April in Amsterdam

April in Amsterdam – Tulip Time! Find out what’s on in Amsterdam during April, with our guide to the best events and major annual festivals. Please visit our What’s on in Amsterdam Event Calendar – April in Amsterdam for smaller events and club nights.

Tulp Festival Amsterdam

2015, April 1 – April 30
Various Locations in Amsterdam
www.nationalemuseumweek.nl
Read more information in our blog article “A bulb for every citizen of Amsterdam”

Museum Week

2015, April 18 – April 26
20 museums in Amsterdam
www.nationalemuseumweek.nl
With admission being reduced and lots of activities organized, it’s the ideal time to visit. Approximately 400 museums in The Netherlands traditionally participate in the event, and about 20 of those are in Amsterdam.

Imagine Film Festival

2015, April 8 – April 18
Eye Film Institute, Amsterdam North
www.imaginefilmfestival.nl/en
Imagine Film Festival, formerly known as Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival, is an annual film festival celebrating the best cult, science fiction, fantasy and horror movies. Aside from enjoying the films, cinema fans and professionals can also join workshops and discussions.

King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day)

2015, April 27
Amsterdam, various locations and on the streets
King’s Day information 2014
King’s Day is officially the national celebration of the birthday of King Willem Alexander. Enjoy the world’s biggest street party of the year with live music, DJs, parties and street markets throughout the city. Don’t forget to wear something orange!

April in Amsterdam