Nieuwe Zijde
Dam Square, Spui and the pedestrian shopping streets
The Nieuwe Zijde is the western half of the old centre. Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Kalverstraat sit here, with the Begijnhof and the bookshops of Spui close by.
The Royal Palace is the official reception palace of King Willem-Alexander and De Nieuwe Kerk stands beside it on Dam Square. De Nieuwe Kerk is open daily 10:00 to 17:00 with last entry at 16:30. The Amsterdam Museum on Kalverstraat is a network museum that works with the city through exhibitions and public programmes.
Kalverstraat is the main pedestrian shopping street and Magna Plaza is a shopping centre in the old post office building. Spui has the American Book Center, an independent family-owned bookshop, and the Begijnhof is a courtyard of small houses a short walk from the square.
Café Luxembourg on Spuistraat is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 22:00. Lanskroon on Singel has baked stroopwafels fresh every day since 1958. Wynand Fockink serves spirits and liqueurs in the alley Pijlsteeg and Gollem is a speciality beer cafe.
Getting there
Centraal Station is a walk from Dam Square, and Rokin has a metro station.
Nearby neighbourhoods
The best of Nieuwe Zijde
Things to do in Nieuwe Zijde
What's on in Nieuwe Zijde
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
De Wereld van de Parade XL Festival
Fri 13 Nov · Theater De Richel
A festival at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel
Furiozo: Man looking for trouble Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
The silence we inherit Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 18:10 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
A la carte Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
A True (?) Ghost(?) Story(?) Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 21:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
The voice note Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 14:45 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
A la carte Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 19:15 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Aimabele Schoften, Wijncabaret: Grand Cru Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Aimabele Schoften - Wijncabaret: Grand Cru
Emine: stories of a caged nightingale Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Studio 1
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 15:30 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek
Sinterklaas Arrival in Amsterdam Festival
Sun 15 Nov · Amsterdam
The arrival of Sinterklaas in Amsterdam, with route and times published by the organiser.
Map · Source: Stichting Sint in Amsterdam · Intocht Sinterklaas 2026
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FLY ANAKIN & QUELLE CHRIS Instore & Signing at Rush Hour Store Concert
Mon 16 Nov · Rush Hour Store
A concert at Rush Hour Store, listed on the Rush Hour, in-store events calendar.
Map · Source: Rush Hour, in-store events
Zoöp Connections: Sien Vanmaele Theatre and shows
Mon 16 Nov · Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond
A performance at Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond, listed on the De Brakke Grond calendar.
Map · Source: De Brakke Grond
BBC Reith Lecture - Water: The Geography of Hope Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk
A talk at Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
17:30 · Map · Source: University of Amsterdam
What's our water future? Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk
A talk at Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
14:00 · Map · Source: University of Amsterdam
Collectief FAKT, Omelas Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Collectief FAKT - Omelas
Joost Hofman & Barbara Sloesen, Ouder worden (try-out) Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Joost Hofman & Barbara Sloesen - Ouder worden (try-out)
Plantage aan de gracht: verhalen van mens en macht | Natasja Kensmil Exhibition
18 Nov 2026 to 4 Apr 2027 · Amsterdam Museum
An exhibition at Amsterdam Museum, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Theo Croker, AZZAMATTA: Exclusive Album Playback Concert
Wed 18 Nov · Rush Hour Store
A concert at Rush Hour Store, listed on the Rush Hour, in-store events calendar.
Map · Source: Rush Hour, in-store events · Theo Croker - AZZAMATTA: Exclusive Album Playback
An Artist in Motion | René Groebli Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 13 Feb 2027 · Bildhalle
An exhibition at Bildhalle, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Playground | Masao Nakahara Exhibition
19 Nov to 12 Dec · Althuis Hofland Fine Arts
An exhibition at Althuis Hofland Fine Arts, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Reading Performance: Counter serenade Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · mad meg
A performance at mad meg, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Schneewanderung | Heidrun Rathgeb Exhibition
19 Nov to 12 Dec · Althuis Hofland Fine Arts
An exhibition at Althuis Hofland Fine Arts, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
IDFA with Spanish productions Film
On now, until 22 Nov · Amsterdam
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, with 16 Spanish productions taking part.
Map · Source: Embassy of Spain, Cultural Office NL · IDFA 2026
Lita Cabellut x Goya: Las locuras Exhibition
On now, until 14 Mar 2027 · Amsterdam
An exhibition of 22 works by Lita Cabellut shown in dialogue with prints from Goya's Los Disparates.
Map · Source: Embassy of Spain, Cultural Office NL · Lita Cabellut x Goya - Las locuras
Nilgün Yerli, Weet je het zeker? Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Nilgün Yerli - Weet je het zeker?
Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City Exhibition
On now, until 4 Apr 2027 · De Nieuwe Kerk
An exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk, listed on the De Nieuwe Kerk calendar.
