Kingsday 2018

On the 27^th of April it is Kingsday 2018 in Amsterdam. The whole city erupts in joyous celebration as merrymakers take to the streets, canals, parks, squares and everywhere in between, dressed in head-to-toe orange. Party King’s Night away (the night before King’s Day) with the biggest street party of the year with live music, concerts and DJs, and wake up early for the citywide street market (vrijmarkt) where people sell their second-hand things. Dare to be orange!

What to do during Kingsday 2018 in Amsterdam

On Kingsday most cafés, terraces and markets open at 09:00. Festivities can be found all over town, that is why most people choose to explore by foot.

Official Parties and festivals

All terraces and cafés in the city throw small parties. Most people choose to do a huge pub-crawl during Kingsday but for those of you who love big parties, the city has something to offer as well. With some official festivals and Kingsday parties there is something for everyone. Below you will find a list of the best parties in town.

Loveland van Oranje Festival | Radioweg, Amsterdam

Oranjebloesem | Pampuslaan 501, Amsterdam

Kingsland Festival | Europaboulevard 22, Amsterdam

Nassau Festival | Olympisch Stadion 21, Amsterdam

Urban Music Festival Kingsday | Turbinestraat 12, Amsterdam

Bredeweg Festival | Bredeweg, Amsterdam

Kingsday Cruise | Supperclub Cruise | de Ruyterkade Steiger 14, Amsterdam

Street Markets

Amsterdam is full of street markets on Kingsday. This is the day that the Dutch clear out their attics and put it all up for sale. Every neighborhood in the city has its own markets. Below you will find the various neighborhoods and the streets, parks or squares where you can find a market on Kingsday 2018.

Amsterdam City Centre

• Sint Anthoniesluis
• Waterlooplein

Amsterdam Noord

• NDSM-werf
• Buikslotermeerplein
• Van der Pekstraat

Amsterdam Oost

• Sarphatipark
• Artisplein
• Dappermarkt
• Bredeweg
• Park Franckendael

Amsterdam Zuid

• Apollolaan
• Vondelpark

Amsterdam West

• Bellamyplein
• Frederik Hendrik Plantsoen
• Osdorpplein
• Bellamyplein
• Mercatorplein
• Erasmuspark
• Westerpark
• Bos en Lommerplein
• Plein 40-45