Edition 14 of the Amsterdam Light Festival has come to a successful close. We would like to warmly thank all visitors for attending and for their enthusiasm.
We look forward to welcoming you back for Edition 15, which starts at the end of November. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the latest news and updates about the next edition.
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 has not yet been announced.
The Amsterdam Light Festival occurs during the same winter period annually. From November until January. The exact dates have not yet been announced. 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: November 2026 – January 2027
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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