Amsterdam is a vibrant city, the cultural and commercial capital of the Netherlands, characterized by exceptional history, great architecture and many events. As aforementioned, this is a stunning city to be at whether you are a resident or a tourist, always there is an event or show to look forward to. In this article, we are going to describe what interesting events are coming to Amsterdam and just a small preview of what you will get to see.
Holland Festival
The biggest, perhaps, is the Holland Festival – a versatile arts event, held every June in Amsterdam. This festival offers dramatic plays, dancing, singing, and even painting throughout the festival organized period. The Holland Festival is open for all the lovers of arts; be it contemporary dance show or classical music concert. Yes they do, it draws artists from all over the globe and is true replication of creativity and art.
Tips:
Pay for the tickets in advance because the most attractive shows are sold out rapidly.
Look for the festival calendar and choose the time for visiting.
Find more information on the venues of the festival events as Amsterdam has numerous peculiar places.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
That is why if you like electronic music, you must visit the festival Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). ADE takes place in October and is the biggest electronic music conference and festival event across the world. It provides an exceptional chance to participate in conferences and workshops and, of course, get familiar with like-minded people working in the sphere. At night, you can dance to the tunes of top caliber djs at several clubs and other places all over the city.
Tips:
One may also get an idea of getting a festival pass in order to be able to attend several events at a cheaper price.
Organise your time prior to the conference and festival so that they prove useful and worthwhile.
Find less explored artists and expand your skills to embracing other subgenres of electronic music.
Kingsday
Koningsdag, also known as Kingsday, is an annual event which is always held 27 April in the kingdom of the Netherlands. This colourful event is to celebrate His Royal Highness King Willem-Alexander and it is very famous for street fests and markets. There are orange colors everywhere in Amsterdam people wear clothes in orange color that is believed to belong to the royal family of the Netherlands. There is also a free party atmosphere, enjoy loud music, and go shopping at the stalls with handmade souvenirs.
Tips:
To be assured of a strategic vantage point especially for boat parades, one has to arrive early in the day.
Credit for buying items at flea markets.
Take comfortable shoes because the guide will lead you through the city streets as well as dance.
Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam comes alive in the winter months with the event known as Amsterdam Light Festival. This event that is held annually seeks to feature national and international artists who shall work on light installations all over the city. From bridges to fascinating projections on significant buildings, one should incredibly enjoy the Amsterdam Light Festival. Sail through the canal in a boat or walk through the installations in order to observe the innovation and design of the structures.
Tips:
It is also recommended to take a canal cruise for a light festival if you can make a booking beforehand.
Pack warm clothes and good pair of shoes because you will be touring.
Take beautiful pictures of the light installations while holding the camera from a tripod for support.
Christmas Markets
Amsterdam specially looks beautiful during Christmas season and the festive spirit is supplementing with wonderful Christmas fairs. Stroll through the stalls arranged in splendid manner with gifts, custom products and typical Dutch snacks. Some of the best Christmas markets found in Amsterdam are in Museumplein, Leidseplein as well as Rembrandtplein. Satisfy your taste buds with warm glühwein, snack on the Dutch oliebollen or doughnuts, and bask in the happiness of the season while wandering through the markets.
Tips:
One can travel to the Christmas markets during the weekdays so that you do not have to overcome huge crowds.
Make sure to take with you a carrier for the purchased products.
Enjoy snert, herrngesaus, appelflap to name a few of the traditional Dutch snacks and winter treats.
Amsterdam is a city that leaves a lot to imagination and to say the least is always a cause of immense surprise. Some of the things that make it stand out from other cities include; Its events calendar has been arranged to cover numerous field experiences and adventures. Amsterdam is for anyone and everyone who is interested in arts, music or celebrations of festivals and any kind of event. So make a note in your calendar’s and start planning your visit to this historical place. A place teeming with energy and life the city of Amsterdam will surely not disappoint when it comes to events.
