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Festival and Convention List  Vondel Park Open-air Theater (Openluchttheater) June - July -August www.openluchttheater.nl The Netherlands Opera - June - July www.dno.nl International Broadcasters Convention - September  more info ...Click here International Theater School Festival (ITs) - June www.its.ahk.nl Over the Ij Festival ( Ij is the "River "Ij" ) www.overhetij.nl Sail Amsterdam Tall ships from around the world converge on Amsterdam for a most exciting display. Happens only every 5 years in Amsterdam but sadly only for 5 days   ...more Click here The Parade - August www.deparade.nl Out Festival (Uitmarkt) - August www.uitmarkt.nl While visiting festivals you might want to find out what is in all the   big spectacular buildings all around you... www.concertgebouworkest.nl www.grachtenfestival.nl

CITY GUIDE Amsterdam Intro Basics Restaurants Have A Drink What To See Our Tours Getting Around Cannabis Shopping   Music & Clubs Communications Museums July Festival List   July Dance Festival (Julidans Festival) www.julidans.nl August Sail Amsterdam Festival List   Canal Festival (Grachtenfestival) www.grachtenfestival.nl June - July - August The Royal Concert Orchestra Summer Series (Het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest) www.concertgebouworkest.nl   June - July - August Festival List   The summer festival season begins with an open air concert on the Museumplein What to expect on a walk around town Music Halls Concertgebouwplein 2-6. - Amsterdam's fabulous Concertgebouw at the southern end of the Museumplein. Home of the World famous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Below is a direct link to the English version of the Concertgebouw web site. Order your tickets online and find a complete list of the over 600 events schedualed this season .Festival List   http://www.concertgebouw.nl/ce_main.htm Beurs van Berlage Damrak 234. Home to the Netherlands Philharmonic and the Netherlands Orchestra. This beautiful example of Art Nouveau architecture is well worth a look inside. Climb the back stairs at the Cafe entrance to the museum for a look into Amsterdam's past early in the 20th century... and then climb up to the top of the brick tower to the observation deck for a 360 degree view, high above the Amsterdam skyline. A great view that is not advertised much ...to keep the "people traffic" lower...you may have to look hard to find the entrance. Restoration that will keep our "old Commodities Exchange structure" from sinking into the mud is now nearing completion. (October,2001) Box office open Tuesday-Friday 2:00-5:00 PM and 2 hrs before a performance. Tel: (+31)-(0)20-627-0466 Muzikcentrum De Ijsbrekkker - Weesperzijde 23. Appropriately named... This popular music center is the focal point for progressive, avant-garde productions in Amsterdam. Creative, exciting symphonies world wide make their way to the ICEBREAKER and into our re-enlightened minds and hearts. Always something interesting going on here. www.ysbreaker.nl   Opera & Ballet For Opera and Ballet it's the Muziektheater - Waterlooplein 22. The official name for our Muziktheater / City Hall is Stadhuis-Opera but commonly known by the nickname "Stopera"* Completed in 1986, over 18 years after the "decision to build" the roundish, modern box was made.   *The nickname "Stopera" and long construction schedule? ...the result of "stop the opera" efforts from numerious Amsterdam citizens unhappy with the design. Home of the Netherlands Opera and the Netherlands National Ballet. A comfortable and very large venue that is realy a great place to enjoy the world's finest artists. Tel: (+31)-(0)20-625-5455 Festival List   Festivals all year long from A to Z http://www.festivalinfo.nl/festival/festivals.asp http://www.jazzserver.nl Details of all festivals on this Great Dutch language Website Advertise your festival Update Your Listing

Amsterdam's EVENTS & Festivals

EVENT Name	Description and Event Details
Holland Festival	Innovative performing arts in Amsterdam. During this month the most renowned artists of the world will perform in the City Theatre, the Music Theatre and the Concertgebouw. Visitors can enjoy opera, drama, music, dance and film performances. Places to stay Name: Holland Festival Address: Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 21 City: 1017 RP Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 530 71 10 Fax: (+31) (0)20 530 71 19 E-mail: info@hollandfestival.nl Description: Innovative performing arts in Amsterdam. During this month the most renowned artists of the world will perform in the City Theatre, the Music Theatre and the Concertgebouw. Visitors can enjoy opera, drama, music, dance and film performances. Type: cultural   Open (d/m/y): 01/06/2005- 27/06/2005   open Prices are subject to change
