Photo: Emilio Brizzi
Rembrandtplein and Amstel area There is a thrilling nightlife scene alongside the green terraces and elegant boulevards. Whether you are up for lagers at Rembrandtplein or lions at the city zoo, the area around the river Amstel suits all tastes. TEXT: CHARLOTTE VAN HEK | PHOTOS: AMSTERDAM MARKETING & NBTC HOLLAND MARKETING
PUT THIS ON YOUR TO-DO LIST: Hortus Festival – music concerts in the botanical gardens of Amsterdam (and the cities of Haren, Leiden, and Utrecht). Performances vary from classical music to jazz to passionate tango. Held on various Thursday evenings. 20 July – 28 August Artis ZOOmeravonden – every Saturday evening in June, July, and August, the Artis Zoo will be opened until sunset, allowing visitors to freely walk around the zoo (a perfect opportunity to see animals who usually sleep during the day) and enjoy the plentiful extra activities and music performances. All June, July and August
Photo: Edwin van Eis
Reguliersdwarsstraat – this colourful street is famous for its various LGBT venues, vibrant atmosphere and extraordinary restaurants Cirque Éloize - iD – a unique show with a balanced mix of top acrobatics, urban dance and high-tech video projections. Royal Theatre Carré, 27 July – 7 August Klassiek op het Amstelveld – the fourth edition of the free open-air classical music festival on the Amstelveld square. 17- 18 September
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Photo: Edwin Butter