What's on in Amsterdam
Amsterdam events in October 2027
42 events in October 2027: 8 exhibitions, 8 nightlife events, 5 tours, 5 activities and classes, 4 festivals, 4 markets, 4 concerts, 2 comedy shows, 1 film screening and 1 sports event, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam (7 Oct to 10 Oct 2027), Amsterdam Dance Event (20 Oct to 25 Oct 2027) and Imagine Film Festival (28 Oct to 30 Oct 2027).
October in Amsterdam. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.
MapDon't miss in October 2027
Festival Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam 7 Oct to 10 Oct 2027 · Canal Ring Festival or event at De Duif, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Festival Amsterdam Dance Event 20 Oct to 25 Oct 2027 · Eastern Docklands Festival or event at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Film Imagine Film Festival 28 Oct to 30 Oct 2027 · Oud-West Festival or event at LAB111, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Festival Amsterdam City Walk 30 Oct 2027 · Zuid Festival or event at Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com). Photo: DennisM2, CC0 1.0
Sports TCS Amsterdam Marathon 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2027 · Zuid Festival or event at Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com). Photo: DennisM2, CC0 1.0
Picks for October 2027
Listings as of 13 November 2026. Chosen from the listings below by one rule. The city’s best-known annual events come first, then festivals and illuminations, events that start in these dates and run only a few days, and events with a photo. Each line is built from the listing’s own facts.
- Amsterdam City WalkFestival at Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, 30 Oct 2027. Hours: 07:00-19:00.
- TCS Amsterdam MarathonSports at Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2027.
- Pianoduo Festival AmsterdamFestival at De Duif, 7 Oct to 10 Oct 2027. Price: From €7.50.
- Amsterdam Dance EventFestival at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, 20 Oct to 25 Oct 2027.
- Imagine Film FestivalFilm at LAB111, 28 Oct to 30 Oct 2027. Hours: 12:00-23:00.
- Camera Japan FestivalFestival at LAB111, 30 Sept to 3 Oct 2027.
- PAN AmsterdamExhibition at PAN Amsterdam, 31 Oct to 7 Nov 2027.
- Amsterdam: Stad van het waterExhibition at NEOSEUM Amsterdam (Stopera), 4 Nov 2026 to 27 Oct 2027. Price: From €19.50.
- Visitor Centre Bridges and Quay WallsExhibition at Bezoekerscentrum Bruggen en Kademuren, 4 Nov 2026 to 27 Oct 2027.
- BODY WORLDS: The Happiness Project in AmsterdamExhibition at Body Worlds, 11 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2027.
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Pianoduo Festival AmsterdamCanal Ring · De Duif · 7 Oct to 10 Oct 2027
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Amsterdam Dance EventEastern Docklands · Diverse Locaties / Various locations · 20 Oct to 25 Oct 2027
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Imagine Film FestivalOud-West · LAB111 · 28 Oct to 30 Oct 2027
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Amsterdam City WalkZuid · Olympic Stadium Amsterdam · 30 Oct 2027
TCS Amsterdam MarathonZuid · Olympic Stadium Amsterdam · 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2027
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7 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Amsterdam: Stad van het waterOude Zijde · NEOSEUM Amsterdam (Stopera) · 4 Nov 2026 to 27 Oct 2027
Visitor Centre Bridges and Quay WallsCanal Ring · Bezoekerscentrum Bruggen en Kademuren · 4 Nov 2026 to 27 Oct 2027
Ontdek vestingstad MuidenMuiden · Fort C | Muizenfort · 11 Nov 2026 to 14 Nov 2027
Grensverlegger Van HoutenStadsmuseum Weesp · 11 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2027
BODY WORLDS: The Happiness Project in AmsterdamNieuwe Zijde · Body Worlds · 11 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2027
World Press PhotoNieuwe Zijde · De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam · 24 Apr to 24 Oct 2027
PAN AmsterdamZuid · PAN Amsterdam · 31 Oct to 7 Nov 2027
Planning a trip in October
The calendar above lists 42 events in October 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Amsterdam compares the main areas.
Good to know
What is on in Amsterdam in October 2027?
There are 42 events listed for October 2027 (8 exhibitions, 8 nightlife events, 5 tours, 5 activities and classes, 4 festivals, 4 markets, 4 concerts, 2 comedy shows, 1 film screening and 1 sports event). The big dates are Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam (7 Oct to 10 Oct 2027), Amsterdam Dance Event (20 Oct to 25 Oct 2027), Imagine Film Festival (28 Oct to 30 Oct 2027), Amsterdam City Walk (30 Oct 2027) and TCS Amsterdam Marathon (30 Oct to 31 Oct 2027). 42 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What festivals are on in Amsterdam in October 2027?
The 4 festivals listed for October 2027 are Camera Japan Festival (30 Sept to 3 Oct 2027), Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam (7 Oct to 10 Oct 2027), Amsterdam Dance Event (20 Oct to 25 Oct 2027) and Amsterdam City Walk (30 Oct 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Amsterdam in October 2027?
Yes. 11 of the 42 events listed for October 2027 are free to attend.
Is October a good time to visit Amsterdam?
October in Amsterdam. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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