Neighbourhood guide

Oost

Oosterpark, Dappermarkt and a brewery by the harbour

Oost is the district east of the Plantage, with Oosterpark and the Wereldmuseum at its heart.

The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, previously the Tropenmuseum, is a museum about world cultures. Oosterpark lies beside it and Flevopark lies further east. The Dappermarkt is a bargain street market that has run for more than 100 years.

Brouwerij 't IJ has a tasting room on Funenkade. De Kas has served food from plant to plate since 2001, using ingredients picked from its own garden.

Getting there

Trams and the Wibautstraat and Amstel metro stations connect Oost to the centre.

12 places

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Plantage Zoo, botanical garden and Jewish Cultural Quarter 8 places · 1.4 km away

Eastern Docklands NEMO, the maritime museum and the IJ waterfront 7 places · 1.9 km away

De Pijp The Albert Cuyp Market and the old brewery 7 places · 2.2 km away

Oude Zijde Oude Kerk, Rembrandt's house and the old harbour edge 22 places · 2.2 km away

The best of Oost

Best museum Wereldmuseum Amsterdam A museum about world cultures.

Best market Dappermarkt A street market for over 100 years.

Best restaurant De Kas Restaurant Plant to plate since 2001.

Things to do in Oost

Museum Wereldmuseum Amsterdam The museum, previously called the Tropenmuseum, about world cultures, in one of the city's most striking museum buildings.

A footpath beside the pond in Oosterpark in Amsterdam under a partly cloudy sky

Park · Free Oosterpark A park in Amsterdam Oost, next to the Wereldmuseum.

Park · Free Flevopark A park in the east of the city.

The Dappermarkt street in Amsterdam lined with stalls and winter lights

Market · Free Dappermarkt A street market in Amsterdam Oost, a bargain market for more than 100 years.

The De Gooyer windmill and Brouwerij 't IJ brewery building at dusk in Amsterdam

Pub Brouwerij 't IJ A brewery with a tasting room on Funenkade.

Food · €€€ De Kas Restaurant A restaurant that has served food from plant to plate since 2001, using ingredients picked from its own garden.

Food Roopram Roti A Surinamese roti restaurant in the Dapperbuurt, with other branches in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Food Ricardo's A Surinamese takeaway and restaurant on Javastraat in the Indische Buurt.

Pub Poesiat & Kater Proeflokaal Tasting room of the Poesiat & Kater craft brewery on the Polderweg in Amsterdam Oost, with the full range on tap, food and a large terrace.

Pub Café-Restaurant Hesp Café and restaurant in a 19th-century building on the Amstel, with a river terrace and 20 beers on tap.

Nightlife Doka Sound bar and music venue in the basement of the Volkshotel, with DJs, bands and club nights. Entry isn't guaranteed because of limited capacity.

Nightlife · Free Canvas Restaurant and bar on the 7th floor of the Volkshotel that turns into a dance floor on certain nights.

What's on in Oost

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Exhibition: Bonds Per Stitch by Rucha Kulkarni Exhibition
On now, until 13 Nov · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
Map · Source: Framer Framed
Exclusive Event: HERMAN BROOD 80TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Furniture Boys Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Mike's Badhuistheater
A performance at Mike's Badhuistheater, listed on the Mike's Badhuistheater calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mike's Badhuistheater
SITP Festival Festival
Sat 14 Nov · Cinetol
A festival at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Presentation: Notes on a Returning Landscape Exhibition
On now, until 15 Nov · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
Map · Source: Framer Framed
Sign This Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Lynnic & ItsArius Concert
Mon 16 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Radio Ar/Kadia: ART IN THE CAPITALOCENE Theatre and shows
Mon 16 Nov · Studio/K
A performance at Studio/K, listed on the Studio/K, events calendar.
Map · Source: Studio/K, events
Fash: HOME Platform and First Issue Launch Activities
Tue 17 Nov · de Appel
The launch of the Fash platform and its first edition, HOME, with contributing artists presenting their work at de Appel.
16:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: de Appel Amsterdam · Fāsh: HOME Platform & First Issue Launch
Lynnic & ItsArius Concert
Tue 17 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol

