Edition 14
Admire unique light artworks, during the fourteenth edition of Amsterdam Light Festival. We will return from 27 November 2025 until 18 January, to illuminate the iconic canals of the city.
EDITION 14: LEGACY
What do we leave behind, individually and shared?
Edition 14 is dedicated to the theme of Legacy – both large and small. Legacy can mean major historical or environmental events that have a lasting impact, but also the continuation of family traditions, shared memories, and customs. What will we leave behind? Which stories do we pass on? How do we want to be remembered?
Twenty artists from around the world explored these questions. Each of them translated their personal interpretation of what it means to leave something behind into a visual and spatial experience. The result is a diverse collection of light artworks: exuberant yet modest, monumental yet intimate. Together, the works remind us that our legacy is not predetermined. We have the ability to actively shape both the present and the future.
Every day, each one of us leaves a mark. What we leave behind is up to us.
EXPERIENCE IT
The route goes through the centre of Amsterdam. The artworks are placed along, next to, and sometimes in the middle of the iconic canals of the city. You can experience the route from the water, or land, in various ways. Curious to know more about the different options? Click one of the buttons below, of book your tickets right away.
CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Did you know that we are a foundation? More than 75% or our budget is dependent on ticket sales, donations and collaborations with partners. We place freely accessible light art in the public space, to offer light during dark days. Are you passionate about our festival and do you want to contribute to illuminating the city? Then join us, as visitor, donator, volunteer or partner.
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