Each winter, the Amsterdam Light Festival transforms the city into a glowing open-air gallery filled with dazzling light installations. From 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2026, the festival returns for its 14th edition with the theme World of Legacy. This year’s question is: How do we want to be remembered? Visitors are invited to reflect on traditions, rituals, and the legacies we leave for future generations.
Enjoy a private cruise past the light artworks
Smidtje Luxury Cruises offers the most exclusive way to experience the Amsterdam Light Festival: a private cruise past the city’s most captivating light installations. Step aboard one of our classic boats and drift through the canals as the illuminated artworks reflect on the water. Our boats are heated and covered, so you can relax in comfort while taking in the magical views, even on chilly winter evenings.
