RAI Amsterdam: trade fairs & events
No upcoming trade fairs & events at RAI Amsterdam are listed yet. 5 past editions are kept for reference.
RAI Amsterdam, on Europaplein in the city’s Zuidas business district, has been at this site since 1961 and welcomes about 1.5 million guests a year. It has 12 halls, a 1,750-seat theatre and around 70 meeting rooms, with its own railway station and a metro stop at the door; Schiphol Airport is about 10 minutes away by train.
Address: Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Visitor and exhibitor guide
| Expo | Dates |
|---|---|
| World Vaccine Congress Europe 2026 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| TechEx Europe 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Marathon Expo Amsterdam | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Meteorological Technology World Expo 2026 | 6–8 Oct 2026 |
| HumanX Amsterdam | 24 Sep 2026 |
Stay near RAI Amsterdam
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At a glance
- 116,200 m² of hireable space in 12 halls, with three conference centres, 70 meeting rooms, two auditoriums and the nhow hotel on site. Another RAI page says “more than 110,000 m²”. Source ↗
- Hall 1 is the largest at 15,000 m² (18,240 m² with balconies), pillar-free and up to 16.5 m high; it is reached via Entrance K. Source ↗
- Hall 8 is next at 12,600 m², also pillar-free. Source ↗
- The RAI Theatre seats 1,750, with eight wheelchair spaces and an induction loop. Source ↗
- RAI Holding is owned 75% by the RAI Association and 25% by the City of Amsterdam. Source ↗
Getting there
- Amsterdam RAI railway station is about a three-minute walk away, and Europaplein metro station is right outside. Source ↗
- Schiphol Airport is about 10–11 minutes by train from Amsterdam RAI station, or about 15 minutes by taxi outside rush hour. Source ↗
- Metro 52 runs from Amsterdam Centraal to Europaplein in about 6 minutes; from Sloterdijk, RAI recommends metro 50. Tram 4 also stops in front of the RAI. Source ↗
- By car, the RAI is beside the A10 ring road at exit S109; navigate to Europaplein 24. Cars cannot drive up to the entrances, but drop-off is free at Lodge P7. Source ↗
- Only TCA taxis may pick up on RAI premises; with another company, meet your driver outside the grounds. Source ↗
- Approximate taxi fares from the RAI are €45 to Schiphol and €35 to the city centre. Source ↗
- Major roadworks around Amsterdam will affect access in the coming years, so RAI asks visitors to check their route before leaving. Source ↗
Parking
- Parking costs €6 an hour up to €36 a day, or €30 a day if you buy an exit permit online in advance; online evening tickets (17:00–01:00) cost €12.50. Source ↗
- Booking online at parkeren.rai.nl guarantees a space, in an external car park if P1–P4 are full; bookings cannot be cancelled. Source ↗
- Garages use number-plate recognition. Height limits are 1.90 m in P1, P2, P3 and P7, and 2.70 m in P4. Source ↗
- Garages P1 and P4 have 20 charging points each, which cannot be reserved. Source ↗
- At large exhibitions, orange “P RAI” signs lead to overflow car parks with free shuttle buses. Source ↗
On site
- Public Wi-Fi covers the Congress Centre; elsewhere it depends on the organiser. The cloakroom charges €2 per coat. Source ↗
- Restaurants include the Grand Café, The Food Collective and Restaurant Selva on top of the nhow hotel; only The Traveller opens every day. Source ↗
- The venue is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs can be borrowed free (with a €50 deposit) by booking ahead. Assistance dogs are welcome; other dogs are not. Source ↗
- A prayer room and a baby care lounge are at Entrance D; ATMs are at entrances C and K. Source ↗
- The RAI is entirely smoke-free, including its garages. Source ↗
Where to stay
For exhibitors
- The Facility Regulations and their annexes are the exhibitor rulebook. Source ↗
- Stand services are ordered in the RAI Exhibitor Services webshop, which closes five days before the show opens. Source ↗
- Catering is exclusive to RAI’s in-house Food & Beverage department; food and drink need written consent. Source ↗
- Only Mansveld Expotech connects stands to mains power; send capacity and a stand plan at least 28 days before build-up. Source ↗
- Rigging plans go to MX Rigging no later than 14 days before build-up, with the final plan agreed 7 days before. Source ↗
- DSV is the in-house logistics partner. If you deliver your own goods, book a time slot in RAI LMS, which opens three weeks before build-up. Source ↗
- Safety shoes (S3) and helmets are required during build-up and breakdown. Source ↗
Questions visitors ask
How do I get from Schiphol to RAI Amsterdam?
Take the train to Amsterdam RAI station, about 10–11 minutes, then walk three minutes.
Which metro goes to RAI Amsterdam?
Metro 52 from Amsterdam Centraal to Europaplein, about 6 minutes; from Sloterdijk, metro 50.
How much is parking at RAI Amsterdam?
€6 an hour up to €36 a day, or €30 a day booked online in advance.
Is there a hotel at the RAI?
Yes. The 650-room nhow Amsterdam RAI is next to the venue.
Which is the largest hall?
Hall 1, with 15,000 m² (18,240 m² including balconies).
Venue facts checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Confirm opening hours and transport with the venue or organiser before you travel.