Agenda

Tulip Festival

Despite their fame, it takes a bit more effort to track down tulips in the streets and gardens of Amsterdam nowadays. But there can never be enough tulips, and so, each spring, the festival celebrates the famous flower and ensures it blooms all over Amsterdam. All through the first half of April, more than 500,000 colourful and occasionally rare tulips can be seen in the gardens of museums, private homes and other city institutions.

Imagine Film Festival

Over the years, the Imagine Film Festival has evolved and matured into what it is today: an international film festival screening an all-encompassing selection of imaginative films. While the festival still screens the very best international horror releases, it has broadened its taste to include fantasy, cult, animé and science fiction.

Expedition Oosterdok

On Saturday 21st of April the 'Expedition Oosterdok' will be held to discover the Oosterdok district. Several activities will be organized, such as via the archi tour or from the open boat.

We would be delighted to welcoming you at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, from 12:00 till 04:00 p.m. you are welcome to join our Grand Tour and from 03:30 till 05:00 p.m. you will discover the rich history of the Oosterdok during our reading in the Beraadzaal. Afterwards you can enjoy the Conservatorium concert and several drinks in our Restaurant Seven Seas.

King's Day

King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Amsterdam colors orange on King's Day. The city offers the best outdoor festivities for young and old, on the street, the canals and in the parks. With live performances, festivals and the many free markets, King's day is the biggest street party of the year.

Remembrance Day

On 4 May, Amsterdam joins the rest of the Netherlands in commemorating the civilians and members of the armed forces who have died in war and peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II. During the Remembrance of the Dead, people all over the country observe two minutes of silence at 08:00 p.m.

Liberation Day

On 5 May, all of the Netherlands will pause to commemorate the country’s liberation. The German army surrendered on this day in 1945, bringing the Second World War to an end for the Netherlands. Since then, the Netherlands has strived to be the capital of freedom, independence and tolerance. To celebrate its continual liberation and societal freedoms, various activities and events are planned throughout the city.

Vondelpark Open Air Theatre

Head to the Open Air Theatre in Amsterdam's Vondelpark to catch summertime performances from children's acts, classical presentations or the latest Dutch or international pop performer. From May until early September you'll find a lot going on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free, although all voluntary donations are appreciated. 

Rolling Kitchens

During the (long) holiday weekend around Ascension Day each spring, dozens of mobile kitchens and food trucks descend upon this culinary festival at the Westergasfabriek in the west of Amsterdam, to create an enormous open air restaurant! At Rolling Kitchens there is food to suit every appetite on the menu, with everything from fresh Italian pizza to sophisticated seafood and Dutch delicacies.