The Holland Festival is an annual international arts festival held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is one of the country's most prestigious cultural events, featuring a wide range of performances in theater, dance, music, opera, and multimedia art. The festival attracts renowned artists and performers from around the world, showcasing both contemporary works and classic productions. With performances in various venues across the city, the Holland Festival is a celebration of global creativity and artistic innovation, offering a unique opportunity for audiences to experience cutting-edge cultural performances in one of Europe's most vibrant cities.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Wednesday, June 3–Sunday, June 28, 2026. Holland Festival 2026 (official).
• The official programme is published by date and venue; confirm the exact performance time on the listing for the event you plan to attend. Programme (official).
• Ticket sales timing (official): Friends from March 3, 2026; general public from March 17, 2026. Sales dates.
LOCATION
• Amsterdam, Netherlands. The festival takes place in and around Amsterdam at various locations. Open in Google Maps · Festival overview (official).
• Venue-specific locations are listed on the official programme pages. The 2026 programme includes venues such as Muziekgebouw, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Koninklijk Theater Carré, EYE, Meervaart, and others. Programme by venue.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Tickets are sold online via the official programme pages as e-tickets. Ticket info (official).
• The organizer states that all listed prices include €1.50 in ticketing fees and, where applicable, interval drinks. Official ticket terms.
• If tickets are purchased from participating theaters, the organizer notes that different ticketing fees and exchange rules may apply. Ticket sales at theaters.
• Youth and concession policies published by the organizer include youth tickets for ages 17 and under from €15 for almost all performances, with additional discounts for CJP, HF Young, Friends, and professionals on eligible performances. Discounts (official).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Accessibility is location-dependent; the organizer directs visitors to check the specific venue page and provides a dedicated contact for accessibility questions. FAQ (official).
• The organizer’s ticket service publishes support hours by month on the FAQ page; use the official contact channels for ticketing help. Ticket service info.
• Some programme items are marked free in the official programme, while others are ticketed; confirm admission terms on the individual event page. Programme (official).