For over 20 years, you can enjoy the open-air film festival at the Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam. This festival guarantees balmy summer evenings with the best films on the big screen, beach chairs, warm blankets, a campfire, and cocktails! In 2026, you can once again curl up in a beach chair for the best films. Please note: The dates and start and end times listed for 2026 are subject to change.
A giant screen showcases national and international feature films, documentaries, short films, and animations that have not yet been released in Dutch cinemas . The secret to Pluk de Nacht's success lies in its initiators: a group of friends with a deep passion for film . They select gems from various film festivals that have not yet been released in the Netherlands or have only reached a small audience.
From your lazy beach chair
At the Stenen Hoofd city beach (a stone's throw from Central Station) you can watch films with a fantastic view of the IJ.
The festival grounds open for the evening films at 7:00 PM. On weekends (and in warm weather), it might open a little earlier; keep an eye on social media. The films start at 9:00 PM.
Seize the Night Mini
The ninth edition of Pluk MINI, like all previous editions, is free for children and their parents, babysitters, caregivers, and grandparents. You are welcome at Pluk MINI on Sunday, August 24th, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tickets are required for the film nights in the circus tent (August 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th). These film nights cost €4.50 plus a €1.50 entertainment tax.
The titles for these evenings are now available , check the program. Reserve your ticket now; you can find out how on the film's page. Parents are welcome to enjoy themselves outside, at the bar or by the campfire.
Other information
Tickets cost €9.50. In Amsterdam, there's a €1.50 entertainment tax on top of that, for a total of €11.00. With a ticket like this, you can pick up a beach chair, see a fantastic film, enjoy a fantastic art program, and dance the night away at De Stille Nachtclub.
With your ticket you can pick up a beach chair, watch a fantastic film, enjoy a wonderful art program and afterward you can dance in De Stille Nachtclub.
Of course, you can also relax on the terrace, but you won't get the same movie experience as you do from a beach chair right in front of the container screen. You're also welcome to bring your own chair!
Good to know: both the Plukbar and the blanket rental service accept only debit cards. Note: movie tickets for the same evening can be purchased online until 8:30 PM, after which they can only be purchased on-site. Visit the Pluk de Nacht website for more information.
