Monday August 24, 2026
Good morning, Amsterdam. Today: Lando Norris winning the final Zandvoort Grand Prix, summer activities at Het Scheepvaartmuseum, and a jazz double bill at Splendor.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 22°C / 71°F (2° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 15°C / 58°F · 0% chance of rain · wind NE 19 km/h (10 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Good cycling all day.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 06:38 · Sunset 20:46 · Waxing Gibbous · Moonrise 19:34 · Golden hour 20:16 to 20:46
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality fair (AQI 30) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,106 (+0.3%) · S&P 500 7,674 (+0.4%) · €1 = $1.17 · $1 = €0.85
Lando Norris wins final Zandvoort Grand Prix: The British driver recovered from a difficult start to overtake Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton for the victory. The event marks the final Formula 1 race held at the seaside circuit.
Engine-free sailing ship brings Caribbean cargo to Amsterdam: The 32-metre brigantine Tres Hombres has arrived in the port of Amsterdam carrying 40 tonnes of rum, coffee, and cocoa. The engine-less vessel travels 7,000 kilometres across the Atlantic to offer sustainable freight transport.
Bicycle accidents in Amsterdam rise by 20%: Analysis of traffic data shows bicycle accidents in Amsterdam rose by 20% between 2019 and last year. The surge is linked to electric bikes, with the Elandsgracht junction recording the most crashes.
Utrechtsestraat residents count traffic to challenge city: Neighbours spent eighteen hours tracking vehicles on Utrechtsestraat to question municipal data backing a proposed one-way system. They plan to submit their count in September before the city decides later this year.
Virgin Voyages sets sales record on Amsterdam cruises: Virgin Voyages recorded its highest single-day revenue after opening sales for its 2028 Northern Europe season. The itineraries will depart from Amsterdam aboard the cruise ship Valiant Lady.
Warm sunny week ends with heavy thunderstorms: Temperatures across the country will rise gradually this week as winds shift to the east, bringing plenty of sunshine. The warm spell is expected to break on Thursday and Friday with heavy thunderstorms.
Summer holiday activities and games at Het Scheepvaartmuseum: Indoor and outdoor summer activities across the jetty and galleries, covering boating, drawing, movement, and reading for all ages. 24 August, Het Scheepvaartmuseum. FAMILY SHOW
Free trial music lessons and workshops for children across Amsterdam: Free trial music sessions for children up to twelve, spanning instrument tasters, group singing, and pop or orchestral ensembles. 24 August, 09:00 - 20:00, Diverse Locaties / Various locations. KIDS WORKSHOP
Porcelain painting workshop for children to decorate their own tableware: Children decorate cups, bowls, and plates with waterproof pens in the garden or the shelter of the coach house. 12:00 - 16:00. KIDS WORKSHOP
Harvest kitchen cooking sessions at Jeugdland in Amsterdam Oost: Children turn fresh garden ingredients into simple meals outdoors at Oost's sprawling nature playground. 24 August, Jeugdland. KIDS WORKSHOP
Play jitsu movement class for toddlers at Wijkcentra noord-west: Toddlers work through gentle tumbling, rolling, and balance exercises in a casual neighbourhood hall. 24 August, Wijkcentra noord-west. OUTDOOR / ACTIVE
Summer organ lunchtime concerts with live screen projection at Westerkerk: Cantor-organist Evan Bogerd and guest players fill the Westerkerk with midday recitals on its historic Duyschot organ. 24 August, 13:00, Westerkerk.
Jazz double bill from Michael Moore and guests at Splendor: A double bill of free jazz: a new international quartet led by Karen Ng and Jonathan F. Horne, plus Alan Purves and Michael Moore as a duo. 24 August, 19:30, Splendor.
Rimsky-Korsakov and Rachmaninoff played live at The Concertgebouw: Russian orchestral classics take over the main hall as Avdeeva tackles Rachmaninoff alongside Rimsky-Korsakov's famous symphonic suite. 24 August, 20:00, The Concertgebouw.
Brooklyn postpunk outfits TVOD and Shoom play Toekomstmuziek: Tyler Wright brings his Brooklyn outfit's blend of eggpunk, krautrock and wry storytelling to the stage. 24 August, 19:30 - 19:30, Toekomstmuziek.
Kurt Vile and The Violators bring indie Americana to Paradiso: Dreamy indie-americana and hazy electric guitar work as the Philadelphia songwriter tours behind his latest record. 24 August, 20:30, Paradiso.
