Netherlands Live Events
King's Day, Amsterdam Dance Event and the world's greatest cycling races
The Netherlands has one of Europe's most vibrant events calendars — King's Day turns Amsterdam orange every April, the Amsterdam Dance Event is the world's largest electronic music conference, and the Dutch cycling classics are among the most prestigious races in the sport.
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King's Day (Koningsdag)
Amsterdam turns orange — the world's biggest street party
King's Day (27 April) is the Netherlands' national holiday — and Amsterdam's greatest party. The entire city turns orange, the canals fill with boats, and 1 million people take to the streets for the world's biggest flea market, street concerts, and boat parties.
Event Highlights
- 1 million people in the streets of Amsterdam
- The canals filled with orange-clad boats
- The world's biggest flea market — everyone sells everything
- Free outdoor concerts across the city
- The most joyful day in the Dutch calendar
- The entire country celebrates — not just Amsterdam
What to Do There
- Join the flea market — buy and sell anything on the streets
- Take a boat on the canals — hire a pedalo or join a boat party
- Watch the free concerts in the Vondelpark
- Dress in orange — it is mandatory
- Explore the Jordaan neighbourhood for the best atmosphere
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — 27 April
Location
Amsterdam (and nationwide)
Duration
1 day
Ticket Price
Free (street events); boat parties from €30
Travel Tips
- ·Book accommodation months in advance — Amsterdam is completely full
- ·Arrive the evening before for the King's Night parties
- ·Wear orange — you will feel very out of place if you don't
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
The world's largest electronic music conference and festival
The Amsterdam Dance Event is the world's largest electronic music conference and festival — five days in October with over 2,500 artists performing in 200+ venues across Amsterdam. ADE is the annual gathering of the global electronic music industry.
Event Highlights
- The world's largest electronic music conference
- Over 2,500 artists in 200+ venues across Amsterdam
- Five days of non-stop electronic music
- The most important event in the global electronic music calendar
- Daytime conferences and panels for industry professionals
- Night-time club events in Amsterdam's legendary venues
What to Do There
- Attend events at Amsterdam's legendary clubs — Shelter, Paradiso, Melkweg
- Explore the daytime conference programme
- Discover new artists at the smaller venue events
- Take a canal boat between venues
- Explore Amsterdam's nightlife beyond ADE
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — October
Location
Amsterdam (200+ venues)
Duration
5 days
Ticket Price
Individual events from €15; ADE pass from €150
Travel Tips
- ·Book accommodation months in advance — Amsterdam fills up completely
- ·Buy tickets for specific events in advance — the best sell out fast
- ·The daytime conference events are free or low-cost and excellent for music industry insight
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