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Free things to do in Amsterdam
Free events in Amsterdam this week: concerts, exhibitions, talks, markets and more that cost nothing to attend. Updated daily.
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Gratis Lunchconcert: European Chamber Music Academy
Queer Nature Photography World Pride Edition: The Exhibition
Culturele Noordspelen: Kunstmuur expositie
Fototentoonstelling 'Where do you belong?' door Jonnah Bron
Wey’i Steam present Bou Palo
Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline
We Refuse to Be Broken
Opening kunstexpositie: NEW ENERGY
Caribbean Climate Justice
Brood uit de Lutkemeerpolder - kom zelf brood bakken!
Amsterdam in Motion | Tour 100 jaar Amsterdam Museum
Students Around The World
Film Night at Cinema De Vlugt: Soil, Water and Climate Justice
Samen jarig
Techno Tuesday Amsterdam, Juan Sanchez, Dexon, extended sets
Lindy Hop Crash Course
Halloween at Duke Of Tokyo
Kadinsky Invites: GALACTICA 200: The Celebration
HALLOWEEN EDITION: Old-School R&B - Hip-Hop - Latin & Caribbean vibes
Halloween x Mean Moves
Cello Collective
Sunday Market Westergas
The Comparison: Giovanni Gnocchi
Sunday Night Live
PReT
Rock ’n Roll Dansles met Gel
Haak. Naai. Brei.
Ouder- en Kindochtend voor de allerkleinsten
The Good, The Bad, and The Algorithm
Checkmate Sessions
Laugh Out Proud
The Dance Club
Spelletjescafé
Micky Hurts: Fire Burning Release party
Big Band Night - Blue Tone Big Band
A lot of Amsterdam costs nothing. The free ferries behind Centraal Station cross the IJ to Noord around the clock, the markets are free to wander, and the top floor of the central library at Oosterdok has one of the best views over the city.
The event calendar adds plenty more: free lunchtime concerts, gallery openings, talks and debates, community festivals, open stages in cafés and neighbourhood centres, and in summer, open-air performances in the parks. The listing below gathers this week’s events that are free to attend.
Some free events ask you to register in advance, and a few popular ones fill up early. The event page carries the organiser’s details, so check there before you go.
Venues to know
- Tolhuistuin 5 events this week
- Pakhuis de Zwijger 4 events this week
- Kompaszaal 3 events this week
- Bimhuis 3 events this week
- Boom Chicago 3 events this week
- Buurtkamer Weespersluis 3 events this week
How this list is made
Listings are gathered from venue, organiser and ticketing sites and refreshed nightly. The list favours events with confirmed dates and real venues you can find on a map. Summaries are written with AI assistance and checked against the source listing, and prices and dates always come from the listing itself; we never guess.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do for free in Amsterdam?
Take the free ferry to Noord, wander the markets and parks, enjoy the view from the central library, and pick from this week’s free concerts, exhibitions, talks and festivals in the listing below.
Are there free concerts in Amsterdam?
Yes. Free lunchtime concerts, café gigs, open stages and community concerts run through the week. They appear in the listing below whenever the venue lists them as free.
Do free events in Amsterdam need tickets?
Many are walk-in, but some ask you to reserve a free ticket because space is limited. The event page links to the organiser so you can check.
How often is this list updated?
Every day. Events are taken from the venues’ and organisers’ own listings, and past ones drop off automatically.