Want to know what’s on in Amsterdam in May? Here is the list of things to do in Amsterdam in May 2023. Check the links for details and tickets. Events will be added to the calendar when a specific date has been set by the organizer.
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Amsterdam in May 2023
3 – 7 May 2023
KunstRAI @ RAI Amsterdam
Art fair
4 May 2023
National Remembrance Day @ Dam Square
Ceremony by the King and Queen on Amsterdam Dam Square
5 May 2023
Liberation Festival Het Vrije Westen @ Westerpark (FREE)
7 May 2023
Sunday Market @ Westergas
Shopping for fashion, art, design
12 – 13 May 2023
Amsterdam TAPT Festival Oost @ Flevopark
Drinks and food (No dogs or kids allowed)
12 – 21 May 2023
International ExploreZ Festival @ ZID Theater
Theater, music, dance, workshops and meetings
13 May 2023
24H Noord @ Amsterdam Noord
Showcase of activities and open workshops
17 – 21 May 2023
Rollende Keukens @ Westergasfabriek (FREE)
Mobile kitchens food festival
18 -19 May 2023
TranScreen Filmfestival @ Kriterion
Films, panels, workshops
21 May 2023
Museum Market @ Museumplein
Shopping for art, fashion, design
24 – 29 May 2023
Cinéma Arabe @ Rialto De Pijp
Arabe film festival
27 – 28 May 2023
Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam @ various locations
28 May 2023
Ascension Day (Hemelvaart)
Dutch bank holiday