As darkness falls over Amsterdam, a magical world of light, color and stories awakens. Celebrating its fourteenth edition this year, the Amsterdam Light Festival invites us on a winter exploration of the city's historic canals. From November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the UNESCO World Heritage site will transform into an open-air gallery full of light installations, reflecting the theme Rituals and Legacy exploring poetically.
Slowly walking along the banks, or comfortably boating on the water, 27 international works of art unfold, filling the night with whispers of traditions, memories and legacies. The play of light and shadow, the reflection on the rippling water, makes the canals a vivid dream where past and future merge.
Meeting places emerge under the imposing silhouettes of bridges and old warehouses, where the smell of hot chocolate and the gentle murmur of visitors dispel the winter chill. The Amsterdam Light Festival cruises offer a unique perspective and let you experience the city as never before: a living canvas of light and meaning. For those who prefer to choose their own pace, the walking route invites you to experience each work of art intensely, with information points that provide deeper insights.
"When the light dances on the water, Amsterdam becomes a poetry in motion - a silent dialogue between man, memory and time."
The festival invites us to wonder and reflection - a time when small rituals of light and togetherness warm our hearts. Whether you come for the artistic splendor, the winter story or the special encounters: Amsterdam Light Festival is an experience that will linger long after the last light is extinguished.