Amsterdam guide · Oct 3 – 4
Things to do in Amsterdam this weekend
Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted: concerts, theatre, markets such as the Albert Cuyp market and the Noordermarkt, exhibitions, kids' shows and parties from Saturday morning to Sunday night.
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Our picks
Science & tech·Indoor
Weekend of Science
A hands-on science weekend at NEMO with experiments and activities for families and children.
NEMO Science Museum · Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Heaven Conference - 3 October 2026
A Christian teaching conference for adults seeking spiritual renewal and community.
Tribe Church Haarlem · Eksterlaan 1, 2026 XA Haarlem, Haarlem
Sports·Ages 2–5·Indoor
Trampoline Jumping for toddlers - MINIVROG (2 to 5 years)
A special trampoline jumping session for toddlers aged 2-5 with a parent at an urban sports hall.
VROG Trampoline Park, parkour/freerun, dance · Mr. Visserplein 7, 1011 RD Amsterdam
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Saturday, October 3
30 events
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Radio Tempo Não Pára takeover: live radio at dubble
A free day-long live radio broadcast and music hangout for local music lovers at a listening café.
dubble · Bilderdijkstraat 46H, Amsterdam, 1052NB
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Art of Acceptance - Learn to let go of what you cannot change
A half-day meditation course for adults on finding calm and acceptance in difficult situations.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands · Spaarndammerstraat 32, 1013 SW Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, Amsterdam
Theatre & stage·Ages 8–18·Indoor
Best Of The West Talent Hunt 2026
A talent competition for young people aged 8-18 from Amsterdam-West to show their skills on stage and win prizes.
Podium Mozaïek · Bos en Lommerweg 191, 1055 EG Amsterdam
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Soap making workshop
A workshop for adults to discover the art of making natural soap.
Nature Bar · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
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
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
Film·Ages 14+·Indoor
Un anno di scuola
A nuanced, humorous film portrait of teenage friendship and hidden feelings in 2007 Trieste.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Sovereign Son
A documentary following Marcus as he searches for the identity of his unknown, deceased father together with filmmaker Cindy Jansen.
De Balie · Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Sense and Sensibility | Preview
A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic about two sisters navigating love, heartbreak and financial uncertainty.
Het Ketelhuis · Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Young Girls of Rochefort
A restored French New Wave musical classic about two sisters leaving their small coastal town in search of love.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Digger
A cinema screening of Digger, starring Tom Cruise, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Film·Ages 14+·Indoor
Downtown
A film about three young friends in Amsterdam's hedonistic nightlife scene affected by AIDS, and their rekindled friendship decades later.
Het Ketelhuis · Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Ted and the Magic Lamp (2D NL)
An animated film about Ted and his team traveling back in time to stop Mummy from changing history, for kids.
Het Ketelhuis · Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam
Film·Ages 6+·Indoor
Amsterdam Wildlife by Night
A cheerful nature documentary filming nocturnal wildlife like pine martens, moths and owls in Amsterdam with Dutch humor.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Manager
A documentary following employees and managers during uncomfortable performance review meetings.
De Balie · Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Meeting Strangers
An adult social event for meeting new people and having meaningful conversations.
The School Of Life Amsterdam · 54 Frederiksplein, 1017 XN Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Family·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Watch Out, Puppet Show
A free puppet show for young children about Jan's efforts to put on a great performance.
De Kinderboekwinkel · 101-103 Rozengracht, 1016 LV Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Drawing Amsterdam @OBA
A capped-size social drawing meetup for adults at the OBA library café.
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam Amsterdam City Library · Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam, 1011 DL Amsterdam
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
EQ and Coffee: Cultural Exchange & EQ – Part II
A casual coffee meetup for adults to share cultural stories and practise emotional intelligence.
Volkshotel · Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR, Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Animals·Outdoor
Guided tour of ARTIS Zoo
A guided tour of ARTIS Zoo included with admission, suitable for families and all visitors.
ARTIS · Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Planet Sok
A planetarium show at ARTIS for children and families, included with zoo admission.
ARTIS · Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
De Gaulle: Résistance
Historical drama following Charles de Gaulle's flight to London and fight for a free France in 1940.
Cinecenter · Lijnbaansgracht 236, 1017 PH Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Jim Queen
A wild comedy for adults about a Parisian gym influencer struck by a virus that turns gay men straight.
