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  1. Event Free reed trio lunch concert at De Thomas

    Half an hour of classical oboe, clarinet, and bassoon music in the church, with no booking needed.

    11 September 2026

  2. Event Grachtenfestival Jazz Competition lunch concert

    Unreserved seats and half an hour of competitive jazz, open to anyone aged six and older with a ticket.

    11 September 2026

  3. Event Free Cello Biënnale lunch concert at the Concertgebouw

    Half an hour of live cello with unreserved seating, requiring a booked ticket at the door.

    11 September 2026

  4. Event Free lunchtime chamber music from visiting academy players

    A half hour of classical chamber work with unreserved seats, open to anyone reserving free tickets ahead.

    11 September 2026

  5. Event Free midday flute recital at Het Concertgebouw

    Half an hour of live music performed by students from the national flute academy, with open unreserved seating.

    11 September 2026

  6. Event Gratis Lunchconcert: open rehearsal with the Concertgebouworkest

    A free half-hour look at the orchestra rehearsing from unreserved seats in the main hall.

    11 September 2026

  7. Event Free midday singing at the Gratis Lunchconcert

    Thirty minutes of classical singing from competition talents, free with an advance reservation and unreserved hall seating.

    11 September 2026

  8. Event Koninklijk Concertgebouw Concours free holiday lunch concert

    Young competitors from the national talent competition play a thirty-minute autumn break recital in the Kleine Zaal.

    11 September 2026

  9. Event Free midday strings: Lunchconcert / Trio van het CvA

    MengHan Wu and Xander Baker share a thirty-minute programme pairing violin with viola da gamba, no tickets required.

    11 September 2026

  10. Event Free Lunchtime Concert: Prinses Christina Concours at The Concertgebouw

    Trombone and marimba duos play Kerschek, Bach, and Ravel in a half-hour set for anyone over six.

    11 September 2026

  11. Event Free half-hour midday horn concert in De Thomas

    Conservatorium students tackle pieces by Mouret, Grieg and Franz Strauss in a quiet, free-entry half-hour lunchtime programme.

    11 September 2026

  12. Event Gentle movement for toddlers and parents in Spaarndammerbuurt

    Shannon leads a free thirty-minute session of play, simple poses and breathing exercises for young toddlers.

    11 September 2026

  13. Event Free midday rehearsal with the Concertgebouworkest

    A free half-hour rehearsal lets unreserved ticket holders watch the orchestra tune and practice inside the main hall.

    11 September 2026

  14. Event Free midday organ recital in the Westerkerk

    David Strijbis plays thirty quiet minutes of organ music, with donations collected at the church doors.

    11 September 2026

  15. Event Turkish drag television explored at Brain Bites

    Researcher Serkan Kasapoğlu unpacks Istanbul nightlife and queer culture over a complimentary lunch sandwich.

    11 September 2026

  16. Event Behind the presses on the Record Industry Tour

    Small groups walk through the historic vinyl pressing facility and Artone recording studios to watch records get stamped.

    11 September 2026

  17. Event Hear Cununa Ensemble play a free half-hour midday concert

    Five musicians play classical repertoire over lunch inside the church hall, with walk-ins welcome and no tickets needed.

    11 September 2026

  18. Event Half an hour of chamber music during lunch

    Young chamber musicians play a free midday recital, with unreserved seats requiring an advance online reservation.

    11 September 2026

  19. Event Grachtenfestival Jazz Competition lunch concert with unreserved seating

    Thirty minutes of live competition sets, open to listeners aged six and up with free advance tickets.

    11 September 2026

  20. Event Half an hour of free organ music on Waterlooplein

    Guest organists sit down at the historic Adema instrument for a brief midday concert open to anyone walking past.

    11 September 2026

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