Do you have questions about Amsterdam Light Festival and the canal cruises? We are here to help you out.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam Light Festival 2025-2026
The festival is active from the 27 November 2025 until the 18 January 2026.
The light art is spread across the city along the canals in the center of Amsterdam Amsterdam in a single route, and the cruises go past all artworks.
You can get your tickets at our Amsterdam Light Festival ticket page
- The tour takes about 75-100 minutes.
Yes, all boats from LOVERS are heated to a comfortable temperature.
You can book an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with an IAmsterdam card at our shops for a €10 supplement. Go to a LOVERS shop to redeem your cruise ticket, and for €10 extra you can book an Amsterdam Light Festival instead of a regular cruise there.
That will depend on the cruise you have chosen. Please check the product page or the address written on your ticket.
Our boats are accessible to disabled people when they can stand and walk up and down a couple of steps to get in and out of the boat unassisted. A wheelchair/stroller can't be taken on board. The wheelchair/stroller can be safely placed on the quayside (please note we are not responsible for personal belongings).
A canal cruise by LOVERS goes past all the artworks of the festival, and with the large windows on all sides you will see all of them from up close.
The theme of the festival is Legacy.
There are about 25 light artworks and installations in total. From our boats, you will be able to see all of them.
Yes, you can check our Amsterdam Light Festival groups page for more information
There is an audio guide that tells you about the artworks and artists available in English and Dutch
You can find more information here: amsterdamlightfestival.com
After placing an order, you will first receive an order confirmation with the details of your booking, and after a few minutes, you will receive a second email with your tickets attached.
If you bought your tickets directly from us please see the product page for the cancellation policy of your booking. If you purchased your tickets through a reseller (such as Get Your Guide, Actie van de dag, Groupon, etc.) we kindly ask you to contact them directly.
This is possible for most bookings, but not all. Check the product page to be sure about your booking. When it is possible, it still depends on availability. You can change your booking yourself up to 24 hours in advance through our Self-rebook page.
