On King's Day, most cafes, terraces and markets are open from 09:00. Parties and events can be found all over the city, therefore it is wise to put on sturdy footwear!
Official celebrations and festivals
Small parties are celebrated at the various pubs in the city. This makes King's Day the ideal day for a pub crawl through the city. But not everyone will be happy about that. For festival lovers and party animals, there are also big parties in the city. Below is a list of the most fun ones!
Loveland of Orange Festival | Radioweg, Amsterdam
Orange Blossom | Pampuslaan 501, Amsterdam
Kingsland Festival | Europaboulevard 22, Amsterdam
Cartel Kingsday | Westerunie Klönneplein 4-6, Amsterdam
Urban Music Festival Kingsday | Turbinestraat 12, Amsterdam
Bredeweg Festival | Bredeweg, Amsterdam
Kingsday Cruise | Supperclub Cruise | de Ruyterkade Steiger 14, Amsterdam
Street Markets
For many, the highlight of King's Day are the free markets. Browse among the contents of other people's sheds and attics with a drink in hand. In all parts of the city you can find various free markets in the streets, parks and squares. Below you will find a list of free markets per city district.
Amsterdam City Centre
- Saint Anthony lock
- Waterloo Square
Amsterdam North
- NDSM Wharf
- Buikslotermeerplein
- Van der Pek Street
Amsterdam East
- Sarphatipark
- Artis Square
- Dapper Market
- Bredeweg
- Park Franckendael
Amsterdam South
Amsterdam West
- Bellamy Square
- Frederik Hendrik Plantsoen
- Osdorpplein
- Bellamy Square
- Mercator Square
- Erasmus Park
- West Park
- Bos and Lommer Square
- Square 40-45