While Amsterdam might not be a winemaking capital, its wine-drinking culture has flourished in recent years – thanks in part to the city’s vibrant festival scene. From festivals in the forest to natty wine fairs and elegant evenings in museum gardens, Amsterdam’s wine scene grows more dynamic each year. Whether you’re a professional oenophile or just someone who enjoys a bit of day drinking, here’s your guide to the best wine festivals (and a few noteworthy events) taking place across the city.
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Amsterdam Wine Festival
Held twice a year, the Amsterdam Wine Festival is the city’s most prominent wine event, celebrating the harvest seasons of both the Southern Hemisphere (March) and the Northern Hemisphere (September). The festival brings together over 300 wines from all over the world under one roof over the course of a weekend. If filling your wine passport with tasting notes isn’t enough of a draw, there are also food stalls, performances, music and workshops to keep you entertained.
- When: autumn edition 5-7 September 2025 (spring edition was 28-30 March and 4-6 April 2025)
- Where: Amstelpark (autumn edition) & Markthal (spring edition; note that this is a new venue for 2025, replacing the iconic Gashouder!)
- Website: amsterdamwinefestival.nl
Bacchus Wijnfestival
Set in the verdant forest of Amsterdamse Bos, Bacchus Wijnfestival offers a more relaxed, al fresco alternative to indoor wine fairs. The focus here is on boutique wine importers and natural-leaning selections, with over a dozen wine bars pouring by the glass or bottle. A strong culinary lineup from the city’s chefs and food trucks makes this one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a summer weekend. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with music, deck chairs and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves.
- When: 6-8 June and 13-15 June 2025
- Where: Amsterdamse Bos
- Website: bacchuswijnfestival.nl
Natural Wine Festival A’dam
Now the largest natural wine event in the Netherlands, the Natural Wine Festival A’dam is a must for anyone passionate about low-intervention wines. The fair gathers dozens of winemakers from across Europe, each pouring wines made without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or excessive sulphites. Alongside the tastings, visitors can attend workshops, shop at a mini-market, or enjoy food pairings created by local chefs. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet the people behind the bottles and deepen your knowledge of natural wine.
- When: 23 November 2025
- Where: De Hallen
- Website: naturalwinefestival.nl
Wine in the Garden – H’ART Museum
For something a little different, Wine in the Garden offers an elegant escape in the heart of the city. Set in the tranquil courtyard of the H’ART Museum, this summer series features curated wine selections and live jazz performances. While not a festival in the traditional sense, it’s an ideal setting to enjoy a glass of wine in a refined, cultural atmosphere.
- When: Select summer evenings (check museum agenda)
- Where: H’ART Museum (formerly Hermitage Amsterdam)
- Website: hartmuseum.nl
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Not a formal festival, but a beloved annual tradition among wine lovers, Beaujolais Nouveau Day marks the release of the new season’s Gamay from the French wine region of Beaujolais. Bars across Amsterdam mark the occasion by serving the first bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau, a fruity, youthful red wine that’s made to be drunk immediately after harvest. Look out for tastings and celebrations at spots like GlouGlou, Lottie’s at The Hoxton and Petit Caron. It’s a festive and social way to toast the end of the harvest season.
- When: Third Thursday in November (in 2025, this is 20 November)
- Where: Various wine bars across Amsterdam
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