28 tips for this weekend in the amsterdam weekend guide
I’m a little anxious to say this, but HI THERE dear people… it’s theย end of July. END OF JULY! Time is flying by, isn’t it? Maybe you’re already planning your trips for in the Fall – just like I’m doing. If so, definitely check out ourย city guidesย andย travel guides that we’ve made the past year for destinations all over the world. The next vacations with our wanderlust baby is already planned, that’s for sure! Toย Marrakechย andย Tulum, and we are spending New Years inย Thailand. But above all I first want to enjoy the Summer inย Amsterdam. I’ve made a list of spots where I still want to go to and I’m going to follow that the next couple of weeks. And of course after that I’m hoping to tell you more about the hidden gems just outside of the city. Do you have a tip for me? Definitely let me know! I’ve put down my tips for you in thisย Amsterdam Weekend Guide for July 20, 21 and 22. HAVE FUN!
HAPPY WEEKEND! <3
PS:ย There’s a new vlog again this week onย Travelkids.co! In my office for the last time, the last week of my maternity leave and an afternoon tea in The Waldorf!ย Have a sneak peek behind the scenes and you can also follow me onย Instagram! And if you like, there’s also a baby room tour ready for you.
28 tips for things to do this weekend in Amsterdam
- After years and years of waiting it’s finally time: theย Noord-Zuidlijnย is finished and open for customers! And they’re celebrating it big this Saturday at every station, where there are lots of things to do. For example at the Vijzelgracht, in front of the Taproom. A band and DJs will be playing the entire day and evening. Nice! Check out the Facebook event here.
- Just outside of Amsterdam, but it’s one of the best festivals of the year so it’s definitely a tip for this weekend:ย Welcome To The Futureย this Saturday! Unfortunately it’s sold out, so check Ticketswap in order to get a ticket. You don’t want to miss this one! Click here for the Facebook event.
- Theย Kwaku Festivalย is in theย Nelson Mandelapark! Music, tasty food and lots of fun things to do. Won’t be able to make it this weekend? The festival will be there up until August 5th! Check the Facebook event here.
- City beachย Blijburgย is unfortunately closing down after this Summer and we’re not happy about that. All the more reason to go there this Saturday to the very lastย Summer Party at this spot. DJs, lots of food and drinks, that’s what it’s all about this Saturday. Click here for the Facebook event.
- Are techno festivals not entirely your cup of tea? Then go toย Juicy Festivalย atย DOK Amsterdamย this Saturday. As the name might suggest they’ll be playing juicy hits here, so it won’t be a problem when it comes to dancing the night away. Check out the Facebook event here.
- Theseย 8 x Hotspots at the Van Der Helstpleinย are the ones to have on your radar >>
- Comedy institutionย Comedytrainย is organizing the International Stand-Up Comedy Festivalย the next couple of six weeks. On several dates you can go to Toomler to watch international comedians. Check the Facebook event here with all the comedians lined up and the selection of dates.
- Jazz lovers, attention! This Saturdayย andย Sunday you can go to theย Hermitageย for theย Jazz at the Plantage. A chill afternoon with music by students of the Conservatorium. Add some sunshine and it makes for a perfect day! Click here for the Facebook event.
- Would you rather combine jazz with some delicacies, then go toย Moerย this Sunday. They have live music withย Bubbels & Oystersย there. Nice! Check the Facebook event here.
- Craving a movie night? Theseย 6 Movies are the ones you want to see in theatres this month.
- VEGANS, you’ll want to go here.ย Daily Bowl of Happinessย inย The Hoxtonย this Sunday. In this masterclass you’ll learn how to make tasty desserts and cakes, all vegan! And of course you’ll also get to taste them ;-). Check out the Facebook event here with all the info.
- Fish barย Beetย is turning two years old and that’s reason for a party. And they’re throwing that on Sunday with aย Herring partyย starting at 4PM. Click here for the Facebook event.
- Is theย Amsterdamse Terrassen Festivalย already in your schedule?ย This might be the best newcomer of last year >>
- Theย Artisย zoo is hostingย Zoomeravondenย every Saturday in the summer months. There are also performances by several artists during the evening. Clickย hereย for the Facebook event.
- Mix Summer with dim sum and what do you get?ย Dimsummerย atย Ron Gastrobar Oriental! In the afternoon till 7 in the evening you can enjoy some tasty dim sum on the terrace. YUM. Check the Facebook event here.
- Theย Pure Marketย is back again this Sunday, in theย Amsterdamse Bosย this time. That means yet again a nice picknick, or have a seat at the terrace. And for the kids there are also lots of things to do. Click here for the Facebook event.
- LOVE the Heinekenplein! And also love theseย 12 x Hotspots close to the Heinekenpleinย >>
- Roller skating at 85 meters? YES PLEASE! Thatโs possible atย Floor17,ย read all about it here.
- Have you already set the dates ofย De Parade 2018ย in your schedule? This event in August 2018 remainsย theย best closure of the summer.
- TIP: Theย World Press Photo Exhibitionย inย De Nieuwe Kerkย is still in full swing. Have you already been there? Check the Facebook eventย here.
- This weekend is your last chance to go to theย Over het IJ Festivalย in Amsterdam North. There are many things to do there, from theatre to art and music. Check out theย siteย for the full program and info.
- After the pop-up of Mama Makan in theย Kopstootbar, it’s now the turn ofย Mister Makan. You might already know them from the festivals! Starting this Saturday you can visit this spot for Indonesian bites, and make sure to ask for the VEGAN options as they’reย reallyย tasty! Click here for the Facebook event.
- It’s unfortunately the last Summer that we can visit this spot, so let’s enjoy it while we still can! I’m of course talking aboutย Amsterdam Roest. This Sunday it’s time for someย Salsa & Empanadas. Are you not really skilled in salsa dancing? They’re also teaching workshops here, for both beginners as more skilled dancers. Nice! Click here for the Facebook event.
- Do you already know all of theseย 16 x Hotspots at the Ferdinand Bolstraat?
- Have you already been here? An exposition by Van Der Laanย De Mooiste Stadย in theย Amsterdam Museum! Check the Facebook eventย hereย with more info.
- For a decent party the whole night through,ย Shelterย is the way to go this weekend. This Saturday they’re having theย Summer Nightsย party with the best house music. Click here for the Facebook event.
- Would you like to stay up to date of all the spots that are opening soon? Then keep an eye on our โComing Soonโ list!
- Care for some more art in your home? Then take a look atย Galerie Modernย on the Ceintuurbaan. A new art library and gallery that’s opening this Saturday! Click here for the Facebook event with all the info.
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- Do you also have a hard time keeping them apart, theย Negen Straatjes? Checkย theย 9 x Hotspots in the Huidenstraatย here!
- Are you panning on crashing down on a terrace this weekend, but donโt know which one to pick? Click here for our list with theย 9 x Best terraces in the city centre of Amsterdam!
- Do you feel like having a quiet weekend? Check out theย 8 x Netflix series and movies you want to have seen!
- Donโt have any inspiration on what to do? Check out ourย Amsterdam Bucketlistย with 58 things youโd want to have done at least once in your life!
- Tip:ย We haveย manyย more lists!ย Check them hereย >>
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ANNE
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