Amsterdam is known for its lively food festivals. During the annual Rollende Keukens at the Westergasterrein, the Westerpark and surrounding streets turn into an open-air restaurant full of creative food trucks. Wine lovers visit Bacchus Wine Festival in the Amsterdamse Bos, where you taste a variety of European wines in a festival atmosphere. At Bite of Amsterdam, top chefs present their signature dishes and give workshops.
Together, these food festivals make Amsterdam a paradise for foodies who enjoy discovering new dishes and socializing. They combine music, art and children's activities, allowing visitors of all ages to enjoy a relaxed, culinary city experience. Every summer, they attract thousands of visitors annually.
Chocolate Festival Amsterdam in Beurs van Berlage
Experience sustainable cocoa in a culinary way at the Beurs van Berlage.
On February 21 and 22, 2026, the Chocolate Festival returns to the Beurs van Berlage. Visitors can enjoy sustainable cocoa in a culinary experience.
Damrak 243, Amsterdam
February 21 to 22, 2026
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Amsterdam Wine Festival celebrates Harvest Festival in Kromhout Hall
Wine festival with more than 300 different wines by the glass and live entertainment
Wine lovers beware! During the weekend of March 26-29, De Kromhouthal in Noord will be transformed into a Valhalla for wine lovers during a new edition of the Amsterdam Wine Festival. This edition, the festival is all about the new harvest and takes you on a culinary journey.
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, Amsterdam
March 26 to 29, 2026
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Amsterdam Coffee Festival at the NDSM Loods
An unforgettable, caffeinated weekend with free tastings
Coffee lovers beware! On the weekend of April 2 to 5, we'll all be drinking coffee together during a new round of Amsterdam Coffee Festival at the NDSM Loods in Noord.
NDSM-Plein 90C, Amsterdam
April 16 to 18, 2026
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Yes! Food festival The Rolling Kitchens takes place again!!!
All foodies gather at the Westergasfabriek grounds for the country's largest open-air restaurant
With the beautiful weather upon us, we may once again get ready for a summer full of food festivals. The start of the tasty festival season traditionally takes place on the weekend around Ascension Day, when the most fun food festival of the year holds open house.
Pazzanistraat 33, Amsterdam
13 to 17 May 2026
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Tasty festival Bite of Amsterdam back in Amstelpark
Slide into 20 Amsterdam restaurants and discover the city's hidden gems
Amsterdam's culinary landscape is about to bustle with flavors, aromas and experiences during the annual food festival "Bite of Amsterdam" on the weekend of June 19-21. This event is a paradise for foodies and food lovers, where visitors can enjoy an array of dishes, from local delicacies to international culinary delights.
Arent Janszoon Ernststraat 1, Amsterdam
June 19 to 21, 2026
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Fête du Champagne in the Rembrandt Park
Champagne, who didn't grow up with it?
During the long Whitsun weekend from May 21 to 25, the corks will once again plop from the bottles in the sun-drenched Rembrandt Park during Fête du Champagne, the largest champagne festival in the Netherlands. Lovers of the divine goodness can immerse themselves for 4 days in everything to do with champagnes, crémants and wines.
Rembrandt Park, Amsterdam
May 21 to 25, 2026
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Spoonful Spoon Festival at Whitsun on the NDSM Wharf
Lepeltje Lepeltje is a free cultural food festival for everyone
The Lepeltje Lepeltje Festival makes its debut this year, during the Whitsun weekend of May 22-25, at the NDSM Wharf in North. This cultural food festival is free to attend and offers a rich experience of live music, culinary experiences, and a market full of unique merchandise.
NDSM Werf, Amsterdam
May 22 to 25, 2026
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The Bacchus Wine Festival in the Amsterdam Forest
Bacchus brings two weekends of wine, food and conviviality to town
Are you a wine lover and prefer to drink with like-minded people? Then come to the Bacchus Wine Festival in the Amsterdamse Bos on weekends 5-6-7, 12-13-14 and 19-20-21june. The wine festival not to be missed this summer.
Amsterdam Forest, Amsterdam
June 5 to 21, 2026
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Tapt Festival: Discover special beers in Flevopark
The city's most fun beer festival lands May 8 and 9
During the weekend of May 8 and 9, the Tapt Festival will again pitch its tents in Amsterdam. This year in Flevopark, together with the city's nicest people, you may get ready for a festive beer festival where a menu of (special) beers, good food, old Dutch games and live music will be served.
Flevopark, Amsterdam
May 8 to 9, 2026
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