Monday September 28, 2026
Good morning, Amsterdam. Today: late September heat threatens Dutch weather records, fishing catches on among city youths, and Greek music veteran George Dalaras performs at Carré.
The activities listed below are just a curated sample of what’s going on in Amsterdam. Check out our completely redesigned events calendar here.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 21°C / 69°F (1° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 16°C / 62°F · 15% chance of rain · wind N 15 km/h (8 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Mostly fine, a shower is possible.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 07:36 · Sunset 19:24 · Full Moon · Moonrise 19:33 · Golden hour 18:54 to 19:24
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality moderate (AQI 46) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,112 (+0.5%) · S&P 500 7,743 (+0.5%) · €1 = $1.14 · $1 = €0.88
Fishing grows in popularity among Amsterdam youths: The local angling association recorded roughly 2,000 new sign-ups over the past year. Registrations show a noticeable increase in younger members trading screens for the waterside.
Meta removes satirist's video about smart glasses: Instagram took down a clip by Roel Maalderink showing staff questioned with the company's recording device. The platform cited bullying and harassment rules, while digital rights groups criticised the decision.
Crédit Agricole CIB opens new Amsterdam branch: The French investment bank is establishing a presence in the capital to serve local and international clients. It plans to target developments across energy, infrastructure, and technology.
Street cleaner faces growing impatience on city roads: Municipal cleaner Patrick van Duivenbode says road users increasingly lack patience around slow-moving cleaning vehicles. Cyclists and fatbikes passing through blind spots create the most dangerous situations.
Late September heat could break Dutch records: Temperatures across the country are forecast to climb as high as 28 degrees this week. Cooler weather and rain will arrive from Wednesday evening.
Afternoon design lab for children at Osdorp library: Children gather in the makerspace to explore creative design projects with hands-on tools in a guided neighborhood workshop. 28 September, 15:30, OBA Osdorp - Maakplaats. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Acting and movement classes for youngsters with Sona: Children learn acting exercises and dance routines together in a friendly, supportive neighborhood studio setting. 28 September, 16:00 - 17:00, De kids van Amsterdam. 📅 CLASS
Gentle cello, piano and voice at Babyconcert: A ticket covers one adult and an infant under eighteen months for quiet melodies interspersed with restful pauses. 28 September, Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Original children's book illustrations at WG Kunst: Original illustrations and storybook art by Charlotte Dematons fill the gallery rooms for the annual children's book festival. 28 September, WG Kunst. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
Hands-on technology and engineering across NEMO Science Museum: Interactive installations and experimental gear let visitors test engineering principles and modern technology across multiple floors. 28 September, 10:00 - 17:30, NEMO Science Museum. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
Violist Sunniva Skaug and Matangi Quartet explore Dvořák: Letters, American folk themes and string quintet movements combine in the Recital Hall, with drinks included in the ticket. 28 September, 20:15 - 22:15, The Concertgebouw, Recital Hall. 📅 CLASSICAL
Greek music veteran George Dalaras in Carre: The celebrated Greek singer and musician takes the stage for a solitary evening performance on the Amstel. 28 September, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré. 📅 THEATER
American rock veterans The Afghan Whigs play Paradiso: Greg Dulli leads the band through tracks from their tenth record, with singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt opening the show. 28 September, 20:00, Paradiso. 📅 THEATER
Detroit hip-hop producer Black Milk at Bitterzoet: Two decades of underground production and live rhymes arrive in the Spuistraat club for a standalone club set. 28 September, Bitterzoet. 📅 HIP-HOP / R&B
Dutch singer-songwriter DAAN. performs in the small hall: Fresh from television talent contest The Headliner, the singer brings his brand of guitar-driven nederpop to a sold-out crowd. 28 September, 19:30, Paradiso, Upstairs Room. 📅 THEATER
Rootz Vibz daytime reggae session with sound system: Armagedon Soundsystem plays deep reggae tunes all afternoon alongside plates of Surinamese-Caribbean street food. 28 September, 14:00, Buurman de With. 📅 WORLD / FOLK
French chanson and piano at Torpedo Theater: Kees van Zantwijk accompanies guest singer Marjolijn Polfliet for an intimate salon evening dedicated to classic French repertoire. 28 September, 20:00, Torpedo Theater. 📅 THEATER
Corporate storytelling and live music at Storywise: Six corporate professionals tell concise personal stories onstage followed by live music and an optional Eritrean dinner. 28 September, 17:00, A Beautiful Mess - Amsterdam. 📅 NETWORKING
Practical workflow structuring at Starterscafé workshop: Productivity specialist Patrick Stastra guides makers on practical ways to schedule creative work, using their own laptops. 28 September, 18:00, Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten. 📅 WORKSHOP
