Grachtenfestival 2027

Ten days of classical music along the water, 13 to 22 August 2027. The festival's own description is the shortest way to say what it is: the concerts are spread across Amsterdam rather than held in one hall, with the canals as the connecting thread. The programme and the venue list are published closer to the festival.

Ten days of classical music along Amsterdam's canals, 13 to 22 August 2027. What separates it from a concert series is the setting: the programme is spread across the city with the water as the connecting thread rather than gathered in one hall, so the festival is moved through rather than attended.

Not published as of 2026-10-19. The festival has announced the ten days, 13 to 22 August 2027, and nothing on ticketing - no prices, no sale date and no statement on how the canal-side concerts are accessed. The programme comes first, and ticketing with it.

• AirportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km
• From the airportTrain to Amsterdam Centraal, at least every 15 min by day, about 20 min — NS ticket from desk or machine
• Public transportTrams, buses, metro and ferries (GVB): GVB day/multi-day tickets cover all lines incl. night buses; 1 h and 24 h chip cards sold on board — no cash on buses or trams
• TaxiCab stands at Dam Square, Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein, Uber — Hail or use a stand
• Time zoneEurope/Amsterdam