Parties in Amsterdam
More than being just a major hub of culture, tourism and business, Amsterdam’s nightlife in the form of annual parties and dance clubs will surely satisfy the plans and expectations of any party animal or night owl out there. Locals and tourists alike are guaranteed to enjoy the dance and music festivals, club nights and venues that cater to various kinds of tastes and personalities. Whether you’re reserving your party plans before or after dinner, Amsterdam’s parties and dance clubs are ready and waiting for you to live it up.
Annual Parties in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s annual parties are nothing short of legendary. Amsterdam’s Halloween party celebration is one of the biggest events of the year. Halloween in the city takes a huge leap perhaps over all the other October 31st festivals that you might have had. You can start the night by donning on your best scary costume and having dinner at Amsterdam’s night theatre Paleis van de Weemoed accompanied by a costume party and a live show. If you are not satisfied by the costume party at the Paleis, then you can also attend the Monster Ball at WesterUnie, an industrial nightclub in Westergasfabriek. If you are looking for more exciting and horrifying thrills, then why not go for a the Amsterdam Ghost Walk experience or visit the Amsterdam Dungeon for a one-of-a-kind, professionally done haunted house experience.
If you are not fond of things that go bump in the night, then visit Amsterdam’s parties and festivities held during Christmas time. Other than the famed Lights Festival, where numerous light attractions are scattered around the city, you can also go for touring the city, trying out Dutch delicacies such as the Christmas-themed olieballen and appelbeignets, ice skating, a canal cruise or watching the biggest rendition of the renowned Swan Lake Ballet. One of the biggest December highlights has that Amsterdam has to offer is multiple Christmas Markets all around the city where you can shop for your loved ones’ holiday gifts.
Amsterdam Nightlife
Other than the great annual parties in the holiday seasons, Amsterdam’s nightlife extends daily in the city’s numerous dance clubs. One of the most famous nightclubs in Amsterdam is the Sugarfactory where theater, live music and club are blended together. The club often hosts top DJs and other musical performances in its grand stage that is framed by iconic red velvet curtains of a theater. AIR is a legendary nightclub in Amsterdam that is even renowned abroad. This state-of-the-art night club has been decorated by Marcel Wanders and boasts of an impressive LED wall, high-tech lighting and topnotch VOID sound system. AIR caters to both loca, underground musicians and DJS as well as commercial ones like Damian Lazarus and Skrillex. If what you are after is an exclusive dance club scene with the allure of international style and culture, then Jimmy Woo’s two-story venue is the club for you. Almost 12,000 lightbulbs surround the interior of this club and along with its eclectic taste in decoration, such as the Japanese screens and Indonesian tables, the club surely will provide a unique partying experience.
Top Parties in Amsterdam
Aside from the annual parties and the Amsterdam dance clubs, there are still other partying options that you could choose from in the city. Being hailed as “Venice of the North-West”, the city boasts of another unique party experience in the form of the Amsterdam Party boats. Whether you are having a small gathering or a big birthday bash, then you can rent these boats for the ultimate party experience. Other alternatives that you could consider are car rental parties and canal and party boat cruises.
