August in Amsterdam is full of summer celebrations on the water: from the Canal Pride Parade, to the tall ships of SAIL2020 and the Grachtenfestival, a classical music festival in the Canal Belt. Below a complete list of things to do in Amsterdam in August 2020.
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For an overview of temporary art exhibitions in Amsterdam’s museums, please check the Amsterdam Art Exhibitions Calendar. For Amsterdam’s dance festival: Amsterdam Music Festival Calendar 2020.
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Amsterdam in August 2020
ALL MONTH
Vondelpark Festival @ Vondelpark (FREE)
Every weekend music and performances
1 August 2020
Canal Pride Parade 2020 @ Amsterdam Prinsengracht Canal (FREE)
Annual Pride (LHBT-movement)
12 – 16 August 2020
SAIL Amsterdam @ IJ (FREE)
Nautical event with Tall Ships
7 – 16 August 2020
Grachtenfestival @ Various locations around the Amsterdam canals
Classical music and jazz concerts
14 – 30 August 2020
De Parade @ Martin Luther Kingpark
Annual festival of theatre, dance and mime
28 – 30 August 2020
Uitmarkt 2020 @ Museumplein (FREE)
Showcase of cultural events
