Canal Ring
Anne Frank House, the nine streets and the canal houses
The Canal Ring is the belt of 17th-century canals around the old centre, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. It has the Anne Frank House, small house museums, boutiques and many of the city's cafes.
The Anne Frank House on Prinsengracht is a museum about Anne Frank and has a cafe and a shop. Museum Van Loon on Keizersgracht was the home of the Van Loon regent family, and the Museum of the Canals on Herengracht has period rooms and a multimedia tour. Huis Marseille shows photography in two historic canal houses, and the Kattenkabinet on Herengracht is a museum of cat art open Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 to 17:00.
Westerkerk and the Homomonument stand on Westermarkt. Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein are the squares for evenings out, with the Tuschinski Theatre near the first and the Stadsschouwburg on the second. Paradiso, Melkweg and Jazz Cafe Alto are the music venues, and Maloe Melo is nearby in the Jordaan.
The Nine Streets are known for small independent shops and Utrechtsestraat has shops and restaurants. The Pancake Bakery serves pancakes in a 17th-century VOC warehouse on Prinsengracht, and Moeders on Rozengracht has tables set with plates guests brought to its opening in 1990.
Getting there
Trams and walking routes from Centraal Station cross the ring, and Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are served by trams.
Nearby neighbourhoods
The best of Canal Ring
Things to do in Canal Ring
What's on in Canal Ring
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Any weird stuff Concert
Fri 13 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
23:00 to 03:00 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
De uren (The Hours) Theatre and shows
8 dates from 13 Nov to 22 Nov · Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, Rabozaal
A theatre production of De uren by ITA and Eline Arbo.
20:00 to 21:50 (15:00 to 16:50 on 22 November) · Map · Source: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam · De uren
IDFA in Carré - 2026 Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 11:30 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Jimmy Nelson Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · DeLaMar
A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
from 15:30 · Map · Source: DeLaMar Theater
Karlijn Nijkamp Concert
Fri 13 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
20:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
Kees Wieringa presenteert ‘Geluk is een keuze’ Concert
Fri 13 Nov · Amstelkerk
A concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
All You Need Is Kill (2025) Film
Sat 14 Nov · Melkweg
A film screening at Melkweg, listed on the Melkweg calendar.
Map · Source: Melkweg
Amsterdamsch Galabal 2026 Concert
Sat 14 Nov · De Duif
A concert at De Duif, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
19:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Being bad with Piotr: the power of failure Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Studio 2
A performance at Studio 2, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
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Frozen Steam Concert
Sat 14 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
23:00 to 03:00 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
IDFA in Carré - 2026 Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 09:45 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Kneecap (2024) Film
Sat 14 Nov · Melkweg
A film screening at Melkweg, listed on the Melkweg calendar.
Map · Source: Melkweg
Rock-A-Oke Concert
Sat 14 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
20:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
Avond van de gevangen schrijver Talks and readings
Sun 15 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 20:15 · Map · Source: De Balie
Cerita Kita Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Felix Meritis
A performance at Felix Meritis, listed on the Felix Meritis, programma calendar.
Map · Source: Felix Meritis, programma
Giuls unplugged Concert
Sun 15 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
20:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
IDFA in Carré - 2026 Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 10:15 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Jacco Gotink Band Concert
Sun 15 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
23:00 to 02:00 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
L O S (work in progress) Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Studio 2
A performance at Studio 2, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Matangi Moments | Mozartiade Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Amstelkerk
A concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:30 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
The Bookshop Kids Tour Tours and walks
Sun 15 Nov · Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, The Bookshop
A tour of the theatre for children, listed under youth and family.
