Open Garden Days June 16, 17, 18 A unique opportunity!to visit a variety of canal gardens that are normally closed to the public. It really is the city's best kept secret, because they are not visible from the streets. Around 25 canal gardens - nowadays still part of a private house or belonging to an institution - will open to the public during the Open Garden Days 2023. More information and tickets Red Light Jazz Festival June 9, 10 and 11 The popular jazz festival with (mostly) free performances takes place for the 10th time this year! Enjoy a concert at places like Casa Rosso, the Palace of Melancholy and Tobacco Theater. For the complete program go to Red Light Jazz Foundation.
Red Light District Open Days June 2023 Red Light District have their annual open days so the public can get a look behind the scenes in their cosy neighbourhood. Enjoy live performances, take a pole dance workshop at the Bananenbar or listen to a lecture by Rob van Hulst at Casa Rosso. The program and all locations are on a handy map that is available free of charge at the participating locations. Also available online via their Facebook page
Canal Festival August 11 to 20. During the Canal Festival young musicians from all over the world surprise you with their own musical story. Everytime at a different location in Amsterdam. For example at Artis (ZOO), Hermitage Museum, Prinsengracht etc. Check the website for the complete program and entrance tickets.
Gay Pride Canal Parade July 29 to August 6. Amsterdam Gay Pride is no longer just a day. More than a week of festivites but the famous boat parade will take place on August 6 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The colorful boats start at Oosterdok and sail via the Nieuwe Herengracht, the Amstel and the Prinsengracht to the Westerdok. For the entire program visit the Pride Amsterdam website.