Events in Amsterdam during 2012

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January

Realisme Art Fair (Mid January) – Lively art fair exclusively dedicated to the figurative art.

July

Amsterdam International Fashion Week – See on the catwalk what will be in fashion for the next season. (www.amsterdamfashionweek.com)

February

Huishoudbeurs – Fair with everything for the household including show cooking with well known cooks. (www.huishoudbeurs.nl)

August

Grachtenfestival - More than 80 classical concerts in the area around Prinsengracht. The visitors of this event in Amsterdam enjoy the music at those special locations with a special atmosphere. (www.grachtenfestival.nl)
Uitmarkt - Concerts with free entrance. (www.amsterdamsuitburo.nl/uitmarkt)

March

HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show – At this event in Amsterdam you will find the newest boats and equipment. (www.hiswa.nl)

September

IBC - The International Broadcasting Convention is a big event in Amsterdam. (www.ibc.org)
National Heritage Days – Free access to monuments. (www.bma.amsterdam.nl)
Dam tot Damloop – Popular running event in Amsterdam.  (www.damloop.nl)

April

Queensday (April 30th) - Dress up in orange and enjoy parades, fireworks and lots more to celebrate Queen Mother’s birthday. Don’t miss this special event in Amsterdam.  (www.koninginnedagamsterdam.nl)
Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival – It is an annual film festival of Amsterdam. (www.imaginefilmfestival.nl)

October

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) – It is the biggest electronic music festival worldwide with more than 700 artists participating. (www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl)
Amsterdam Marathon – It is an annual event of Amsterdam. (www.amsterdammarathon.nl)

May

Art Amsterdam – Art shown from more than 120 galleries. (www.kunstrai.nl)

November

Museum Night (first Saturday of the month) – The museums open through the night and you will find also special events.
Arrival of Saint Nicholas - Saint Nicholas brings gifts to the children. He arrives by boat and a parade to Leidseplein takes place. (www.sintinamsterdam.nl)

June

The Open Garden Days (third weekend of June) - Visit around 30 public and private gardens all situated in the same area so that you can make a beautiful walk and visit gardens that usually are not open to public during this event in Amsterdam. (www.opentuinendagen.nl)
Holland Festival - Music, opera, theatre, dance from all over the world. (www.hollandfestival.nl)
Taste of Amsterdam – A festival for every gourmet. Don’t miss to meet the chefs of the renowned Amsterdam restaurants in Amstelpark. (www.tasteofamsterdam.com)

December

Millionaire Fair – From yachts to diamonds – you will find all luxury articles at display during this event in Amsterdam. (www.miljonairfair.nl)