10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam · The Bookshop Kids Rondleiding
Exploring the horizon of an Israeli Palestinian confederation Talks and readings
Mon 16 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Balie
Liefdesbrieven Theatre and shows
Mon 16 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Open Jamsession with Nienke & Jacco Concert
Tue 17 Nov · The Waterhole
A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
20:30 to 01:30 · Map · Source: The Waterhole
Gyo Kretz - The Candlelight Tour Concert
Wed 18 Nov · Amstelkerk
A concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Omen | Gabriel Lester Exhibition
18 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 · Capital C
An exhibition at Capital C, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Opening: Omen | Gabriel Lester Exhibition
Wed 18 Nov · Capital C
An exhibition at Capital C, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
ruins. sense of place I NATALIYA ZUBAN Exhibition
18 to 22 Nov · Iona Foundation
An exhibition at Iona Foundation, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Adolphe de Meyer Lecture by curator Camille Mona-Paysant Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Huis Marseille
A talk at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Huis Marseille
André de Jong and His Theater | With André de Jong and Beppie Gielkens Theatre and shows
19 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 · The Merchant House
A performance at The Merchant House, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Artist Meet and Exhibition Tour: The Table Exhibition
Thu 19 Nov · Homecoming Gallery
An exhibition at Homecoming Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
baby ghosts and the machine | Ayşen Kaptanoğlu Activities
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Madé van Krimpen
An event at Madé van Krimpen, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Daughter | Lindsay Merrill Exhibition
19 Nov to 20 Dec · Enari
An exhibition at Enari, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Days like razors, nights full of rats | Frida Orupabo Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 · Stevenson
An exhibition at Stevenson, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
FLIMSILY HELD TOGETHER BY BIRDSONG | Keetje Mans Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · andriesse~eyck galerie
An exhibition at andriesse~eyck galerie, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
From 5:30 am to 7:30 am | Iva Gueorguieva Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Bradwolff & Partners
An exhibition at Bradwolff & Partners, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Handles Squeezed | Saskia Noor van Imhoff Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 9 Jan 2027 · GRIMM
An exhibition at GRIMM, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Kantelende machten: Het nieuwe imperialisme Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Rode Hoed
A performance at Rode Hoed, listed on the Rode Hoed, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Rode Hoed, programma
Mythopoesis & Meaning in the Ancient & Modern Worlds Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Embassy of the Free Mind
A talk at Embassy of the Free Mind, listed on the Embassy of the Free Mind, events calendar.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: Embassy of the Free Mind, events
New Works | Kees Goudzwaard Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Slewe Gallery
An exhibition at Slewe Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Pieter Derks - Ja, leuk! Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Poetic Justice | patricia kaersenhout Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 13 Feb 2027 · AKINCI
An exhibition at AKINCI, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
The Table | Group Exhibition Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Homecoming Gallery
An exhibition at Homecoming Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
The weight of green (and other wavelengths) | Wieteke Heldens Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Borzo Gallery
An exhibition at Borzo Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
There, Again I Sanja Medić Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Bradwolff & Partners
An exhibition at Bradwolff & Partners, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Tour 1: Centre on foot Tours and walks
Thu 19 Nov · Slewe Gallery
A tour at Slewe Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Tour 2: Jordaan/West by bike Tours and walks
Thu 19 Nov · andriesse~eyck galerie
A tour at andriesse~eyck galerie, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Veins of Amsterdam | Thierry Oussou Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 9 Jan 2027 · Lumen Travo
An exhibition at Lumen Travo, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Adolphe de Meyer Guided tour by curator Camille Mona-Paysant Tours and walks
Fri 20 Nov · Huis Marseille
A tour at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
from 15:30 · Map · Source: Huis Marseille
Adolphe de Meyer The Substance of a Venetian Dream Exhibition
On now, until 14 Feb 2027 · Huis Marseille
An exhibition at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
Map · Source: Huis Marseille
Andrzej Steinbach Hier Exhibition
On now, until 7 Feb 2027 · Huis Marseille
An exhibition at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
Map · Source: Huis Marseille
Between Text and Practice Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Embassy of the Free Mind
A talk at Embassy of the Free Mind, listed on the Embassy of the Free Mind, events calendar.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: Embassy of the Free Mind, events
Esther van der Voort Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · DeLaMar
A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: DeLaMar Theater
Lunch Concert Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Embassy of the Free Mind
A concert at Embassy of the Free Mind, listed on the Embassy of the Free Mind, events calendar.
from 13:30 · Map · Source: Embassy of the Free Mind, events
Maya Inès Touam Belongings Exhibition
On now, until 14 Feb 2027 · Huis Marseille
An exhibition at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
Map · Source: Huis Marseille
Orkest Pulcinella o.l.v. César Ramos Concert
Fri 20 Nov · De Duif
A concert at De Duif, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:15 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Otto Hetterscheid Concert
On now, until 4 Dec · Amstelkerk
A concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Performance: De diepe duisternis by patricia kaersenhout, Dwight Fransman & Vernon Chatlein Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · AKINCI
A performance at AKINCI, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Pieter Derks - Ja, leuk! Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Plein Publiek: Thomas Heerma van Voss & Maartje Wortel Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: De Balie
Amsterdam Opera Koor: Herfstconcert Classical and opera
Sat 21 Nov · Amstelkerk
A classical concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Artist Talk: Saskia Noor van Imhoff Talks and readings
Sat 21 Nov · GRIMM
A talk at GRIMM, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Bon biní na mi soño Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Felix Meritis
A performance at Felix Meritis, listed on the Felix Meritis, programma calendar.
