Rolling Kitchens with Ascension at Westergas
All foodies gather at the Westergasfabriek grounds for the country's largest open-air restaurant
During the upcoming Ascension weekend, the iconic food festival Rollende Keukens once again descends on the beloved Westergasfabriek grounds. For four days, the grounds in West will transform into the largest open-air restaurant in the Netherlands, where thousands of foodies will gather for a weekend full of flavor, music and conviviality.
Polonceaukade 9 , Amsterdam
13 to 17 May 2026
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A'DAM Tower celebrates 10th anniversary with mini-festival
From free views to club nights and roller skating - the iconic tower in North is unpacking!
Ten years after its reopening, the A'DAM Tower has become one of the city's most dynamic hotspots. What was once an office building is today a vibrant destination where music, gastronomy and culture come together. From May 13 to 17, the tower celebrates this anniversary with a multifaceted program that is as energetic as the city itself.
Overhoeksplein , Amsterdam
13 to 17 May 2026
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ARTIS celebrates Ascension with Earthlings Festival
Four days of nature, creativity and wonder in the heart of Amsterdam
No plans for Ascension yet? Then there's one place where nature, inspiration and adventure come together: the Earthlings Festival at ARTIS. From May 14 through May 17, the iconic city park will transform into a vibrant meeting place where young and old will playfully discover how we can contribute together to a livable planet.
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 , Amsterdam
14 to 17 May 2026
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CABINET: Vintage & Design Market in Central Market Hall
Dozen booths, live music and hospitality in historic market hall Amsterdam-West
On May 16 and 17, West will host yet another edition of CABINET, the carefully curated market where vintage design and unique curiosities take center stage. The market in the Central Market Hall combines design classics with contemporary atmosphere and live music.
Jan van Galenstraat 6 , Amsterdam
16 to 17 May 2026
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Taste Pampus: A weekend of conviviality and performing arts
Taste Pampus is an energetic island festival for young and old. There is plenty to see and do.
Taste Pampus is back and more vibrant than ever! The most energetic family festival on Fort Island Pampus is back this Ascension weekend from May 14 to 17 with an array of activities for young and old. From music to energetic experiments in the Pampus Lab, from delicious island food and drinks to a carpenter's village and much more. This year, Taste Pampus is all about energy, because Pampus...
Fort Pampus 1 , Muiden
14 to 17 May 2026
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Williams Botanical Garden: summer elegance in Oud-Zuid
From farmhouse to botanical oasis: this is the new hot spot in Amsterdam-South
As the first rays of sunlight warm the city, Williams Farmhouse on Beethovenstraat transforms into a green, stylish escape: Williams Botanical Garden. A seasonal concept that responds perfectly to the Amsterdam summer and the growing demand for outdoor culinary experiences.
Beethovenstraat 55 , Amsterdam
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SANCTUM at Nxt Museum: where movement becomes art
An immersive experience where body, art and energy come together
Amsterdam Noord continues to reinvent itself as the city's creative hotspot. On Sunday, May 17, that energy takes on a new dimension when NXT Museum opens its doors for a special collaboration with SANCTUM. Not a traditional workout, not a standard museum visit, but an immersive experience in which movement turns into expression and visitors themselves become part of the art installation.
Asterweg 22 , Amsterdam
May 17, 2026
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Laundry Boy in Jordaan: Wash your clothes while drinking coffee
Lot61 coffee and full laundry service under one roof
On Hazenstraat opened Laundry Boy, a place where you can drop off your laundry and get a coffee at the same time. The combination sounds obvious, but it's not. Washing, drying, ironing and dry cleaning, complemented by coffee from Lot61: this is just a convenient address in the neighborhood.
Hazenstraat 65 , Amsterdam
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Museum Market: art and design market in Museum Square
Every month stroll past stalls full of art, fashion and design by independent makers at Museum Square
Museum Market is that monthly market on Museumplein where you walk past stalls full of art and design in between museums. Not wholesale, but makers selling their own work: from illustrations to interior stuff and jewelry. The market will simply return in 2026, including an edition on March 15.
Museumplein 4 , Amsterdam
May 17, 2026
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Padel Parranda: the ultimate padel and daydrink party at Padeldam
On May 16, Padeldam transforms into a vibrant playground where sports, music and social vibes merge
Amsterdam is getting a new phenomenon this spring. On Saturday, May 16, Padeldam will transform into a vibrant playground where sports, music and social vibes merge seamlessly. Padel Parranda is not a classic sports event, but an energetic daydrink party where the game is just the beginning.
