What's on in Amsterdam
Amsterdam events in September 2027
51 events in September 2027: 9 exhibitions, 9 concerts, 8 nightlife events, 5 festivals, 5 tours, 5 activities and classes, 4 markets, 2 comedy shows, 1 sports event, 1 film screening, 1 classical and opera event and 1 performance, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Nederlands Theater Festival (2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027), Amsterdam Fringe Festival (2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027) and Midnight Generation (4 Sept 2027).
September 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 September 2027
Festival Nederlands Theater Festival 2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027 · Canal Ring Festival or event at Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com). Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0 1.0
Festival Amsterdam Fringe Festival 2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027 · Eastern Docklands Festival or event at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Concert Midnight Generation 4 Sept 2027 · Canal Ring Concert at Melkweg, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Sports Amsterdam City Swim 5 Sept 2027 · Eastern Docklands Festival or event at Marineterrein, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Concert Pongo 8 Sept 2027 · Noord Concert at Tolhuistuin, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Classical and opera Classical Music at Amstelveld 17 Sept to 18 Sept 2027 · Canal Ring Festival or event at Amstelkerk, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
Picks for September 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.
- Nederlands Theater FestivalFestival at Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, 2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027. Hours: 19:00-23:00. Price: From €8.
- Amsterdam Fringe FestivalFestival at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, 2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027.
- Open Monumentendag AmsterdamFestival at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, 11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027.
- SloterplasfestivalFestival at Meervaart Theatre, 19 Sept 2027. Hours: 12:00-22:00.
- Midnight GenerationConcert at Melkweg, 4 Sept 2027. Hours: 19:30. Price: From €28.75.
- Amsterdam City SwimSports at Marineterrein, 5 Sept 2027. Hours: 09:30-19:30.
- PongoConcert at Tolhuistuin, 8 Sept 2027. Hours: 20:30. Price: From €32.80.
- The Legends We've Lost - Live At Amsterdamse BosConcert at Amsterdamse Bostheater, 16 Sept 2027. Hours: 18:00-23:00. Price: From €42.50.
- Classical Music at AmstelveldClassical and opera at Amstelkerk, 17 Sept to 18 Sept 2027.
- Dolly Dots - de musicalTheatre and shows at Meervaart, 24 Sept 2027. Hours: 20:15.
Calendar
Showing all 51 events in September 2027
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Day by day
Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day.
2 events
Nederlands Theater FestivalCanal Ring · Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam · 2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027
1 event
Midnight GenerationCanal Ring · Melkweg · 4 Sept 2027
1 event
Amsterdam City SwimEastern Docklands · Marineterrein · 5 Sept 2027
1 event
PongoNoord · Tolhuistuin · 8 Sept 2027
1 event
Open Monumentendag AmsterdamEastern Docklands · Diverse Locaties / Various locations · 11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027
1 event
West Beach (Film) FestivalNieuw-West · Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof · 15 Sept to 19 Sept 2027
1 event
The Legends We've Lost - Live At Amsterdamse BosAmstelveen · Amsterdamse Bostheater · 16 Sept 2027
1 event
Classical Music at AmstelveldCanal Ring · Amstelkerk · 17 Sept to 18 Sept 2027
1 event
SloterplasfestivalNieuw-West · Meervaart Theatre · 19 Sept 2027
1 event
Dolly Dots - de musicalMeervaart · 24 Sept 2027
1 event
JainCanal Ring · Melkweg · 29 Sept 2027
2 events
Lebanon HanoverCanal Ring · Melkweg · 30 Sept 2027
Camera Japan FestivalOud-West · LAB111 · 30 Sept to 3 Oct 2027
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On for weeks
8 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Modelstad Haven-Stad (Model City, Port City)Eastern Docklands · Arcam, the architectural centre of Amsterdam · 8 Sept 2026 to 8 Sept 2027
Voelmaquette Arcamgebouw en Oosterdok - Zien met je handenEastern Docklands · Arcam, het Architectuurcentrum van Amsterdam · 22 Sept 2026 to 21 Sept 2027
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
Planning a trip in September
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Good to know
What is on in Amsterdam in September 2027?
There are 51 events listed for September 2027 (9 exhibitions, 9 concerts, 8 nightlife events, 5 festivals, 5 tours, 5 activities and classes, 4 markets, 2 comedy shows, 1 sports event, 1 film screening, 1 classical and opera event and 1 performance). The big dates are Nederlands Theater Festival (2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027), Amsterdam Fringe Festival (2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027), Midnight Generation (4 Sept 2027), Amsterdam City Swim (5 Sept 2027), Pongo (8 Sept 2027) and Classical Music at Amstelveld (17 Sept to 18 Sept 2027). 51 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What festivals are on in Amsterdam in September 2027?
The 5 festivals listed for September 2027 are Nederlands Theater Festival (2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027), Amsterdam Fringe Festival (2 Sept to 4 Sept 2027), Open Monumentendag Amsterdam (11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027), Sloterplasfestival (19 Sept 2027) and Camera Japan Festival (30 Sept to 3 Oct 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Amsterdam in September 2027?
Yes. 11 of the 51 events listed for September 2027 are free to attend.
Is September a good time to visit Amsterdam?
September 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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