Julidans	Festival of contemporary dance in various locations, including Stadsschouwburg, Bellevue and Paradiso. Performances by dance groups from a range of countries. Places to stay Name: Julidans Address: Leidseplein 26 City: 1017 PT Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 523 77 00 Fax: (+31) (0)20 623 86 85 Description: Festival of contemporary dance in various locations, including Stadsschouwburg, Bellevue and Paradiso. Performances by dance groups from a range of countries. Type: ballet/dance   Open (d/m/y): 04/07/2005- 16/07/2005   open Prices are subject to change
Kwakoe Zomer Festival HISWA	A major multicultural festival. During six weekends visitors will enjoy theater performances, concerts, films, literary and sports events and exotic dishes. Places to stay Name: Kwakoe Zomer Festival Address: Bijlmerpark City: Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 624 34 40 Fax: (+31) (0)20 624 34 39 Description: A major multicultural festival. During six weekends visitors will enjoy theater performances, concerts, films, literary and sports events and exotic dishes. Type: cultural   Open (d/m/y): 23/07/2005- 28/08/2005 saturday open 23/07/2005- 28/08/2005 sunday open Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults free   Prices are subject to change
Food and Faces July	Multi-cultural culinary, music and art festival with shows and workshops by national and international artists. Children can play in the Children's Village in the festival grounds. Places to stay Name: Food and Faces Address: Oosterpark 72 City: 1092 AS Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 693 00 49 Fax: (+31) (0)20 663 43 47 E-mail: hoteloosterpark@hotmail.com Description: Multi-cultural culinary, music and art festival with shows and workshops by national and international artists. Children can play in the Children's Village in the festival grounds. Type: miscellaneous   Open (d/m/y): 29/07/2005- 31/07/2005 friday- sunday open description     adults free   Prices are subject to change Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults free   Prices are subject to change
De Parade July - August	The Parade is a live panorama of theater, dance, music, art, entertainment, magic, attractions and spectacle. Because of the colorful marquees, the whirligig and the world restaurants, The Parade very much resembles an old-fashioned fairground. Places to stay Name: De Parade Address: Martin Luther Kingpark City: Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)33 465 45 77 Description: The Parade is a live panorama of theater, dance, music, art, entertainment, magic, attractions and spectacle. Because of the colorful marquees, the whirligig and the world restaurants, The Parade very much resembles an old-fashioned fairground. Type: cultural   Open (d/m/y): 29/07/2005- 14/08/2005   open
Amsterdam Gay Pride (Canal Parade) August	The Canal Parade is the highlight of the Amsterdam Pride event. This carnivalesque and extravagant procession of 80 boats makes its way through the heart of Amsterdam. Places to stay Name: Amsterdam Gay Pride (Canal Parade) Address: Prinsengracht, Amstel, Stopera City: Amsterdam E-mail: info@amsterdampride.nl Description: The Canal Parade is the highlight of the Amsterdam Pride event. This carnivalesque and extravagant procession of 80 boats makes its way through the heart of Amsterdam. Type: festival   Open (d/m/y): 06/08/2005  saturday open 07/08/2005  saturday 14:00  06/08/2005  saturday open Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults free   Prices are subject to change description     adults free   Prices are subject to change
Prinsengracht Concert August	Music lovers can enjoy classical music performed by renowned soloists from the sides of the Prinsengracht Canal, from boats or bridges. The fairy-lights which illuminate the facades, the trees and the Wester Tower add magic to this unique experience. Places to stay Name: Prinsengracht Concert Address: Prinsengracht 315 - 331 City: 1016 GZ Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 523 52 35 Fax: (+31) (0)20 627 67 53 E-mail: yvonne.vanderklaauw@starwoodhotels.com Description: Music lovers can enjoy classical music performed by renowned soloists from the sides of the Prinsengracht Canal, from boats or bridges. The fairy-lights which illuminate the facades, the trees and the Wester Tower add magic to this unique experience. Type: concert   Open (d/m/y): 20/08/2005  saturday open Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults free
Uitmarkt Amsterdam August	Opening of the new cultural season with performances on indoor and outdoor stages. Large information market and book market. Places to stay Name: Uitmarkt Amsterdam Address: Centrum City: Amsterdam Description: Opening of the new cultural season with performances on indoor and outdoor stages. Large information market and book market. Type: cultural   Open (d/m/y): 26/08/2005- 28/08/2005 friday- sunday open 25/08/2006- 27/08/2006 friday- sunday open description     adults free   Prices are subject to change Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults free
