What's On In Amsterdam
June
Holland Festival
Various Locations
A month of performing arts take place in the Music Theatre, Concertgebouw
and City Theatre, some of the most renowned artisits will perform a selection
of dance, drama, opera, music and film.
June
Discovering Hidden Gardens
Amsterdam Canals
A garden festival taking place along the Amsterdam canals. A variety of beautiful
gardens are open for public viewing.
June
Amsterdam Roots Festival
Various Locations
Providing a wide program of both world music and culture. Performances take
place across three venues, many of which are open air and free of charge.
August
Amsterdam Gay Pride / Canal Parade
Amsterdam Canals
Attracting over ¼ million spectators this is an extravagant highlight
to the whole Amsterdam Pride event. With a procession of 80 fantastically decorated
boats sailing throughout the heart of the city the event is not to be missed!
October
Cinekid
Amsterdam
A film festival dedicated to children. A wide range of national and international
films and television programs will be showcased.
November - December
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Various Venues
Held throughout the city, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam is
one of the world's leading, and screens over 180 films.
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Population: 735,000
Time Zone:
CET: (UTC +1 hour)
Telephone area code: +20
Country:
The Netherlands (also know as Holland)
Cafes/Bars: 1,402
Restaurants: 755
Shops: 10,334
Art Galleries: 141
Museums: 42
Emergency number (police / fire / ambulance): 112
Centrale Doktersdienst (24 hour medical service):
0900 724 474 65
Airport Information: 0900 01 41
Schiphol Travel Taxi (to the airport):
0900 724 474 65
National Transport Line (for all travel info):
0900 92 62
Taxis - Taxicentrale Amsterdam:
677 77 77
British Consulate:
676 43 43
Tourist Office VVV: 0900 400 40 40