails into the city by boat, with families all along the canals.
- 31 DecemberNew Year’s EveFireworks all over the city. From our island you look out over the IJ.