Prinsengrachtconcert 2027
August 21, 2027 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Prinsengrachtconcert is the most iconic concert of the Amsterdam summer: a free open-air classical performance on a pontoon in the Prinsengracht, in front of the Pulitzer Hotel. In 2027 it takes place on Saturday 21 August, in the same weeks as the Grachtenfestival (13-22 August), although the two are separate events.
A concert like nowhere else
Since 1981, world-class soloists and orchestras have performed on the water of the Prinsengracht, surrounded by 17th-century canal houses. Thousands of visitors watch from the quaysides and bridges, while dozens of small boats moor around the stage – the most coveted ‘seats’ in town. The concert is broadcast live on national television and traditionally ends with a spectacular encore as dusk falls over the canal.
How to experience it
- From the quayside: free, but arrive at least two hours early for a spot with a view
- From a bridge: the bridges near the Pulitzer offer a natural grandstand – they fill up first
- From the water: the ultimate way. Rent a small boat early in the day or book a private canal cruise and float within earshot
Practical information
- When: Saturday 21 August 2027, evening
- Where: Prinsengracht, at the Pulitzer Hotel
- Costs: free
- Programme: announced on the official Prinsengrachtconcert website