Tom Schreursweg 16 , Amsterdam
May 16, 2026
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Azure Day Party brings New York rooftop vibes to Luminair
Every Sunday starting May 17, Luminair turns into a high-energy house music experience
Amsterdam is getting a new Sunday tradition this summer that you won't want to miss. Azure Day Party, born in the heart of New York, descends on the roof of Luminair and promises a unique blend of house music, skyline views and international energy. Don't expect a standard party, but a carefully curated daytime experience where music and atmosphere come together.
Oosterdoksstraat 4 (Level 11) , Amsterdam
May 17, 2026
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The Art Cafe in the Baarsjes: ordering art as coffee
Anne and Julia traded the dinner menu for clay, lino and paint
At The Art Cafe, you don't choose a dish but a creative activity. Clay modeling, painting, lino printing: you grab a seat, order from the Art Menu and work for two hours at your own pace. The materials come to your table, they do the cleaning up.
Sarphatipark 116 BG , Amsterdam
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Thanh Vo in 'πνεῦμα (Ἔλισσα)' at Stedelijk Museum
An exhibition where personal and world history come together in a unique spatial arrangement
Danh Vo's solo exhibition "πνεῦμα (Ἔλισσα)" opens at the Stedelijk Museum in 2026. This exhibition interweaves personal experiences with global themes of history, religion and freedom, with space and arrangement determining the dynamics of the presentation.
Museumplein 10 , Amsterdam
February 14 to August 2, 2026
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The best restaurants in the Hammer Quarter in North
From industrial hangars to culinary hotspots-here you eat in the most dynamic part of North
The Gedempt Hammer Quarter in Amsterdam-North has quickly become one of the city's most exciting culinary areas. Between old sheds and creative workplaces you will find a new generation of restaurants and bars where experimentation and atmosphere go hand in hand. This is not a classic restaurant district, but rather that raw edge gives it character. From sophisticated dining to laidback get-togethers-these are the places that...
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Techno festival Awakenings Upclose back in Spaarnwoude
Upclose is a place entirely dedicated to pure dance floor culture
The lineup for Awakenings Upclose 2026 is known, and it's strong. On May 16 and 17, the festival in Spaarnwoude Park will be running at full capacity, with a special highlight being the 10th anniversary of LSD - the project of Luke Slater, Function and Steve Bicknell. Weekend and Saturday tickets are nearly sold out.
Houtrak, Spaarnwoude-Park , Halfweg
16 to 17 May 2026
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The Pure Market: craftsmanship in the Amsterdam Forest
Discover the latest culinary highlights in Amsterdam
Those looking for an authentic, artisanal market in Amsterdam need not look far. The Pure Markt has become a beloved hotspot for foodies, families and epicureans who want to spend their Sundays surrounded by greenery. Spread across iconic parks in and around the city, this market offers a unique blend of taste, atmosphere and craftsmanship.
Amsterdamse Bos , Amsterdam
May 17, 2026
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Julia Kochetova shows war as personal loss at Foam
The Ukrainian photojournalist won both an Emmy and World Press Photo 2024
Julia Kochetova photographs the war in Ukraine from the inside: not as distant tragedy, but as everyday life of people with names and faces. Her solo exhibition ‘War is Personal’ runs at Foam until May 25, 2026. The work confronts you with questions that don't easily let you go.
Keizersgracht 609 , Amsterdam
March 6 through May 25, 2026
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Tacite: Refined gastronomy with a soul in Old South
Former Aan de Poel star level gets new stage on Cornelis Krusemanstraat
Oud-Zuid welcomes a promising new name to the fine dining scene in April: Tacite. On the spot formerly occupied by Cavataria, maître Daan van Splunteren and chef Joris Koudstaal will bring their shared vision to life. With their background at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Aan de Poel in Amstelveen, Tacite promises to become a culinary destination where precision, elegance and experience come together.
Cornelis Krusemanstraat 15 , Amsterdam
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The Incident: One actress, ten roles, one square meter
June Yanez plays Guadalupe in solo performance about opportunities and dreams
In the ITA ensemble's new play The Incident, June Yanez plays a nearly sixteen-year-old woman of color who finds herself at a crossroads. She does so alone, in one square meter, but with ten faces. A new play by Leila Sahir, inspired by the NPO series Klassen.
Leidseplein 26 , Amsterdam
May 17 to 30, 2026
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