How much does Dam Square cost?

Nothing. Dam Square is free to visit.

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Dam Square

Nieuwe Zijde, Amsterdam

The main square of the old city, with the Royal Palace and De Nieuwe Kerk on its edge.

Cost Free

Time needed 30 minutes

Free

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What's on near Dam Square

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Dam Square, from the weekly Amsterdam events calendar.

Exhibition Ends in 2 days

Bart Schipper - TUIN in WG Kunst

13 to 15 Nov Stichting WG Kunst, Nieuwe Zijde

Exhibition at Stichting WG Kunst, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Exhibition Starts in 7 days

[Spatie] Bis!

20 to 22 Nov Stichting WG Kunst, Nieuwe Zijde

Exhibition at Stichting WG Kunst, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Exhibition

Kerst Sale 2026 bij WG Kunst

4 to 13 Dec Stichting WG Kunst, Nieuwe Zijde

Exhibition at Stichting WG Kunst, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Film Starts in 7 days From €7.50

Queer filmweekend

20 Nov De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam, Nieuwe Zijde

Time 19:30-21:30

Show at De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Exhibition From €20

World Press Photo

24 Apr to 24 Oct 2027 De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam, Nieuwe Zijde

Exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Smaller local events nearby

Furiozo: Man looking for trouble Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Studio 1, Nieuwe Zijde
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, Nieuwe Zijde
A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
from 18:10 · Map · Source: Podium Mozaiek

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Nearby

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Museum · 1 min walk A wax museum on Dam Square. Royal Palace Amsterdam Landmark · 1 min walk The official reception palace of King Willem-Alexander, on Dam Square. De Nieuwe Kerk Church · 1 min walk A church on Dam Square next to the Royal Palace, used for exhibitions and events. Melly's Cookie Bar Cafe · 2 min walk A family cookie bar on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal that sells fresh cookies, alfajores and specialty coffee. Café Belgique Pub · 2 min walk Small bar on Gravenstraat near the Dam serving Belgian beers. Magna Plaza Landmark · 2 min walk A shopping centre in the old post office building on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal.

Around 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.

Nieuwe Zijde has 21 places on the Roam Amsterdam map: 7 landmarks, 3 cafes, 3 pubs, 2 museums, 2 churches and cathedrals, 2 shops and 2 bars. Read the Nieuwe Zijde guide.

Wynand Fockink Nightlife · 3 min walk
Amsterdam Museum Museum · 4 min walk
Beurs van Berlage Landmark · 4 min walk
In De Wildeman Pub · 5 min walk
Gollem Pub · 5 min walk
Café Luxembourg Cafe · 5 min walk
Begijnhof Landmark · 6 min walk
English Reformed Church Church · 6 min walk

Good to know

How much does Dam Square cost?: Nothing. Dam Square is free to visit.
How long do you need at Dam Square?: Plan for 30 minutes.

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