Amsterdam Light Festival Route 2025–2026

The route of the Amsterdam Light Festival changes annually and has not yet been revealed for the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. We will update this page as we know more.

Amsterdam Light festival Map

Looking for Cruise Tickets?

For the best Amsterdam Light Festival experience, book one our Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruises and relax on a heated boat or cozy up with a blanket and see the lights even closer on our smaller Amsterdam Light Festival Open Boat Tours.

Festival Cruise dates 2025-2026

• Dates: Novemebr 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
• Duration: 53 days
• Time: 4.30pm - 10pm
• Please note: from Thursday to Saturday the lights stay on until 11pm.
• On New Years Eve our last departure is at 5:15pm to make room for the fireworks display

Stromma festival cruises departure point

Our Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour departs from Damrak Pier 4 and will sail through the official Amsterdam Light Festival route. You will recognize Stromma’s jetties by the yellow and white colored signs.

How to get there:

• From Central station: A 2-minute walk from the main entrance of the station towards Dam Square
• From Dam Square: A 4-minute walk from the middle of the Square towards Central Station.
• Several trams pass our jetties, such as tram number 2, 4, 12, and 17.