Our guide is updated at the start of every month, packed with the best events. Explore the best of Amsterdam with insider tips and recommendations. Whether you’re planning your weekend or looking to fill your calendar, let our monthly roundup help you make the most of everything Amsterdam has to offer!
What’s Happening in Amsterdam This July 2025?
July is here, bringing warm summer days and a packed calendar full of festivals, outdoor concerts, and cultural events. From lively parades to food festivals and open-air cinema, there’s something for everyone to enjoy under the sun. So grab your friends, get outside, and make the most of this vibrant month!
Check out the best things to do in July in Amsterdam here!
- Keti Koti Emancipation Day – July 1
- TREK Food Festival – July 4 – July 6
- Wallen Festival (Red Light District) – July 5 & 6
- Music Festivals Amsterdam July 2025
- Vondelpark Open Air Theatre Amsterdam
- Films With a View – until the end of September
- Kwaku Festival – July 12 – August 3
- De Parade Traveling Theatre Festival – July 25 – August 10
- Free open-air cinema – July 31 – August 1
- Pride March – July 26
- Summer Terrace Concerts at Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ
- The Amsterdam Terrassen Festival – July 24 – 27
- Newest Restaurants in Amsterdam
- Even more Amsterdam Tips
Keti Koti Emancipation Day – July 1
Celebrate and remember at Keti Koti, the annual emancipation event. Join the colorful Bigi Spikri parade in traditional clothing from Waterlooplein to Oosterpark to honor the abolition of slavery. After the parade, a remembrance ceremony takes place at the Slavery Monument in Oosterpark. Later, the Keti Koti Festival at Museumplein offers music, performances, and celebration across multiple stages.
Waterlooplein to Oosterpark parade | 11:15–13:00
Remembrance ceremony at Slavery Monument, Oosterpark | 14:00–15:15
Keti Koti Festival, Museumplein | 13:00–22:00 | Free entry
TREK Food Festival – July 4 – July 6
Festival TREK transforms Amstelpark into a huge open-air restaurant, filled with food trucks, live music and theatre acts. From sushi to Surinamese bites, burgers to vegan treats.
Amstelpark, Amsterdam | Friday 4 – Sunday 6 July 2025 | Friday 16:00–23:00, Saturday 14:00–23:00, Sunday 14:00–21:00 | Free entry
Wallen Festival (Red Light District) – July 5 & 6
Wallen Fesitval offers a fresh look at the historic city center. Explore over 70 colorful activities throughout the Red Light District including live music, local food tastings, mini workshops, and visits to unique historic buildings. Discover beyond the usual tourist image, check out the program here!
Various locations in the Red Light District | Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 July 2025 | Most venues open 12:00–17:00
Music Festivals Amsterdam July 2025
- Guilty Pleasure Festival – July 5
- Vunzige Deuntjes – July 5
- De Amsterdamse Zomer – July 11 & 12
- Verknipt Arena – July 19
- Melody Garden Festival – July 19
- Macumba – July 19
- Milkshake Festival – July 26 & 27
- No Art Festival – July 26
- Dekmantel – July 30 until August 3
Vondelpark Open Air Theatre Amsterdam
Enjoy weekend performances in the park all the way through September. Every weekend brings something new: dance on Friday evenings, family-friendly shows on Saturday afternoons, comedy on Saturday nights, classical music on Sunday mornings, and pop music on Sunday afternoons. Entry is based on donations. Check their agenda for the specific shows every weekend.
Films With a View – until the end of September
Films With a View is back every Tuesday at Pllek until the end of September. Enjoy a variety of movies screened outdoors on the beach. Movies start about half an hour after sunset, and you can pick up your headphones 1.5 hours before the film begins. Tickets cost €10 and are available online; note that screenings only take place when the weather is dry.
Pllek, Amsterdam | Every Tuesday until end of September 2025 | Movie starts about 30 minutes after sunset | €10 per ticket
Kwaku Festival – July 12 – August 3
Kwaku Festival celebrates multicultural culture with food, music, and events. Taking place in Nelson Mandela Park. It’s a great place to enjoy summer vibes, dance, and experience diverse cultures in Amsterdam.
Nelson Mandela Park, Amsterdam | Saturday 12 July – Sunday 3 August 2025 | Daily opening hours vary | From €15
De Parade Traveling Theatre Festival – July 25 – August 10
The world’s only traveling theatre festival will be back at Martin Luther King Park. With around 80 performances including theatre, dance, mime, and music there’s something for everyone. Most shows are specially created for the festival and can only be seen at De Parade.
Martin Luther King Park, Amsterdam | Friday 25 July – Sunday 10 August 2025 | Daily opening hours vary | €10 entry (first hour free)
Free open-air cinema – July 31 – August 1
During Pride week, you can enjoy films under the stars at different city squares. With 400 seats available per screening and a relaxed vibe, it’s a perfect way to spend your night!.
Mercatorplein (Wed 30 & Thu 31 July) | Gershwinplein (Fri 1 August) | Free entry, 400 seats available
Pride March – July 26
March through the heart of Amsterdam in a celebration of love. Starting at Amstelveld, the walk winds through the city’s iconic streets and ends at Vondelpark, where Pride Park kicks off with music and festivities.
Amstelveld to Vondelpark, Amsterdam | Saturday 26 July 2025 | Walk starts at 11:00, march begins at 12:00 | Free
Summer Terrace Concerts at Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in July and August, enjoy intimate, high-quality live performances at the waterfront terrace of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ. Come early for a DJ set, stay for the concert, and close the night with music and summer vibes.
Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Amsterdam | Fridays to Sundays, July & August 2025 | 18:00–23:00 (DJ: 18:00–20:00 & 21:00–23:00, Concert: 20:00–21:00)
The Amsterdam Terrassen Festival – July 24 – 27
Enjoy specialties from top local restaurants and food trucks, paired with daily live music and fun activities for all ages. A perfect mix of food, drinks, and entertainment in a beautiful park setting.
Rembrandtpark | Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 July 2025 | Thursday 24 July 17:00–23:00, Friday 25 July 16:00–23:00, Saturday 26 July 12:00–23:00, Sunday 27 July 12:00–22:00 | form € 19,50
Newest Restaurants in Amsterdam
Of course, a great restaurant can’t be missing from the list of monthly activities. And what could be more fun than trying one of Amsterdam’s newest spots? As you know, we love keeping lists, and that includes a list of Restaurants that recently opened in Amsterdam—and there are quite a few! Check them out here.
Even more Amsterdam Tips
Art & Culture
Fun Activities
- Dining in The Dark: Enjoy a three, four, or five-course dining experience that takes place entirely in the dark. Book your spot here →
- 2-Hour Private Karaoke Session: Book a private karaoke booth for up to 10 people for a super fun night out! Book your spot here →
- 80’s Roller Skating Rink: Go back to the ’80s with a stunning decor and the best ’80s music. Spend a fun and active day out skating with friends and family in the rink. Book your spot here →
- Visit House of Bols: Bols Cocktail Experience takes you through the history of Genever and liqueur, unveiling the secrets behind the craft of distillation that has been practiced for over 400 years by Lucas Bols, the world’s oldest distilled spirit brand. Book your experience here →
- Wine Tasting with Experienced Sommelier: The sommelier guides you through a curated selection of 5 wines, all sourced from local winemakers. Book your tasting here →
Weekend Day Trips – Explore the Rest of The Netherlands
You may also like to check out our list of newly opened restaurants! We update it every month. Follow us on Tiktok or Instagram. On our Social Media Channels we always post even more content of find out about the best tips, parties, events and more.
