Amsterdam August 2010

August in Amsterdam is the right place to be this year with loads of cultural festivities not to be missed. Of course, also check out the Cosmo Polite social agenda for meeting other internationals in Amsterdam.

Gay Pride 5-8 August
Gay Pride Amsterdam is one of the best and most fun prides in the world - for anyone regardless of your sexuality. Amsterdam will have street parties all weekend long, the best club circuit parties and of course the famous Canal Parade on Saturday.
Source & more info: website Amsterdam Gay Pride

De Parade 6 - 22 August
The Parade is a travelling festival that brings a asplash of culture to several the Netherlands. There will be theatre acts (mostly in Dutch), dance performances, 55 well-known musicians, young film makers and old talents.
Source, photo & more info: website De Parade

Grachtenfestival 14-22 August.
The Amsterdam Grachtenfestival is the annual festival of (classical) music performances at special locations in the Amsterdam city centre. These locations stand out because of special or monumental architecture and cultural and historical significance. Each year, the festival marks the opening of the classical music season.
Source & more info: website Grachtenfestival



SAIL 2010 19 - 23 August
SAIL's main attraction will be the impressive fleet of Tall Ships, sailing heritage craft, modern ships, naval ships and replicas. In addition to this, every day there will be a varying programme of all kinds of cultural and sports activities. The theme of SAIL 2010 is ‘a nautical encounter between the past, present and future’.
Source, photo & more info: website SAIL 2010

Restaurant Week 23 - 29 August
Enjoy a 3-course dinner at many great restaurants in Amsteram for only E25pp. Reserve now before all the seats are booked. A 3-course lunch is E20. Check out which restaurants are participating.
Source & more info: website Restaurant Week

De Uitmarkt 27 -29 August
The Uitmarkt is the national opening of the cultural season and the largest cultural festival in the Netherlands. In theatres and museums and at surprising venues all over the city centre you will be able to enjoy performances, for example in the Amsterdam Hermitage. The three main stages will be on Museum Square, Leidse Square en in the Vondelpark.
Source & more info: De Uitmarkt on the website I Amsterdam