The Holland Festival is the oldest and largest international performing arts festival of the Netherlands. Throughout June 2027, Amsterdam’s theatres, concert halls and unexpected locations host a month of groundbreaking theatre, opera, music and dance from around the world. Programme and dates to be confirmed.

The avant-garde of the performing arts

Since 1947, the Holland Festival has brought the world’s most adventurous makers to Amsterdam – from legendary opera productions in Nationale Opera & Ballet to site-specific performances in warehouses, churches and public space. Every edition is curated around associate artists and themes that connect global perspectives with the here and now.

For visitors

• Language: many productions are language-independent (music, dance) or surtitled in English
• Venues: from Carré and Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ to intimate studio spaces
• Budget: alongside gala premieres there are affordable and free programmes

Practical information

• When: throughout June 2027 – programme in spring on hollandfestival.nl
• Where: venues across Amsterdam
• Tickets: per performance; premieres sell out quickly

June evenings are made for the water: bridge the gap between an afternoon and evening performance with a sunset canal cruise.