Map · Source: Felix Meritis, programma
Esther van der Voort Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · DeLaMar
A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: DeLaMar Theater
Fairytale Salon Talks and readings
Sat 21 Nov · Embassy of the Free Mind
A talk at Embassy of the Free Mind, listed on the Embassy of the Free Mind, events calendar.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: Embassy of the Free Mind, events
JOCHEM MYJER - NET ALSOF Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Sat 21 Nov · Melkweg
A film screening at Melkweg, listed on the Melkweg calendar.
Map · Source: Melkweg
Vrienden van de Kamermuziek: Nocturne Concerts: Chopin & Einaudi Classical and opera
Sat 21 Nov · De Duif
A concert at De Duif, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Amsterdamse Händelvereniging : Licht und Stille Concert
Sun 22 Nov · Amstelkerk
A concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:30 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Art Ceremony: Stephanie Schuitemaker Exhibition
Sun 22 Nov · Iona Foundation
An exhibition at Iona Foundation, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Artist Talk: Nataliya Zuban Talks and readings
Sun 22 Nov · Iona Foundation
A talk at Iona Foundation, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Artist Talk: Sanja Medić Talks and readings
Sun 22 Nov · Bradwolff & Partners
A talk at Bradwolff & Partners, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Hawijch Elders & het Heemsteeds Philharmonisch Orkest, Bruch & Bruckner Classical and opera
Sun 22 Nov · De Duif
A concert at De Duif, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
16:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam · Hawijch Elders & het Heemsteeds Philharmonisch Orkest - Bruch & Bruckner
Het incident Theatre and shows
6 dates from 22 Nov to 29 Nov · Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, Studio 1
A theatre production by ITA with June Yanez, Leila Sahir and Zephyr Brueggen.
15:30 to 16:45 (20:30 to 21:45 on weekday evenings) · Map · Source: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
JOCHEM MYJER - NET ALSOF Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Screening & Meet the Artists: André de Jong & Beppie Gielkens Film
Sun 22 Nov · The Merchant House
A film screening at The Merchant House, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Breken met Big Tech Theatre and shows
Mon 23 Nov · Rode Hoed
A performance at Rode Hoed, listed on the Rode Hoed, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Rode Hoed, programma
Na het einde van de geschiedenis Talks and readings
Mon 23 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Balie
Patrick Laureij - Kintsugi. Theatre and shows
Mon 23 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
To boycott or not to boycott? Talks and readings
Mon 23 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: De Balie
Europe’s Path to Digital Sovereignty Talks and readings
Tue 24 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: De Balie
Theatervoorstelling vastgelopen woningmarkt Wageningen Talks and readings
Tue 24 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
Map · Source: De Balie
‘Auschwitz is dood’: over morele ijkpunten in een verdeelde wereld Talks and readings
Wed 25 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Balie
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra (2025) Film
Wed 25 Nov · Melkweg
A film screening at Melkweg, listed on the Melkweg calendar.
Map · Source: Melkweg
The Sacred Alchemy of Shadow Work Talks and readings
Wed 25 Nov · Embassy of the Free Mind
A talk at Embassy of the Free Mind, listed on the Embassy of the Free Mind, events calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Embassy of the Free Mind, events
Yentl en de Boer Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · DeLaMar
A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: DeLaMar Theater
International Art Talent Festival Festival
Thu 26 Nov · Felix Meritis
A festival at Felix Meritis, listed on the Waag Futurelab calendar.
19:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Waag Futurelab
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · Koninklijk Theater Carré
A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Koninklijk Theater Carré
Opera per Tutti! - Jonge Stukken Classical and opera
Thu 26 Nov · Amstelkerk
A classical concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Yentl en de Boer Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · DeLaMar
A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: DeLaMar Theater
Baanbrekers: Jeffrey Spalburg in gesprek met Eric van Sauers Talks and readings
Fri 27 Nov · De Balie
A talk at De Balie, listed on the De Balie calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: De Balie
Café DeLaMar met Cornald Maas Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · DeLaMar
A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: DeLaMar Theater
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