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Christmas Village Amsterdam (Museumplein)
The free Christmas market on Museumplein, between the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw, 3–27 December.
opens Thu 31 December, 18:30
Electric Fireworks on Museumplein (Amsterdam)
Museumplein · Amsterdam, NetherlandsSeason31 December – 1 January 2027
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Price not stated on the official page (previous editions were free).
The market is inside Amsterdam low-emission zone (milieuzone)
Older diesel cars are banned; cameras check number plates — foreign cars too. Check your car's Euro norm before you go.
Guide: what to doofficial website
P+R RAI (Europaplein, metro 51/52, tram 4; no P+R rate on RAI event days) and P1 Johan Cruijff ArenA (metro 54/train; closed for P+R during events). The P+R rate requires continuing by public transport (max 96 h, RAI 24 h).
About the event
For the first New Year under the Dutch nationwide ban on consumer fireworks, Amsterdam focuses its celebration on Museumplein in front of the Rijksmuseum. The announced programme has a children's party early in the evening, a musical warm-up and the midnight countdown. Instead of classic rockets, the centrepiece is a large light and laser show. The event runs from 6:30 pm to 1 am. The detailed running order has not been published yet. Tip: take the train to Amsterdam Zuid or Centraal and continue by tram, as the centre is packed that night and parking is expensive.
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Opening hours
From 6:30 pm on 31 December to 1 am on 1 January, per the city's official calendar. Detailed times (children's party, countdown) not yet published.
| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | closed |
| Thursday | 18:30–01:00 |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
opens Thu 26 November, 16:30
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027
Around twenty light artworks along the canals, on foot (4.5 km) or by boat, 26 Nov–17 Jan.
Amsterdam Winter Paradise (RAI)
Big indoor winter festival at the RAI: skating, rides and shows; timed tickets, 17 Dec–2 Jan.
Funky Xmas Market (Westergas, Amsterdam)
Christmas edition of the Sunday Market: makers, designers and food trucks at Westergas, on one December Sunday.
Haarlem Christmas Market
One of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands: hundreds of stalls around the Grote Markt, 11–13 December.
Leiden Christmas Market (Leidse Kerstmarkt)
Nostalgic market around the Hooglandse Kerk over two long weekends: 11–13 and 17–20 December.
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