Join in some of Europe's Largest Parties
Hosting more than 80 festivals each year, Amsterdam is nothing but loads of fun no matter when you visit.Amsterdam is one of the liveliest cities in Europe hosting more than 80 festivals each year. Regardless of which month you make Amsterdam your destination, you are likely to find yourself in the middle of a street load of fun!
A few of the summer festivals hosted by this cosmopolitan city include the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre, MidzomerZaan, Nuit Blanche, Jazz at the Lake and Troonzetters.
This diverse city also offers a variety of cultural festivals such as the Thailand Grand Festival, the Brazilian Summer Sessions, Festivals Afrique-Carib, Future Reggae Ruigoord Festival and the Utimarkt Cultural Festival, which is one of the largest in the country.
This massive fest takes place each August and attracts more than half a million culture vultures. This extraordinary show is overflowing with film screenings, dance performances, concerts, plays, mime performances, street theatre, cabarets, and children’s shows. The best part is it is all free! This saving is great news if you are one of the thousands flying from London Gatwick to Amsterdam.
Another major Amsterdam event is the annual Jordaan Festival. The most fashionable streets in the city suddenly become pedestrian-only, as one of the largest open-air parties in the city gets underway. The Jordaan Festival is a weekend filled with live music performances and festival features such as daytime auctions and flea markets. At night, be prepared to join in the true spirit of this Dutch festival. Take part as revellers dance in the streets and sing along to their favourite musicians.
