Festivals & markets in Amsterdam this month: what's on?

76 events (Oct 2 – Nov 1) at 60 venues — 15 free and 7 suitable for kids. Highlights: Weekend of Science in Amsterdam, CABINET | Curated curiosa & design weekend market, Bokkentocht Amstelveen.

Are there free events?

Yes, 15 of them are free, for example: Weekend of Science in Amsterdam, Sunday Market Westergas, Early morning cycle through Zuid.

Where does this information come from?

CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Oct 2, 23:56.

Amsterdam guide · Oct 2 – Nov 1

Festivals & markets in Amsterdam this month

Food festivals, flea and craft markets, festivals such as King's Day, the Amsterdam Light Festival and Amsterdam Dance Event when they are on, and neighbourhood festivals in Amsterdam over the next month.

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Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00–18:00Free

Science & tech·Outdoor

Weekend of Science in Amsterdam

A free family event across various Amsterdam locations to discover science and technology through experiments and exhibits.

Various locations throughout Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00–18:00from €5

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

CABINET | Curated curiosa & design weekend market

A vintage design and curiosa weekend market with art, fashion, books, coffee and wine for visitors of all ages.

Centrale Markthal · Jan van Galenstraat 4, 1051 KM Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 3 · 15:00–22:00

Food & drink·Ages 18+·Outdoor

Bokkentocht Amstelveen

A beer-tasting tour of participating cafés sampling various bock beers.

ANNA Amstelveen · Amsterdamseweg 22, 1182 HD Amstelveen

Saturday, October 3

3 events

Sat, Oct 3 · 16:00from €22.50

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Outdoor

1999

A large club/house/trance classics festival event at a waterside venue for adults.

Ijland · Tt. Vasumweg 171, 1033 SG Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 3 · 19:30–22:10from €17.50

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Afrovibes Festival

A festival of dance, theatre, music and spoken word by African and African diaspora artists, for adult audiences.

Flemish Cultural House de Brakke Grond · Nes 45, 1012 KD Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 3 · 20:00–22:00from €29

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor

Butoh Festival Amsterdam X Edition - Teatro Munganga

The 10th edition of Butoh Festival Amsterdam bringing together 12 international performers over two days.

Teatro Munganga · Schinkelhavenstraat 27hs, 1075 VP Amsterdam

Sunday, October 4

3 events

Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00–18:00Free

Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Sunday Market Westergas

A free outdoor Sunday market featuring food and goods at the Westergasfabriek cultural park.

Westergasfabriek · Pazzanistraat 33, 1014 DB Amsterdam

Sun, Oct 4 · 13:00–20:00

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor

OneWorld Festival 2026

A festival dedicated to just journalism, themed around resistance, for adults interested in current affairs.

Felix Meritis · Keizersgracht 324, 1016 EZ Amsterdam

Sun, Oct 4 · 15:00–16:30from €16.50

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Afrovibes Festival: Tula•Verse II: Sœurité Vernon Chatlein

An Afro-futuristic multimedia performance exploring Caribbean resistance history through music, theatre and spoken word.

Bijlmer Parktheater · Anton de Komplein 240, 1102 DR Amsterdam

Wednesday, October 7

2 events

Wed, Oct 7 · 12:59–14:58from €13

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Palestine 36

LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam

Wed, Oct 7 · 21:00–22:50

Film·Ages 16+·Indoor

Perfect Days

LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam

Thursday, October 8

1 event

Thu, Oct 8 · 11:00–17:00from €7.50

Music·Outdoor

Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam

De Duif · Prinsengracht 756, 1017 LD Amsterdam

Friday, October 9

5 events

Fri, Oct 9 · 16:00–20:00from €3

Arts & crafts

Jugaad: Absolute Improvisation Printed Matter Fair

SAC Art Amsterdam · Panamakade 200, 1019 TT Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 9 · 18:00–20:30

Arts & crafts·Indoor

SwapArt – Curated Exchange for Art, Design & Collectible Objects

Studio Ahrt

Fri, Oct 9 · 20:00

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Future Metal Fest

Toekomstmuziek · Danzigerbocht 29, 1013 AM Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 9 · 20:00–22:30from €22

Film·Outdoor

Film: Big Bike Film Night

Vue Cinema · Koivistokade 34, 1013 BB Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 9 · 20:00–23:45from €20

Music·Outdoor

Wispe Oktoberfest 2026

Wispe Brewery · Herengracht 16, 1382 AE Weesp

Saturday, October 10

8 events

Sat, Oct 10 · 06:00–09:00Free

Outdoors·Outdoor

Early morning cycle through Zuid

Ride Out Amsterdam · Stadionplein 22, 1076 CM Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30–09:00Free

