Annual events in Amsterdam

Thousands of events, thousands of cultural opportunities in Amsterdam! This section provides an overview describing some of the most important festivals and events taking place annually.

	Museumnacht - Night of Museums Museums open from 19:00 until 2 am! Buying a ticket is entitled to entry into museums involved in the event. For every occasion Museum presents a special event, classical music concerts, performances, multimedia projections, dj set). The ticket also includes the transport from one museum to another, taking place via tram, bus and boat history. Evening and night of 1 November http://www.n8.nl/
	International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA) The International Documentary Festival takes place in the Leidseplein: 11 days dedicated to this type of film, with screenings during the year on the day of documentaries from around the world and award of prizes of the category. Also connected to the talk shows, workshops, performances, exhibitions and shows. November 23, December 3 http://www.idfa.nl/
	High Times Cannabis Cup Since 1989, each year the third week of November, the magazine "High Times" to organize the Amsterdam Cannabis Cup: farmers and coffee shop set out the new varieties produced through crosses and different methods of cultivation, while those judged best receive prizes. For several years now as a judge is also open to the public. 23-27 November http://www.cannabiscup.com/
	Sinterklaas The Dutch were to spread the tradition of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) in the world. Santa Claus is depicted as an old man, dressed in red, and his aides are Zwarte Piet and the white horse Schimmel. The legend describes the saint who is traveling, starting with Spain in November, across Europe to help the poor and bring gifts to children in the Netherlands on 5 December. 5 December
	Oudejaarsavond - New Year As in all big cities, New Year sees the whole festival in Amsterdam: party organized everywhere and main squares (Leidseplein and Dam especially) crowded with people waiting for midnight and to carouse until late. 31 December
	Koninginnedag - The Feast of the Queen - Queen's Day The party began the evening before, with concerts, discos and clubs and organizing parties until late at night. Throughout the Netherlands as the royal color, orange and people poured into the streets and squares to celebrate, dancing, drinking. Amsterdam is the most crowded city with more than 750,000 people in the party. 30 April http://www.koninginnedagamsterdam.nl/
	Day of Remembrance and Liberation Day The Day of Remembrance for the Fallen of the Second World War (4 May) is held a commemorative ceremony at Dam Square in the Liberation Day (May 5) will play concerts and free events to celebrate multicultural freedom. In the evening, always free, held a concert on the river Amstel. May 4-5
	Holland Festival Theater, music, dance, opera, film and everything is art quality for which this festival exists since 1947. National and international artists, innovative and experimental, will perform at the Festival Center Stadsschouwburg in the Leidseplein, which also becomes air cafes with presentations, discussions and parties. 2-25 June http://www.hollandfestival.nl/
	Amsterdam Roots Amsterdam Roots Festival is one of the most important international music festival. The festival presents developments in the world of music for a large and varied. The mix of ethnic origins, music and styles of contact between the various population groups has become essential for the festival. 14-21 June http://www.amsterdamroots.nl/
	Vondelpark Open Air Theater Theater, cabaret, concerts and dance performances are staged for free during the summer days in the open air theater in the Vondelpark. You'll be spoiled for choice, and posters of programming are displayed at the entrances of the park. 1 June 24 August http://www.openluchttheater.nl/
	Gay Pride The Gay Pride Festival presents a number of initiatives, from sports to cultural events to the party. The clue of the event is represented by a boat parade on the canals, a sort of carnival with the fantasy. 1-3 Augus thttp://www.amsterdampride.nl/
	Uitmarkt Uitmarkt (which takes place mainly in the Museumplein and Leidseplein) is the official opening of the cultural season in Amsterdam: hundreds of performances, concerts, theater performances, and workshops, all free! Uitmarkt also hosts hundreds of institutions and manufacturers willing to provide information on upcoming activities and cultural performances. 29-31 August http://www.uitmarkt.nl/