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
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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
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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
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All events during Winter Festival Amsterdam