Amsterdam Light Festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, with light artworks along the city-centre canals. Luxura chauffeurs can take you to your canal cruise or walking route and bring you back afterwards.
- Dates
- 26 November 2026 – 17 January 2027
- Starts
- 17:00 local time
- Venue
- Amsterdam city centre canals
- City
- Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Light Festival takes place from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, with illuminated artworks displayed along the canals and streets of central Amsterdam each evening.
What is Amsterdam Light Festival 2026?
The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual winter festival presenting light art by international artists, designers and architects. Works are installed along a route through the city centre and can be seen on foot or from the water on canal cruises. The lights generally switch on in the late afternoon and stay on until late evening, with longer hours during the Christmas holidays.
How do you get to the festival route by chauffeur?
Central Amsterdam has narrow streets, many bridges and limited stopping, so drop-off points must be chosen with care. Canal cruises leave from several piers around the centre, and your chauffeur can drop you at a suitable point close to your departure. Evening traffic near Centraal Station and the main canal ring can be slow. From Schiphol Airport, the journey usually takes around 25 to 35 minutes.
Planning your day
- Book a canal cruise in advance for evenings in December.
- Check the festival's opening hours, which vary over the season.
- Dress warmly, especially for open boats on the canals.
- Agree a pick-up point near your cruise pier or walking route.
Explore more about chauffeur travel in Amsterdam, or book your transfer online or on WhatsApp.
How your chauffeured day runs
- Pickup at your doorYour chauffeur arrives ahead of time and messages on arrival.
- Drop-off at the venueAs close to the entrance as the venue allows.
- Return rideYour chauffeur waits at a meeting point we share with you on the day.
