Events during Winter Festival Amsterdam 2026/2027
Winter Festival Amsterdam is your guide to every winter event in the city: Christmas markets, ice rinks, the Amsterdam Light Festival, Winter Paradise and New Year's Eve, from late October to mid-January. Book the most popular ones in advance: December weekends and the Christmas holidays sell out first.
Highlights of Winter Festival Amsterdam
Light up the night
26 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
Amsterdam Light Festival
Watch the light art from the water or on foot along the canals.
Cruises from €22.30
Most popular
24 Oct 2026 – 16 Jan 2027
Ice Rink Museumplein
Skate in front of the Rijksmuseum, right next to the Christmas market.
From €16 incl. skates
Family favourite
17 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Amsterdam Winter Paradise
Indoor winter fun at the RAI: ice rink, snow slides, fair rides and live shows.
From €25
All events during Winter Festival Amsterdam
Events
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Ice Rink Museumplein Amsterdam 2026/2027 – Dates, Tickets & Skate Guide
FeaturedIce Rink Museumplein Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsIce skating at Amsterdam's Museumplein from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027. Real ice, skate rental included. Book online to skip the queue.
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Winter Market Leidseplein Amsterdam
Leidseplein Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen, Amsterdam, NetherlandsFrom 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Leidseplein and the adjacent Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen turn into a cosy Winter Market in the heart of Amsterdam. Please note: there is no ice rink on Leidseplein this winter.
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Ice rink on the Rembrandtplein
Ice skating rink Rembrandtplein Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam, NetherlandsOn the cosy Rembrandtplein in the centre of Amsterdam, there will be a great skating rink again this winter. Skate a lap on this ice rink and enjoy the unique atmosphere on this Amsterdam square.
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Sinterklaas Welcome Parade Amsterdam
Amsterdam city centre Amsterdam, NetherlandsOn Sunday 15 November 2026 Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam again. Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) is a truly Dutch tradition.
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Light Festival Amsterdam 2026/2027 – Dates, Tickets & Canal Cruise Guide
FeaturedAmsterdam Canals Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam Light Festival runs 26 November 2026 – 17 January 2027. Edition 15 — a brand-new route through the canals. Book your canal cruise.
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Christmas Market Amsterdam | Museumplein
Museumplein Museumplein, AmsterdamThe biggest Christmas market in Amsterdam: Christmas Village on Museumplein, 3–27 December 2026. Free entry, 50+ chalets, mulled wine and an ice rink next to the Rijksmuseum.
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Haarlem Christmas Market
Christmas Market Haarlem Grote Markt 2, Haarlem, Noord Holland, NetherlandsThe Christmas Market in Haarlem is one of the largest markets in the Netherlands and will be held from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026.
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Amsterdam Winter Paradise 2026/2027 – Tickets, Dates & RAI Amsterdam Guide
FeaturedAmsterdam RAI Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NetherlandsAmsterdam Winter Paradise at RAI Amsterdam: indoor ice skating,Ferris wheel, shows and more. December 2026 – January 2027.
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The Maker Market XL – Christmas Market Amsterdam
De Centrale Markthal Amsterdam Jan van Galenstraat 4, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NetherlandsFrom Saturday 19 to Wednesday 23 December 2026, The Maker Market XL turns the Centrale Markthal in Amsterdam-West into a large indoor Christmas market for handmade and locally designed gifts.
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Funky Xmas Market at Westergas
Westergas Pazzanistraat 33, Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe Sunday Markets are a well-known phenomenon in Amsterdam and the special Funky Xmas Market is back on the agenda in December.
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Christmas days in Amsterdam
Amsterdam city centre Amsterdam, NetherlandsDuring the Christmas weekend in Amsterdam, there are several activities and events to enjoy the unique Christmas atmosphere.
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New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam 2026/2027
Museumplein Museumplein, AmsterdamNew Year's Eve in Amsterdam 2026/2027: free Electric Fireworks show on Museumplein, parties with tickets, fireworks rules, public transport and what's open.
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National Tulip Day Amsterdam
Museumplein Museumplein, Amsterdam16 January it is National Tulip Day on Museum Square in Amsterdam. During this event, people can pick a bunch of tulips for free. There are more than 200,000!
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Chinese New Year in Amsterdam
Fo Guang He Hua Tempel Zeedijk 106-118, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NetherlandsOn Saturday 6 February 2027, visit the Chinese New Year in Chinatown Amsterdam and celebrate the start of the Year of the Goat.
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Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam
Amsterdam city centre Amsterdam, NetherlandsDo you want to enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day with your loved one? Then come to Amsterdam! Enjoy the canals, restaurants and hotels.
