What’s On in Amsterdam: April 2026
April is the month Amsterdam actually wakes up. The tulips, the festivals, King’s Day — if you’re in the city in April, there’s a lot happening. Here’s what’s real and verified for this month.
DGTL Amsterdam — 4–5 April, NDSM
DGTL returns to the NDSM Docklands on 4 and 5 April. One of the most respected electronic music festivals in Europe. Take the free ferry from behind Centraal Station — extra ferries run to NDSM during the festival. Plant-based food only. Tickets sell out. The line-up is serious.
Tulip Festival — all of April
The Tulip Festival runs throughout April, with tulips displayed at over 100 locations across the city. Keukenhof opened 19 March and runs until mid-May — 40 minutes from Centraal by bus or train to Leiden then bus. Worth doing once.
IJ-Hallen flea market — 11–12 April, NDSM
The IJ-Hallen flea market at NDSM-Plein is one of the largest in Europe — 750 stalls outdoors, 09:00–16:30. Gets crowded. Arrive early.
King’s Day — 27 April
The city-wide party. Orange everywhere, the vrijmarkt (free market) on the main streets, boats on the canals. The Vondelpark and Museumplein are the main outdoor gathering points. No agenda required — show up and follow the orange.