Cinecenter · Lijnbaansgracht 236, 1017 PH Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Below the Clouds
A black-and-white documentary portrait of Naples and Pompeii by award-winning director Gianfranco Rosi.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Just an Illusion
A coming-of-age comedy set in 1985 about a boy's search for identity, friendship and first love.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Cycle of Love
A romantic drama about an Indian man's epic bicycle journey to reunite with the Swedish woman he loves.
The Movies · Haarlemmerdijk 161, 1013 KH Amsterdam
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Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Japanese Prints in Watercolor Workshop
A creative watercolor workshop immersing participants in Japanese culture and art techniques.
Café Belcampo · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
500 Miles
A drama about two brothers who run away to Ireland to avoid being separated after their parents split up.
Cinecenter · Lijnbaansgracht 236, 1017 PH Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Downtown
A drama about friendship, freedom and the AIDS crisis among three friends in 1980s Amsterdam nightlife.
Cinecenter · Lijnbaansgracht 236, 1017 PH Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Human Nature
A documentary following a woman's 500km solo trek through Arctic Norway seeking solitude and peace.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
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Sunday, October 4
30 events
Family·Ages 0–12
KidsKumpulan
A family-oriented gathering event for kids, details announced on Facebook.
Hendrik Figeeweg 1Z · 1Z Hendrik Figeeweg, 2031 BJ Haarlem
Music·Ages 2–4·Indoor
Toddler Concert: Autumn Notes!
A concert designed for toddlers aged 2-4 in the Koorzaal of the Concertgebouw.
Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN Amsterdam
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Sound of Water and Earth - Preview
A free preview of a music theatre performance blending live music, poetry and storytelling about the Mediterranean.
De Hallen Amsterdam · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 47, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Outdoor Bootcamp in Oosterpark by Giovanni with Jimme!
An outdoor fitness bootcamp session in Oosterpark for adults wanting to train and meet new people.
Hotel Arena · Oosterparkbuurt, 1091 AL Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Social·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Pastry & Coffee Crawl
A relaxed social walk through Vondelpark with stops at bakeries and coffee spots for adults and expats.
, Amsterdam, NH, Amsterdam
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee
An open philosophical discussion group where participants explore fundamental human questions together.
Motion Coffee · Eerste Van Swindenstraat 547, Amsterdam, NH, Amsterdam
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Vinyasa Yoga 75 Minutes | Strong Flow
A dynamic vinyasa yoga flow class combining breath and movement for adults seeking strength and focus.
H. Cleyndertweg 603 · 603 H. Cleyndertweg, 1025 DZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Family·Ages 0–6·Indoor
Cinemini: Big Wolf & Little Wolf
A special cinema session for toddlers and preschoolers with short animal films followed by a game.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Wellness·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Amsterdam Yoga Class with a View | Vinyasa Flow
A Sunday morning yoga class at Pllek offering views over the IJ, for adults.
Pllek · TT Neveritaweg 59, 1033 WB Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Amsterdam Wildlife
A screening showing wild animals that have found unexpected homes in Amsterdam, presented by an urban ecologist and host.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Akira (4K Restoration)
A restored screening of the classic anime film Akira, a landmark of animation set in Neo-Tokyo.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
Innerzone with Shane Irving
A monthly Sunday morning listening session featuring ambient, electronic and experimental music sets for adults.
dubble · Bilderdijkstraat 46H, Amsterdam, 1052NB
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Nikola Meeuwsen plays Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2
A classical concert featuring Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Wagner's Tannhäuser prelude.
Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Match
A documentary revisiting the historic 1986 World Cup football match between England and Argentina amid political tension.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Ikiru
A screening of Akira Kurosawa's classic film about an elderly official with cancer searching for meaning in his last days.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Art Amsterdam Spui
An outdoor art market on the historic Spui where artists sell their own work directly to the public, for all ages.
Art Amsterdam Spui · Spui, 1012 VR Amsterdam
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Il suono dell'acqua e della terra (The Sound of Water and Earth) - Preview
A preview of a new music theatre performance created by singer and theatre-maker Carla Regina.
Bibliotheek OBA De Hallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
TEMPØ - Community Dance by ZERØBPM
A donation-based community dance event starting with a meditation session before a techno line-up for adults.