Museums & sights·Indoor

Yoga in St Thomas Church

The Thomas · Prinses Irenestraat 36, 1077 WX Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 09:00–18:00from €17.50

Family·Ages 0–12

Cinekid Festival

Pathé Amsterdam Noord · Buikslotermeerplein 2003, 1025 XL Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 09:00–17:30from €10.95

Family·Ages 1–8

Play & discover this autumn break at WOPL! (1-8 year)

WOPL! · Stadionplein 300, 1076 CK Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:30–16:30Free

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Open garden in the heart of De Pijp

INDEBT · Govert Flinckstraat 286, 1073 CG Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00–17:00Free

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Winter games and pea soup

’t Blauwe Theehuis · Vondelpark 5, 1071 AA Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 13:00–18:00

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Can you spot the gold sticker at FEBO Stadionplein

FEBO Stadionplein · Stadionplein 132, 1076 CK Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 10 · 13:30–15:45Free

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Street theatre for the whole family

Cinema The Pulse · Hildegard von Bingenstraat 4, 1081 LH Amsterdam

Sunday, October 11

2 events

Sun, Oct 11 · 11:00–18:00Free

Food & drink·Outdoor

Pure Markt

Various locations · Dam, 1012 JS Amsterdam

Sun, Oct 11 · 16:30–18:20

Film·Indoor

Cinema Aperitivo: Pride And Prejudice (incl. drink and antipasti platter)

LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam

Tuesday, October 13

2 events

Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00–16:00from €4.50

Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor

Toddler Festival (2 to 6 year)

Beweegbox · Sportlaan 29, 1185 TB Amstelveen

Tue, Oct 13 · 19:30–22:00from €3.50

Theatre & stage·Indoor

AKF Sonneveld 2027 - Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival

Meervaart · Meer en Vaart 300, 1068 LE Amsterdam

Wednesday, October 14

2 events

Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00–16:00from €4.50

Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor

Inflatable Festival

Ben Goudsmidhal · Sportlaan 29, 1185 TB Amstelveen

Wed, Oct 14 · 19:00–21:00from €11

Film

Music films at de Melkweg

Melkweg · Lijnbaansgracht 234A, 1017 PH Amsterdam

Thursday, October 15

1 event

🏃SportsRAI Amsterdam

Thu, Oct 15 · 13:00–20:00

Sports·Ages 18+·Indoor

International Marathon Expo Amsterdam

RAI Amsterdam · Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

Friday, October 16

2 events

Fri, Oct 16

Food & drink·Indoor

Denim Days Market

De Passage · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 16 · 17:00–22:00from €1.50

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Oyster Night

Hotel Casa Amsterdam · Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4, 1097 BC Amsterdam

Saturday, October 17

2 events

Sat, Oct 17 · 19:00–21:00from €12

Film·Indoor

Kaboom X Melkweg Cinema

Melkweg · Lijnbaansgracht 234A, 1017 PH Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 17 · 22:00from €10

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

PARKER FEST 3.0

Skatecafe · Gedempt Hamerkanaal 42

Sunday, October 18

1 event

Sun, Oct 18 · 18:00–21:30from €49.50

Food & drink·Outdoor

Chef's Evening

het Rijk van de Keizer · Joris van den Berghweg 109, 1067 HP A Amsterdam

Wednesday, October 21

2 events

Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00from €30

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Amsterdam Dance Event

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Wed, Oct 21 · 19:30–20:45from €30

Music·Outdoor

Dome Concerts presents: THYLACINE - visuals by Julius Horsthuis

Fabrique des Lumières · Pazzanistraat 37, 1014 DB Amsterdam

Thursday, October 22

1 event

Thu, Oct 22 · 20:00from €17.50

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Eastern Margins x Natural Mind with Effie, Minna-no-Kimochi, Mechatok & Torus

Parallel · Buiksloterweg 5C, 1031 CC Amsterdam

Friday, October 23

3 events

Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00–23:00from €74.50

Nightlife·Ages 18+

Into the Woods ADE

NDSM Producties · NDSM-Plein 93, 1033 WC Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 23 · 18:30–20:20

Film·Indoor

Amsterdam Polish Film Festival: The Promised Land

De Balie · Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 23 · 19:30–22:30Free

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Archiving the Night & Opening expo by State-OFF & MRLYN

Amsterdam in Motion · Pazzanistraat 19, 1014 DB Amsterdam

Saturday, October 24

2 events

Sat, Oct 24

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Mystic Garden Festival ADE 2026

Havenpark Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 24 · 20:00–22:00from €12.50

Music·Indoor

Haunted Harmonies, an atmospheric Halloweenconcert

Kerkgebouw de Bron · Hugo de Vrieslaan 2, 1097 ED Amsterdam

Sunday, October 25

2 events

Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00–17:00Free

Science & tech

The Maker Market

De Hallen Amsterdam · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 47, 1053 RT Amsterdam