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Marthe X Pilani Bubu - Nay Indaba Concert
Tue 17 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Velvet Revolution Anniversary Theatre and shows
Tue 17 Nov · Mike's Badhuistheater
A performance at Mike's Badhuistheater, listed on the Mike's Badhuistheater calendar.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: Mike's Badhuistheater
forget-me-not | Harrison Armstrong Exhibition
18 to 22 Nov · Bradwolff Projects
An exhibition at Bradwolff Projects, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
King No-One Concert
Wed 18 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Life After Love | Hera Chan & Edwin Nasr Exhibition
18 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Filmvertoning: Call Me Agnes Concert
Thu 19 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
In-Process Screening & Talk: Azziza - In a Cherished Land Film
Thu 19 Nov · Framer Framed
A film screening at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Framer Framed
Lemur Concert
Thu 19 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Open Studios | Rijksakademie Exhibition
19 to 22 Nov · Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten
An exhibition at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Presentation: Where is my Home? Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 12 Jan 2027 · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
Map · Source: Framer Framed
2026 H1GHR SEASON in EUROPE & UK Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Black Hole Friday: no discount on solidarity Activities
Fri 20 Nov · GROND
A fundraising evening at GROND, the second event of its campaign to save the venue.
17:00 to 23:59 · Map · Source: GROND · Black Hole Friday - No discount on solidarity
Book Launch: The Battleground of Art Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · de Appel
A conversation on radical curating built around Marco Baravalle's book The Battleground of Art, at de Appel.
17:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: de Appel Amsterdam · Boeklancering: The Battleground of Art
Disco Exhibition
On now, until 22 Aug 2027 · Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
An exhibition at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, listed on the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Exhibition: Life After Love, In Search of the Militant Image Exhibition
On now, until 17 Jan 2027 · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
Map · Source: Framer Framed · Exhibition: Life After Love - In Search of the Militant Image
Faux Real Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
James Walsh (Starsailor) Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Lapdogs of the Bourgeoisie 2026: Class Hegemony in Contemporary Art Exhibition
On now, until 21 Nov · de Appel
An exhibition at de Appel on how class structures shape the production and presentation of contemporary art.
€6 · Map · Source: de Appel Amsterdam
Presentaties Kunstenaars Dutch Stories Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · CC Amstel
A performance at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
Threads of our Dutch Slavery Past Exhibition
On now, until 22 Nov · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
Map · Source: Framer Framed
51 Years of de Appel | Film Screening & Panel Discussion: Final Cut (2026) Film
Sat 21 Nov · CC Amstel
A film screening at CC Amstel, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Amsterdam Guitar Heaven 2026 Concert
Sat 21 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Room Number Three + Private View Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Mike's Badhuistheater
A performance at Mike's Badhuistheater, listed on the Mike's Badhuistheater calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mike's Badhuistheater
Art Workers’ Assembly Exhibition
Sun 22 Nov · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Houtje (3+) Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · CC Amstel
A performance at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
Mengelmoes Concert
Sun 22 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
NUKI Concert
Mon 23 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Liturgy (solo) Concert
Tue 24 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Screening of La Hija Cóndor + 15min introduction Film
Tue 24 Nov · Studio/K
A film screening at Studio/K, listed on the Studio/K, events calendar.
Map · Source: Studio/K, events
Verhalen die verbinden Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · CC Amstel
A performance at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
wrest Concert
Wed 25 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Shaking Hand Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Wendy Moore EP Release Show Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Bird Brain Theatre Presents: Mrs Dalloway Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · Mike's Badhuistheater
A performance at Mike's Badhuistheater, listed on the Mike's Badhuistheater calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mike's Badhuistheater
FAX & FRIENDS Concert
Fri 27 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Future Citizen #3 Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · CC Amstel
A performance at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
Refrigerator Stories by Jos Dirkx Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · KIT Royal Tropical Institute
A KIT Live theatre performance, Refrigerator Stories by Jos Dirkx, at the KIT campus.
Map · Source: Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen
LA ÉLITE Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Unlearning Maps: Each Small Candle Lights a Corner of the Dark Exhibition
Sat 28 Nov · Framer Framed
An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
14:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Framer Framed
Buffelavond skating night Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Jaap Eden IJsbaan
An evening public skating session at the Jaap Eden ice rink, with tickets or a regular ride card at the gate.
Map · Source: Jaap Eden IJsbaan · Buffelavond
Palestine 36 X Intifooda Pop-Up Theatre and shows
Mon 30 Nov · Studio/K
A performance at Studio/K, listed on the Studio/K, events calendar.
Map · Source: Studio/K, events
KyoYoko Concert
Tue 1 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Abel Ghekiere Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Een avond vol verhalen over neurodivergentie Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Maestro! Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · Mike's Badhuistheater
A performance at Mike's Badhuistheater, listed on the Mike's Badhuistheater calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mike's Badhuistheater
RIGHTABOUTNOW Festival 2026 Festival
Thu 3 Dec · CC Amstel
A festival at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
Televizor Concert
Fri 4 Dec · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
VERIVERY “GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE” - AMSTERDAM Concert
Fri 4 Dec · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Rauwe Vitrage gelooft nog Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · Mike's Badhuistheater
A performance at Mike's Badhuistheater, listed on the Mike's Badhuistheater calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: Mike's Badhuistheater
TEMPERATURA Concert
Sun 6 Dec · GROND
A live electronics performance hosted by Fani Konstantinidou and Jasna Velickovic with four guests at GROND.
€10 regular, €7 discount online; €12.50 and €7.50 at the door · 20:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: GROND
TC.KYLIE x JOYA Concert
Mon 7 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Alexandra Alden + Hana Fatur Concert
Tue 8 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
Her Loving Aftertaste Concert
Thu 10 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol
HOW 2 MAKE PROPAGANDA Theatre and shows
Fri 11 Dec · CC Amstel
A performance at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
Amsterdam Light Night Exhibition
Sat 12 Dec · Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
An exhibition at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, listed on the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Blues In Oost : Julian Sas & Leif De Leeuw Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Q-Factory
A concert at Q-Factory, listed on the Q-Factory calendar.
Map · Source: Q-Factory
Happily Ever After: Ground(ing) continues Nightlife
12 to 13 Dec · GROND
A twelve-hour day and night at GROND, the final event of its crowdfunding campaign.
15:00 to 03:00 · Map · Source: GROND · Happily Ever After - Ground(ing) continues
High (on) Fashion Theatre and shows
Sat 12 Dec · CC Amstel
A performance at CC Amstel, listed on the CC Amstel calendar.
Map · Source: CC Amstel
Subversive Film: An Exercise in Assembling Exhibition
12 Dec 2026 to 12 Feb 2027 · de Appel
An exhibition at de Appel assembling fragments of militant films from liberation struggles and social movements.
€6 · Map · Source: de Appel Amsterdam
VERVERSTIVAL Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Cinetol
A concert at Cinetol, listed on the Cinetol calendar.
Map · Source: Cinetol

