Christmas 2025

Late November to early January

For a Christmas atmosphere with Christmas shopping, ice skating and hot chocolate you can visit the following squares in Amsterdam:

Dam

Every year in December there is traditionally a big Christmas tree on the Dam square. This 20-meter high tree stands in front of the Royal Palace and is decorated with 40,000 energy-efficient LED lights.

Together with the beautifully illuminated Bijenkorf they form the symbol of all festive activities organized in the month of December in Amsterdam.

When: The illuminated Christmas tree on the Dam will be placed on Saturday, 14 December 2024.

World Christmas Circus

Featuring only the crème de la crème of the circus world, the internationally renowned World Christmas Circus returns to Amsterdam’s Royal Theatre Carré for a run of shows.

When: Wednesday, 17 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026
Where: Royal Theatre Carré
Website: www.carre.nl

Christmas events near Amsterdam

Take your wishlist and swap Amsterdam for a day out at one of these magical Christmas markets nearby. In addition to an endless array of unique gifts, you can also indulge in all sorts of festive treats. Savour, shop, and browse.

Light Festival Amsterdam

The canals and streets of Amsterdam are transformed into a magical museum of light each year.

Beautiful winter event – The canals and streets of Amsterdam are transformed annually into a magical light museum.
International light art – Admire the large light installations created by artists from various countries.
All around the city centre – Light sculptures are spread throughout the heart of Amsterdam, perfect for a special evening walk.
Unique boat route – Take a special festival boat tour and see all the highlights from the water.

When: Thursday 27 November 2025 – Sunday 18 January 2026
Where: Prins Hendrikkade

Amsterdamse Winterparadijs

The RAI (indoor & outdoor) is once again transformed into the place for your Ultimate Winter Experience in Amsterdam. There's plenty to do both during the day and in the evening. You can skate on both the indoor and outdoor rinks, go cross-country skiing, curling, or if you're not really planning to exert yourself, you can enjoy the après-ski, take a ride on the Ferris wheel, go to the cinema or theatre, or listen to the performances taking place. In short, the Amsterdam Winter Wonderland promises a lot of good things.

When: Saturday 13 December 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026
Where: RAI, Europaplein 1

Ice rink on the Museumplein

When: Saturday 15 November 2025 – Friday 6 February 2026
Where: Museumplein
Website: www.schaatsbaanmuseumplein.nl

Pure Markt

Whether you want to shop for Christmas dinner or simply fancy a leisurely stroll and some tasty treats, you'll find the freshest and purest products at the wintry edition of the Pure Markt in Amsterdam. There are multiple editions of the Winter Market in the atmospheric Park Frankendael.

When: Sunday 21 December 2025
Where: Park Frankendael
Website: puremarkt.nl

Funky Xmas Market

In December, the well-known Sunday Market gets decked out for the Funky Xmas Market. As usual, you can browse stalls for artisanal products, quirky home accessories, homemade sweets, savoury dishes, and unique gifts. Don't forget to take a breather and enjoy some live music and a cup of hot chocolate in between.

When: Sunday 21 December 2025
Where: Westergas, Polonceaukade 27
Website: www.sundaymarket.nl

Neem je wishlist mee en verruil Amsterdam voor een dagje uit naar een van deze magische kerstmarkten in de omgeving. Naast een oneindig aanbod aan bijzondere cadeautjes, kun je er ook snoepen van allerlei feestelijke lekkernijen. Smul, shop en snuffel rond.

Location Christmas

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Other events in Amsterdam

Funky Xmas Market;
Sunday 21 December 2025
Pure Markt;
Sunday 21 December 2025
Open Monuments Day in Amsterdam;
Second Saturday and / or second Sunday in September
King's Day in Amsterdam;
Monday 27 April 2026
National Mill Day;
Kunst RAI;
Wednesday 22 – Sunday 26 April 2026

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