Neighbourhood guide

Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt

A park, a brick housing block and a shopping street

Westerpark and the Haarlemmerbuurt lie north-west of the centre.

Westerpark sits beside the Westergasfabriek. Museum Het Schip is a museum in the Het Schip housing block on Oostzaanstraat in the Spaarndammerbuurt. Haarlemmerstraat is the shopping street of the Haarlemmerbuurt.

Getting there

The Haarlemmerbuurt is a walk north-west of Centraal Station.

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Jordaan Brown cafes, a houseboat and Saturday markets 15 places · under 1 km away

Nieuwe Zijde Dam Square, Spui and the pedestrian shopping streets 21 places · 1.5 km away

Noord Across the IJ: EYE, street art and the NDSM yard 10 places · 1.6 km away

Oude Zijde Oude Kerk, Rembrandt's house and the old harbour edge 22 places · 1.8 km away

The best of Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt

Best park Westerpark Free.

Best museum Museum Het Schip A museum in a housing block.

Things to do in Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt

The curved red brick corner of Het Schip housing block in Amsterdam under a blue sky

Museum Museum Het Schip A museum in the Het Schip housing block on Oostzaanstraat, in the Spaarndammerbuurt.

Park · Free Westerpark A park beside the Westergasfabriek in the west of the city.

Shopping · Free Haarlemmerstraat A shopping street in the Haarlemmerbuurt, north-west of the centre.

Cafe Petit gâteau Haarlemmerstraat A French patisserie on Haarlemmerstraat.

Cafe Jordino A chocolate shop, patisserie and ice cream parlour on Haarlemmerdijk.

The twin towers of the Posthoornkerk against a blue sky in Amsterdam

Church Posthoornkerk Neo-Gothic church completed in 1860 on Haarlemmerstraat, the first Amsterdam building by architect Pierre Cuypers. Stadsherstel Amsterdam restored it and rents it out as an event venue.

Landmark Westergas Cultural park at Polonceaukade 9 with venues such as the Gashouder, Het Ketelhuis and the Villa, hosting theatre, music, film and exhibitions.

What's on in Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt

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

An afternoon with Surekha Davies: Humans, a Monstrous History Talks and readings
Fri 13 Nov · ABC Amsterdam
A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: American Book Center Amsterdam, events
ICP | TENTET Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Shahnameh evening Talks and readings
Fri 13 Nov · Toranj House
An evening of reading and listening around the Persian epic Shahnameh at Toranj House.
€10 excluding VAT · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Shahnameh Avond
SHOW - The Unplanned Musical Written in the Scars & Improv Level 1 Grad Comedy
Fri 13 Nov · Volta
A comedy show at Volta, listed on the easylaughs, shows calendar.
20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: easylaughs, shows
Samar en de bange koning Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 14:30 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Veya | Silence in the Storm & support Lewin Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
INDI RAEVA | EDA @ TOS Dance
Sun 15 Nov · The Other Side
A dance event at The Other Side, listed on the Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda
Thousand and One Books: book club on De vrouw die met beelden wandelde Talks and readings
Sun 15 Nov · Toranj House
A book club session at Toranj House on Iranian and international literature.
Free · 13:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Duizend-en-een boeken | Leesclub over ‘De vrouw die met beelden wandelde’
Torenbeklimming en wandeling - Tussen rijkdom, armoede en bedrijvigheid Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Posthoornkerk
A concert at Posthoornkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
13:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Umi Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling

