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Tolhuistuin

Grachtenfestival: Osimun Quartet

The Osimun Quartet is a young and dynamic ensemble of Spanish saxophonists based in Cologne. In a short time, they have captivated audiences across Europe, performing at prestigious venues such as the Concertgebouw and Muziekgebouw Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, and De Bijloke Ghent.

Singelkerk

Grachtenfestival: Classical Crash Course

The very first Grachtenfestival Ensemble, established through an Open Call from the Amarte Fund, brings together a vibrant and unique lineup of young musicians. Custom arrangements were written especially for the ensemble.

Café De Roode Remise

Singing Session

Theatre Café De Roode Remise

Bring together a group of folk singers who sing their songs for and with each other in a café and you have a Singing Session like that Ireland or the U.S. is very common! This happens every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Roode Remise.

Felix Meritis

Grachtenfestival: Meesterlijk! Eduard Preda

Pianist, composer, and improviser Eduard Preda began music lessons at the age of six with his father. He now studies at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Düsseldorf and is gaining international recognition for both his solo performances and as part of the Preda Brothers.

Park Muiderslotlaan

Junior Grachtenfestival: Beestjes! (4+)

“Beestjes!” is a cheerful, imaginative musical performance starring insects. How do they move, what do we hear when they buzz, and why are they so important to our world? With humor and wonder, the musicians also explore the reverse question: do insects suffer from humans too?

IJHaven

SAIL-In Parade

The SAIL-In Parade opens SAIL 2025 on Wednesday 20 August. From 10:00 to 18:00 Tall Ships, naval vessels and sailing heritage will sail across the North Sea Canal to the IJhaven. A fraternizing celebration that connects visitors and crews from all over the world.

Embassy of the Free Mind

Ankie met kinderen om de Grote Sael

Bekijk hoe Embassy of the Freemind een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

https://embassyofthefreemind.com/nl/museum/opl/toegankelijkheid

Movement around a fixed point (4-8 years)

A workshop with Ankie Hettema, author of the book Heaven and Earth in the World of the Child. Based on the idea that you can only truly renew society and the world if you start at the base - with the child - she describes seven life principles. In her own teaching practice, she also took children along in the wisdom of Hermes for years, because: 'Children who know their origins have a head start in life.'

SAIL Amsterdam

De Gulden Leeuw

SAIL Amsterdam occurs once every five years and is one of the city's largest events. The tenth edition is set to commence in August 2025. A massive fleet of large ships and various other special vessels sail across the IJ and dock near the city center. Sail 2025 coincides with two other significant anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of Sail (which was first organized in 1975) and the 750th anniversary of the city of Amsterdam. It's a triple celebration.

Strandzuid

Grachtenfestival: Sanne Sanne

Interweaving the sensuality of indie-folk with the dynamics of contemporary jazz, Sanne Sanne explores sparkling textures, rich vocal harmonies and seductive grooves.

Het Documentaire Paviljoen

The Documentary Pavilion

Grachtenfestival: Shane van Neerden & Natálie Kulina

Together, Shane van Neerden & Natálie Kulina present a programme with Czech composers in which their musical backgrounds and strong stage presence are given full rein.

Sixhaven

Saluut Protocollair #SAIL2025

During the SAIL-In Parade, the Tall Ships will be festively welcomed with the Salute Protocollair. From the Sixhaven, Salute Battery Naarden will fire ceremonial cannon shots, followed by the national anthem of each incoming ship, while flags of the participating countries will be raised. A tribute to all cultures at SAIL 2025.

Dichtersbuurt

Grachtenfestival: Bart de Kater, Abel Honée & Shaza Manla

A special musical encounter: clarinetist Bart de Kater – known from the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Calefax and the New Amsterdam Clarinet Quartet – performs with his talented student Abel Honée and the versatile Syrian-Dutch qanoun player Shaza Manla.

Koninklijk Theater Carré

Grachtenfestival: Nieuwe Noten: Jawa Manla & A Fragment of Earth Still Open

Van Gogh Museum

https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/nl/bezoek/toegankelijkheid

Speciale brillen voor mensen met een kleurstoornis

Grachtenfestival: Prawira Pijloo & Krisna Pijloo

Krisna and Prawira are a brother and sister guitar duo from Amsterdam. They both studied at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and took lessons with top international guitarists.

NEXT restaurant

NEXT Restaurant

SAIL diner met uitzicht op de vuurwerkshow

During SAIL Amsterdam 2025, you can enjoy a special four-course menu by chef Vilmos Dohnal at Grand Café NEXT. At 10:30 PM, you'll have a front-row seat to the grand fireworks display at the A'DAM Tower. The show lasts 750 seconds (approximately 12 minutes). The restaurant, with its panoramic views, is the perfect spot to enjoy your dessert while watching the fireworks.

NDSM-werf

NDSM Wharf

SAIL On Stage – Classy soundwaves

SAIL On Stage opens with a magical evening full of classical sounds at the NDSM wharf with Concertgebouworkest Young, conducted by Elim Chan, Karsu, Laetitia Gerards and Lucas van Lierop.

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