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Groups & clubs in Amsterdam

Updated on Aug 13, 2025

Joining a group or club in the Netherlands is a great way to make connections with the local expat community and meet likeminded people. Browse our directory of groups and clubs in Amsterdam to find other people interested in your passion.

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Act Attack

Fun acting courses for everyone who wants to learn how to Act, Express & InterAct!

Amsterdam, The Hague
1 more
Art & culture

Amsterdam Photo Club

A photography society for internationals and locals in Amsterdam with regular meetings, courses, workshops, exhibitions and photo excursions.

Amsterdam
Art & culture

Amsterdam Writing Workshops

A community aiming at securing a safe place for receiving writing feedback as well as cultivating writing skill and enhancing power of expression.

Amsterdam
Art & culture

Canticum Anglicum Choir

Canticum Anglicum, conducted by Marga Schoutens, is a mixed choir in Amsterdam. There are around 25 singers with an average age of about 35 years. For more than fifteen years they have been singing English choir music. 

Amsterdam
Art & culture

Little Makers

An art club for babies and toddlers in Amsterdam: play, explore, feel, create!

Amsterdam
Art & culture

Society of English Native Speaking Editors (SENSE)

SENSE is a professional association for language workers who have a connection with the Netherlands and who work in the English language. SENSE organises professional development events such as webinars, workshops and get-togethers.

Amsterdam
Business

Amsterdam American Business Club

The Amsterdam American Business Club is a non-profit organization founded on the principle of networking. They strive to improve business contacts between Dutch and American companies, as well as business professionals located in the greater Amsterdam area. 

Amsterdam
Business

JCI Amsterdam International

Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a worldwide organisation for young people who want to develop themselves personally and professionally, and contribute to a better world. JCI Amsterdam International is the only English-speaking chapter of the Netherlands, with members from all over the world.

Amsterdam
Business

Aglow International

Aglow International is an organisation of Christian women that reaches 175 nations.

Amsterdam, Breda
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Religion

John Adams Institute

The John Adams Institute provides an independent podium for American culture in the Netherlands. For three decades, they have brought the best and the brightest of American thinking from the fields of literature, politics, history, and technology. 

Amsterdam
Education

Netherlands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

NUUF is an English-speaking, liberal religious community.

Amsterdam
Religion

Red Hat Society The Hague

A bilingual chapter of the Red Hat Society, a purely social non-profit women’s group. The
primary goal of the Red Hat Society is to connect women over the age of 50 through cultural and/or sporty-healthy activities, which will lift their quality of life to a higher platform. 

Rotterdam, Amersfoort
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Expat community

The Parish of the Blessed Trinity

The Parish of the Blessed Trinity is an International English-speaking Roman Catholic Community. The church has members of about 48 nationalities.

Amsterdam
Religion

Amstelveense Rugby Club (ARC)

ARC is the international and inclusive rugby club of greater Amsterdam, with almost 500 members, 20+ nationalities and a large group of LGBTIQ+ members.

Amsterdam, Amstelveen
Sports

Amsterdam Hash House Harriers

Looking for a unique way to explore Amsterdam, meet new people, and have fun? Meet the Amsterdam chapter of the Hash House Harriers , a global “drinking club with a running problem” or perhaps a “running club with a drinking problem”, you choose.

Amsterdam
Sports

Amsterdam Lowlanders Inclusive Rugby Team

Join the Netherlands' only inclusive rugby club! The Amsterdam Lowlanders provide a team where LGBTQ+ people and allies compete in rugby as a positive force for advancing diversity and inclusion in sport and society.

Amsterdam
Sports

Amsterdam Netball

Amsterdam Netball Club encourages women and men (aged 18+) of all shapes sizes, nationalities, fitness levels and netball abilities to join in! They host free orientations once a month for newbies to get a taster of the club, and train and play up to twice a week.

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Amsterdam
Sports

Amsterdam Qi Qwan Do School

Self-defence for expats of all ages.

Amsterdam

First Dutch Dragonboat Club (EHDC)

Free Dragonboating tryout sessions in the Amsterdam area.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam Agents Floorball

Amsterdam Agents is an official independent sports club devoted to the marvellous sport of floorball.

Amsterdam
Sports

Gay Swim Amsterdam (GSA)

Dive into the fun, friendly, and inclusive world of swimming! Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, connect with a vibrant community, or just stay active, they've got a lane for you.

Amsterdam
Sports

House of Running

Bringing people together to support, motivate and inspire each other while training for various running events, such as marathons or half marathons.

Amsterdam
Sports

ACCESS

Non-profit organisation supporting the expat community in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam, Amstelveen
2 more
Expat community

Asociacion Espanola de Profesionales en Holanda

The Spanish Association of Professionals is an association whose objective is to promote networking/business among people and companies and organizations that work at professional level in the Netherlands and that have ties with the Spanish speaking world.

Amsterdam
Business

British Society of Amsterdam

The British Society organises events with a British flavour. A very social club, they're open to people of every nationality who are English speakers looking to meet new friends, play sports and socialise

Amsterdam
Expat community

Club of Amsterdam

The Club of Amsterdam is an independent, international, future-oriented think-tank involved in channelling preferred futures. They organize events, seminars and summits on relevant issues and publish findings and proceedings through various offline and online media channels. 

Amsterdam
Education

Expat Republic

An internationally-minded community featuring great events for globally geared people. The ideal way to grow your social network.

Amsterdam
Expat community

International Women's Contact Amsterdam

The IWC Amsterdam serves to unite women from all over the world, helping members who come to Holland to settle in, enjoy their new environment and gain a better understanding of Dutch life and culture. The majority of women are expats following international employment, some married to Dutch and some Dutch women who have lived abroad and seek a community of like-minded friends.

Amsterdam
Expat community

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands

The Oxford & Cambridge Society of the Netherlands is the official point of contact for alumni of both universities who reside in the Netherlands. They organize a variety of social and cultural events throughout the year, such as the annual black-tie dinner, annual BBQ or informal pub gatherings in various cities.

Amsterdam
Expat community

Polish Professional Women in the Netherlands

Polish Professional Women in the Netherlands is a platform uniting Polish female professionals and entrepreneurs living and working in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam
Business

The Empowerment Foundation

The Empowerment Foundation is a non-profit organisation strengthening the labour market by supporting job seekers and small/medium sized businesses.

Amsterdam
Business

Your Expat Social Club

Your Expat Social Club is an active Online Community for expats in The Netherlands. Connect with fellow expats, share experiences, find support, and join their weekly fun and unique come together events. Join the welcoming community today!

Amsterdam
Expat community

FC Urban

Want to play football without commitments? Join indoor and outdoor games. Book your first match now!

Amsterdam, Arnhem
3 more

Girl Gone International

Have you ever packed a bag and headed out into the world to see what would happen next? You are a Girl Gone International. GGI creates safe, free communities across the world for women and non binary people of all ages so you can find new friends and feel at home wherever you are, wherever you want to go.

Amsterdam, Delft
8 more
Expat community

WOW Family Center

WOW Family Center in Amsterdam brings together families for meaningful moments and learning experiences. It offers baby and toddler classes that boost creativity, a cosy cafe where families can meet likeminded people, holiday camps and afterschool clubs.

Amsterdam
Expat community
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