What is the Amsterdam Light Festival?
Don't miss this perfect winter event which sees the world’s best light artists create amazing illuminated art installations along the beautiful canals of Amsterdam.
There are around 30 light installations designed and installed specifically for this special event.
Witness one of the most spectacular events in Amsterdam and immerse yourself in the magnificent light art!
Need to Know
There are canal cruises that set sail every 30 minutes from the Rijksmuseum dock. The cruises run every day during the festival and last for approximately one hour.
Did You Know
The Amsterdam Light Festival has been lighting up the city's canals every year for over 10 years.
We would like to thank GoWhereWhen.com community member eds_edtronic for his beautiful shot taken at the Amsterdam Light Festival.
You can see more of his work here.
Coronavirus is causing a number of event cancellations; we provide event website links on each page for you to check the latest updates.
See our Coronavirus page here.
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