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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
“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.”
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.
Five Amsterdam-based event producers (Tribe Company, Kingcanary, BEE-Agency, Backbone International, and Skills Crowd Management) are collaborating with the municipality on this event. The producers are further developing the creative concept and determining what fits well in terms of programming and production. Input from the Voice of 750, research conducted among Amsterdam residents by O&S, and an advisory board comprising various Amsterdam citizens are all taken into account in this process.
There is no possibility for grants, but arrangements can be made to facilitate what is necessary for the practical implementation of the activity. It is also possible to seek sponsorship for your initiative in consultation with the producer.
On the evening of Friday, June 20, 2025, the Ring West, South, and East (between the exit to the A5 and the exit to the A1) will be closed after peak hours. This means there is only one night available for setting up the activities. On Saturday, June 21, the highway will be the place for celebrating visitors during the day and evening. On Sunday, we will dismantle and clean up. The Ring will reopen before the Monday morning rush hour.