Small-group international tech mixer at Novotel: A host introduces international founders, developers, and investors in a structured gathering capped at thirty people. 28 September, 18:30, Novotel Amsterdam City. 📅 NETWORKING
SustainaLab Books discussion on decentralized Dutch hydrogen: Professor Gerd Junne reviews local hydrogen distribution models and global energy politics before audience questions and informal drinks. 28 September, 15:00, SustainaLab, Matrix ONE. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Senior housing advice session at De Eester: Housing advisors and local tenancy coordinators explain options for elderly residents wishing to downsize within the neighborhood. 28 September, 19:30, De Eester. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Brand-new stand-up material at Mezrab Comedy Open Mic: Local comics test strictly unperformed jokes in front of the crowd, with hot soup served before showtime. 28 September, 20:00 - 22:30, Mezrab. 📅 THEATER
Ari Eldjárn stand-up routine at Comedy Cafe: The Icelandic comic brings observational European humor and cultural riffs to an English-speaking stand-up crowd on the waterfront. 28 September, 20:00, Comedy Cafe. 📅 COMEDY
De Nwe Tijd literary monologues and cello: Writers and actors share new texts onstage among seated audience members, starting with warm vegetarian soup. 28 September, 19:00, Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond. 📅 THEATER
Cinemanita film screening alongside knitting and vegan dinner: Arrive early for a community vegan dinner and craft textile projects before the curated film screening begins. 28 September, 20:30, De Nieuwe Anita. 📅 FILM
Seasonal multi-course harvest dinner at Restaurant Elixer: Chefs prepare fresh seasonal produce for diners during a dedicated evening meal highlighting regional harvest ingredients. 28 September, 18:00, Restaurant Elixer. 📅 FOOD / MARKETS
Digital healthcare skills workshop at Buitenveldert library: Library staff guide attendees through patient portals and online health services during this practical introductory computing session. 28 September, 14:00, OBA Buitenveldert - Activiteitenruimte. 📅 CLASS
Vegan benefit meal at Joe's Garage: Volunteers cook and serve a cheap plant-based dinner to help fund ongoing building renovations at PS43. 28 September, 19:00, Joe's Garage. 📅 SOCIAL / DRINKS
Resto VanHarte neighborhood dinner against loneliness: Locals sit down together over an affordable warm dinner designed to foster connections during national loneliness awareness week. 28 September, 17:30 - 20:00, Huis van de Wijk De Meeuw. 📅 SOCIAL / DRINKS
Weekly Go matches at Technologia Incognita hackerspace: Players of every skill level bring boards and stones to practice classic board game strategy inside the hackerspace. 28 September, 19:15, Technologia Incognita. 📅 GAMES / HOBBIES
Free student freerunning and parkour coaching session: Coaches lead university students through outdoor vaulting, jumping, and urban navigation drills, moving indoors if it rains. 28 September, 19:00 - 20:00, fé freerunning / Fit Earth. 📅 CLASS
Silent outdoor reading hour at Het Eetbare Plantsoen: Readers silence their smartphones to read books quietly in a community garden, then stay for optional book talk. 28 September, 18:00, Het Eetbare Plantsoen. 📅 SOCIAL / DRINKS
Dutch conversation practice at Olympisch Kwartier library: Language learners and local volunteers gather around tables in the reading room for informal, supportive Dutch speaking practice. 28 September, 13:00, OBA Olympisch Kwartier - Leeszaal. 📅 CLASS
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Cocomelon (Netflix), Car S.O.S. (Disney+), 90 Day Fiancé (HBO Max), Ghosted (Prime Video)
New on the big screen: Digger opens Thursday at 10 cinemas, and Naza at 7 cinemas. Showtimes here.
Today's supermarket deals: AH Fresh American pizza spicy salami (2 for €12.00) from Albert Heijn, Jumbo's filter coffee (1+1 free) from Jumbo.
Did you know? The Night Watch was cut down in 1715 so it could fit between two doors in Amsterdam’s Town Hall; the removed pieces were never found.
185 years ago today: On September 28th, 1841, Gerard Adriaan Heineken was born in Amsterdam. At 22 he bought the De Hooiberg brewery and laid the foundation of Heineken.
Adoptable pet of the day: Meet Mercedes, a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier at Dierenopvang Amsterdam. Take a look →Looking ahead – next week
The bigger things coming up in Amsterdam over the next seven days.
• PINT Bock Beer Festival · Friday 2 October, De Hallen Amsterdam
• Weekend of Science · Saturday 3 October to Sunday 4 October
• Chez Matisse: Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou at H'ART Museum · Saturday 3 October to Sunday 14 February, H’ART Museum
• NDSM Open · Saturday 3 October, NDSM TERREIN
• Sunday Market at Westergas · Sunday 4 October, Cultuurpark Westergas
• Concertgebouw Orchestra: The Music of Joe Hisaishi · Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October, Ziggo Dome
In case you missed it
Our three most clicked-on items from yesterday’s newsletter.
In tomorrow’s edition: A healthy ageing gathering takes place at buurtzorgcafé Vaste Prik, an NWO-Vidi information meeting meets at Vrije Universiteit, and KringKoor rehearses at De Kring.
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