Things to do in Amsterdam worth leaving the house for.

The centre belongs to people who don't live here, so almost everything I recommend is outside the canal ring.

I keep track of what's on in Amsterdam and only keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Ask me what you're after.

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Gustav Klimt, Goud en Kleurrijk

Gustav Klimt, Goud en Kleurrijk Ending Soon

Fri, Sep 11 · 3:00 PM

Amsterdam-West

Immersive golden art

Coldplay: A Film for the Future

Coldplay: A Film for the Future Ending Soon

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:30 PM

Amsterdam-West

Immersive Coldplay universe

Van Vermeer tot Van Gogh, Hollandse meesters

Van Vermeer tot Van Gogh, Hollandse meesters

Fri, Sep 11 · 9:30 AM

Amsterdam-West

360° Dutch masters

Gustav Klimt, Gold and Colour

Gustav Klimt, Gold and Colour Ending Soon

Fri, Sep 11 · 3:00 PM

Amsterdam-West

immersive golden art projections

Torresella Summer Tour

Torresella Summer Tour Hot right now

Fri, Sep 11 · 4:00 PM

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$$$

Italian wine & oysters

Concertgebouw Orchestra Free Open Air Concert

Concertgebouw Orchestra Free Open Air Concert Hot right now

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:15 PM

Amsterdam-Oost

Free outdoor classical

Read My World Festival

Read My World Festival Hot right now

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:30 PM

Amsterdam-Noord

Literary arts festival

Hiromi & Metropole Orkest

Hiromi & Metropole Orkest One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:15 PM

Amsterdam-Zuid

Symphonic jazz fusion

We Love 80s - vrijmibo in Paradiso

We Love 80s - vrijmibo in Paradiso One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM

Amsterdam-Centrum

80s friday dance party

Mahjong Meet at de Sering

Mahjong Meet at de Sering One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM

Amsterdam

Casual tile games & chatter

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Stooges Rotterdam takeover

Stooges Rotterdam takeover Hot right now

Fri, Sep 11 · 2:00 PM

Amsterdam-Oost • $$$

Rotterdam hot dog takeover

Eetcafe ADM Noord

Eetcafe ADM Noord Great Terrace

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

Amsterdam-Noord

organic vegan three-course dinner

THRESHOLD (BVNDO B2B MALINDI ALL NIGHT LONG)

THRESHOLD (BVNDO B2B MALINDI ALL NIGHT LONG) Hot right now

Fri, Sep 11 · 9:00 PM

Amsterdam-Noord • $$

All-night dance journey

Parels van de Stad

Parels van de Stad Hot right now

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM

Amsterdam-Zuid

Urban music marathon

Dominicuskerk

Dominicuskerk Hot right now

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Amsterdam-Centrum

Neo-gothic murals & music

Felix Meritis

Felix Meritis Hot right now

Sat, Sep 12 · 5:00 PM

Amsterdam-Centrum

Rare access to history

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Frequently asked questions

How are these in Amsterdam chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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