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  1. Event Ambient piano and fractal visuals under the ARTIS Planetarium dome

    Live ambient compositions unfold beneath wrap-around geometric projections inside the city zoo's domed theater.

    11 September 2026

  2. Event Classical ballet and hip-hop clash in Swan Lake Remixed

    Thirty-five dancers combine classical pointe work, street choreography, digital projection, and heavy electronic bass under the circular dome.

    11 September 2026

  3. Event Tarantula en de dans der dieren at Het Concertgebouw

    Musicians from the orchestra and actress Charlene Sancho stage Saint-Saëns pieces for children aged six and up.

    11 September 2026

  4. Event Vivaldi’s Four Seasons performed by violinist Noa Wildschut

    One hour of classic baroque violin concertos alongside the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra on a Sunday morning.

    11 September 2026

  5. Event Panflute and piano duo plays Muziekgebouw lunch concert

    Unreserved hall seating for an hour of works by Milhaud, Alain, and Andriessen played by conservatory graduates.

    11 September 2026

  6. Event Popular classical standards with the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest

    Familiar orchestral movements by Bach, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff, joined by a youth choir singing Fauré.

    11 September 2026

  7. Event Rotating stages, dancers and accordion duo TOEAC in Halve verhalen

    Three dancers move around a revolving bookcase soundtracked live by accordionists playing classical arrangements and original works.

    11 September 2026

  8. Event Tour the Snogeiros photo exhibition with Marte Visser

    The photographer leads visitors through her portraits exploring the Portuguese-Israelite community, speaking in Dutch.

    11 September 2026

  9. Event Guided tour of Lapdogs of the Bourgeoisie 2026

    Curator Eszter Szakács walks visitors through archive materials discussing how social class governs access to the art world.

    11 September 2026

  10. Event Indie-folk and Latin soul harmonies from Abigaël Ama

    Violin, guitar, classical piano, and bass join forces for an acoustic set mixing jazz grooves with introspective songwriting.

    11 September 2026

  11. Event Pop arrangements from local choir The Poppies

    An afternoon set of familiar pop covers in the hall, accompanied by songwriter Anouk Wolf.

    11 September 2026

  12. Event Paul Celan’s Todesfuge staged with projected drawings

    Actor Hans Dagelet joins five ensemble musicians, accompanied by the composer's projected sketch work on stage.

    11 September 2026

  13. Event A chamber choir opera: The Blessing of Saint Francis

    Harmonies and dramatic vocal narratives unfold across a focused one-hour afternoon performance staged for choral voices.

    11 September 2026

  14. Event Colonial family history tour of HoutVeen in Haarlem

    Artist Peter van Hout walks visitors through four relatives' creative perspectives on their shared East Indies heritage.

    11 September 2026

  15. Event NDSM Kunst Toer with artist Henk Schut

    Artist Su Tomesen leads a walk around the shipyard, stopping at temporary artworks and Henk Schut's sound installation.

    11 September 2026

  16. Event Tour ancient Greek pottery with Odysseus

    Join a museum guide beside classical pottery and antiquities illustrating daily life across the ancient Greek world.

    11 September 2026

  17. Event Cabaretier Thom Gerrits performs Alleen Vanavond

    An energetic hour of solo Dutch cabaret exploring sincerity, performance, and showbiz in an intimate room.

    11 September 2026

  18. Event Microtonal Fokker organ premiere in the Kleine Zaal

    Flute and thirty-one-tone organ join for an hour of microtonal acoustics and four freshly premiered compositions.

    11 September 2026

  19. Event Hardanger violin and strings inside the Main Hall

    A one-hour morning concert pairing a Norwegian folk fiddle arrangement of Peer Gynt with Tchaikovsky's string serenade.

    11 September 2026

  20. Event Outdoor morning relaxation meditation with Mindful vrIJdag

    An easy Friday morning pause under the festival tent, welcoming newcomers without booking or fee.

    11 September 2026

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