Imagine: Amsterdam in November. The canals glisten in the late afternoon light, the city has settled into a quieter rhythm after the summer rush, and behind the glowing windows of dozens of galleries and museums hangs work you won’t find anywhere else. For five days, Amsterdam becomes the heart of contemporary art.
Amsterdam Art Week is back in November — and better than ever. From 18 to 22 November, the city opens its doors for one of the most extraordinary art events of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious about what’s alive in contemporary art: Amsterdam Art Week is for you.
Back to its roots
After several successful editions in May, Amsterdam Art Week returns to where it all began: autumn. The move follows the return of long-standing partner Rijksakademie Open Studios to November — and Amsterdam Art Week follows suit. Together, these two inseparable events remain the beating heart of Amsterdam’s art world.
For those who remember the November editions of years past, this will feel like a welcome reunion. For those who discovered Amsterdam Art Week in May, an altogether different experience of the city and its art awaits.
What can you expect?
Amsterdam Art Week sets the whole city in motion. Expect:
- Galleries opening new exhibitions especially for the week
- Museums with special programmes and guided tours
- Artist talks and events where you can meet the people behind the work
- Unexpected venues — from historic canal houses to contemporary project spaces
Best of all? Many of the programmes are free to attend. Amsterdam Art Week is a week for everyone who is curious about art and wants to experience the city at its finest.
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The November programme will be revealed step by step over the coming months. Want to be the first to know which galleries are taking part, what the highlights are, and how to make the most of the week?
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