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Summer in Amsterdam is packed with festivals, cocktail and beach bars, and cannabis-friendly hangouts—and Last Call's THC seltzers, powders, and mixers are the perfect plus-one. Here's where to go this season, and where to bring Last Call along.
Summer Events & Festivals
- WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 – Pride Canal Parade (Aug 1) and UNITY Concert (Aug 4) at Museumplein.
- Holland Festival (June 3–29) – 79th edition of the annual performing arts festival.
- Vunzige Deuntjes Festival – Summer festival.
- ARTIS Summer Nights – Evening events at the zoo.
- Vondelpark Openluchttheater – Summer Breeze festival (Latin music) and Kwaku DownTown.
Nightlife & Cocktail Bars
- Door 74 – Speakeasy on World's 50 Best Bars list; taught Amsterdam how to do cocktails properly.
- Mokum – Well-regarded cocktail establishment showcasing Dutch distilleries.
- Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Temple to classic cocktails near Spui Square.
- Mata Hari – Candlelit sophistication in the Red Light district.
- Hiding in Plain Sight – Expertly crafted cocktails.
- Café De Dokter – Local favorite.
Beach & Canal Bars
- Waterkant – Urban beach vibe on the canal with a spacious terrace.
- Pllek – Riverside bar.
- Belly of the Beast – Hidden canal-side cocktail bar beneath the historic Odeon building.
- Soundgarden – Alternative rock/grunge bar with pool table and foosball.
Cannabis-Friendly Spots
- Coffeeshop DNA – Cannabis education sessions, art exhibitions, and live music in the Jordaan district.
- Club Smokey – Cannabis-friendly club with loud music and a relaxed basement vibe.
- Abraxas – Cannabis-friendly spot.
- Cloud Boat – Cannabis-friendly canal cruise.
- Coffeeshop "De Kade" – Cannabis-friendly with comedy shows and monthly vaporizing events.
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