During King's Day, every street corner turns into a stage. From the Museumplein and Dam Square to the Jordaan and the Pijp district, everywhere you will hear music, see people dancing and party until the late hours.
The canals turn into a vibrant, orange sea of party boats. Want the ultimate King's Day experience? Then get yourself a spot on a boat and cruise around the city while the beats and revelry erupt around you. The canals can be extremely busy this day, though, so make sure you leave on time and allow for longer cruise times.
On King's Day, there is also always a free market. This takes place all over the city. Here, Amsterdammers get the chance to sell their old stuff. So you can wander around between stalls and score vintage finds all day on King's Day. The biggest free markets can be found in the Vondelpark and the Jordaan.
Apart from the fun on the canals and wandering around free markets, it is also possible to visit a festival. Indeed, there are several King's Day festivals taking place in and around Amsterdam on King's Day. Some popular events include Kingsland Festival, Orange Blossom and Loveland of Orange.
King's Day can be a busy day in Amsterdam, especially for parking. So make sure you leave on time and reserve a parking space online. During King's Day, it is best to reserve a parking space on the outskirts of the city. This way, you are not in the middle of the party and you can easily drive away at the end of the day. Are you visiting Amsterdam on King's Day and want to be sure of a parking space? Then simply reserve your parking space at Q-Park Bos en Lommer, Q-Park Amstel, Q-Park Oostenburg or Q-Park Museumplein.
At Q-Park Bos en Lommer you can park from €10 per day, at Q-Park Museumplein you can park from €37.50 per day, at Q-Park Oostenburg you can park from €6 per hour and at Q-Park Amstel you can park from €4 per hour. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you no longer have to pass the pay machine.