Amsterdam is the place to be! Enjoy great food, amazing concerts and festival all summer long in this lively capital. Among a lot of other things, Amsterdam is famous for its canals. And there are definitely some spectacular events that you have to experience aboard a boat on the canals. We’ve therefore listed the greatest events for you below.
ps. Don’t forget to rent your boat on time! During these events, boat rental companies are usually fully booked more than a month in advance.
Events 2019 – 2020
Koningsdag – 27 April 2019
The day on which the Dutch celebrate the birthday of their King Willem-Alexander. The city turns completely orange and there are festivities throughout the entire city.
Concert op de Amstel – 5 May 2019
This magnificent concert is the traditional festive closure of Liberation Day in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Gay Pride – 27 July till 4 August 2019
This is one of the largest LGBT events in the world. Everywhere you will find fun parties in the city. The highlight is, of course, the famous colorful boat parade on the canals.
Grachtenfestival – 9 till 18 August 2019
This canal festival allows young and old to become acquainted with music at remarkable locations in the city in an unusual way. From classical music to jazz: everyone will find something to his or her taste.
Prinsengrachtconcert – 17 August 2019
This is the largest classical music open air concert in the Netherlands. It’s accessible to a wide audience and offers a stage to young talents. Interesting detail: the stage is on a pontoon and the audience can listen to the concert aboard their own boat.
Intocht van Sinterklaas – 17 November 2019
Saint Nicholas never skips Amsterdam. With his steamboat and his team of PietenP, he brings presents and fun to the children every year. The city therefore always provides him with a warm welcome when he arrives.
Amsterdam Light Festival – 28 November till 19 January 2020
This is THE winter festival of Amsterdam. Every year the streets and canals of the city are extensively illuminated by various light installations created by international artists. Rent a boat and take a tour to visit them all.
SAIL Amsterdam 2020 – 12 till 16 August 2020
SAIL Amsterdam is a quinquennial maritime event in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Tall ships from all over the world visit the city to moor in its eastern harbour, and people can then visit the ships.
Tip!
Have all our boats been booked? Then visit the website of our sister company Canal motorboats. They’re, of course, also located in the centre of Amsterdam.
