Sunday August 9, 2026
Good morning, Amsterdam. Today: temperatures climb past 30°C, Hoofddorpplein unveils a new public amphitheater, and De Parade opens its run at Martin Luther Kingpark.
At a glance
☀️ Weather: Hi 30°C / 86°F (5° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 18°C / 64°F · 0% chance of rain · wind SW 18 km/h (10 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Great cycling weather all day.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 06:13 · Sunset 21:17 · Waning Crescent · Moonrise 01:13 · Golden hour 20:47–21:17
🌊 Outdoors: Water 22°C / 72°F (swimmable) · Air quality: good (AQI 18)
💶 Markets: AEX 1,111 (+0.8%) · S&P 500 7,758 (+3.6%) · €1 = $1.15 · $1 = €0.87
Hoofddorpplein opens public amphitheater following major makeover: Renovations at Hoofddorpplein are nearly finished after two and a half years. The updated square includes an outdoor amphitheater and tiered seating designed as a meeting space for the neighborhood.
Amsterdam expects large weekend crowds and transit delays: Multiple large-scale events running at the same time, including Loveland Festival, De Parade, IJ-Hallen, and the Grachtenfestival, will bring heavy foot traffic and busy public transport across Amsterdam through Sunday.
A9 Wijkertunnel reopens after month-long ventilation project: The Wijkertunnel near Beverwijk on the A9 has reopened following a month of work to replace its ventilation system. The reopening puts an end to detours for drivers heading north from Amstelveen and Amsterdam.
Amsterdam temperatures set to climb above 30°C: The weekend is heating up across the Netherlands, with temperatures expected to surge above 30 degrees Celsius in Amsterdam this Sunday. You can expect a hot, sunny afternoon across the city.
KPN drops planned mobile fee hike after consumer pushback: Telecom provider KPN has canceled a mandatory €1 per month rate increase on mobile plans following formal objections from the Dutch Consumers' Association.
Health services demand stronger heat protections at day cares: Regional GGD health authorities are pushing for updated safety rules at Dutch child care centers, warning that current heatwave guidelines fail to keep children and staff adequately safe. Weather Impact
Franssen and Fokker present family show at De Parade: Wim and Jet Willen Naar Bed offers a playful theatrical story geared toward young children and parents visiting the festival. August 9, Multiple times, Martin Luther Kingpark (De Parade). Family Show
Junior Grachtenfestival presents Puss in Boots at Felix Meritis: This family show brings the fairy tale of Puss in Boots to life through a classical music performance tailored for children four and up. August 9, 11:00 - 11:50, Felix Meritis. 📅 Family Show
De Ceuvel hosts soil safari for curious children: Kids can explore under the boardwalks and pavement at De Ceuvel to discover the small insects and soil life inhabiting this eco-friendly site. August 9, 11:00, De Ceuvel. 📅 Outdoor / Active
Frank Bridge Piano Quartet performs outdoor Oosterpark concert: Pack a blanket and listen to classical music in the park with a family-friendly performance from the Frank Bridge Piano Quartet. August 9, 12:30 - 13:30, Muziekkoepel, Oosterpark. 📅 Outdoor / Active
Youth play Please Don't Touch staging at De Parade: Studio Doop brings a playful physical theater performance to the stage, exploring curiosity, house rules, and the urge to poke things off-limits. August 9, various times, Martin Luther Kingpark. Family Show
Willem plays intimate solo tryout show at Tolhuistuin: Willem, former member of Dutch hip-hop group The Opposites, presents a live tryout performance of his new solo project. August 9, 20:30, Tolhuistuin. 📅
Nymphéas Trombone Quartet plays brass menu on Muziekgebouw terrace: Enjoy an afternoon of classical brass music presented as a multi-course culinary experience overlooking the water. August 9, 15:00, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Terrace. 📅
Jack and the Weatherman play Vondelpark Open-Air Theater: Haarlem indie-folk duo Jack and the Weatherman perform an open-air afternoon concert with singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz. August 9, 15:00, Vondelpark Open-Air Theater. 📅
Otilka Quartet plays free classical set in Vondelpark: The Otilka Quartet plays a free lunchtime classical and chamber music concert alongside Nieke van der Hoff and Jun Bai de Jong. August 9, 12:00, Vondelpark Open-Air Theater. 📅
Grachtenfestival 2026 opens ticket sales for August concerts: Over 700 young musicians will present classical and jazz performances across 100 venues citywide during the ten-day festival. August 7–16, Multiple venues across Amsterdam. 📅
De Parade opens at Martin Luther Kingpark: Traveling theater festival De Parade brings its mix of short plays, live music, food stalls, and the classic swing ride back to the Rivierenbuurt. August 9, Multiple showtimes, Martin Luther Kingpark, Rivierenbuurt. Festivals
Grachtenfestival features open-air classical music at Westerpark: Composer Celia Swart and pianist Shane van Neerden premiere 'Tranendeken', a piece written for the park using piano, voice, and unusual objects. August 9, 13:40, Westerpark Pond. 📅 Festivals
