Amsterdam

Organizing an event in Amsterdam? Congress, convention, incentive or VIP party, we are the DMC that makes it happen! As a destination management company, we help you plan your event in Amsterdam from A to Z. Bustling Amsterdam is the perfect location for your event. The city combines a historic center filled with quaint canal houses and world-class museums, with exhilarating nightlife. Looking for the place to be? We know Amsterdam inside and out.

Top sights & activities in Amsterdam

  • Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum and the Rembrandt House museum
  • The Anne Frank huis
  • The canals and canal houses, best enjoyed from the water with a canal tour

 

Best venues for events in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is not only the capital of Holland; it’s also the most vibrant city of the Netherlands. The old merchant houses, the canals and the typical Dutch neighborhoods breathe old world charm. The cosmopolitan atmosphere and 24/7 nightlife on the other hand, make it a hip and happening place. There are plenty of ingredients to create a unique event: Amsterdam has world-class museums, a vibrant nightlife and entertainment and great facilities when it comes to accommodation and transportation.
There are plenty of ingredients to create a unique event:

  • Tobacco Theater: Set in a former tobacco factory, this industrial venue in the center of Amsterdam features 10 unique halls with 8 meter high ceilings. Lovers of creative passion and the greatest gourmets (Tobacco Theater has been awarded a Michelin star) get lost in a maze of secret rooms and unexpected encounters.

    Check out the event we organized @TOBACCO THEATER for the TikTok Awards European Grand Prix jury 2022

  • Capital C: On top of 7th floor of Capital C, the rooftop called the High Light is an exclusive event venue that consists of several rooms and a gigantic glass dome, which offers guests an impressive view over Amsterdam.

    Check out the event we organized @Capital C for Oribe

  • The National Maritime Museum: The majestic waterfront location in the center of Amsterdam makes this the perfect venue for any event. This historic building dates from 1656 and was designed as a storehouse for the Admiralty of Amsterdam. There are several event spaces, including an open courtyard and two sunny floating terraces on the water with lounge furniture and parasols.

    Check out the event we organized @scheepvaartmuseum for DSCA

 

Logistics and transportation in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is situated in the west of the Netherlands, close to the international airport of Schiphol and has great connections by train and road to other main cities in Holland such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. It is also close to all major attractions in Holland such as the windmills of Kinderdijk, the fishing village of Volendam and the tulip gardens of the Keukenhof. This makes Amsterdam the perfect destination for your event.

You can get around in Amsterdam on foot (most sights are within walking distance) or by tram or subway.

Need help organizing an event in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is edgy and original, with a friendly cosmopolitan atmosphere. Known as Europe’s free spirited party capital, there’s always something going on in Amsterdam. Events such as Amsterdam Light Festival, Amsterdam Dance event (ADE) and of course Pride Amsterdam put this city on the party map. Want to organize your own unforgettable event in Amsterdam? Dutch Matters knows all the ins and outs of Amsterdam and is more than happy to share them with you! Just tell us more about your plans and we will create your perfect event in Amsterdam.

Organizing an event in Amsterdam?

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RECENT PROJECTS


  • KAO Goldwell & KMS
    Dutch Matters produced this event, in cooperation with Jurlights, for 1200 guests at the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam during MBAFW - Amsterdam Fashion Week. This edition the team succeeded to produce a complete new show.
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  • The NeXt Phase event - The Ocean Cleanup
    Dutch Matters produced this event for 2000 guests at the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht, together with Bind Film and Jurlights.
  • Kevin Murphy
    Amazing production of Kevin Murphy for 1000 hairdressers from all over the world, which took place at the Gashouder in Amsterdam.
  • Frame Lab and Frame Awards 2018
    Frame Publishers organized a new event format, discovering the future of space through an immersive blend of inspiring talks, innovative exhibitions, and a top-class program of panel discussions and workshops. 
  • Launch of the Interceptor - The Ocean Cleanup
    The Interceptor is an autonomous system for collecting plastic pollution from rivers before it reaches the sea. Boyan Slat launched this brand new device of The Ocean Cleanup on October 26th at Broekman Distriport in Rotterdam for a public of 1000 guests.
  • March 2022 - 100 pax @Scheepvaartmuseum
    Digital Container Shipping Association DSCA asked us to organize a dinner and activity for 100 guests. A venue that certainly floats our boat and one of the best venues in Amsterdam to host culinary events, is of course the National Maritime Museum. The majestic waterfront location in the center of Amsterdam makes this the perfect venue for any event. The museum is housed in 's Lands Zeemagazijn (the Arsenal). This historic building dates from 1656 and was designed as a storehouse for the Admiralty of Amsterdam. There are several spaces to use for events, including an open courtyard and two sunny floating terraces on the water with lounge furniture and parasols.
  • Relaunch Experience KMS
    Overall production for KAO Benelux - KMS relaunch - 450 guests Over a 450 hairdressers from all over the country were welcomed in Amersfoort at the Prodent Fabriek for the relaunch of KMS. Simon Miller and Edwin Raaijmakers both lead the show at the catwalk and introduced many KMS professionals and models on stage. At the catwalk the new KMS was presented and the professionals showed the new products. During the after party several booths were manned by KMS professionals, delicious food was served from a specular food truck . A tattoe artist made tattoes for fans and a street artist painted the audience. A DJ made the show and created a nice atmosphere during the evening. A goodie bag with the new KMS products was offered to all guests.
  • Hofmeester Dental
    "40th anniversary and grand opening of the new office "Hofmeester Dental" Over a 1000 clients were welcomed in Rotterdam for the Hofmeester festival. In typical Rotterdam style their new head office was spectacularly opened.
  • Nike
    Presentation collection 2017 during summer for one week, for professionals and visitors. Presentation collection 2017 during summer for one week, for professionals and visitors. Activities outside and inside the Zuiveringshall. Inside you could fine the Olympic Innovation Experience, where highlighting innovation and technology was associated with the products. The Athlete Amphitheater : a showcase for the running Olympic Kits and Global Athlete line up. The Trail Experience where the newest products could be tried and the Athlete Member Wall with lockers for the athlets with the newest products.
  • KAO Goldwell & KMS Show
    KAO asked us to coordinate their event in the Westergasfabriek during the Fashion Week. They also asked Dutch Matters to organize their own event, attended by over 1200 international hairdressers. Plenty of reasons to celebrate!
  • Lente Borrel Westergasfabriek
    De Lenteborrel 2018 is a yearly event organized by De Westergasfabriek and here preferred partners: The Food Line-up and JUR.
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