Palazzo, throughout the festive season - Celebrate Christmas in style at the world famous Palazzo. Set in a traditional 19th-century 'mirror tent', tuck into a mouth-watering four-course dinner and be dazzled by the show featuring theatre, acrobatics, comedy, magic and illusion.

Paradiso's Christmas Matinee, 26 December - The all-star Paradiso Orchestra and guests pump a dose of musical life into Boxing Day to help blow way the turkey and wine induced hangover.

Winter Magic Amsterdam - Festival of Light & Water, 8 December to 8 January 2012 - There's something captivating about Amsterdam's canals at Christmas and with a selection of main events and a daily parade, this yuletide festival lets you celebrate the holiday season on and around the city's intersecting waterways.

Tangomagia 2011, 26 - 30 December - Amsterdam becomes the capital of Argentine tango for five fiery days and nights during the festive season. Keep out the winter chill with performances, workshops and dancing events throughout the city!

Christmas markets are a great place to lap up the yuletide atmosphere and pick up out-of-the-ordinary presents not to be found on the high street.

New Cool Collective at the Melkweg, 29 December. This 19-member big band are back for a magical December performance. Over the years, the New Cool Collective has amassed a huge following thanks to its unique blend of jazz, dance, Latin, salsa, afrobeat and boogaloo. It’s time for a Christmas dance!