Welcome to the Uitmarkt 2009
The Uitmarkt is the national opening of the cultural season and the largest cultural festival in the Netherlands. Over the years, the Uitmarkt has evolved into a festival attracting 500,000 visitors and featuring 2,000 performers at more than 30 venues. All free of admission!
Where
This year the Uitmarkt will take place in Amsterdam's city centre, with the town's magnificent mansions and canal-side houses providing a stunning backdrop. In theatres and museums and at surprising venues all over the city centre you will be able to enjoy performances, for example in the Amsterdam Hermitage. The three main stages will be in Dam square, Nieuwmarkt and near the Muziektheater (Music Theatre).
Along the approach routes you will find a book market and an information market.
Where
This year the Uitmarkt will take place in Amsterdam's city centre, with the town's magnificent mansions and canal-side houses providing a stunning backdrop. In theatres and museums and at surprising venues all over the city centre you will be able to enjoy performances, for example in the Amsterdam Hermitage. The three main stages will be in Dam square, Nieuwmarkt and near the Muziektheater (Music Theatre).
Along the approach routes you will find a book market and an information market.
Young visitors
Specifically for young visitors there will be an Uitmarkt Junior in Beursplein, where children will be able to attend workshops and enjoy performances. The Remix in the Theaterschool (Theatre School) is the hotspot for youngsters, featuring various performances and workshops.
When
Come to the Uitmarkt (from August 28-30) in Amsterdam's city centre this summer and discover the cultural wealth of the Netherlands!
Service Point
Near the Amsterdam Muziektheater you will find the International Service Point of the Amsterdam Uitburo (AUB), where you find all the information about the festival. Ask for the English language guide to the Uitmarkt.
Specifically for young visitors there will be an Uitmarkt Junior in Beursplein, where children will be able to attend workshops and enjoy performances. The Remix in the Theaterschool (Theatre School) is the hotspot for youngsters, featuring various performances and workshops.
When
Come to the Uitmarkt (from August 28-30) in Amsterdam's city centre this summer and discover the cultural wealth of the Netherlands!
Service Point
Near the Amsterdam Muziektheater you will find the International Service Point of the Amsterdam Uitburo (AUB), where you find all the information about the festival. Ask for the English language guide to the Uitmarkt.
More cultural information
The AUB, organizer of the Uitmarkt, offers the complete cultural agenda of Amsterdam. At the International Service Point, we will gladly inform you about all cultural events on offer throughout the season. Or check www.iamsterdam.com.
We hope to see you this weekend at the International Service Point at the Uitmarkt. Ps If you're not able to visit the Uitmarkt, check the following website for all the other festivals in Amsterdam: www.amsterdamfestivals.nl
The AUB, organizer of the Uitmarkt, offers the complete cultural agenda of Amsterdam. At the International Service Point, we will gladly inform you about all cultural events on offer throughout the season. Or check www.iamsterdam.com.
We hope to see you this weekend at the International Service Point at the Uitmarkt. Ps If you're not able to visit the Uitmarkt, check the following website for all the other festivals in Amsterdam: www.amsterdamfestivals.nl