Show 3 events nearby, outside Oost

Brewery tour at Brouwerij 't IJ Tours and walks
Fridays to Sundays, 15:00 (English) and 16:00 (Dutch). Next: Fri 13 Nov · Brouwerij 't IJ, Oost
Guided tour of the brewery under the windmill, about 20 minutes, up to 20 people. The brewery's own page prints Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 in English and 16:00 in Dutch, 2,50 euros per person, sign up at the bar or reserve.
€2.50 · 15:00 and 16:00 · Map · Source: Brouwerij 't IJ · Rondleiding Brouwerij 't IJ
Jazz in /K at Studio/K Concert
Last Wednesday of each month. Next: Wed 25 Nov · Studio/K, Oost
A live jazz night in the Studio/K restaurant, led and accompanied by Felix Schlarmann. The events page prints it as every last Wednesday of the month, free entry.
Free · Map · Source: Studio/K · Jazz in /K
Suriname Museum: 1 year and Srefidensi Dey Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · Suriname Museum, Oost
The museum marks its first year on Surinamese Independence Day with a walk through the building and a performance on every floor, in two shifts. The events page prints shift 1 at 18:00 to 19:00 and shift 2 at 19:00 to 20:00, with a drinks round afterwards. Artists and tickets were still to be announced.
18:00 · Map · Source: Suriname Museum · 1 jaar Suriname Museum & Srefidensi Dey

All 70 local events in Oost

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