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STADSDORP LIVE | BUURTGEVOEL Theatre and shows
Tue 17 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Europa (Zentropa) Film
Wed 18 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A film screening at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
Reading Hafez Talks and readings
Wed 18 Nov · Toranj House
An evening at Toranj House reading and discussing one ghazal by the poet Hafez.
19:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Hafez lezen
Diep Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
In Conversation: Ernst van Alphen with Paul Kooiker, Amie Dicke, Juul Kraijer and Geert Goiris Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Buro Onrust
A talk at Buro Onrust, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Re-Enchanting Photography | Group Exhibition Exhibition
19 to 22 Nov · Buro Onrust
An exhibition at Buro Onrust, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Right Now, Wrong Then Film
Thu 19 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A film screening at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
Het huis dat stopte met staan Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Lesvia + Mr. Dimitris and Mrs. Dimitroula Film
Fri 20 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A film screening at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
Lola Louii | secret release tour Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Shahnameh evening Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Toranj House
An evening of reading and listening around the Persian epic Shahnameh at Toranj House.
€10 excluding VAT · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Shahnameh Avond
Vintage - Brocante - Antiek - Kunst & Design Concert
20 to 22 Nov · Posthoornkerk
A concert at Posthoornkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
11:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Book Launch & Artist Talk of Hinterland: Geert Goiris with Roger Willems and Wim Temmerman Talks and readings
Sat 21 Nov · Buro Onrust
A talk at Buro Onrust, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
Map · Source: Amsterdam Art
Laura’s Swinging Christmas! Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 18:30 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Lennox Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Papier-mache workshop Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Toranj House
A papier-mache workshop with artist Shirin Hejazi at Toranj House.
€25 excluding VAT · 16:00 to 19:30 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Workshop papier-maché
Anamora, Single Release Concert Concert
Sun 22 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A concert at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma · Anamora - Single Release Concert
De Wind en Wij Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
KAREEM RAÏHANI | EDA @ TOS Dance
Sun 22 Nov · The Other Side
A dance event at The Other Side, listed on the Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda
Rietwijker & Krakeling Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Gabbi Lieve, In Times of Absolute Endings Theatre and shows
Mon 23 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma · Gabbi Lieve - In Times of Absolute Endings
Reading Hafez Talks and readings
Wed 25 Nov · Toranj House
An evening at Toranj House reading and discussing one ghazal by the poet Hafez.
19:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Hafez lezen
Spinvis & Saartje van Camp Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Theater van Deyssel & Krakeling Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 15:30 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Time Machine Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Candlelight concert: het beste van Ludovico Einaudi Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Posthoornkerk
A concert at Posthoornkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Humans of Film Festival - Sixth edition Film
Thu 26 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A film screening at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
Thanksgiving Day @ ABC Amsterdam Talks and readings
Thu 26 Nov · ABC Amsterdam
A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
Map · Source: American Book Center Amsterdam, events
Time Machine Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Time Machine (schoolvoorstelling) Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
An afternoon with Matthew Curlewis: It Makes No Sense Not To Sit Next To Someone Warm Tonight Talks and readings
Fri 27 Nov · ABC Amsterdam
A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: American Book Center Amsterdam, events
Shahnameh evening Talks and readings
Fri 27 Nov · Toranj House
An evening of reading and listening around the Persian epic Shahnameh at Toranj House.
€10 excluding VAT · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Shahnameh Avond
The Arab Legends by Mazzika Orchestra Classical and opera
Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov · Theater Amsterdam
An evening of iconic Arabic music with a live orchestra and soloists.
20:00 · Map · Source: Theater Amsterdam
THE SKEPTICALS 27 november Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
The Territory Film
Fri 27 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A film screening at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 18:00 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
USCantorij | Schnittke’s Concert Concert
Fri 27 Nov · Posthoornkerk
A concert at Posthoornkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
20:15 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Best of Kaboom Animation Festival Film
Sat 28 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A festival at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
Druif.nl | Kerstproeverij 2026 Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Posthoornkerk
A concert at Posthoornkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
13:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Esther Jacobs | UNSCRIPTED [NL] Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Het verhaal van Sint Baba Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Persian singing and voice workshop Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Toranj House
A one-day workshop on Persian singing and voice training at Toranj House, with Delsho Productions.
€25 excluding VAT · 14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Workshop Perzische zang & stemvorming
ARUN JI | EDA @ TOS Dance
Sun 29 Nov · The Other Side
A dance event at The Other Side, listed on the Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda
Chronovisor Film
Sun 29 Nov · Filmhuis Cavia
A film screening at Filmhuis Cavia, listed on the Filmhuis Cavia, programma calendar.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Filmhuis Cavia, programma
Esther Jacobs | UNSCRIPTED [EN] Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Het Amsterdams Symfonie Orkest Con Brio Concert
Sun 29 Nov · Posthoornkerk
A concert at Posthoornkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
15:00 · Map · Source: Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Het verhaal van Sint Baba Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Thousand and One Books: in conversation with Shahzoda Samarqandi Talks and readings
Sun 29 Nov · Toranj House
A conversation with author Shahzoda Samarqandi at Toranj House, hosted by the Thousand and One Books book club.
Free · 13:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Toranj House · Duizend-en-een boeken | In gesprek met Shahzoda Samarqandi
Samuel Andryk | Romanticism Theatre and shows
Tue 1 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
An evening with the photographers of Trope Amsterdam Talks and readings
Wed 2 Dec · ABC Amsterdam
A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
from 18:30 · Map · Source: American Book Center Amsterdam, events
Strijktrio Laag Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Cor voor de leeuwen met Jacques Klöters Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
FOYER | WIM ELZINGA | HONDENPORTRETTEN Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
HARMEN FRAANJE SOLO Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
Boi Akih | De Messiah van Händel Classical and opera
Sun 6 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
YARL W/ LIVE MUSIC | EDA @ TOS Concert
Sun 6 Dec · The Other Side
A concert at The Other Side, listed on the Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda calendar.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, agenda
JAIxABC: Books, Borrel & Banter: 2026 Edition Talks and readings
Mon 7 Dec · ABC Amsterdam
A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
from 18:30 · Map · Source: American Book Center Amsterdam, events
Krakeling met de Kleintjes Theatre and shows
Wed 9 Dec · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Mata Hari Returns Theatre and shows
Wed 9 Dec · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Laagland Trio & Antje Lohse | Nachtmuziek Concert
Thu 10 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A concert at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 20:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma
An afternoon with Kristin Anderson: Yule Change Talks and readings
Fri 11 Dec · ABC Amsterdam
A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: American Book Center Amsterdam, events
Stilzitten is voor stoelen Theatre and shows
Sat 12 Dec · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 16:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Geen Filter Live Christmas Edition Theatre and shows
Sun 13 Dec · Theater Amsterdam
A live Christmas edition of Geen Filter with Tamara Elbaz and Maria Tailor.
16:00 and 20:00 · Map · Source: Theater Amsterdam · #GEEN FILTER LIVE X-MAS EDITIE
LiCHT Theatre and shows
Sun 13 Dec · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Rietwijker & Krakeling Theatre and shows
Sun 13 Dec · Theater De Krakeling
A performance at Theater De Krakeling, listed on the Theater De Krakeling calendar.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Theater De Krakeling
Trio Britta Maria | Houd Moed-Courage Concert
Sun 13 Dec · De Roode Bioscoop
A concert at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: De Roode Bioscoop, programma

