Uitmarkt - Considered to be the largest cultural event in Amsterdam, the Uitmarkt is definitely worth a visit. Organised every year during the last  weekend of August, it celebrates the official opening of the Dutch cultural season.

The Uitmarkt offers previews of the imminent season with a broad selection of performances, concerts, exhibitions, drama, countless workshops and a book market.

Venues range from parks to temporary outdoor  theatres on historic squares around the city, performances range from ballet to modern dance, from Hip Hop to classical music and from drama to stand-up comedy.