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The 6 Best Cultural Events in Amsterdam, North Holland Province
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. King's Day
2. Uitmarkt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Celebrated at the end of August, the Uitmarkt is a three-day, free cultural festival kicking off the new cultural season in Amsterdam. Look for a variety of cultural medium, including theatre, music, opera, dance, and cabaret performances – over 2000 acts in all, spread over 30 indoor and outdoor venues around Amsterdam. The events are centred around the Museumplein and Leidseplein, the cultural hearts of the city.
3. Dance Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Dance Valley is a one-day dance festival in Spaarnwoude, between Amsterdam and Haarlem in the Netherlands. Entering its 22nd year, there are ten stages where the top DJs and dance acts will be performing for over 60,000 fans. Each tent represents a different form of dance music, so there is something for all dance fans. There is also a small village, with speciality products available for sale at the event.
4. Amsterdam Gay Pride
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By AnneDickie - Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
We spent the week in Amsterdam during last year's (2019) Pride festival and can honestly say the whole event was absolutely amazing, especially the Saturday canal parade. On the day of the parade, the whole city got involved in some way and partied from early morning onwards. We found ourselves a spot on Prinsengracht canal a good hour before the first of the floats were due to arrive, which proved a very wise move as if we'd left it later we wouldn't have been able to see anything. We moved on to the Amstel later in the afternoon but the crowds were so huge we wished we'd hadn't moved from our original place. We enjoyed it so much we're tempted to visit again in 2020.
5. Dok Amsterdam
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Amsterdam Light Festival
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3.0 based on 488 reviews
Annually, Amsterdam Light Festival transforms Amsterdam’s city centre into a 53-day light art exhibition. Tailor-made art pieces and installations by contemporary (international) artists, designers, and architects light up the inner city. The light artworks can be admired by boat, by bike, or on foot. You can do this on your own initiative or by booking a tour with one of the official festival partners.
Reviewed By michellecK4774DA - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Wow what an amazing experience My son lives in Amsterdam and I spent Christmas 2019 with him This was a Fantastic Trip in a comfortable warm boat with drinks included The lights on the Water are incredible and I would encourage all to do this Trip
