Amsterdam Light Festival

From Thursday, November 28, 2024, through Sunday, January 19, 2025, experience the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival, "Rituals." This unique event illuminates the canals of Amsterdam with extraordinary light art installations by both national and international artists. The city will be lit up by works from artists worldwide, including Javier Riera, renowned for his magical light projections on urban and natural landscapes.

The façade of the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam will be the festival’s first featured installation, making your room a part of this enchanting experience. Stay with us and become part of this magical festival yourself.

We look forward to offering you an unforgettable experience in "A World of Luxury & Art.

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Spend the night in the heart of Amsterdam

Rituals connect and transform, with light playing a crucial role. Combine the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival: "Rituals" with an overnight stay at the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam. This year, the hotel's façade is the festival’s first featured installation, making your room part of the experience! Book our special package and make your stay in the historic 'Scheepvaarthuis' unforgettable!

  • 1 Night Stay
  • 1 'Le Good Morning Amrâth' Breakfast
  • 1 Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
  • 1 Glass Glühwein per person in the bar

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Edition 13: Rituals

The Amsterdam Light Festival coincides with the city's 750th anniversary. This edition revolves around rituals, in which light plays a crucial role in connecting people. See the beautiful works of art from the water or from the land. 

Think of the atmosphere of candlelight, the splendor of fireworks or the warmth of a midsummer fire. Light completes the ritual. This magical interplay of art and tradition is best experienced from Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam. 

Want to get in the mood? Watch the video of the previous edition below. 

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Amsterdam Light Festival edition 13

The famous historic Scheepvaarthuis is one of the 27 light art installations featured in the light art route. During the winter months, Amsterdam transforms into a beautiful open-air museum, where you can enjoy these light artworks by boat or on foot.

From Thursday, November 28, 2024, to Sunday, January 19, 2025, you can admire the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Experience the enchanting illuminations along Amsterdam’s canals every evening from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.