Festivals in Amstelveen
As everyone knows, Amstelveen is a city were some of the country's most popular festivals takes place. But in addition, you will also find some lesser-known gems in Amstelveen that are definitely worth a visit.
More events can be found on our full calendar.
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Music festivals
Dekmantel Festival
Amsterdam forest
Spread over six stages, you can enjoy house, techno and more in the middle of nature. The festival is known for innovation and creativity. Dekmantel encourages DJs to experiment and take risks with their music
Dekmantel Festival
909 festival
Amsterdam forest
Get the festival season off to a good start with the 909 festival. The intimate festival that has been organized since 2011 lands annually in the Amsterdamse Bos. Immerse yourself in the greenery and transport yourself to the techno.
909 Festival
Vunzige Deuntjes
Amsterdam forest
The Vunzige Deuntjes Festival returns to nature and back to the Amsterdamse Bos. Escape city life and enjoy a mix of styles, cultures and genres. From dancehall to hip hop, house and disco. During the Vunzige Deuntjes Festival you can hear the finest tunes and the best artists.
Vunzige Deuntjes
DIYnamic Festival
Amsterdam forest
The popular German record label Diynamic organizes a great dance festival in the Amsterdamse Bos every year. Here you can enjoy the best house, deep house and techno.
DIYnamic Festival
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Cultural festivals
Japan Festival
Town square
During the Japan Festival, the Stadsplein in Amstelveen will be transformed into a festive piece of Japan, where young and old can enjoy typical cultural and culinary customs in Japan for free.
Japan Festival
Diwali Festival
Town square
During the colorful Diwali Festival, the Stadsplein in Amstelveen is all about India. During the free festival, young and old come into contact with Indian culture. Enjoy Indian food and Indian music and dance. Take part in one of the workshops, or go on a bargain hunt for the many Indian products. The best Indian restaurants in the area provide a special culinary experience.
Diwali Festival
Bosfest
Amsterdam forest
Every summer, Bosfest (previously Boslab Theater Festival) presents a mix of productions, adapted reprises and guest performances by the new generation of (theater) makers.
Boslab Theaterfestival
The Bostheater
Amsterdam forest
Every summer you can experience the most beautiful theater performances and concerts at The Bostheater.
The Bostheater
Winter Village
City center
For four weeks, visitors to Stadshart Amstelveen can count on many special day and evening activities, including curling competitions, school skating, disco skating, ice skating lessons and much more.
Winter Village
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Foodfestivals
Bacchus Wine Festival
Amsterdam forest
During the Bacchus Wine Festival, well-known wine shops and winemakers present more than 300 wines in the middle of the Amsterdamse Bos. With wine styles from all over the world, you will be sweet, sparkling and dry here all day long.
Bacchus Wijnfestival