Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December atmosphere in Amsterdam-Zuidoost with our complete events guide. We'll take you through all the winter activities our district has to offer, from Bijlmer to Gaasperdam.
In the heart of Zuidoost, you'll find the winter program around Anton de Komplein and Bijlmerplein, where the traditional Christmas market and ice rink are located. The walking route leads you past illuminated shopping centers such as the Amsterdamse Poort and Kameleonplein, while the surrounding neighborhoods organize their own community activities. From Bijlmer ArenA metro station, you can easily reach all festive locations in the area.
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Amsterdam-Zuidoost Holiday Light Displays
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Enchanting light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where artists illuminate the city and canals with unique light installations. The festival route features more than 20 light artworks that can be admired from the water or from land.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam-Zuidoost Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Museumplein
- What to Expect
- More than 45 vendors with delicious food and drinks.
- Description
- The Christmas Market on Museumplein is a cozy place where you can shop, eat, and drink in a festive winter landscape. With more than 45 vendors and various food and drink options, it is the ideal location for a Christmas experience.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Christmas Market at Museumplein
Funky Xmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas gifts and a funky Christmas atmosphere.
- Description
- The Funky Xmas Market at Westergas in Amsterdam offers unique Christmas gifts and a funky Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Christmas snacks, special products, live music, mulled wine, and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Funky Xmas Market
Christmas Market Magna Plaza
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market in a historic building.
- Description
- Magna Plaza Christmas Market offers a wide range of Christmas-related activities and shops, including special Christmas products and treats.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Christmas Market Magna Plaza
Amsterdam-Zuidoost Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday on Ice
- What to Expect
- Spectacular live entertainment with modern technology
- Description
- Holiday on Ice – NO LIMITS is a boundless spectacle with modern video projections, kinetic lighting, and beautiful costumes. It tells a story about overcoming boundaries, finding love, and the power of human connection.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Holiday on Ice
Church Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas concerts in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas concerts at De Waalse Kerk offer a unique musical experience with classical and Christmas songs in a historic setting.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Church Christmas Concerts
H’ART Museum open-air cinema (holiday edition)
- What to Expect
- Chronological journey through the life and work of Kandinsky.
- Description
- Visit the H'ART Museum for a unique journey through the renowned art of Wassily Kandinsky. Sixty works from the Parisian collection show how Kandinsky developed into a pioneer of abstract art. Admire top pieces like Improvisation III and the special Mit dem schwarzen Bogen.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : H’ART Museum open-air cinema (holiday edition)
Amsterdam-Zuidoost Other Holiday Activities
New Year's Eve Rotterdam
- What to Expect
- Firework ban with exception for children's fireworks.
- Description
- In Rotterdam, it is prohibited to set off consumer fireworks, but pop and sparklers are allowed. Measures are in place to prevent fireworks disturbance and to surrender fireworks.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : New Year's Eve Rotterdam