Amsterdam Light Festival

The amazing Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 - 2026 starts on 27 November! For the 14th edition of the Festival of Light in Amsterdam new light art has been selected. The Amsterdam Light Festival water route is back again this year and takes you through the canals, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, of the city.

Different types of tours

The best way to visit the festival is with an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise. LOVERS Canal Cruises offers two types of cruises during the festival. The most famous and popular cruise offers departs in front of Central Station. Here you will find the cosy hustle and bustle of the quay.

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The comfortable, modern and heated boats of LOVERS Canal Cruises provide an experience that you will not soon forget. All boats are provided with an audio guide in Dutch and English, so during the tour, you will also get information about the works of art and the artists who made them. Do not wait too long and book your Amsterdam Light Festival tickets now!

LOVERS Canal Cruises has been an Official Partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival for 14 years, we offer more options than any other canal company with different types of cruises and departure locations. And LOVERS Canal Cruise tickets can often be rescheduled or cancelled for free (up to 24 hours in advance). Read here how our guests have experienced previous editions of the festival and check out the frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam Light Festival here.