Over het IJ Festival

Across the river

This summer, get across the river for this theatre festival, taking place from 7-17 July. Catch the ferry across the IJ river (of course, if you already live in Noord, you may just take the bike!), and before you know it, you'll find yourself on the lively festival grounds, located at the former NDSM shipyard.

Out of the routine

This is one festival that is sure to take you out of your daily routine. With its great line-up of summer theatre, DJs and fabulous food, you'll be soaking up the summer sun at this city oasis in Noord in no time. As the festival specialises in location-specific theatre, there will be heaps of performances taking place in unusual locations, including one as part of the Summer in the Tolhuistuin programme.

Talents of the future

The eleven-day event gives visitors a taste of the theatre talent of the future. This year also welcomes more established theatre makers, who have taken on the challenge of creating their first on-site performances for Over het IJ - for example, don't miss acclaimed choreographer Anouk van Dijk's performance Mensch - as well as giving newcomers a chance to shine.

Accessibility: by ferry from behind Amsterdam Central Station.