De Braziliaanse actor Wagner Moura has been nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film The Secret Agent. He previously won a Golden Globe for the same role and also received the Best Actor award...
With great sadness we learned that Hans van Manen, one of the greatest artists of our time, passed away on Wednesday, 17 December. His more than one hundred and fifty choreographies bear an unmistakable...
Earlier this year, we published all festival years from 1990 through to 2025 in our online archive. The 1980s have now been added as well. During this decade, the festival welcomed legendary artists such...
The moment has arrived — the first four performances of the Holland Festival 2026 have been announced!
Again this year, we’re making it easier for young people to explore the Holland Festival, with attractive discounts for various age groups. That's also good to know if you want to take your (grand)children...
In 1947, in the aftermath of World War II, the Holland Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Festival d’Avignon were founded from the same conviction: art that art has the unique power...
On 25 November, HF Young, the Holland Festival’s community for curious cultural adventurers aged up to 39, will open its new season with The HF Young Waiting Room. The evening will be dedicated to Hildur...
The Gieskes-Strijbis Performing Arts Award, the biggest performing arts prize in the Netherlands, has been awarded this year to Carolina Bianchi. According to the jury, the Brazil-born theatre maker 'creates...
The Holland Festival believes art and society are deeply connected. We believe it is important to contribute to creating intercultural awareness, embracing diversity and countering polarisation and extremism....
It's in the open! The associate artist of the 79th edition of the Holland Festival is the Icelandic composer, musician and singer Hildur Guðnadóttir (Reykjavík, 1982). She is one of the leading and most...
With great sadness, we have learned of the passing of Frans de Ruiter, former director of the Holland Festival (1977–1985). When Frans de Ruiter was appointed director of the Holland Festival in 1977,...
With ten different performances and a film brunch packed into a full closing weekend, the 78th edition of the Holland Festival came to an end on Sunday, 29 June. The weekend was a good reflection of the...
The final week of the Holland Festival has arrived – and Welcome to Asbestos Hall can still be experienced for a few more days. Associate artist Trajal Harrell invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant...
Due to a technical issue, today's program is not fully displayed in the 'by genre' programme overview on our website. For a complete overview of the program, please check programme 'by date'. We apologize...
This evening, the 78th edition of the Holland Festival was officially opened at the Muziekgebouw in the presence of His Majesty the King, with the European premiere of Cyber Subin. The festival runs until...