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Op de Ring!

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, we will celebrate Amsterdam's 750th jubilee on a 15-kilometer car-free stretch of the Ring A10, with music, sports, theater, dance, and much more!

The background

The idea for a large, free celebration on the Ring was first conceived 10 years ago by a group of over 100 Amsterdammers, united under the name ‘Amsterdam on the road to 750 years.’ Over the coming year, we will further develop the event in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Rijkswaterstaat, safety and transport partners, as well as creative organizations, sports clubs, and cultural institutions from the city. On this page, we will keep you updated with the latest news and developments

Submit an activity!

It will be a festive day organized for and by Amsterdammers and everyone who holds the city dear. We invite Amsterdam’s cultural institutions, creative organizations, neighborhood and community associations, foundations, and sports clubs to organize activities that contribute to a surprising, festive, and varied program. Think of activities in the fields of music, dance, food and drink, theater, sports, or art. These can be activities that surprise, bring people together, and are distinctly recognizable as Amsterdam.

Things to consider

The Ring A10 is a unique location where events usually don’t take place. This makes the festival especially remarkable but also presents practical challenges. In some areas, space is limited, meaning there is little room for large structures such as stages or football fields. Additionally, there will be limited time for setup and breakdown. These are all factors to consider when planning your activity. Furthermore, the event is meant to be free and accessible to everyone, so activities should ideally be open for all to participate.

Registration

Neighborhood initiatives, creative organizations, sports clubs, and cultural institutions from the city can submit their activities by emailing: opdering@750jaar.amsterdam no later than October 28.

 

Leave the car at home!

On Friday evening, June 20, 2025, the West, South, and East sections of the Ring (between the A5 and A1 exits) will be closed after rush hour. On Saturday, June 21, the inner ring will be the place for festival-goers throughout the day and evening. The outer ring will remain open for emergency services. On Sunday, we’ll take everything down and clean up. The Ring will reopen before the Monday morning rush. For anyone planning to travel in or out of the city that weekend, the urgent advice is: leave the car at home!

 

“You only turn 750 once as a capital city. That's why we're celebrating in a big way, at an amazing location, on the longest day of the jubilee year. Everyone is warmly invited to join us on June 21 to celebrate Amsterdam's 750th birthday.”

Femke Halsema
Mayor of Amsterdam
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Part of the Future Fest

During the jubilee year, we’re not only looking back but also looking ahead. This happens during the Future Fest from June 12 to June 21, 2025. The Festival ...Op de Ring! is part of this event and also marks the conclusion of the Future Fest.

More about the Future Fest

Frequently Asked Questions About the Festival ...On the Ring!