Amsterdam Marathon October	The Amsterdam Marathon comprises three parts: the marathon race, the open marathon, the Half Marathon (21.98 km) for joggers, and the Mini Marathon (4.2 km). Places to stay Name: Amsterdam Marathon Address: Olympisch Stadion 2 City: 1076 DE Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 671 11 15 Fax: (+31) (0)20 675 43 29 E-mail: office@olympisch-stadion.net Description: The Amsterdam Marathon comprises three parts: the marathon race, the open marathon, the Half Marathon (21.98 km) for joggers, and the Mini Marathon (4.2 km). Type: active sports   Open (d/m/y): 16/10/2005  sunday open
Cinekid October	Cinekid is a film festival especially for children. From October 13 through October 20 the latest youth films and a selection of the best national and international television programs will be shown. Places to stay Name: Cinekid Address: Centrum City: Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 531 78 90 Fax: (+31) (0)20 531 78 99 E-mail: info@cinekid.nl Description: Cinekid is a film festival especially for children. From October 13 through October 20 the latest youth films and a selection of the best national and international television programs will be shown. Type: miscellaneous   Open (d/m/y): 22/10/2005- 30/10/2005   open
NTV / International Horti Fair November	Dutch Horticultural Trade Fair. Participants present plants, seeds, fertilisers, greenhouses and air-conditioning systems, machines and equipment. Places to stay Name: NTV / International Horti Fair Address: Europaplein 8 City: 1078 GZ Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 549 12 12 Fax: (+31) (0)20 549 18 43 E-mail: mail@rai.nl Type: flowers trade fair   Open (d/m/y): 02/11/2005- 05/11/2005 wednesday- saturday open description     adults 15,00   Prices are subject to change Prices (EUR):2005 description     adults 15,00   Prices are subject to change
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam  November/December	International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam Places to stay Address: Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 10 City: 1017 RR Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 627 33 29 E-mail: info@idfa.nl International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. This festival presents 200 documentary films and videos. In addition, special screenings, discussions and talk shows can be enjoyed. Type: miscellaneous   Open (d/m/y): 24/11/2005- 04/12/2005   open
Miljonair Fair December	Fair with a high glamour level. Places to stay Name: Miljonair Fair Address: Europaplein 8 City: 1078 GZ Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 549 12 12 Fax: (+31) (0)20 549 18 43 E-mail: mail@rai.nl Description: Fair with a high glamour level. Type: consumer fair   Open (d/m/y): 10/12/2004- 12/12/2004 friday- sunday open 09/12/2005- 11/12/2005 friday- sunday open Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults 35,00   Prices are subject to change
Yule, Festival van Licht December	Christmas concert with organ players Gustav Leonhardt and Bernard Winsemius. Places to stay Name: Kerstconcert bij kaarslicht Address: Gravenstraat 17 City: 1012 NL Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 638 69 09 Fax: (+31) (0)20 622 66 49 E-mail: mail@nieuwekerk.nl Description: Christmas concert with organ players Gustav Leonhardt and Bernard Winsemius. Type: concert   Open (d/m/y): 25/12/2005  Christmas Day 15:00  Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults 8,00   65+ 7,00   cultural youth pass (CJP) 7,00   Prices are subject to change
Kerstconcert bij kaarslicht December 25th	Christmas concert with organ players Gustav Leonhardt and Bernard Winsemius. Places to stay Name: Kerstconcert bij kaarslicht Address: Gravenstraat 17 City: 1012 NL Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 638 69 09 Fax: (+31) (0)20 622 66 49 E-mail: mail@nieuwekerk.nl Description: Christmas concert with organ players Gustav Leonhardt and Bernard Winsemius. Type: concert   Open (d/m/y): 25/12/2005  Christmas Day 15:00  Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults 8,00   65+ 7,00   cultural youth pass (CJP) 7,00   Prices are subject to change
Een betoverend Kerstfeest December / January	The museum will be attractively decorated during the holiday season to create a warm Christmas ambience. Special programs include a Christmas concert and a magic lantern show. In addition, the Christmas story will be acted out. 25/12/2005- 09/01/2006 25/12/2005- 09/01/2006 01/01/2006  Places to stay Name: Een betoverend Kerstfeest Address: Herengracht 366 368 City: 1016 CH Amsterdam Phone: (+31) (0)20 624 24 36 Fax: (+31) (0)20 624 83 55 E-mail: info@bijbelsmuseum.nl Description: The museum will be attractively decorated during the holiday season to create a warm Christmas ambience. Special programs include a Christmas concert and a magic lantern show. In addition, the Christmas story will be acted out. Type: miscellaneous   description     adults 6.00   children (ages 13 - 17 ) 3.00   Museum Card (MJK) valid   cultural youth pass (CJP) 3.50   Prices are subject to change Prices (EUR): 2005 description     adults 6,00   children (ages 13 - 17 ) 3,00   Museum Card (MJK) valid   cultural youth pass (CJP) 3,50   Prices are subject to change

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