Map · Source: De Nieuwe Kerk
Queer Film Weekend Film
20 to 22 Nov · De Nieuwe Kerk
A film screening at De Nieuwe Kerk, listed on the De Nieuwe Kerk calendar.
Map · Source: De Nieuwe Kerk
SUPER-SONIC JAZZ x RUSH HOUR STORE w/ ISAIAH COLLIER & MAURICE VINCENT Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Rush Hour Store
A concert at Rush Hour Store, listed on the Rush Hour, in-store events calendar.
Map · Source: Rush Hour, in-store events
ArtEZ afstudeervoorstelling, Unze tijd up de Urde Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · ArtEZ afstudeervoorstelling - Unze tijd up de Urde
Vlamousse, Het Goede Voorbeeld Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Vlamousse - Het Goede Voorbeeld
Gretig & Licht, Fijn! Familie! Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Gretig & Licht - Fijn! Familie!
In Conversation: Robin de Puy Talks and readings
Sun 22 Nov · Amsterdam Museum
A talk at Amsterdam Museum, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Tour 10: Centre on foot Tours and walks
Sun 22 Nov · Althuis Hofland Fine Arts
A tour at Althuis Hofland Fine Arts, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Discordia, OUR ROOM 03: TOVE Theatre and shows
Mon 23 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Discordia - OUR ROOM 03: TOVE
KASSETT, KASSETTkafé (met de Componist der Nederlanden) Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · KASSETT - KASSETTkafé (met de Componist der Nederlanden)
Clous van Mechelen en Olga de Meij, Ronflonflon , een ode aan Wim T. Schippers Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Clous van Mechelen en Olga de Meij - Ronflonflon , een ode aan Wim T. Schippers
Jazz Underground Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Theater De Richel
A concert at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel
Kiki Schippers, De Grote Hoop Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Kiki Schippers - De Grote Hoop
Café Chantant: Allerzielen Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel
Ondertussen, Joost II Sickenga Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Ondertussen - Joost II Sickenga
Lieve de Putter, ECHOES Theatre and shows
Mon 30 Nov · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Lieve de Putter - ECHOES
Comedy /Kafé Comedy
Tue 1 Dec · SK4
A comedy show at SK4, listed on the Studio/K, events calendar.
Map · Source: Studio/K, events
Judith Engelen Theatre and shows
Tue 1 Dec · Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond
A performance at Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond, listed on the De Brakke Grond calendar.
Map · Source: De Brakke Grond
Productiehuis De Haard, De Eeuw Waarin Alles Kan Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Productiehuis De Haard - De Eeuw Waarin Alles Kan
Margreet Dolman brengt Warmte in de donkerste dagen van het jaar & Dominee Gremdaat wijst de Weg naar een evenwichtig 2027 Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel
Café het Schuiven Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel
Sweelinck Orchestra in the Dominicus Church in Amsterdam Classical and opera
Mon 7 Dec · Dominicus Church
A classical concert at Dominicus Church, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
20:00 · Map · Source: University of Amsterdam
Carols by Candlelight Concert
Fri 11 Dec · English Reformed Church
A traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols at the English Reformed Church, with the church open from 19:30.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: English Reformed Church Amsterdam
Oorzaken Festival 2026 Festival
Fri 11 Dec · Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond
A festival at Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond, listed on the De Brakke Grond calendar.
Map · Source: De Brakke Grond
Doulce Memoire Chamber Choir: In de Wolken Classical and opera
Sat 12 Dec · English Reformed Church
A choral concert with marimba, percussion and singing wine glasses at the English Reformed Church.
€18 / €10 · 20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: English Reformed Church Amsterdam · Concert - Doulce Memoire Kamerkoor
Grandstand Projectkoor Concert Concert
Sat 12 Dec · English Reformed Church
A concert by Grandstand Projectkoor at the English Reformed Church.
15:15 to 17:00 · Map · Source: English Reformed Church Amsterdam · Concert - Grandstand Projectkoor
Carolling on the Spui Activities
Sun 13 Dec · English Reformed Church
Christmas carols sung together on the Spui, led by the church's music director.
11:45 to 12:45 · Map · Source: English Reformed Church Amsterdam
Slavuj: Songs from the Balkans and the Black Sea Concert
Sun 13 Dec · English Reformed Church
A choir concert of songs from the Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region at the English Reformed Church.
€20 (€15 for under 12s, CJP and Stadspas) · 15:15 to 17:15 · Map · Source: English Reformed Church Amsterdam · Concert - Slavuj
Toneelgroep Dagwerk, Brothers in crime & Het Verhaal van Jozef Theatre and shows
Sun 13 Dec · Theater De Richel
A performance at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.
Map · Source: Theater De Richel · Toneelgroep Dagwerk - Brothers in crime & Het Verhaal van Jozef
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