A new restaurant, coffee bar, store, beauty salon and gym opens every day in Amsterdam. In addition, museums, venues, clubs and squares bring in a lot of people every week for new exhibitions, performances, concerts, parties and markets.
Online city guide Amsterdam NOW is the place on the web to discover new (and existing) places and events in our beautiful city. Check our guide regularly and you won't miss a thing!
Museum House Bartolotti: Best-preserved merchant's house
Discover the rich history of one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canal houses.
Museumhouse Bartolotti opens its doors as a museum in historic building on the Herengracht. Visitors will discover centuries-old merchant history and architecture here.
Herengracht 170 , Amsterdam
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Janine: Artisan bakery and Italian wood-fired oven restaurant
Experience craft and pure flavors at this relaxed Italian bakery and restaurant in the middle of the city
Janine Bakery & Restaurant combines a bakery with wood oven restaurant. Here you will enjoy freshly baked bread and authentic Italian dishes. Located in the city center, near the Renaissance Hotel, it exudes a quiet, artisanal atmosphere where craftsmanship and quality are key. Ideal for those who want to escape the city for a while.
Hekelveld 10 , Amsterdam
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Van Gogh Museum: "Yellow"
Exhibition on the cultural and artistic significance of yellow.
The Van Gogh Museum presents the exhibition "Yellow. More than Van Gogh's favorite color". Discover the multifaceted meaning of yellow through artworks, music and contemporary installations.
Museumplein 6 , Amsterdam
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Shakerato serves the city a high-end aperitivo experience
From aperitivo-light to late-night Latin: small, sleek and very seriously delicious.
Shakerato, from the people behind the world's best cocktail bar Handshake, are opening a cocktail bar in the corner building of NH Hotels near Leidseplein. You come here for an evening of high-level conviviality and drinks that will make you curious about the rest of the cocktail menu.
Stadhouderskade 7 , Amsterdam
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Boutique gym RUSH tests your strength and endurance
High intensity and alternation between treadmill and dumbbells characterize workouts in downtown Amsterdam
RUSH on Rozengracht is a boutique gym where you will experience an intensive 50-minute workout to test your endurance on the treadmill and with dumbbells. This studio is part of the TrainMore group and brings a new concept within the well-known fitness chain.
Rozengracht 88 , Amsterdam
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House of Noa: Amsterdam's newest culinary nightclub
A sophisticated blend of gastronomy and nightlife from the people behind The Seafood Bar and Ken Sushi
In the Beurs van Berlage, one of the Netherlands' most iconic national monuments and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, recently opened House of Noa, a unique blend of gastronomy, design and nightlife from the people behind The Seafood Bar and Ken Sushi.
Damrak 213 , Amsterdam
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American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs at H'ART Museum
Photographic exhibition on American myths featuring miniature scenes of toy figures
Exhibition featuring photographic works by David Levinthal on American myths and popular culture. The miniature scenes of toy figures reflect on power and identity.
Amstel 51 , Amsterdam
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Haven Yoga: first hot yoga and pilates studio in North
First hot yoga studio in North with heated classes, modern design and water views.
In Amsterdam North, Haven Yoga is the first studio to combine hot yoga and pilates with infrared heating. The bright, quiet space offers views of water and greenery. After class you can relax at the tea bar or enjoy the surroundings outside.
Nieuwendammerkade 28D-2, 1022 AB , Amsterdam Noord
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Ovid's Metamorphoses at Rijksmuseum with 80 masterpieces
An exhibition of masterpieces and an exhibition on early photomanipulation in the
Metamorphoses shows over 80 masterpieces inspired by Ovid's stories at the Rijksmuseum. Running parallel to the exhibition is FAKE! featuring early photographic collages.
Museumstraat 1 , Amsterdam
February 6 through May 25, 2026
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Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs come to life at Fabrique des Lumières
Follow journey to 66 million years ago with digital art, music and large projections
Fabrique des Lumières is showing the immersive exhibition Prehistoric Planet. Ancient dinosaurs are brought to life digitally with beautiful projections and music. Visitors take a trip back in time and experience prehistory with images and sound. It is a special combination of art, history and modern technology.
Westergasfabriek 1 , Amsterdam
February 12 to April 24, 2026
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Mokum, biography of Jewish Amsterdam in Nieuwe Kerk
Delve into the rich history through 400 years of Jewish objects and stories.
Discover the fascinating history of Jewish Amsterdam at De Nieuwe Kerk with the special exhibition "Mokum - the biography of Jewish Amsterdam. Thousands of stories are waiting to be told.
Dam 12 , Amsterdam
October 25 to April 6, 2026
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Restobar NO NONSENSE: Food without fuss in a renovated building
A bar-restaurant without frills, but with lots of atmosphere and quality.
Visit Restobar NO NONSENSE for an affordable and casual dining experience. Three friends from Hotelschool Maastricht bring quality and simplicity together.
Geldersekade 5 HS , Amsterdam
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Enoteca de Olyphant: European bistro with Italian influences
European bistro with welcoming service, fine wines and a warm downtown atmosphere
Enoteca de Olyphant is a bistro in Amsterdam with European cuisine and distinct Italian influences. The restaurant serves pure dishes, a fine selection of wines and gives you a welcoming reception. For a fair price, you will enjoy quality and a warm atmosphere here on Eerste Oosterparkstraat.
Eerste Oosterparkstraat 3-5 , Amsterdam
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Vincent Hall: Sensory Van Gogh, Kahlo and Bosch experience
Vincent Hall brings a unique combination of sound, light and image around well-known art
Vincent Hall is a new cultural venue in Amsterdam where you will be immersed in interactive exhibitions about great artists. Here you will experience multimedia shows, including an impressive 360-degree light and sound show about Van Gogh and Rembrandt. A place for everyone who wants to experience art surprisingly.
Mauritskade 55A , Amsterdam
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Nido near Oosterpark: Cocktails and Mediterranean bites
Cocktail bar with Mediterranean flavors, live music and rooftop terrace in East
Nido is a cocktail bar with a Spanish-Mediterranean concept and 360° views of Oosterpark. The bar opened in December 2025 and offers handcrafted cocktails with matching bites.
Linnaeusstraat 2C , Amsterdam
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Lady on the Quay: bar and restaurant with Mediterranean influences in De Pijp
A bar and restaurant in De Pijp with a changing menu and carefully selected drinks
Dame on the Quay is a bar and restaurant with a relaxed neighborhood feel and Mediterranean influences. The changing menu and selection of tapped beers and natural wines are at the heart of the experience in De Pijp.
Ruysdaelkade 169-H , De Pijp
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Photo exhibition by Kusukazu Uraguchi at Huis Marseille
Black-and-white photographs show the harsh fishing life of the ama.
Huis Marseille, the photography museum on Keizersgracht, is showing a special exhibition on Japanese ama fishermen's wives starting in October. With eighty black-and-white photographs by Kusukazu Uraguchi, the museum shows an ancient fishing culture that is now slowly disappearing. The exhibition can be visited until February 2026.
Keizersgracht 401 , Amsterdam
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Ceintuur Theater in former cinema building
Mediterranean dining in a historic cinema building in De Pijp.
The new Ceintuur Theater in the Pijp area combines Mediterranean cuisine with historic cinema charm. Housed in a 1921 building.
Ceintuurbaan 282 , Amsterdam
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Roef: The Neighborhood Bistro in Amsterdam East
The place where neighborhood love and culinary adventures come together.
Roef is a place where neighborhood spirit and international cuisine come together. Opened in 2025 by Eshwin Boetting, inspired by his grandfather's garden.
Middenweg 35 , Amsterdam
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