Amsterdam Weekend Guide (16-18 January)

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Mirrored Floor at Grachtenmuseum

The Museum of the Canals is a gorgeous experience on a normal day, but this mirrored floor pop-up makes it dazzle even more so. The floor of the Andriessen Room, located on the bel-etage of the 17th-century canal house, has been (temporarily) covered with mirrors. Paired with elaborately decorated walls and an intricate ceiling, a little time here feels as if you’re standing inside a visual illusion. Once you’re done taking in the view, have a stroll of the canal garden before a coffee nearby at the equally stunning Bar Vasari. 

Mirrored Floor Installation | until 1 March | Grachtenmuseum

THEATRE & STAGE

Prophet Song (closing soon)

This theatre rendition of Paul Lynch’s award-winning novel Prophet Song is a sharply observed dissection of our time. It takes place in a near future, where a right-wing, democratically elected government slowly moves the state into autocratic territory. One mother tries her best to protect her four children from the traps of this new reality, plagued by unforeseen powers she cannot resist. How far is she willing to go to protect her family?

Prophet Song | until 25 January | ITA

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Record & CD Fair

This internationally renowned festival puts vinyl and analogue at the heart of proceedings. Organised at the monumental RAI, the Record & CD Fair welcomes vendors from across Europe to present their best and sought-after LPs, maxi-singles and every kind of music memorabilia. Whether you’re after rare vinyls or just something new for your collection, expect to find something to tickle your collector’s fancy.   

Record & CD Fair | 18 Jan, 10:00-17:00 | RAI

National Tulip Day

While not strictly cultural, you could argue that the tulip plays an essential role in Dutch culture at home and abroad. Kick off the tulip season by visiting a one-off picking garden at Museumplein, where Dutch growers invite everyone to pick tulips for free.

National Tulip Day | 17 January

CONCERTS & GIGS

Orbits Festival

This annual festival of improvised music at Splendor showcases sounds of all genres. With a focus on young, emerging acts both homegrown and international, the goal here is to platform musicians who are adventurous no matter their sound, be it electronica, modern jazz or a little bit of everyone mixed together. 

Orbits Festival | 16-18 Jan, 18:00-22:45 | Splendor

Paradiso Choir Days

140 choirs land in Paradiso from across the country to show just how much they love singing. Expect anything from swinging pop songs to Renaissance music, classic rock to jazz in this day-long event that’s also very affordable. 

Paradiso Choir Days | 18 Jan, 11:00-23:00 | Paradiso

CLUBBING & NIGHTLIFE

Polyamore x Multipla

Polyamore brings their Boogie Machine night to Multiple for a night of curation, community and most importantly, plenty of Italo-Disco at the Schinkelbuurt’s favourite dancefloor. 

Polyamore Boogie Machine | 17 Jan, 23:00 | Multipla

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Kikiboba

This Taiwanese café takes its name from the words Kiki, meaning ‘chatting’ and Boba, which refers to the round, bubbly tapioca that has made bubble tea famous. But Kikiboba is much more than just bubble tea, in fact, this De Pijp spot looks to introduce other sweet treats, like wheel cakes. It’s also a modern, contemporary space that promotes local artists and works from Taiwan, making this the place to while away an hour or two.

Kikiboba | open all week 10:00-18:00, Mon 11:00-18:00 | price range €-€€ | Van Woustraat 21A

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