Amsterdam guide · Saturday, October 3
Things to do in Amsterdam tomorrow
Plan tomorrow in Amsterdam: the best concerts, shows, exhibitions and family activities, with times, prices and venues.
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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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Tomorrow
60 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
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Toutes Directions
A warm drama about an elderly taxi driver who takes his regular passengers on an unexpected life-changing trip.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Amores Perros (4K Restoration)
A restored screening of Iñárritu's intense mosaic drama about love, loss and violence in Mexico City.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Naza
A documentary revealing the military systems behind large-scale civilian casualties in Gaza.
The Movies · Haarlemmerdijk 161, 1013 KH Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Below the Clouds
A black-and-white documentary portrait of Naples and its surroundings by Gianfranco Rosi.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 14+·Indoor
Pressure
A historical drama about the meteorologist who had to convince the Allies to delay the D-Day invasion plans.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Histoires Parallèles
A drama starring Isabelle Huppert about a writer whose imagined stories about her neighbours begin to blur with reality.
The Movies · Haarlemmerdijk 161, 1013 KH Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Rivals of Amziah King
A crime drama with a bluegrass soundtrack about a honey producer whose family business is threatened by rivals.
The Movies · Haarlemmerdijk 161, 1013 KH Amsterdam
Sports·Ages 16+·Indoor
Adult Figure Skater Challenge – October
A figure skating competition for adult skaters to showcase their progress.
IJsbaan Haarlem · 2 IJsbaanlaan, 2024 AW Haarlem, Haarlem
Animals·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Live: Universal Water
A planetarium show about water in the universe for families visiting ARTIS.
ARTIS · Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam
Science & tech·Ages 6+·Indoor
Weekend of Science
A science activity at ARTIS Micropia included with museum admission.
ARTIS · Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
500 Miles
A drama film about two English brothers running away to find their grandfather in Ireland.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Charlie Harper
A romantic drama about a young couple navigating love, careers and personal struggles in a new city.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
The Magic Faraway Tree
A family film about children discovering a magical tree leading to fantasy worlds.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Never Give Up (CAMERA JAPAN)
A drama about a former commando officer haunted by his violent past, screened as part of a Japanese film festival.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Kidnapping of a President
A film screening at FC Hyena.
FC Hyena · Aambeeldstraat 24, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Kidnapping of a President
A comedy about a drunken officer's order to kidnap Finland's first president, carried out by bumbling henchmen.
De Balie · Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Digger
A disaster thriller about the world's most powerful man trying to save the world he endangered.
Filmtheater Kriterion · Roetersstraat 170, 1018 WE Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Heart of the Beast
An intense survival adventure thriller about a Special Forces officer and his army dog in Alaska's wilderness.
De Filmhallen · Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Blue Boy Trial (CAMERA JAPAN)
A courtroom drama about a historic trial involving transgender sex workers in 1960s Japan.
LAB111 · Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Minoes (25th Anniversary)
The beloved restored Dutch family film adaptation of Annie M.G. Schmidt's story about a cat-woman helping a journalist.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Fragments of Belonging
A Croatian woman living in Amsterdam travels through Europe to discover the secret of feeling at home somewhere.
De Balie · Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam
Film·Ages 14+·Indoor
Sovereign Son
A documentary following Marcus as he traces his anti-institutional father and falls into the manosphere.
Eye Filmmuseum · IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
I Am Andrew Girls in Woods
A lunch performance for adults exploring male violence against women, containing explicit content.
Theatre Bellevue · Leidsekade 90, 1017 PN Amsterdam
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Love-22-Love
A documentary by a video artist reflecting on a psychotic episode and hospitalization.
Filmtheater Kriterion · Roetersstraat 170, 1018 WE Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
12 Angry Men (1957)
A classic courtroom drama screening about jurors deliberating a murder case.
Filmtheater De Uitkijk · Prinsengracht 452, 1017 KE Amsterdam
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
SONY Community Event: Seen & Unseen
A creative networking event exploring diversity stories, organized by SONY's community.
Tolhuistuin · IJpromenade 2, 1031KT Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Naza
An award-winning documentary revealing the cold logic behind civilian deaths in Gaza, from the makers of No Other Land.
Het Ketelhuis · Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
No Good Men
A drama about an Afghan camerawoman navigating custody and career amid the Taliban's return to power.
Cinecenter · Lijnbaansgracht 236, 1017 PH Amsterdam
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Motion Blur - Our Space
A day-into-night house/techno party featuring DJ pairs, art installations and a clothing market, for adults.
De Fik Garden · Sportparklaan 19, 1062 ZA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Animals·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Live: Expedition Solar System (NL)
A planetarium show about the solar system for families visiting ARTIS.
ARTIS · Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ 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 tomorrow: what's on?
- 314 events (Saturday, October 3) at 134 venues — 24 free and 23 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, 24 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, 23:56.
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