Events in Amsterdam in August 2026
Amsterdam has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Amsterdam calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Amsterdam Pride Canal ParadeAug 1Source: festival calendar
- Loveland Festival 2026Aug 8 - Aug 9Source: festival calendar
- Cheeky Monday: FREE SUMMER SPECIAL!Aug 10 - Aug 31Melkweg · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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- Aug 16
- Aug 17
- Aug 18 - Aug 19
- Aug 19
- Aug 20
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 1 - Aug 9
Pride Amsterdam 2026
Amsterdam's LGBTQIA+ pride festival featuring parties, performances, workshops, and the famous Canal Parade on the Prinsengracht.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 1 - Aug 31
Prinsengrachtconcert and Grachtenfestival
Third weekend of August each year.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- Aug 12 - Aug 16
Sail Amsterdam 2026
A large maritime event showcasing tall ships, naval vessels, and sailing boats from around the world, with parades and onshore festivities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Seasonal notes
- Vondelpark — seasonal note: Facilities Muziektent Open-air theatre The open-air theatre in the Vondelpark The Vondelpark Openluchttheater is an open-air theatre with shows from June until August.
- Vondelpark — seasonal note: From June until August there are music and dance performances in the open-air theatre .
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