SPECIAL EVENTS 2007
Ongoing until 2008
THE MASTERPIECES - RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM
Highlights of the Golden Age: wonderful dolls' houses, a treasuretrove of silver, the most beautiful Delftware, magnificent milit ia paint ings and, of course, the famous paint ings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer and Rembrandt . Over 400 masterpieces tell the impressive story of the political, economic and artistic wonders of the Golden Age. www.rijksmuseum.nl
June through August, 2007
VONDELPARK OPEN AIR THEATER, AMSTERDAM
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam s largest and most famous city park, located south of the Leidseplein. In the middle of the park is an open air theater, which stages all kinds of free performances, workshops, and DJs during the summer. Wednesdays are mainly child oriented, Thursdays there are salsa and tango workshops, and Fridays through Sundays you can find theater and musical performances.
July and August, 2007
CITY BEACHES, AMSTERDAM
City beaches are becoming an increasingly popular phenomenon and Amsterdam is one of the best places to find them during the hot weather. Over the summer months, there are a number of beaches open to the public around Amsterdam, such as Blijburg aan Zee, Amsterdam Plage and the newest beach Strand West.
Summer of 2007
DE PARADE- ROTTERDAM, THE HAGUE, UTRECHT AND AMSTERDAM
A nomadic theatrical event with a unique way of performing: a circus turned inside out where the audience is placed in the center and the performers are all around them. During the summer De Parade will visit several cities. Performances take place in clusters of tents during 2 months of theater, film, dance, opera, music, magic and more. www.deparade.nl
July 2-14, 2007
JULIDANS- LEIDSEPLEIN, AMSTERDAM
This summer festival of contemporary dance takes place at various stages in the vicinity of the Leidseplein. The best up-and-coming international choreographers of this moment will show their theatrical choreographies in which dance and theater, music and other disciplines merge. www.julidans.com
July, 2007
DANCE VALLEY, SPAARNWOUDE
This year will be the 13th edition of Dance Valley. From all over Europe and even beyond, dance lovers will come to Spaarnwoude to enjoy 2 days of live acts and a whole spectrum of music. There is a campground nearby for those who want to stay the night and enjoy the festival to the fullest. www.dancevalley.nl
July, 2007
AIFW, AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK, - AMSTERDAM
The Amsterdam fashion week is a young and direct ional alternat ive to the world s more t radit ional fashion weeks, organized twice a year in January and July. It aims to promote Amsterdam as an inspiring destination for fashion, combining commerce and creativity.
www.amsterdamfashionweek.com
July 13- 15, 2007
NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL AHOY, ROTTERDAM
One of the greatest jazz events in the world, featuring top jazz musicians as well as blues, soul, R&B, crossover and world-music artists. www.northseajazz.nl
Beginning of August, 2007
HEINEKEN FAST FORWARD DANCE PARADE- ROTTERDAM
During the Heineken FFWD Dance Parade, about 40 trucks packed with sound systems and
( inter)nat ional acclaimed DJ s, will find their way through the center of Rot terdam. This free of charge parade attracts over 350,000 spectators, and ends traditionally with a spectacular afterparty. www.ffwdheinekendanceparade.nl
August 3-5, 2007
GAY PRIDE AMSTERDAM
The Gay Pride was established in 1995 and is Holland s most important gay event . Highlight is the Gay Pride Parade. No Gay Pride Parade in any other city compares to Amsterdam's - in spirit , spice or entertainment. What's more, it takes place on the city's canals! www.amsterdamgaypride.nl
August 11- 19, 2007
CANAL FESTIVAL (GRACHTEN FESTIVAL) - AMSTERDAM
A summer spectacle for music lovers, filling the Amsterdam summer evenings with classical music. Large crowds of people will gather in the city center to enjoy the free classical concerts on and around the Amsterdam canals. Highlight is the Prinsengracht concert which takes place in front of the Pulitzer hotel. www.grachtenfestival.nl
Third weekend of August
HARTJES DAGEN (DAYS OF THE HEARTS)- ZEEDIJK,AMSTERDAM
This weekend in August, the Zeedijk neighborhood locals celebrate Hartjesdagen (Days of the
Hearts). The lavish street festival dates back to the Middle Ages and is all about love songs and
dance music. Highlight is the Hart jes Parade (Parade of the Hearts), a procession of men dressed as women and vice versa.
August 24- 26, 2007
OUTMARKET (UITMARKT)- AMSTERDAM
The Amsterdam Uitmarkt , Out Market , t radit ionally opens the new cultural season. On indoor and outdoor stages at numerous locat ions in the city you can get a taste of the coming season s cultural performances. These free- of-charge performances range from mime, cabaret , movies, literature, jazz to classical music.
First Week of September, 2007
SEVEN BRIDGES JAZZ FESTIVAL-AMSTERDAM
This one day -free of charge- Jazz festival is organized by the Seven Bridges Foundation. A great variety of Jazz music will be performed at the Reguliers canal by well known jazz musicians and by amazing new talent. www.sevenbridges.nl
October 13, 2007- October 13, 2008
MASTERPIECES OF 17TH CENTURY DUTCH PORTRAITURE MAURITSHUIS MUSEUM, THE HAGUE
This exhibition features 17th century portraits of Dutch men of standing, created by i.e. Frans Hals and Rembrandt. The exhibition gives insight into the fashion, occupations and ambitions of these affluent 17th century individuals during the Golden Age.
October, 2007
ADE, AMSTERDAMS DANCE EVENT- AMSTERDAM
Europe s main dance music conference with over 300 DJ s and art ists performing in over 30 clubs such as Escape, Melkweg and Paradiso. It is the most versatile festival program in the electronic music scene with an abundance of new artists, new music and plenty of special program features. www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
November 18-25, 2007
PAN AMSTERDAM RAI, AMSTERDAM
The RAI in Amsterdam hosts this Annual Art and Ant iques Fair, featuring a myriad of int riguing
finds and rare delights. www.pan-amsterdam.nl
November 4, 2007
MUSEUM NIGHT - AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam will once again celebrate Museum Night. More than 40 museums and inst itut ions will open their doors from 7 pm until 2 am! All museums will organize special events.
November 29-December , 2007
IDFA- INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM - AMSTERDAM
One of the world's most prest igious documentary film fest ivals offers over 200 high-quality
documentaries and an extensive program filled with workshops, readings and forums about the
aspects of documentary filming. www.idfa.nl