Cinekid Festival

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Arts & CultureAmsterdam
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCinekid has grown over nearly four decades
Language["nl"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam

Cinekid is the world's largest international film, television, and new media festival for children, held annually in Amsterdam each October. Founded in 1986, the festival screens youth-oriented films from around the world alongside a large interactive MediaLab featuring VR, AR, and games, and runs an industry-facing program, Cinekid for Professionals, connecting filmmakers with the children's media market.

Amsterdam's Westergasfabriek, a former gasworks converted into a cultural venue, has hosted Cinekid for years as the festival's main site, but the event's roots go back to 1986 and a much smaller ambition: introducing children to quality film beyond standard commercial fare.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Cinekid has grown over nearly four decades from a small children's film screening into the largest international platform of its kind, combining traditional cinema programming for ages four to fourteen with a 1,000 square metre MediaLab of interactive installations, workshops, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and games, reflecting how children's media consumption has broadened well beyond film alone

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The mystery stays covered

Since 2001, the festival has also run Cinekid for Professionals, an international industry conference and market where producers, sales agents, and distributors of children's media pitch and trade projects, giving the festival a dual identity as both a public-facing celebration and a working trade event for the children's entertainment industry

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Cinekid continues the broader European tradition of dedicated youth film festivals

Water and renewal

Living ritual

but its addition of an interactive new-media lab and an industry market reflects a more contemporary expansion of what a children's media festival can include beyond traditional cinema screenings

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suitable for children moving between screenings and interactive exhibits; layered clothing is practical for October weather when moving between indoor venues and...

Safety

At Cinekid Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Amsterdam you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["nl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map52.37 N, 4.89 EOpen in Google Maps

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Nearest airportAMS — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Amsterdam you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Amsterdam via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Amsterdam, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suitable for children moving between screenings and interactive exhibits; layered clothing is practical for October weather when moving between indoor venues and any outdoor areas.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Netherlands and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cinekid Festival?

Cinekid Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cinekid Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLcinekid.nl
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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