From the 27th of November, 2025, until January 18th, 2026, the Amsterdam Light Festival sets the Netherland's capital in the spotlight. Join Stromma’s canal cruises or open boat tours for the best views of this magical winter event. Secure your tickets online today and benefit from our special discount.
During these dark months, the Amsterdam Light Festival celebrates art and light along the canals. Each year, international artists create imaginative installations that turn the city into a glowing open-air gallery.
The theme for edition 14 of the Amsterdam Light Festival is: Legacy. All 20 artworks on display this year revolve around showcasing legacy. The light art installations seek to address questions around rememberance, how we view the future and what we will leave for future generations.
The Amsterdam Light Festival occurs during the same winter period annually. This year the festival runs from the 27th of November until the 18th of January. For almost two months, Amsterdam’s evenings are transformed by spectacular light artworks along the canals.
The route changes slightly every year but will always go through Amsterdam's historic and central canals, bridges, and quays, lighting up the city during the Winter period.
Discover the full Amsterdam Light Festival route – follow the lights and see each artwork shine along the canals. Learn more about the festival cruise route.
Experience the light art installations up close aboard our canal tours. Stromma is delighted to be able to showcase all the light artworks to our passengers every year, and this year is no exception. Choose to board our winter canal boats – either a heated canal cruise or a cozy open boat tour.
When: 27 November 2025 – 18 January 2026
Where: All tours depart from Damrak Pier 4 (covered boat) and 6 (open boat), just a 2-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.
First departure: 16:30, every 15 minutes
Last departure: 21:30
Do you have something special to celebrate? Want to share this experience with a close, personal group, or are you looking to treat your staff to a night on the canals? Then check out our overview of our canal tours for private groups during Amsterdam Light Festival.
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