These 142 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Dec. 21 & Dec. 28 at 11pm
Melkweg · Amsterdam-Centrum
A Monday night rave inside one of Amsterdam's most storied music halls. TAMZA takes over the Melkweg for a free weeknight session of pounding beats and a crowd that came to dance.
December 20 at 10pm
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • 10,60 €
Benvis and his Rockets celebrate 25 years of greased-back rock 'n' roll with a dance party fueled by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, and Little Richard. DJs keep the floor moving till late.
December 27 at 9pm
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost • 23 €
Cuban powerhouse Evelyn Dupuy, once crowned "The Latin Voice" on The Voice of Holland, leads an 11-piece band through danceable Afro-Latin rhythms. Brass, congas, and timbales bring Havana heat to the IJ waterfront.
December 31 at 9pm
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • 10 €
Ring in the new year with stomping DJs and prosecco at Amsterdam's favorite living room dive. Dust off your weirdest business suit: ties and button-ups encouraged, stuffiness not invited.
Thu, Dec 31 · 8:30 PM
Lellebel: Queer Bar · Amsterdam-Centrum • 8 €
Amsterdam's only alternative gay comedy night brings stand-up, games, and gloriously unhinged acts to a safe, electric queer bar. Expect seasoned performers, sharp wit, and a whole lot of chaos.
December 20 at 12:30pm +2
Theater Bellevue · Amsterdam-Centrum
A wild, comical, and poetic one-woman show where Katrien van Beurden uses commedia masks and live music to explore survival, grief, and the trickster spirit of Harlekino. Expect raw emotion, cinematic storytelling, and a reminder that hope is something you do, not something you believe.
December 20 at 3:30pm
Theater Bellevue · Amsterdam-Centrum
Diva's op Stal turn Christmas chaos into comedy gold with sketches, songs, and zero sacred cows. Turkey disasters, ugly sweaters, and baby Jesus all get the cabaret treatment in this absurd, touching revue.
December 20 at 8:30pm
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
A bedroom in Athens, a voice that arrives too late. Dimitra Sofroniou's haunting music theatre piece pieces together Greek news broadcasts and personal memory to confront femicide without showing violence. Heavy, quiet, unforgettable.
Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 at 6pm
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • Free
Your Tuesday night living room session. de Nieuwe Anita hosts short acoustic sets on a tiny stage, with dinner from Robin Food beforehand. Entry is free; toss a few euros to the artists.
Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 at 8:30pm
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • Free
Cozy basement bar de Nieuwe Anita hosts free acoustic sets every Tuesday in a space that feels more like a friend's apartment than a venue. Grab a cheap beer, settle into the unpretentious crowd, and discover local musicians before they hit bigger stages.
Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 at 8:30pm
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • Free
Free acoustic sets every Tuesday in a cozy living-room bar, with dinner from Robin Food and, if you're lucky, a barber chair waiting. Witte Gei't? is Amsterdam's sweetest weekly ritual.
Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 at 6pm
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • Free
Amsterdam's friendliest Tuesday ritual: free short acoustic sets on a tiny stage, with the Robin Food kitchen serving dinner from 6. Come early, grab a seat, stay for the next act.
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Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
Vondelpark Openluchttheater · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 24 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 95
Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 AM
Anne Frank Monument · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 15
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Dam 29 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 750
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
17,50 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Melkweg Expo · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Oude Kerk Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
$0-$14.5
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Melkweg · Amsterdam-Noord
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:45 PM
Bar Twenty Two · Amsterdam-Centrum
25 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
17,50 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter · Amsterdam-Zuid
€ 475.7
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Amsterdam Centraal railway station · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 0-€ 245
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Barbie: The Dream Experience · Amsterdam-Noord
35 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Herengracht 386 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 0-€ 18.5
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Lovers Canal Cruises Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 24.95
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
De Sluyswacht · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 10-€ 150
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
STARBUCKS · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 70-€ 85
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Loetje · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 295
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:30 AM
IJpromenade · Amsterdam-Noord
€ 1119
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 PM
Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Starbikes able mobility · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 338
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Kattenburgerplein 1 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 0-€ 363.86
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Fabrique des Lumières · Amsterdam-West
14 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 4:00 PM
Centraal Station · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 395
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 AM
Amsterdam · Amsterdam
€ 15
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Oosterdokskade 8 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 520
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM
NDSM · Amsterdam-Noord
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Dam Square · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 10.82-€ 108.11
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Noordermarkt 48 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 0-€ 186
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Amsterdam Centraal railway station · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 118.92-€ 124.33
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:30 PM
Stationsplein · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 150-€ 250
Sun, Dec 20 · 12:00 PM
NDSM · Amsterdam-Noord
Free
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:30 AM
Mystery City Games · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 15-€ 25
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Aloha · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 0-€ 98
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) · Amsterdam-Centrum
29,50 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM
Association Hall 100 · Amsterdam-West
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
17,50 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Museumbrug 1 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 364.87
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
The New Church · Amsterdam-Centrum
25 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Amsterdam Museum · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
The New Church · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 5
Sun, Dec 20 · 7:30 PM
Hunter's Smoker Friendly Bar · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Leidseplein · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 195
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Café Georgette · Amsterdam-Zuid
€ 185
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
National Maritime Museum · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 295
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Amsterdam Centraal railway station · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 5.5
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Dam Square · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 69
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Dam Square · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 12.99
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Amsterdam Centraal railway station · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 54.06-€ 64.87
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Regus - Amsterdam, White Point · Amsterdam-Zuidoost
1 473 €
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 PM
OUT Latin · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Sun, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM
Beursplein · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 200
Mon, Dec 21 · 8:30 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
3 €
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
$$
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
$$
Mon, Dec 21 · 8:30 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
3 €
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
Free
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Stationsplein 15 · Amsterdam-Centrum
€ 0-€ 500
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