Show 3 events nearby, outside Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt

Brewery tour at Brouwerij Troost Westergas Tours and walks
Saturdays, 16:00. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Brouwerij Troost Westergas, Westerpark
About 45 minutes through the brewery with an explanation of the brewing process and several beers to taste, a Troost beer to take home. The brewery's own page prints every Saturday at 16:00 and 10 euros per person.
€10 · 16:00 · Map · Source: Brouwerij Troost · Rondleiding Brouwerij Troost
English pub quiz at Brouwerij Troost Westergas Nightlife
Mondays, 20:00. Next: Mon 16 Nov · Brouwerij Troost Westergas, Westerpark
Weekly pub quiz in English, teams of 2 to 5 at a table. The brewpub's page prints every Monday from 20:00, finishing around 22:30, 4,50 euros per person; reservations are advised.
€4.50 · 20:00 · Map · Source: Brouwerij Troost · English Pubquiz Westergas
Sunday Market Westergas Market
Selected Sundays, 12:00 to 18:00 (6 Dec to 4 Apr). Next: Sun 6 Dec · Westergasterrein, Westerpark
Creative makers market with designers, artists and food at the Westergas site. The Sunday Market agenda lists the dates and prints 12:00 to 18:00 and free entry. The 20 December edition falls on the Funky Xmas Market day.
Free entry · 12:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Sunday Market

All 75 local events in Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt

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