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 in February 2026?
We’re already in the second month of the new year! We’ve lined up the best activities for you, including a salsa party, the biggest vintage market in Europe, and of course the most romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day.
Check out the best things to do in February in Amsterdam here!
Fair Priced Vintage Feb 6 until 8
The biggest vintage market in Europe is back in Amsterdam! You can find many unique second-hand clothes at fair prices. Tickets are free, and you can book your spot here.
Summer Breeze Latin Night – Feb 12
Since 1995, they have been organizing the best salsa parties in Amsterdam. In summer, you can find them every week at the Westergasterrein with their popular outdoor party. This month, they are back with an indoor edition for Valentine’s Day! There are 3 different areas, and you can both dance freely and join group classes. Tickets here.
Chinese New Year – Feb 17
Every year Amsterdam celebrates Chinese New Year in the Chinatown area, especially along the Zeedijk and near Nieuwmarkt. The festivities include traditional lion and dragon dances, colourful parades, loud drums and firecrackers to bring good luck for the new year. This year it is the Year of the Horse!
Want to enjoy delicious food during this celebration? Then go to:
- Full Moon Garden
- Hoi Tin
- Sea Palace
- New King
The Best Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam – Feb 14
- Enté
- Roux
- Restaurant JA
- Café Beurre
- Trees
- Gertrude
- Café Caron
- Troef
- Wils
Boozy Brunch at Volare
Now that Dry January is over, it’s time for boozy brunches again and Volare knows how to do it! Expect an abundance of antipasti, primi, pizza and dolci, plus bottomless Aperol Spritz. There will also be music, disco bingo and surprise acts. Tickets are €60 per person, including bottomless Aperol Spritz
Jazz at the Pianola – Feb 13
Three mature jazz voices come together in the unique setting of the Pianola Museum.
Robert Rook on piano, Thomas Winther Andersen on double bass, and Bart van Helsdingen on drums. If you love jazz music in a special setting, this one is for you.
Markets
- Valentines Market @ Westergas, February 1
- Vinyl market @ De Hallen, February 15
- IJhallen biggest flea market @ NDSM, February 14 & 15
- The Maker Market @ De Hallen, February 21 & 22
Amsterdam Chocolate Festival – Feb 21 & 22
More than 100 chocolate makers from around the world showing their best creation at the Beurs van Berlage. You can taste lots of different chocolates, join fun tastings and workshops, and learn how chocolate goes from bean to bar! Tickets.
WRAPPED, a Free Art Exhibition
WRAPPED is about moments of change. It looks at how we hold on, how we let go, and how we celebrate new beginnings. Through different art forms, the exhibition shows time passing and the beauty of shared experiences. It’s free to visit in the NOCKNOCK Studio close to Amsterdam Central Station.
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 →
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