TBA – Spijkerkade 2
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Generation Thinkers - Socratic Talk
An open philosophical discussion group inviting adults to debate ideas ranging from ancient philosophy to AI.
La Place restaurant 7th floor, OBA · Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Climbing for Life (CAMERA JAPAN)
A biographical documentary about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Mount Everest and the Seven Summits.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
H'ART Museum Chez Matisse
A gathering to visit the H'ART Museum's art exhibitions in a historic Amsterdam building.
H'ART Museum · Amstel 51, 1018 GR, Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Make Your First Game @ A Lab
A beginner workshop teaching adults to make video games using PICO-8.
A Lab · Overhoeksplein 2, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, Amsterdam
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
IOSIO 10HRS
A hard house club night featuring a ten-hour DJ line-up for adults.
Thuishaven · Nieuwe Hemweg, 1014 BW Amsterdam
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
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Naza
A documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor investigating systems of large-scale control, for adult audiences.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Incomer
A film about a brother and sister surviving on a remote Scottish island whose world is upended by an outsider.
Het Ketelhuis · Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Sunday Life Drawing sessions
A life drawing session in a gallery space for adults, with materials provided and a suggested donation.
4bid gallery · Overtoom 301, Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Trials And Errors (by Music, Part Two)
Dada-ish, clown-ish theatrical show set to experimental music, for adult theatre audiences.
Theatre The Richel · Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282, 1012 RT Amsterdam
Family·Ages 4–12·Indoor
The lamb that is a pig - Het Filiaal
A cheerful family show with live music about friendship and being yourself, based on picture books by Pim Lammers.
Meervaart · Meer en Vaart 300, 1068 LE Amsterdam
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Family·Indoor
WinterSale in Amstelveen
A free children's and family sample sale event held in Amstelveen.
SampleSale 4 Kids · Zetterij 9, 1185 ZZ Amstelveen, Amstelveen
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Creative School: Workshops in October
A month of creative workshops ranging from clay to music, jewellery making and poetry, with a 1+1 free deal.
NDSM – at Neveritaweg 55-57 · NDSM-plein, 1033 WB Amsterdam
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Come Back To Your Nature
An exhibition featuring 11 projects exploring how communities and cultural traditions shape our environment.
NDSM – at Neveritaweg 55-57, in the Pavilion · NDSM-plein, 1033 WB Amsterdam
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Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Pioneer | Michiel Voet
A theatre premiere by artist Michiel Voet exploring the perspective of the westerner in a world shaped by migration.
NDSM – Scheepsbouwkade 30 · NDSM-plein, 1033 WB Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Cabinet of Stories
A World Pride exhibition at Allard Pierson highlighting LGBTIQ+ rights and the discrimination the community faces worldwide.
Allard Pierson · Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
The art of transformation
An exhibition on theatre costumes, masks, and set designs from the Allard Pierson Theatre Collection.
Allard Pierson · Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Site
An exhibition exploring what archaeological remains of everyday objects tell us about ourselves.
Allard Pierson · Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Glass, made in antiquity
An exhibition of over 200 ancient glass objects based on recent archaeological research.
Allard Pierson · Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Samangat!
An exhibition about Moluccans in Amsterdam.
Kop van Java Island · Java-eiland, 1019 Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Ulrich Seidl – On Life, Love and Death
A retrospective exhibition and complete film overview of director Ulrich Seidl, for adults.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles. Building a new world together
The Amsterdam debut of the Congolese art collective CATPC, exploring building a new world together.
H'ART Museum · Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
No home of your own: Living in crisis
An exhibition about the housing crisis, its causes and impact on people's lives.
Museum Het Schip · Spaarndammerplantsoen 140, 1013 XT Amsterdam
Quick answers
- Things to do in Amsterdam this weekend: what's on?
- 409 events (Oct 3 – 4) at 159 venues — 30 free and 31 suitable for kids. Highlights: Weekend of Science, Open Heaven Conference - 3 October 2026, Trampoline Jumping for toddlers - MINIVROG (2 to 5 years).
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 30 of them are free, for example: Radio Tempo Não Pára takeover: live radio at dubble, Weekend of Science in Amsterdam, Watch Out, Puppet Show.
- 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, 22:01.
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