Sun, Oct 25 · 14:00–17:00from €5

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Outdoor

Pink Dance's dance

Het Open Huis · Bilderdijkpark 12A, 1052 SC Amsterdam

Monday, October 26

1 event

Mon, Oct 26 · 20:00–23:00

Film·Indoor

European Outdoor Film Tour 26/27 - Moving Adventures

Meervaart · Meer en Vaart 300, 1068 LE Amsterdam

Thursday, October 29

4 events

Thu, Oct 29 · 12:00–23:00from €13.50

Film·Indoor

Imagine Film Festival

LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam

Thu, Oct 29 · 12:00–18:00from €37

Learning

Brainwash Festival 2026

Tolhuistuin · IJpromenade 2, 1031 KT Amsterdam

Thu, Oct 29 · 19:30from €7.31

Festivals & markets·Ages 4+·Indoor

The Fright Crawl | Amsterdam Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thursday, October 29

Hans im Glück – Amsterdam Rembrandtplein · Rembrandtplein 27, 1017 CT Amsterdam

Thu, Oct 29 · 20:00

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Summer Breeze Latin Night at WestWeelde - Halloween 2026

WestWeelde · Klönneplein 4-6, 1014 DD Amsterdam

Friday, October 30

5 events

Fri, Oct 30 · 19:30from €7.31

Festivals & markets·Ages 4+·Indoor

The Fright Crawl | Amsterdam's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30

Snob Amsterdam · Thorbeckeplein 15, 1017 CS Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 30 · 20:00–23:00from €15

Social·Ages 18+

ABC Halloween Party at ABC Amsterdam!

The American Book Center · 12 Spui, 1012 XA Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 30 · 21:00–07:00from €27.41

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Outdoor

Gyal A Bubble: Halloween Party

De Ruijterkade 14 · 14 De Ruijterkade, 1012 AA Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 30 · 21:00

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Halloween Exchange Party 2026

WestWeelde · Klönneplein 4-6, 1014 DD Amsterdam

Fri, Oct 30 · 23:00

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor

Another Halloween #4

Warehouse Elementenstraat · Elementenstraat 25, 1014 AR Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1014 AR Amsterdam

Saturday, October 31

6 events

Sat, Oct 31from €10

Festivals & markets·Indoor

Haunted Halloween Festival

Supper Restaurant & Club · Singel 460, Amsterdam// 1017 AW, Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 31 · 15:00–18:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

HALLOWEEN – Kids Party

De Nieuwe Anita · Frederik Hendrikstraat 111, 1052 HK Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 31 · 19:00

Film·Indoor

Maghreb Film Festival: Poupiya

De Balie · Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 31 · 21:00

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Flava - Halloween Special

Pacific · Polonceaukade 23, 1014 DA Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 31 · 22:00

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Amsterdam Halloween 2026

WestWeelde · Klönneplein 4-6, 1014 DD Amsterdam

🌙NightlifeLofi Amsterdam

Sat, Oct 31 · 22:00

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Club Roto – Halloween

Lofi Amsterdam · Basisweg 63, 1043 AN Amsterdam

Running now

Until Sat, Oct 3from €1

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor

Butoh Festival Amsterdam

A dance festival showcasing international Butoh performers over two days.

Teatro Munganga · Schinkelhavenstraat 27-HS, 1075 VP Amsterdam, Netherlands

Fri, Oct 9

Arts & crafts·Indoor

DENIM CITY FUTURE HEROES

De Passage · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 19 · 08:30Free

Festivals & markets

Digital Transformation Expo Europe 2026

Amsterdam RAI · 24 Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 19 · 08:30Free

Festivals & markets

Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Europe 2026

Amsterdam RAI · 24 Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 19 · 08:30Free

Science & tech

Intelligent Automation & Robotics Expo Europe 2026

Amsterdam RAI · 24 Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 19 · 09:00Free

Science & tech

AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2026

Amsterdam RAI · 24 Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Thu, Oct 22 · 20:00from €15

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

FIBER Festival, CTM Festival, in:resonance, 4DSOUND, Ambrio, Sol Systems & Loods6 pres Currents

Loods6 · KNSM-Laan 143, 1019 LB Amsterdam

Quick answers

Festivals & markets in Amsterdam this month: what's on?: 76 events (Oct 2 – Nov 1) at 60 venues — 15 free and 7 suitable for kids. Highlights: Weekend of Science in Amsterdam, CABINET | Curated curiosa & design weekend market, Bokkentocht Amstelveen.
Are there free events?: Yes, 15 of them are free, for example: Weekend of Science in Amsterdam, Sunday Market Westergas, Early morning cycle through Zuid.
Where does this information come from?: CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Oct 2, 23:56.

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