Best Shows in Amsterdam
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From the classic The Concertgebouw and Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.8 · 10,526 reviews
Hear a concert at The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's celebrated 19th-century hall. Listen to an orchestra or chamber ensemble in acoustics that reviewers rank among the finest in the world.
★ 4.6 · 31,637 reviews
Settle into a restored saloon boat for the Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine in central Amsterdam. Cruise the canals past the Jordaan and the Golden Bend while a host narrates and Dutch cheese and wine are served.
★ 4.5 · 37,379 reviews
Spend a day at ARTIS, Amsterdam's 19th-century zoo in the middle of the city. Wander shaded paths past chimps, zebras and elephants, then add the aquarium and planetarium.
★ 4.4 · 1,834 reviews
Discover the Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu, an evening on Amsterdam's glowing canals. Settle in for a seated meal with wine and beer included while commentary names the landmarks drifting past the windows.
★ 4.4 · 4,017 reviews
Experience the Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack on a winter evening in Amsterdam. Cruise under blankets past twenty illuminated artworks while a host explains each piece and the city around it.
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★ 4.7 · 7,353 reviews
Catch a film at Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam's ornate Art Nouveau and Art Deco cinema. Admire the carved interiors, then settle into your seat for a screening in one of Europe's most decorated halls.
★ 4.7 · 10,739 reviews
Take a seat at Royal Theater Carré, the grand theatre on the Amstel. Settle in for a major musical, comedy or concert in an auditorium that keeps even big shows feeling close.
★ 4.4 · 2,001 reviews
Catch a night at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam's English-language comedy troupe. Expect sharp topical sketches, quick improvisation and songs, with the cast poking fun at the city and its visitors.
★ 4.8 · 23,120 reviews
Play inside WONDR Experience, an artist-built wonderland in Amsterdam-Noord. Wander through surreal, colourful rooms, strike poses in photo booths and discover the SpongeBob section.
★ 4.5 · 3,066 reviews
Hop aboard the Original Pizza Dinner Cruise at Damrak Pier 4 for an easygoing evening on the water. Order your pizza as the canals slide by and keep the wine, beer and soft drinks flowing for the whole 90 minutes.
★ 4.4 · 20,921 reviews
Settle into a covered boat for the 75-minute Classic Canal Cruise. Glide past canal houses and bridges with audio stories in your language, while children follow their own pirate-themed commentary with binoculars and a booklet.
★ 4.3 · 33,044 reviews
Pose with the stars at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, a wax museum in the city centre. Move through themed galleries of celebrities and historic icons, each set up for close-up photos.
★ 4.4 · 1,700 reviews
Discover the River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes, a laid-back trip along Amsterdam's IJ. Pile your plate from the buffet while passing EYE, Central Station and the A'DAM Lookout.
★ 4.7 · 12,112 reviews
Take off at This is Holland, a 5D flight ride in Amsterdam-Noord. Soar over Dutch landmarks while wind and mist play against your face across three immersive rooms.
★ 4.6 · 9,608 reviews
Step into Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive art space in Amsterdam-West. Watch paintings by masters like Van Gogh and Monet animate around you in sweeping projections set to music.
★ 4.2 · 16,140 reviews
Discover Icebar in central Amsterdam, where everything from the walls to the glasses is carved from ice. Start with a welcome cocktail in the lounge, then wrap up in a jacket and gloves for your drinks in the freezing ice room.
★ 4.5 · 5,369 reviews
Step into Ripley's Believe It or Not on Dam Square, a four-floor museum of the strange and surprising. Walk through the Space Tunnel, see a Berlin Wall fragment and finish with a drink at the top-floor café.
★ 3.7 · 1,581 reviews
Warm up with the Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco, a covered-boat trip through Amsterdam's winter canals. The captain guides you past glowing artworks, bridges and houseboats over about 75 minutes.
★ 4.8 · 2,359 reviews
Hop aboard a small electric open boat for a 90-minute cruise with a local captain. Listen to live commentary on canal history and hidden sights, with Dutch cheese, sausages and drinks available as an upgrade.
★ 4.5 · 14,269 reviews
Brave the Amsterdam Dungeon, a theatrical walk-through of the city's grimmest history. Follow costumed actors through spooky rooms, with jump scares, dark humour and plenty of audience involvement.
★ 4.6 · 12,011 reviews
Flip your perspective at The Upside Down Amsterdam, an optical-illusion museum in Amsterdam-Zuid. Pose in colourful, mind-bending rooms and leave with a pile of playful photos.
★ 4.5 · 8,474 reviews
Dive into AMAZE Amsterdam, a high-octane attraction where light, sound and interactivity take over every room. You will play your way through immersive spaces and finish with a drink at the on-site bar.
★ 4.2 · 4,747 reviews
Swing into the 12-Hole Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Golf in central Amsterdam, where ultraviolet light turns a pirate-and-ocean course into a glowing playground. Play twelve holes in about 45 minutes and see who in your group keeps the lowest score.
★ 4.8 · 1,449 reviews
Test your wits at Sherlocked, a story-led escape room in central Amsterdam. Work as a team to crack interactive puzzles inside elaborate sets, racing to escape within the hour.
★ 4.5 · 6,104 reviews
Settle into DeLaMar Theater, a glass-fronted venue in the heart of Amsterdam. Watch a play, musical or comedy show, with dinner at the on-site restaurant before curtain.
★ 4.7 · 2,715 reviews
Join The Bulldog Boat Tour for a relaxed hour on Amsterdam's waterways. Cruise past familiar sights and quiet canals with a local guide, two drinks in hand and a smoke-friendly vibe on board.
★ 4.2 · 1,778 reviews
Drop into TonTon Club Westergas for retro gaming with a side of dim sum. Play classic arcade machines between bao buns, dumplings and cold beers in a laid-back, playful space.
★ 4.0 · 4,789 reviews
Head to Aloha, a Hawaiian-themed play centre in central Amsterdam built for lively group nights. Bowl, tackle UV minigolf or try laser tag, then settle in with a tiki cocktail.
★ 4.4 · 1,271 reviews
Step into Blast Galaxy, an Amsterdam arcade where one entry fee unlocks every machine. Chase high scores on retro classics and rhythm cabinets, or book a karaoke space with friends.
★ 4.8 · 1,460 reviews
Slip into Mezrab, a hidden storytelling den in Amsterdam-Oost. Settle in with a cheap beer and a bowl of soup while storytellers from around the world hold the room with live tales.
Amsterdam · 🎭 Entertainment
The Concertgebouw
2h30
Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine
1h
ARTIS
4h
Amsterdam · 🍽️ Food
Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu
2h
Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack
1h15
Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé
Royal Theater Carré
Boom Chicago
1h30
WONDR Experience
Original Pizza Dinner Cruise + Unlimited Drinks
75-Minute Classic Canal Cruise & Snack
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes
This is Holland
Fabrique des Lumières
Amsterdam · 🍸 Drinks
Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks
Weirdest Museum: Ripley's Believe It or Not
Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco
90 min Cruise with Local Guide & Dutch Snacks
Dungeon Amsterdam
The Upside Down Amsterdam
AMAZE Amsterdam
Amsterdam · ⚽ Sport
12-Hole Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Golf
Sherlocked | Escape Room Amsterdam
DeLaMar Theater
The Bulldog Boat Tour with 2 Drinks
TonTon Club Westergas
Aloha
Blast Galaxy
Mezrab
