How to Celebrate New Year in Amsterdam (2024)
If you’ve never done it before, spend New Year’s Eve in a foreign city – you won’t regret it. Particularly in Amsterdam, the friendly Dutch capital makes it a fun, energetic place to party through to the early hours of the morning and celebrate this occasion in true style. Read on to check out our top picks of events to celebrate new year in Amsterdam this year (2024).
New Year’s Eve Parties in Amsterdam
With everything from black tie events to warehouse raves and street parties, revellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. The Dutch capital is renowned for its world-famous nightlife and party scene. From glitzy and exclusive bars to grungy raves, the city is overflowing with places to party! Be warned though, clubbing on NYE in Amsterdam can be an expensive affair. So with that in mind, we’ve shortlisted some nights that we think are worth every penny!
ClinkNOORD’s Global NYE Party
Ring in the New Year at ClinkNOORD’s NYE Party, a celebration like no other! Get ready for an unforgettable night with live DJs spinning tunes from 6pm until late, epic karaoke sessions, music bingo fun, and beer pong challenges to keep the vibes high. Starting at 12 noon (Amsterdam time), we’ll toast to the New Year across different time zones with hourly drink specials and discounts. Don’t miss the party!
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South Hotel NYE Hotel Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South, transforming your evening into a festive night you won’t forget. Start your evening with a ticketed Japanese dinner at De Japanner, and enjoy top DJs spinning an eclectic mix of Urban, Afro-house, Pop, and World beats. For those looking for something a bit more fancy, the Manhattan Bar offers a cosy vibe with excellent service, reserved seating, and unique cocktails, creating the ideal setting to welcome 2025 in Amsterdam. If you’re ready to dance, dine, and toast the night away in style, book this NYE event now!
Where: George Gershwinlaan 101, 1082 MT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price: Amsterdam Nightlife Tickets are from €25 per day
H7 Warehouse Party
Tucked into Amsterdam’s Science Park, this indoor-outdoor celebration fuses live music, a winter BBQ, and all the international party vibes you could ask for. With VIP packages and a crowd that keeps the energy up till 3 AM, it’s one of the best ways to see in the new year. Grab your tickets for this NYE event now and enter the new year with an epic celebration!
Q-Factory
Q-Factory has pulled out all the stops to make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable. From incredible live music performances to top-notch DJs spinning the hottest tracks, the entertainment lineup is set to keep you dancing all night long. And that’s not all – they’ve got even more surprises in store to make this night one for the books. So, don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the start of a new year with a bang. Secure your spot at Q-Factory’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza now, and get ready to dance, toast, and create unforgettable memories as you welcome 2024 in style!
Where: Atlantisplein 1, 1093 NE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price: Amsterdam Nightlife Tickets start from €25
Pong
Step into PONG, a cornerstone of Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife! This New Year’s Eve, the venue becomes an exhilarating party hub, offering an unforgettable blend of atmosphere and celebration. Get ready to dance the night away to an exciting mix of Urban, Afro House, Pop, and World music, spun by the city’s best DJs. With a capacity of 1,100, PONG is set to create an incredible energy that makes for an unforgettable NYE bash. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Amsterdam’s most dynamic celebration! If you want to attend, book this NYE event now!
Where: Jan van Galenstraat 315, 1056 CB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price: Amsterdam Nightlife Tickets are from €25 per day
NYE Street Parties and Firework Displays
If clubbing isn’t your thing or if you prefer a more spontaneous evening, why not head down to one of Amsterdam’s main squares (Dam Square, Rembrandtplein, Nieuwmarkt, Leidseplein) and soak up the madness! You’ll find legions of celebratory Amsterdammers huddling together to bring in the New Year, along with beer tents, food stalls, live music and lots of fireworks.
If you prefer to avoid the crowds but are still keen to catch a glimpse of some fireworks, then grab a hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine and head to the banks of the river Amstel. From here you can see almost all the fireworks above the city. The beautiful Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) is one of the best spots for a more relaxing view.
Daytime New Year Festivities
Sightseeing during the day
From weird and wonderful museums to incredible architecture, you’ll certainly find something to do before the evening activities begin. There’s also the winter festival with a multitude of light displays and ice rinks to cool down on before New Year’s Eve really heats up. Whilst you’re there, seek out the Dutch tradition Oliebollen and Champagne, there will be carts up and down the streets selling them and they are a must try in our eyes!
For more inspiration, check out our guide on things to do in Amsterdam in winter!
New Years Day: Feeling brave?
Why not start 2025 with a refreshing dip in the North Sea? Join thousands of revellers at Scheveningen – just half an hour west of Amsterdam and celebrate the new year with a quick splash in the water! Don’t worry if you don’t feel brave enough to get in – you can still enjoy the party atmosphere from dry land with your favourite hot beverage!
Things to remember…
Amsterdam public transportation stops at around 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and only limited bus services resume around midnight. Fortunately, the ferry from Amsterdam’s Centraal to ‘Veer Buiksloterweg’ runs every 7 minutes (15 minutes during the night) throughout NYE and only takes 3 minutes. From the boat, ClinkNOORD is only 400m away.
Ready to book your NYE visit to Amsterdam? Check out our hostels: ClinkNOORD, ClinkMama and ClinkCoco for a friendly affordable place to stay. We also offer cheap group accommodation in Amsterdam if you’re planning a group gateway.