Ashton Brothers mark 25 years at De Parade: Physical comedy and variety group Ashton Brothers perform a special anniversary production to celebrate two and a half decades on stage together. August 9, various times, De Parade, Martin Luther Kingpark. Theater
De Maaltuin pop-up restaurant arrives at Muiderslot Castle: The traveling dining experience sets up shop in the historic gardens and courtyards of Muiderslot for a multi-course fine dining evening. August 9, 18:30 - 23:00, Rijksmuseum Muiderslot. 📅 Food / Markets
Free historic ferry trips depart for northern villages: Take a scenic, cost-free ride on the historic IJ-Buurtveer ferry to explore the picturesque waterfronts of Nieuwendam and Durgerdam. August 9, 11:00 – 16:30, Steiger 14, De Ruijterkade. 📅 Food / Markets
Shrinky Dinks workshop offers retro plastic crafting: Spend an evening drawing custom designs on heat-shrinking plastic sheets, baking them, and sealing them with UV resin to make personalized keychains, pins, or shoe charms. August 9, 19:30, Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts, Oudeschans 21. 📅 Workshop
Restaurant Elixer hosts quiet offline reading party: Put your smartphone away for the afternoon and read peacefully in good company, with an optional book swap available. August 9, 14:00, Restaurant Elixer. 📅 Games / Hobbies
Expats Dog Lovers hosts group walk in Amsterdamse Bos: Local international dog owners can meet up and let their dogs socialize on a group walk through the forest. August 9, 13:00, De Boswinkel, Amsterdamse Bos. 📅 Tour
OBA CC Amstel hosts Decoden craft workshop: Learn the Japanese art of Decoden by decorating mirrors and phone frames with fake whipped cream, charms, and gems. August 9, 13:30, OBA CC Amstel, Cullinanplein 1. 📅 Workshop
Foam hosts free photography workshop inspired by Martin Parr: Foam Photography Museum offers a free drop-in creative workshop taking inspiration from documentary photographer Martin Parr. August 9, 14:00–16:00, Foam Amsterdam. 📅 Workshop
Heineken posts volume gain as Asian growth offsets Europe: Strong demand across Asia and Africa helped Amsterdam-based Heineken overcome falling sales volumes in Europe and the Americas. The brewing giant achieved global growth despite its ongoing restructuring efforts. Business News
Booking.com owner reports strong second-quarter profit growth: The Amsterdam-headquartered parent company of Booking.com saw its net income more than double in the second quarter. The gains came despite broader economic uncertainty across global travel markets. Business News
Netherlands and Belgium launch new cross-border power line: A high-voltage electricity connection between the Netherlands and Belgium is now live, expanding cross-border capacity by 30 percent to stabilize the regional grid. Business News
Euronext Amsterdam leads European capital raising in early 2026: A major single transaction put Amsterdam's stock exchange ahead of other European financial centers for initial public offering capital raised during the first half of the year. Business News
Print books stay strong as AI reshapes publishing tech: A study by ABN Amro shows artificial intelligence tools are accelerating translation and production work, even as reader demand for physical print books remains steady. Business News
Online grocery sales drive steady profit at Ahold Delhaize: Zaandam-based retail parent company Ahold Delhaize reports solid financial results, pointing to increased customer reliance on digital grocery deliveries and e-commerce through brands like Albert Heijn. Business News
Ba Mien opens in West with picnic takeaway options: Vietnamese restaurant Ba Mien has launched in Amsterdam West, offering dedicated food packages meant for outdoor dining nearby in Westerpark. Restaurant
t Lemmeke: A no-nonsense eetcafe from the team behind De Zingende Zwaan and Wijmpje Beukers, with a fireplace upstairs and a pub below. Bar / Café
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Ted Lasso S4 (Apple TV+), X-Men '97 S2 (Disney+), The Matrix: Resurrections (HBO Max), Mission: Impossible III (Netflix) 🎬🍿
New on the big screen: Aftersun returns Saturday 15 August to LAB111, Anak Indië opens Saturday 15 August at Cinema The Pulse, and Buitenkampers to Cinema The Pulse. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: Someone asking about graffiti faces spotted around Amsterdam and along train lines got a quick answer: the artist goes by __sicksociety__ and has hundreds of works across the Netherlands.
Today's supermarket deals: Sprite Zero lemon-lime (2 for €2.29) from Albert Heijn, Chocomel or Fristi (2 for €3.50) from Jumbo.
Did you know? Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium won an actual Olympic gold medal for architecture in 1928.
424 years ago today: On August 9th, 1602, one hundred poor elderly Amsterdammers moved into the Oude Mannen en Vrouwen Gasthuis.
Adoptable pet of the day: Meet Dozer, a 9-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback at Dierenopvang Amsterdam. Take a look →In tomorrow's edition: MidzomerMokum offers free summer activities for kids and youth across Amsterdam, NewTechKids hosts a summer bootcamp for ages 8 to 12 at the OBA Junior Lab, and FOAM Photography Museum displays Martin Parr's exhibition Very Modern and Rather Ugly.
Stay cool today, stay hydrated, and enjoy your Sunday.
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