This annual festival features diverse films from the African continent and African diaspora (North and South America, Europe, Suriname and the Caribbean), as well as debates and parties. It takes place at various venues across town including Rialto and De Balie. Additionally, there are also a number of free-entrance, open-air screenings on the Heinekenplein.
B-OOST | www.b-oost.nl
This intimate multicultural music festival takes place at a variety of venues within the city's architecturally-stunning Eastern Docklands
DAM-TO-DAM RACE | www.damloop.nl
30,000 runners follow a 16km spectator-lined route from Amsterdam to Zaandam. The race begins at the Prins Hendrikkade.
DE RODE LOPER FESTIVAL | www.rodeloper.org
Culture vultures flock to around 40 locations in Amsterdam Oost/Watersgraafsmeer – including museums, theatres, galleries, parks, libraries and cafés – to indulge their senses in anything from classical music to hip hop, modern dance to breakdance.
INTERNATIONAL GAUDEAMUS MUSIC WEEK | www.gaudeamus.nl
Bright young composers from all over the world perform their new works on various stages around the city for this exceptional contemporary music festival.
OPEN MONUMENTEN DAGEN | www.openmonumentendag.nl
Every second weekend in September, historical monuments in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands – not usually accessible to the public – open their doors for free over the weekend. Each year, the 'Heritage Days' has a different theme, with additional on-site entertainment organised accordingly.
More events in September 2012