Quick answer: Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15 is scheduled from 26 November 2026 through 17 January 2027. The official organiser announces a new route for the festival’s fifteenth anniversary, with light art visible in public space and paid walk or cruise experiences. Tickets for official cruise and walk experiences are due to go on sale on 1 October 2026.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026 visitor guide from White Tulip Hostel
This replaces the obsolete festival guide with confirmed dates for the 2026–2027 edition. The route, artworks, operating times and side programme can still be updated, so visitors should use the official festival map and ticket information close to their date.
| Planning detail | Edition 15 information |
|---|---|
| Festival period | 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. |
| Edition | The fifteenth anniversary edition. |
| Route | A new route will be published by the organiser. |
| Public art | Light art can be viewed in public space. |
| Paid experiences | Official walking and cruise tickets are due on sale from 1 October 2026. |
Can you see Amsterdam Light Festival for free
The foundation says the light art is freely accessible in public space. Paid walking and cruise experiences provide an organised way to follow and interpret the route. Costs, departure points and availability should be checked on the official booking page.
Should you walk or take a festival cruise
Walking offers flexibility but depends on weather, mobility and crowd conditions. A cruise offers a different perspective but has a fixed operator, time and boarding point. Choose only after comparing the current official route and accessibility information.
How can guests plan from White Tulip Hostel
We are at Warmoesstraat 87 in the historic centre. The exact route and access points for Edition 15 should be checked when the organiser publishes its map. Allow extra time in winter and use live directions.
Plan your stay with us
We recommend checking the official festival page shortly before visiting because route details and special events may change. Book directly with us and use discount code HOSTELAMSTERDAM for the available direct-booking offer.
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam Light Festival 2026
When is Amsterdam Light Festival 2026?
Edition 15 is scheduled from 26 November 2026 through 17 January 2027.
Is Amsterdam Light Festival free?
The public-space light art is freely accessible; official walks and cruises are paid experiences.
When do Edition 15 tickets go on sale?
The organiser says official cruise and walk tickets go on sale on 1 October 2026.
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