Events For Locals Calendar
Explore my curated events in Amsterdam & Haarlem each month. Because less is more ;)
Summer Borrel @ Ruby & Friend's Concept Store
Drinks, summer vibes, and a little shopping? Ruby & Friends is hosting the perfect Saturday borrel in Haarlem.
Veerplas Festival
A two-day lakeside festival with multiple stages, DJs, and summer vibes in Haarlem.
ProefPark Haarlem
Haarlem’s ultimate food festival is back. ProefPark is your go-to for bites, drinks, and good vibes all weekend long.
Haarlem City Taste
A culinary walking tour through Haarlem: 6 restaurants, 6 dishes, and perfectly paired drinks.
Vroeg Pieken
Vroeg Pieken: Early Party, No Regrets
Love a good night out, but not the 3am hangover? Vroeg Pieken is your perfect middle ground.
This feel-good party lands at Locael Haarlem and flips the usual nightlife schedule on its head. Instead of waiting until midnight, you’ll hit the dancefloor from 20:00 and be home (and in bed) by 00:30, ideal if you still want your Sunday.
Expect a mix of everything you actually want to dance to: from disco and pop to funk and hip hop. There’s no genre rules, just good vibes. Even better, you can submit your own favourite track beforehand, so there’s a real chance your song makes it onto the dancefloor.
Think confetti, nostalgic hits, and a crowd that’s there to actually dance. Whether you’re starting your weekend or just want a fun night without going full nocturnal, this is one of those low-effort, high-fun plans.
Thuishaven Zomeropening
A daytime house music party marking the start of summer at Thuishaven’s open-air dancefloor.
CABINET Curated Curiosa & Design Market
Vintage, design, and good vibes: CABINET is your go-to weekend market in Amsterdam.
Houtbar Summer Opening
A laid-back DJ night with disco, house, and techno at creative hotspot Houtbaar in Haarlem.
Live Resort
Wander through Volkshotel and discover live music on every floor during this one-day mini festival.
Reliving Pop-Up
A huge interior pop-up with vintage finds, design pieces, and home accessories across 1,000m².
Thuishaven Paasweekender
An Easter Saturday electronic music party with trance, hard house, and back-to-back DJ sets from 13:00–23:00.
DGTL
A massive electronic music festival with 80+ DJs, immersive stages, and house and techno at NDSM Docklands.
Chao Brunch: Saint Tropez
A Saint-Tropez style brunch that starts with à la carte dining and ends on the dancefloor: sax, beats, and serious Sunday energy included.
CABINET
A curated vintage and design market with art, furniture, and unique finds in Amsterdam’s Centrale Markthal.
Amsterdam Wine Festival
A four-day wine celebration at Kromhouthal where you can sip 300+ global wines, enjoy tasty food pairings, and level up your wine knowledge.
Sunday Market at De Koepel
A creative Sunday market with art, fashion, and design inside Haarlem’s iconic Koepel building.
Rooftop Live Music
Rooftop live music at Zoku: pop-rock, sunset drinks, and one of Amsterdam’s best rooftop views.
XL Craft Club
A cozy offline craft night with DIY activities, live piano, and tea inside the beautiful Posthoornkerk.
Studio Moving Sale
A one-day studio sale with 50% off abstract artworks as Studio Mokwi closes its Amsterdam chapter.
Jewelry Making Workshop & Mimosas
Sip mimosas and create your own jewelry at this hands-on workshop in Zoku.
Sip & Paint Workshop in Haarlem
A laid-back Sip & Paint night in Haarlem where you’ll create your own Midnight Paris Walk masterpiece, with a drink in hand and zero painting skills required.
Orphic #19 at Multipla
A marathon techno & dub party at Bar Dancing Multipla with local DJs and a day-to-late-night groove.
The Swap Club: Book Swap & Reading Night
A relaxed evening of screen-free reading, swapping books, and meeting fellow book lovers over good conversation at Zoku Amsterdam.
Wine & Design Winter Edition
Experience a cozy Amsterdam evening of wine, snacks and creative design activities, complete with a bottle of wine included in your ticket.