Amsterdam is turning 750: check the festivity highlights
The beautiful city of Amsterdam is celebrating its 750th anniversary, and that is certainly a reason for a grand party!
In this case, the festivities will last a whole year, from October 27, 2024, up to and including the actual anniversary in 2025.
There’s plenty to do during this period! From small, cozy neighborhood activities to huge events.
Think of the Opening Concert that took place at the Ziggo Dome, the Great Amsterdam Quiz, and the Party that will be held on the A10 Ring – there’s something fun for every Amsterdammer.
Below, we highlight a few fun and special activities the city will be organizing. Join in, enjoy, and choose what suits you and your friends and family best!
Great Amsterdam Street Soccer Tournament
When: starting October 2024 (warm-up), preliminaries from March 2025, final in July 2025
One of the activities is the biggest street soccer tournament in Amsterdam. Everywhere in the city, young people aged 10 to 15 can participate for free.
This tournament is all about playing soccer and having fun. After all, having fun with friends is the best part of it. The warm-up starts in October 2024, and the preliminaries begin in March.
The grand finale will take place in the summer of 2025 at a unique location. The street soccer tournament is an initiative of the City of Amsterdam, organized in collaboration with the Johan Cruyff Foundation and FC Straat.
More about the Great Amsterdam Street Soccer Tournament
Future Ten Days
When: June 12–21, 2025
During the anniversary year, attention is paid not only to the past but also to the future. We do this during the “Future Ten Days.”
How will our city look in the future? What will we eat? How will we get around? How will we live together, and how will the city be organized? Through exhibitions, open days, conferences, competitions, and a spotlight on innovations, both Amsterdam and the surrounding metropolitan region will be highlighted.
As a resident, you can help think about the future and how we can keep Amsterdam livable. We’ll wrap up the event during the Midsummer Festival on the Ring.
More abou the Future Ten Days
Grand Party on the A10 Ring
When: June 21, 2025, 12:00–23:00
“You only turn 750 once in your life as a capital,” says Mayor Halsema.
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the longest day of the year, it’s finally happening. We’ll celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary on a 15-kilometer car-free stretch of the A10 Ring. There will be music, sports, theater, dance, and much more.
More about the Great Party on the A10 Ring
24 Hours of Amsterdam
When: March 22, 2025 (City Center) and April 12, 2025 (Southeast)
During a 24-hour event, one district of Amsterdam takes center stage for 24 hours.
Some 50 locations within that district participate in the program, including various theaters, museums, shops, hotels, associations, community centers, and clubs.
These locations offer free activities such as workshops, tours, and exhibitions. In other words, a varied program for young and old, with something for everyone to enjoy.
More about 24 Hours of Amsterdam
Admire the Toll Privilege
When: October 27, 2025
Every year on Amsterdam’s birthday, you can view the 1275 Toll Privilege in the Treasure Room of the City Archives. This is the oldest written document in which Amsterdam is mentioned.
Because the parchment is sensitive to light and temperature changes, it can only be shown a few days per year. Each year, a famous Amsterdammer unveils the Toll Privilege.
Special Birth Registration
When registering a newborn baby—online or at one of the city offices—parents can opt for the special “Amsterdam 750 Years” cuddle cloth as a birth gift.
Especially for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, PostNL is releasing a special sheet of stamps.
This sheet contains five unique stamps designed by the Amsterdam-based designer Michiel Schuurman. Recognizable elements such as the famous Amsterdam Andreas crosses and colorful streamers make the stamps extra distinctive and festive.
The stamps bring both the city’s rich history and its festive atmosphere to life, marking an iconic moment in the Amsterdam 750 jubilee year. The special stamps are available at Bruna stores and via the PostNL webshop.
More about the special birth registration for Amsterdam 750 years anniversary
Nobel Mortgages
Naturally, the employees of Nobel Hypotheken will also be present at the various festivities and activities in the city.
Would you like to know where they’ll be and how Nobel fits into the history of Amsterdam’s 750 years?
Feel free to drop by at Jacob van Lennepkade 296 and ask them about their experiences. Perhaps they can also help you right away with any questions about your current or new mortgage.
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