Amsterdam Light Festival 2025

WHERE: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
WHEN: from 27th November 2025 to 18th January 2026

Any time of the year is a good time to visit Amsterdam. Beautiful, evocative and fascinating like few others, this city never fails to captivate the gaze of visitors.

Spring, summer, autumn, winter and… again spring. Always wonderful. If you are looking for a reason to visit it in winter, don’t be afraid. For two months, from December to January, the city will be able to reward tourists with its wonderful Amsterdam Light Festival. It is one of the most interesting events on the European scene, at least from a scenographic point of view.

Before being exhibited, the works must be approved by a selected jury year. Talented artists, architects and designers present their cutting-edge ideas which will then be exhibited during the two months of the event.

AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL 2025 – 2026 PROGRAM

Photo, 2013 UrbanUrban_ru

This year, the Amsterdam Light Festival will take visitors into the world of legacy. The 14th edition will focus on the theme “LEGACY,” the continuation of family traditions, shared memories, and customs. A fantastical journey through twenty light artworks, with which artists will offer their personal interpretations of this specific theme.

PROJECTS AND INSTALLATIONS 2025

Even at the 14th edition of the festival, light and lighting become art. Artists, architects and designers from all corners of the planet bring their works and installations during this festival. Many works are made exclusively for Amsterdam Light Festival. This is why the festival is truly an unmissable event.

There will be special initiatives.

TOUR ON THE WATER 2025

All the charm and suggestion of Amsterdam Light Festival, from a unique and magical perspective. The boat tour offers you the opportunity to discover the most beautiful installations on board a comfortable boat. You can choose a cruise of approximately 75 minutes aboard a heated boat, with an audio guide or, alternatively, a cruise on an open boat. Don’t worry: you will be provided with blankets to warm up !!!

The cruises are offered exclusively by the official partners of the event. Alternatively, those who have their own boat can follow an “ad hoc” itinerary.