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New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam

December 31, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – January 1, 2025 @ 9:00 pm

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New Year’s Eve Amsterdam

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. The start of a new year is always special and what better way to start 2025 than in Amsterdam! During New Year’s Eve, the city buzzes with activities. Check out the coolest New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam below and read all about the big New Year’s Eve countdown event organised by the municipality of Amsterdam on Museumplein. We also have information on which attractions, museums and events will be open on 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.

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New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam

Start 2025 right and celebrate the start of the new year in the centre of Amsterdam. Visit one of the many parties in discotheques and bars or go ice skating on Rembrandtplein. There is so much to do in the city! Of course, the biggest New Year’s Eve Countdown on Museumplein is not to be missed.

New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam

During New Year’s Eve, there are lots of New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam. Many events require you to buy tickets in advance. Below, we have listed some New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam. Check availability and all New Year’s Eve party information and book your tickets easily.

Join a New Year’s Eve pub crawl in Amsterdam, featuring popular bars and clubs with special drink deals and free shots. Enjoy VIP club entry and a personal guide for an unforgettable night.

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Get ready to ring in 2025 at Amsterdam’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve event! H7 Warehouse is transforming into a massive, all-out indoor festival that promises an unforgettable night filled with incredible music, vibrant energy, and unparalleled celebrations. This is the party you don’t want to miss!

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This NYE, Pong transforms into a grand party playground of festivity, offering an intoxicating mix of music, ambiance, and the ultimate end-of-the-year celebration!

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Wave goodbye to 2024 and herald in 2025 at Amsterdam’s most opulent NYE bash. Crowne Plaza transforms into an oasis of festivities, ensuring an evening you’ll cherish forever.

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Join the biggest New Year’s Eve party in Amsterdam at Q-Factory. Dance the night away to the beats of Amsterdam’s best DJs and MCs. Choose from different ticket options and enjoy a VIP experience with a table and bottle of champagne if you like.

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Firework shows Amsterdam

The municipality of Amsterdam organises a big New Year’s Eve show on Museumplein. This show is called Electric Fireworks and features, among other things, the largest countdown clock in the Netherlands. These fireworks show replace the tradition of residents being allowed to light fireworks themselves. Setting off fireworks yourself during New Year’s Eve is prohibited in Amsterdam.

New Year’s Eve party Museumplein

Electric Fireworks is the biggest New Year’s Eve party in Amsterdam. The installation for the show is already a special phenomenon during the day, but at night it will be a true spectacle of light elements combined with eco-fireworks.

During the Electric Fireworks show at Museumplein, spectators will be taken on a musical journey through time. The show connects visitors through a mix of all musical eras, genres and styles. Various live acts support this journey through time. The climax of the show is at 23:55 when we all count down to the year 2025. At 00.30, the show ends.

Prior to the New Year’s Eve Party, there will be an early show at 7pm. This is a special 10 minute show including eco-fireworks. The programme of the Electric Fireworks show at a glance:

Children’s show

  • 6.30 pm – Everyone is welcome on the Museum Square
  • 6.45 pm – Pre-programme
  • 7 pm – Start of Electric Fireworks Children’s show
  • 7.10 pm hours – End of Electric Fireworks Children’s show

New Year’s Eve party

  • 10 pm – Everyone is welcome on the Museum Square
  • 10.30 pm – Pre party
  • 11.50 pm – Countdown to 2025
  • 12 am – Happy 2025
  • 0.10 am – Afterparty with DJ
  • 0.30 am – End of Electric Fireworks show

The show’s countdown will be broadcast on RTL’s National TV channels at 23.55.

Price New Year’s Eve Party Museumplein

The New Year’s Eve party at Museum Square is free to attend. However, full = full so arrive on time!

Check out the show from last year

Winter attractions during New Year’s Eve

On 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025, most attractions in Amsterdam will be open as usual. Sometimes different opening hours apply. Below is the overview of opening hours currently known to us. (This list is continuously updated).

Winter activities31 December 20241 January 2025
Light Festival AmsterdamLights are off5 pm – 11 pm
Winter Paradise9 am – 8 pm9 am – 12 pm
Ice Rink on Museumplein10 am – 10 pm10 am – 10 pm
Ice Sculpture Festival10 am – 6 pm10 am – 6 pm
Ice Bar Amsterdam1 pm – 5 pm1 pm – 12 pm
Ice Rink on Rembrandtplein10 am – 6 pm10 am – 11 pm

What are the opening hours of attractions at New Year’s Eve?

Most attractions are open on New Year’s Eve. Below are the current opening hours per location. Please note! For many locations you need to book in advance!

Attractions31 December1 January
A’DAM Tower10 am – 6 pm12 noon – 10 p.m.Book here
This is Holland10 am – 5 pm10 am – 5 pmBook here
Ajax Football station tour9.30 am – 5 pm9.30 am – 5 pmBook here
Heineken Experience10.30 am – 9 pm10.30 am – 9 pmBook here
AMAZEClosedClosedBook here
ICE Bar Amsterdam11 am – 1 am (1 January)4 pm – 10 pmBook here
The Amsterdam Dungeon11 am – 4 pm11 am – 6 pmBook here
Ripley’s Believe it or Not10 am – 10 pm10 am – 10 pmBook here
Madame Tussaud10 am – 4.30 pm11 am – 7 pmBook here
The Upside Down10 am – 3 pmClosedBook here
Body Worlds10 am – 10 pm10 am – 10 pmBook here
Artis (Amsterdam Zoo) 9 am – 5 pm 9 am – 5 pmBook here

What are the opening hours of museums at New Year’s Eve?

Most museums are open on New Year’s Eve. Below are the current opening hours per location. Please note! For many locations you need to book in advance!

Museums31 December1 January
Rijksmuseum9 am – 5 pm9 am – 5 pmBook here
Van Gogh Museum9 am – 5 pm9 am – 5 pmBook here
Moco Museum9 am – 8 pm11 am – 9 pmBook here
Stedelijk Museum10 am – 6 pm10 am – 6 pmBook here
FOAM fotografiemuseum10 am – 6 pm10 am – 6 pmBook here
Red Light Secrets Museum11 am – 6 pm2 pm – 10 pmBook here
Amsterdam Museum10 am – 5 pm10 am – 5 pmBook here
Tropenmuseum10 am – 5 pmClosedBook here
Maritime Museum10 am – 5 pmClosedBook here
Nemo Science Museum10 am – 5.30 pm10 am – 5.30 pmBook here
Diamond Museum9 am – 5 pm9 am – 5 pmBook here

Public transport in Amsterdam during New Year’s Eve

Please note! On New Year’s Eve, public transport in Amsterdam runs until 8pm. After that, there will be no public transport.

Hotel during New Year’s Eve

If you are coming to Amsterdam for New Year’s Eve, it is wise to book your hotel in time. The best located hotels are fully booked well in advance. Check out our tips for hotels in Amsterdam during Winter Festival. Below you can also see the current availability and prices for hotels in Amsterdam.

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