Evening one
Friday 10 SeptemberAfter the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- EveningEvening canal cruise with drinks
- EatFoodhallen
IBC 2027: what to do in Amsterdam after hours
10 to 13 September 2027 · ExpectedAmsterdam, Netherlands
IBC keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Amsterdam.
Airport to RAI Amsterdam
Schiphol (AMS) has trains to Amsterdam Centraal every 10 minutes, 15 minutes per trip.
Metro 52 or trains to Amsterdam RAI.
Public transport directions to RAI Amsterdam
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Amsterdam Noord and Oost | Cheaper hotels a short ferry or metro ride from the centre. |
| Mid-range | Jordaan and De Pijp | Canal-side neighbourhoods with cafés. |
| Splurge | Canal Ring | Canal house hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: ClinkNOORD
- Mid-range: Hotel V Frederiksplein
- Splurge: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual show week schedule for 10 to 13 September 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Evening two
Saturday 11 SeptemberTeam dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- EatWinkel 43
- After darkLeidseplein and Rembrandtplein.
Companion day
Saturday 11 SeptemberFor partners who came along and do not have a badge.
The day after the show
Tuesday 14 SeptemberPush the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-dayFood tour of the Jordaan
- EatAlbert Cuyp market
- FreeWalk the Nine Streets and the canal ring.
Team outing
For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- EatCafé de Klos
Family-friendly picks
- NEMO science museum.
- ARTIS zoo.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein.
7 tours worth booking for IBC
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Food tour of the Jordaan | Half day | Food lovers |
| Canal cruise | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam | Full day | Families |
| Rijksmuseum guided tour | Half day | Bad weather, Tired legs |
| Bike tour | Half day | Families |
| Keukenhof gardens (spring) | Full day | Families |
| Evening canal cruise with drinks | Evening | Night owls, Tired legs |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Van Gogh Museum (book ahead).
- Anne Frank House (book ahead).
Getting around on event days
- Trams and metro (GVB) accept contactless.
- Johan Cruijff ArenA is on the metro (Bijlmer ArenA).
- Tap in and out with a contactless bank card on Dutch trains, trams and buses (OVpay).
- Bikes are the local way around; rent an OV-fiets at stations.
Day trips from Amsterdam
- Haarlem: 15 minutes by train
- Zaanse Schans: 20 minutes
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for IBC.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is IBC 2027?
The next edition is 10 to 13 September 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to RAI Amsterdam?
Schiphol (AMS) has trains to Amsterdam Centraal every 10 minutes, 15 minutes per trip. Metro 52 or trains to Amsterdam RAI.
Where should I stay for IBC?
For most visitors the best base is Jordaan and De Pijp: Canal-side neighbourhoods with cafés.
What can we do between sessions at IBC?
Good short outings in Amsterdam include Canal cruise, Rijksmuseum guided tour, Bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near IBC?
Family-friendly picks: Canal cruise, Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam, Bike tour. NEMO science museum.
How far is RAI Amsterdam from Amsterdam centre?
About 3 km in a straight line. Metro 52 or trains to Amsterdam RAI.
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