Open air cinema festival Pluk de Nacht returns to Het Stenen Hoofd: Beach chairs on the IJ waterfront showing unreleased festival features, documentaries and shorts under the open sky. 19:00 - 00:00, Het Stenen Hoofd. FILM
Jesse Darling explores value and waste inside Oude Kerk: Construction rubble and discarded local furniture cover the church floor in a series of sculptures exploring value and waste. Oude Kerk. ART / MUSEUMS
David Levinthal examines American myths at H'ART Museum: David Levinthal's miniature scenes and photography explore American myths, from the Wild West and baseball to Barbie. 10:00 - 17:00, H'ART Museum. ART / MUSEUMS
Award-winning photojournalism goes on display at De Nieuwe Kerk: The annual touring showcase presents the year's winning visual storytelling and photojournalism chosen by an independent jury. 10:00 - 17:00, De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam. ART / MUSEUMS
Classic films screen outdoors in the H’ART Museum courtyard: Classic films screen outdoors across three August weeks in the courtyard of the canal-side museum garden. 24 August, 20:00, H’ART Museum. FILM
Discover the nocturnal wildlife of Amsterdam at EYE Film Museum: Martin Melchers and Merel Westrik follow nocturnal Amsterdam wildlife, tracking pine martens, moths and owls with a humorous touch. 24 August, 17:00, EYE Film Museum. FILM
World Rowing Championships regatta gets underway at the Bosbaan: International crews take over the Bosbaan regatta course for a week of top-tier racing across multiple boat classes. 24 August, 07:00-23:00, Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam. SPORTS (SPECTATOR)
Vintage clothes and antiques fill the Monday market at Noordermarkt: Stalls across the Jordaan square fill with vintage clothing, old textiles, second-hand objects and assorted bric-a-brac. 24 August, 09:00-14:00, Noordermarkt, Amsterdam. FOOD / MARKETS
Explore Oosterdok on an interactive self-guided walking tour: A ninety-minute, self-guided phone walk through Oosterdok covering nine stops across the area's past, present and cultural spots. Diverse locaties / Various locations. TOUR
Learn to paint landscapes like Vincent van Gogh: Spend six weeks studying Vincent van Gogh's landscapes before putting brush to canvas to create your own. 14:00 - 16:00, Van Gogh Museum. CLASS
Learn the card game bridge at Podium Genieten: Bridgevereniging Himbak leads a twelve-week beginner course taught on Monday nights, with no partner required to sign up. 24 August, 19:30, Podium Genieten. CLASS
Outdoor salsa dance class on the terrace at De Ceuvel: Weekly outdoor lessons taught under the terrace tent in Noord, available as single drop-in sessions or a full course. 24 August, 19:30, De Ceuvel. CLASS
Get creative with colours and materials at Museum Cobra: Head upstairs after the galleries to experiment with materials and colours, following prompts tied to the current exhibition. 24 August, Museum Cobra. WORKSHOP
Open football training and tryouts at Sportpark Drieburg: A casual kickabout and open practice run for anyone interested in finding an amateur league side for next season. 24 August, 19:00, Sportpark Drieburg, Kruislaan 4. SPORTS (ACTIVE)
Freelancers and expats connect over morning coffee: Freelancers, local entrepreneurs and expats meet up over coffee to compare notes, swap ideas and ease into the workweek. 24 August, 10:00, Paasheuvelweg 20. NETWORKING
Arte Vanilla: A new Amsterdam cafe and bar serving gelato made in house according to a grandmother's recipe. BAR / CAFÉ
Brons: Dennis Huwae has turned Edel by Dennis into an all day coffee bar, lunchroom, and cafe with a sunny terrace. RESTAURANT
Barraca Amsterdam: Following its run in Hoofddorp, the restaurant has opened a second location on the Max Euweplein. RESTAURANT
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Outer Banks: The Official Podcast (Netflix), Reacher (Prime Video), Baylen Out Loud (HBO Max), Furious (Disney+)
New on the big screen: André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht! opens Saturday at 3 cinemas, Harry Potter Marathon (deel 1 t/m 4) at Pathé Amsterdam Noord and Pathé Arena, and Baie des Anges, La opens Thursday 3 September at Filmhuis Griffioen. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A thread asking for the best ramen spots in Amsterdam drew praise for Tensai Ramen, while commenters debated the heavy broth at Men Impossible and traded recommendations for shops like Fou Fow, Ramen Kingdom, and Gifu.
Today’s supermarket deals: AH Fresh American spicy salami pizza (2 for €12.00) from Albert Heijn, Lay's Max, Hamka's, Doritos, Bugles, Cheetos (2 for €4.50) from Jumbo
Did you know? The Grateful Dead once played unscheduled shows at Melkweg using borrowed instruments.
169 years ago today: On August 24th, 1857, the dammed Goudsbloemgracht was inaugurated as Willemsstraat, turning a polluted Jordaan canal into a new street.
Adoptable pet of the day: Meet Mercedes, a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier at Dierenopvang Amsterdam. Take a look →In case you missed it
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In tomorrow’s edition: An acoustic campfire karaoke singalong at Camping Zeeburg, a Slow Art Tour at the Van Gogh Museum, and a Latin party at VOKA.
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