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 November 2025?
So many fun things are happening this month! Besides one of our favourites – Museum Night – you can go ice skating on Museumplein, shop vintage at the biggest vintage market in Europe, visit the Winter Terrace, experience the Amsterdam Light Festival, and so much more!

Check out the best things to do in November in Amsterdam here!

Museum Night – November 1 

The very popular annual event where museums across the city open late for special exhibitions, performances, and parties.We’ve listed some of our favorite events during Museum Night for you!

• Master Storytellers of Mezrab @ Allard Pierson Museum, 19:00 – 23:00
• The Hidden Bar @ Resistance Museum, 19:00 – 01:00
• Club Stëlz @ the basement of Rijksmuseum, 19:30 – 00:30
• Performance by Latanya Alberto @ National Maritime Museum, 20:30 – 23:00
• Get a tattoo from iconic Henk Schiffmacher @ National Maritime Museum, 19:00 – 02:00
• Expressive color session @ FOAM, 20:00 – 00:00
• Rijksmuseum Rave @ Rijksmuseum, 19:30 – 01:30
• Live painting by young artists @ STRAAT Museum, 19:00 – 02:00
• Jazz Club – Guy Salamon Quartet @ Van Gogh Museum, 22:00 – 01:30
• Take the culture ferry across the water, 19:00 – 00:00
• Kurashi Soundsystem with Caribbean sounds @ OSCAM
• Exhibition “The Wallen” by Dana Lixenberg @ City Archives, 20:00 – 23:00

Fair Priced Vintage – November 8 & 9

The biggest vintage clothing market in Europe is back in Amsterdam! Tickets are free — you just need to reserve them on the website. Trust us, this is the place to score some true gems!

November 8 & 9 @ Door Open Space from 10:00 – 17:00, free entry

Het Amsterdamse Winterterras – November 14 until 30

The Amsterdam Winter Terrace is back, turning the city into one big cozy hangout. For several weeks, a selection of Amsterdam’s best restaurants and bars set up pop-up kitchens and winter bars in a festive outdoor setting.Think heaters, firepits, live music, comfort food, hot cocktails, and plenty of winter vibes. 

November 14 until 30 @ Olympisch stadion, 16:00 – 23:00, tickets from €22,50

Climate Comedy Night @ Tolhuistuin with Alex Ploeg & Pepijn Schoneveld – November 20 

After the huge success of previous editions headliners Alex Ploeg and Pepijn Schoneveld (MC) will be joined by rising talents like Djoni Vos and Teun de Vries, turning heavy climate headlines into a night filled with hopeful humor. Experience how laughing together can make the future feel a little lighter. Part of the Warming Up festival, which connects art and culture with the climate.

November 1, Tolhuistuin from 19:30 – 22:00, tickets €27,50 get them here *Dutch spoken only

Kosmos Culinair Dinner & Music @ Tolhuistuin – November 28

A unique combination of music, science, and a five-course vegetarian dinner. Violinist and climate composer Tim Kliphuis presents his piece Kosmos, inspired by nature and conversations with leading scientists. The music is paired with scientific stories and each course of the dinner, turning the experience into a sensory journey that speaks to both head and heart!

November 28, Tolhuistuin from 18:30 – 22:00, tickets €55, get them here

Amsterdam Light Festival – From November 27

You can walk or sail along a special route through the city and see Amsterdam transformed into an open-air light museum, lighting up the canals with amazing artworks and glowing installations by international artists. This year, the artworks follow the theme “Legacy,” exploring what we leave behind for future generations!

Ice rink at Museum Square – from November 8

An age-old tradition: Museum Square is turning into an ice rink again! Besides skating, there will be plenty of fun activities like dinner, bingo, a silent disco and more.

From November 8 until January @ Museum Square, tickets €14

Allerzielen @ Vondelpark – November 2

Every year, people gather with candles, poems, photos, and music to honor loved ones who have passed away. It’s a quiet, beautiful evening where strangers stand side by side. They hand out special little boats with a candle inside, so you can release them on the pond, it’s magical.

November 2 @ the big pond at Vondelpark from 18:30 until 20:30 

Yoga at the Van Gogh Museum @ November 9

Each yoga class has a different theme, inspired by the work and life of Vincent van Gogh. The classes last one hour and are taught by teachers from De Nieuwe Yogaschool. 

November 9 @ van Gogh Museum, from 09:00, tickets €14

International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) – November 13 until 23 

IDFA is one of the world’s leading documentary film festivals. Since 1988, they’ve been showcasing the very best Dutch and international documentaries. From world premieres and big names to bold new talent. If you love real stories, powerful storytelling, or just discovering something new, this one is a must. Check out the program here. 

Salsa Party @ Papa Zatarra – November 8 

Every second Sunday of the month there’s a salsa party at Papa Zatarra! Not only can you dance all night, you can also enjoy delicious food. There’s a free try-out at 21:30, and the party kicks off at 22:00!

November 8 @ Papa Zatarra from 21:30

Lying Concert Einaudi’s Underwater @ Fabrique des Lumières – November 6

Lying on a mat, surrounded by stunning sea projections while listening to live piano music sounds like something you don’t want to miss, right? Giant visuals fill the walls, floor, and ceiling, and the sound moves with the imagery. Everything around you feels alive.

November 6 @ Fabrique des Lumières, from 19:00 – 20:00, tickets from € 25

The Bijenkorf Christmas Party – November 6

On November 6, De Bijenkorf opens its doors after closing time for a very festive night out! While their iconic Christmas windows sparkle and the entire building is covered in thousands of lights, there’s plenty happening inside. Expect live performances, delicious food (with Chef Daan van der Lecq in the kitchen), the STËLZ CLUB, and of course lots of holiday inspiration. Tickets are €50 incl. food & drinks. 

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.

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• 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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