Holland Festival is renowned for its staggering creativity in theatre, music and dance. This June, Amsterdam once again kicks off the largest and longest-running multidisciplinary arts festival in the Netherlands, for the 78th-anniversary edition.

Holland Festival Programme 

The Holland Festival programme this year is as diverse and multi-faceted as ever, with an impressive mix of concerts at the most celebrated music venues in Amsterdam, as well as free outdoor events.

Holland Festival music and theatre performances

This year's associate artist is Trajal Harrell - American dancer and choreographer. During the festival, his extensive programme embraces the eclectic nature of his work with theatre-makers, choreographers, musicians and DJs who provide a glimpse of what is going on in the dance theatre world.

Holland Festival events in the prime venues of Amsterdam

Ever since it began in 1947, Holland Festival has been the foremost performing arts festival in the Netherlands. The pre-eminent musicians, dancers, actors, conductors and directors and the reason for the world-class status of the festival.

The main locations also reflect the festival's renowned stature and include the Concertgebouw, the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, Amsterdam City Theatre (Stadsschouwburg), Muziekgebouw aan t' IJ, Westergas, the Rijksmuseum, Meervaart Theatre, OT31 and the Conservatorium of Amsterdam.

Attend the 2025 edition of Holland Festival

Check out the Holland Festival website for the most up to date information about programmes, artists and tickets. Get your tickets online in advance and enjoy one of the most iconic arts festivals in the Netherlands.

Thumb photo: Contre Enquetes ® Philippe Weissbrodt, courtesy of Holland Festival