This post covers the most interesting activities you can enjoy in Amsterdam throughout the month of March 2023, including family-friendly, nighttime and free events.
Read here about March weather as well.
Here are a few other posts which provide information about popular year-round attractions in Amsterdam:
- Hop on Hop off Boat and Bus
- Amsterdam Canal Cruises
- Red Light District Tours
- Amsterdam Bike Tours
- Amsterdam Discount Passes
For even more ideas, check our post covering the best things to do in Amsterdam.
TOP 13 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO
The following list will provide a variety of fun activities in Amsterdam for March.
We include several concerts, sporting events, festivals and other interesting things happening in the city this month.
1. Go to a Concert
No matter when you visit Amsterdam, there are usually at least a few notable musicians performing in this city each month, and March will be no different.
Here are some of the best concerts you can attend this month:
- George Ezra | March 1st
- Sophie Ellis Bextor | March 2nd
- Maya Hawke | March 3rd
- Michael Bublé | March 4th
- Pixies | March 4th, 5th
- Death Cab for Cutie | March 11th
For even more musical performances, check this full list of concerts in Amsterdam.
2. Attend a Sporting Event
The month of March is rather quiet sports-wise, but there are some games on tap.
If you enjoy football (American soccer) two teams will have games in the area in March:
For additional sports in March, you can look through Stubhub for other options.
3. Visit Rembrant House
Rembrandt House has undergone a five month renovation and will be ready to reopen on March 18th, 2023.
They will have increased museum space by adding a third exhibition hall, an etching attic, a prologue room, and an epilogue room.
The museum is completely devoted to Rembrandt and works hard to bring the 17th century to life.
There are even tutorials, showing how Rembrandy mixed his own paint and how he created his etchings.
Access to the museum can be had through some of the discount tourist passes.
4. Take a Sightseeing Tour
With the weather beginning to warm up, this is the perfect time to go on a sightseeing tour in Amsterdam, and there are a variety of different outings to choose from.
Here are just a few options you may want to consider in March:
- Amsterdam City Center
- Red Light District
- Alternative Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Food Tours
- Amsterdam Pub Crawls
While a lot of tours will require a ticket, there are some free tours and audio guides you can take which will make it easier to save some money.
5. Save Money With a Tourist Pass
If you’re planning to visit multiple popular attractions while in Amsterdam, you could save 50% or more off admission prices by using a tourist pass.
There are three different types of pass to choose from, each one serving a different purpose.
While the all-inclusive pass is excellent for anyone planning at least 4-5 activities per day, a preset package might be better for visitors with limited time.
There is also a museum pass you can use which will grant access to all of the best museums in Amsterdam!
Here are a few of the more notable attractions included with Amsterdam tourist passes:
- Hop on Hop off Bus Tours
- Hop on Hop off Canal Cruises
- The Heineken Experience
- Rembrandt House Museum
- Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
- The Amsterdam Dungeon
- Van Gogh Museum
- Stedelijk Museum
- Madame Tussauds
- Rijksmuseum
- Body Worlds
- And more!
For additional information on how to use these services and which one will save you the most money, please read our post covering Amsterdam tourist passes.
Or, if you're ready to purchase a pass already, you can find one here: All Inclusive - Amsterdam GoCity | Explorer - Amsterdam Go City
6. Visit Keukenhof Gardens
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the arrival of spring with your family?
Head down to the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens starting on March 23rd, 2023 to see one of the finest floral displays in the world.
This park is home to more than 32 hectares of flowers, and they plant more than 7 million bulbs each year representing a total of over 800 different types of tulip.
The flowers are arranged in beautiful designs and there are many different displays to see throughout the park. There are also petting farms, mazes and a playground for children.
Best of all, this attraction is included with at least one major Amsterdam tourist pass, so you don’t even have to pay full price!
If you're just interested in Keukenhof Gardens, you might want to consider the Tulip Festival Pass, as it includes a transfer, entry to the gardens, and a digital guide.
If you're looking for other family-friendly activities, check out our full post!
TIP: Can't get enough flowers? Head to the Amsterdam Tulip Museum next. Find out more about this and other great attractions in our post covering 60+ Museums in Amsterdam.
7. Take the Kids to ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
With spring right around the corner, this would be a great time to take the whole family to Amsterdam’s zoo.
Here you can see a variety of different animals such as giraffes, zebras, ostriches, tigers and more.
In addition to all the mammals, there is also a butterfly pavilion, an aquarium and even a planetarium!
No matter what your scientific interest, chances are you’ll find something to admire at the ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo – and you can even save some money on tickets by using a tourist pass!
We have more suggestions for entertaining the kids in our full family-friendly post.
8. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Amsterdam isn't necessarily known for their St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but there are plenty of fun activities that would make sense to enjoy on this holiday.
After all, what better way to celebrate than by visiting the Heineken Experience? Their characteristic green bottles are sure to keep you from getting pinched!
Alternatively, you might want to visit a place like the House of Bols for cocktails or the Xtra Cold Ice Bar.
If the weather is nice, you might also want to consider going on a cruise with drinks and cheese.
There is also an Amsterdam booze cruise!
9. Celebrate Java at the Coffee Festival
If you’re always looking for your next best cup of joe, consider heading to the Amsterdam Coffee Festival from March 30th - April 1st, 2023.
Visitors can expect a variety of fun activities including live latte art, barista competitions, coffee showcases, tasting opportunities, and even a street food market.
A standard ticket is €12, a 3-day pass is €24 per person.
Purchase Amsterdam Coffee Festival tickets or learn more.
10. Experience Jazzfest
Jazz fans might not find many concerts of interest this month, but that’s okay because there’s an entire festival dedicated to their favorite genre!
Starting on March 18th, 2023 Jazzfest will include performances from dozens of jazz musicians.
Some shows are designed specifically for kids, making this an excellent family activity as well.
Purchase Jazzfest tickets or learn more.
There are more things to do in the evenings listed in our full post here.
11. Go to an Art Museum
It’s always a good time to visit one of the many wonderful museums in Amsterdam.
Here are a few of the most popular locations in the city:
- Rijksmuseum
- Stedelijk Museum
- Van Gogh Museum
- Anne Frank House
- Rembrandt House Museum
- Jewish Historical Museum
- National Maritime Museum
- And more!
If you’re interested in visiting more than one of these museums, it should be noted that each one on this list is included at a discount with multiple tourist passes.
12. Attend Art on Paper Amsterdam
This art fair brings 35 exhibitors together to showcase the works of contemporary artists who work on paper.
They use such mediums as pencil, ink, charcoal, watercolors, and more.
The prices of the works are such that beginning collectors could make their first purchase.
The fair takes place in Westergas Amsterdam March 16th-19th, 2023.
For more information and for tickets, visit the Art on Paper website.
13. See the Cherry Blossoms
For even more springtime fun, consider heading to see the Cherry Blossoms.
400 trees, given by Japan to the Dutch can be found in Kersenbloesempark.
You can also find them at Wasterpark, Museum Square, Hotel Akura, and throughout the Amsterdam area.
There may even be a Cherry Blossom Festival, one which traditionally takes place at Bloesempark in March.
Cherry Blossoms are truly a beautiful, and an experience you won't want to miss.
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