King's Day Amsterdam 2027 falls on Tuesday 27 April, with King's Night (Koningsnacht) the evening before on Monday 26 April. It's the biggest street party in Europe: the whole city turns orange, the canals fill with boat parties, and clubs run special all-day events from King's Night through King's Day. Here's exactly what's on, what's free, and what to book before it sells out.
Key dates 2027
King's Night (Koningsnacht): Monday 26 April 2027 · King's Day (Koningsdag): Tuesday 27 April 2027 — a national holiday, so the city is out all day.
On this page
- King's Day vs King's Night — what's the difference
- Best King's Day parties & boat parties 2027
- Free vs ticketed: what to plan for
- Practical tips (transport, dress code, cash)
- FAQ
King's Night vs King's Day: what's the difference?
King's Night (Mon 26 Apr) is the warm-up — club-focused, the biggest single club night of the Dutch year. King's Day (Tue 27 Apr) is the citywide street party: free markets (vrijmarkt), canal boat parties from morning, and day-to-night club events. Most serious party-goers do both.
Best King's Day Amsterdam parties & boat parties 2027
The headline events — boat parties, daytime open-airs and the big club takeovers — sell out weeks ahead. Browse and book confirmed King's Night & King's Day events:
Free vs ticketed
- Free: the vrijmarkt street markets, canal-side crowds, public squares, street DJs.
- Ticketed (book ahead): boat parties, festival-format open-airs, and the marquee club nights — these always sell out.
Practical tips
- Wear orange — it's not optional.
- Public transport is heavily reduced and central Amsterdam closes to traffic; walk or cycle.
- Trains into Amsterdam are packed by mid-morning — arrive early.
- Boat parties board on time and won't wait; arrive 45 min before.