Amsterdam Light Festival
The Sun by Zenisk (artist impression)
The theme of the fourteenth edition of Amsterdam Light Festival is Legacy. How do we want to be remembered? Twenty light artworks by international artists show what we preserve and what we leave behind, from monumental installations to personal stories.
The festival runs from 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.
The tour can be taken on foot as a walking tour, or by boat with various boat tours available. The app for the walking tour can be downloaded via the button below.
Limited number of Amsterdam Light Festival rooms
Dutch Design Hotel Vondelpark is peacefully located close to Amsterdam’s famous Vondelpark, with the city’s museums, canals and charming neighbourhoods within easy reach. Step outside for a stroll through the park or a day in the city, then return to your quiet hideaway just away from the urban rush.
From our carefully curated Dutch Design concept to the warm, relaxed atmosphere, every detail in the hotel reflects contemporary Amsterdam.
After exploring the Amsterdam Light Festival, return to a room that’s more than a stay; it’s a continuation of the story.
Swans by Jon Voss (artist impression)
W(HAL)E'LL FALL by Xinyi Wang (artist impression)
Artists from all over the world are invited to use light as a medium to reflect on what we preserve and what we leave behind. Whether it is a skeletal pavilion, festive light arches, digital projections or refined hand-drawn designs, each artwork is interwoven with personal stories that together capture the spirit of our time.
Along the route, you'll descover that legacy is not always tangible. The temporary installations disappear, but live on as memories. Together, they form a living archive of ideas, feelings, and values. They show that legacy is not only what we leave behind, but also something we are constantly shaping.
Getting hungry after the tour?
Just a 26 minute tram ride away and just steps from the Amsterdam Light Festival. Warm up with seasonal dishes inspired by Dutch heritage and modern flair. it’s the perfect way to end your evening. Reserve your table now and keep the magic going.
Did you know, if you show your Amsterdam Light Fesitval app to our restaurant staff, you can use 15.5% discount on traditional Dutch pea soup, glühwein and hot chocolate
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