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Kingsday Amsterdam 2017: the best festivals, parties & events

24 April 2017

YOU WANT TO GO to these parties at KINGSDAY AMSTERDAM 2017

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Yes, it’s almost time for Kingsday Amsterdam 2017, the day that we celebrate our Kings birthday.  Not sure where to go or what to do on this special day? We gathered our favourite parties and festivals to go to on Kingsday in Amsterdam. Thursday April 27 is going to be the day that Amsterdam turns orange again. Of course you can wander around in the Jordaan area which is always nice but there are also a lot of parties going on during Kingsday Amsterdam 2017.

In this blog we collected the best parties, events and festivals at Kingsday Amsterdam 2017 so you can make a choice on what to do with your friends!

Tip: we’re keeping this blog up to date with new parties, so keep an eye on us! Happy birthday Willem!

11 x Kingsday Amsterdam 2017: the best festivals, parties & events

Oranjebloesem
Location: Blijburg aan Zee, Amsterdam
Price: 3rd release €31, 4th release €43
Infocheck Facebook-event
Line-up: Ata Kak, Jungle by Night, KiNK feat. Rachel Row, Lövestad

LOVELAND VAN ORANJE
Location: Meerpark, Amsterdam
Price: €20
Info: check Facebook-event
Line-up: Dubfire, Michel de Hey, Alan Fitzpatrick, Karotte

NASSAU FESTIVAL
Location: Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
Price: €27,50
Info: check Facebook-event
Line-upSamuel Deep, Skee Mask, Prunk, ANOTR

KINGSLAND FESTIVAL
Location: RAI, Amsterdam
Price: Late Bird €39,50
Info: check Facebook-event
Line-upMartin Garrix, Tiësto, Don Diablo, Blasterjaxx, GirlsLoveDJs

THESE GUYS KINGSDAY
Location: NDSM werf, Amsterdam
Price: free
Info: check Facebook-event
Line-up: G-String, Ocke, Job Sifre, Interstellar Funk

KONINGSDAG | VRIJHAVEN
Location: Pllek, Amsterdam
Price: free
Info: check Facebook-event
Line-up: t.b.a.

TERUG NAAR TOEN
Location: Le Patron, Amsterdam
Price: free
Info: check Facebook-event
Line-up: t.b.a.

HANNEKES KROON
Location: Hanneke’s Boom, Amsterdam
Price: free
Info: check het Facebook-event
Line-up: Detroit Swindle, Cinnaman, Tommy Theo

Day of the K
Location: Waterkant, Amsterdam
Price: free
Info: check het Facebook-event
Line-up: t.b.a.

FunX Pres: Urban Music Festival Kingsday
Location: Stadspodium, Amsterdam
Price: late Bird: €19,95, Lady Ticket (2 ladies on 1 ticket): €32,50
Info: check het Facebook-event
Line-up: Avalon Mus, Jayj Jawson, Dopebwoy, Duran

Cartel Kingsday
Location: Westerunie, Amsterdam
Price: Day ticket: €10, Day & Night ticket: €20, Night ticket: €12,50
Info: check het Facebook-event
Line-up: Tenzers, Job Sifre, Thomas Hayat, Spoetnik 

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Tip: When you’re not in the mood to party on Kingsday, than why not visit the Vrijmarkt at Vondelpark or take a walk on the canals to watch people having a great time on their boats. You can also go to streets as Westerstraat / Noordermarkt and the Utrechtsestraat for a drink.

Enjoy!

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Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
MOCO Museum for street art
Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
Red Light District tour
Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn

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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.

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