Events For Locals Calendar
Explore my curated events in Amsterdam & Haarlem each month. Because less is more ;)
Latte Art Workshop
This latte art course is ideal for beginners, coffee lovers, or people who simply want to do a fun, educational activity in Haarlem.
PHIL Opens Up: Free Concerts & Workshops
Season opening with free concerts, workshops, and guided tours
ZeeZout Festival
ZeeZout Festival 2026. If you know, you know. If you don’t, it’s about time.
Momentum Weekender x De Kelder
On Friday and Saturday, De Kelder takes over an iconic venue in Haarlem.
Rooftop Silent Disco
Grab your headphones, your friends and a cold drink, then join us on the rooftop at Zoku Amsterdam for an evening of music, dancing and skyline views.
Atlantis 2.0 Pop-Up Dinner by Yacinth Pos
Together with chef and culinary storyteller Yacinth Pos, you will dive into an immersive underwater world where food, art, storytelling and performance come together in one continuous experience.
ProefPark Haarlem
Haarlem’s ultimate food festival is back. ProefPark is your go-to for bites, drinks, and good vibes all weekend long.
August Supper Club
You are invited to our August Supper Club, part of our event series here in Amsterdam where we gather together friends and strangers to share a feast of home-cooked seasonal dishes and let the wine and the conversation flow.
Cinema Culinair
Cinema Culinair takes you to one of Haarlem's most distinctive spots: De Lichtfabriek. Just a stone's throw from the city center, you will find this monumental industrial icon
Afterwork by Heineken
Heineken Afterwork is the ultimate get-together where you can toast to the end of the workday.
KADAE Art Exhibit Closing Day
Kadae’s abstract art exhibition Journal Pages at Kunst Centrum Haarlem closes on August 29.
Flower Workshop: Create Your Own Bouquet
A flower workshop in Haarlem to arrange your own bouquet and feel creative.
La Grande Vrijmibo Italiana: Santé Open
Santé Open weekend with a big fat Italian vrijmibo. delicious food, a little tennis.
Breeze x Samsung Singles Mixer
Breeze and Samsung have teamed up to host Amsterdam's boldest singles mixer at The Loft. Expect a night like no other, meeting like-minded singles with a skyline view of Amsterdam
Haarlem Live: Free Music Festival
Haarlem Live is Haarlem's newest city festival. For five days, the city center buzzes with live music, from jazz and soul to funk, pop, and dance. On the Grote Markt, the Botermarkt, the Klokhuisplein, and in dozens of cafes and pubs.
ROXY Dim Sum Cantine Opening
This new Chinese dim sum restaurant is opening in Haarlem.
Pasta Social: 10 Seat Pop-Up
For two nights this August, they're bringing 10 people together around one table at The Pasta Studio to share pasta, drinks, and conversation.
Chefs in het Bos
Eat at your own pace, in your own style, standing, sitting on a tree trunk, or together at a picnic table, while tasting dishes normally served only in the best restaurants.
Curated Dinner for Creatives
Meet creative, kindred spirits over dinner at a curated spot in Amsterdam. Each meetup is hand-matched to spark connection, conversation, and community.
The Haarlem Running Club x Tipsy Social Run
Join for a relaxed social run through Haarlem, meet new people, and enjoy a fun summer evening with the community. Whether you're an experienced runner or just joining for the social vibe, everyone is welcome.
Zomer in de Zaanen Festival
Zaanenpark transforms into the beating heart of Haarlem-Noord for one magical Saturday! Zomer in de Zaanen is the free neighbourhood festival for and by the community — 16 editions in and it just keeps getting better. Music, food, drinks, kids' activities, and good vibes from 2 PM until 11 PM.
Let's Meat Festival
The Slachthuisterrein is opening its doors in Haarlem on June 27 with a free neighbourhood party! Come explore the beautifully renovated former slaughterhouse, meet local businesses, and celebrate with your neighbours.
Rooftop Open Mic: Storytelling Night with TedX
Head up to Zoku's rooftop for a special storytelling edition of their open mic night — in collaboration with TEDxAmsterdam. The theme is 'Wrong Turn, Right Story', so expect seriously good tales, great views, and happy hour drinks from 5 PM. Free entry!
Harbourfestival Heemstede
One of the most charming summer events around Haarlem! The Harbourfestival Heemstede takes over the beautiful haven with live music, local food and drinks, and boats on the water all evening. It's got such a great relaxed vibe — perfect for a long summer evening out.
Spanish Bodega Pop-Up
A Spanish-inspired pop-up at Solotti with natural wines, tapas, and good vibes. Very much a Sunday afternoon kind of event — relaxed, social, and easy to stay longer than you planned. Worth checking out if you’re looking for something a bit different.
Colyn 10HRS
Colyn plays a 10-hour set at Thuishaven — one of Amsterdam’s best outdoor venues. It starts in the afternoon sun and goes well into the night, so pace yourself. Great lineup, great location, one of the better Saturdays of the summer.
Warm Hearts Midsummer 2026
Warm Hearts is one of those places where you instantly slow down. For Midsummer, they’re doing a special evening at the sauna — good for switching off, soaking some heat, and getting properly reset. Worth booking ahead if you know you want to go.
Haarlem Grachtenloop
Haarlem Grachtenloop is one of those evening runs that actually sounds fun — 5 or 10k along the canals, starting from De Koepel right in the centre of Haarlem. Good vibes, nice route, and it’s done in time for a late dinner.