Who are 'professionals'?
Each year, the Holland Festival welcomes many professional visitors from all over the world. By 'professionals,' we mean individuals who work for cultural organizations in a programming role and visit the festival in their professional capacity (press can visit the press section of the website).
Requesting festival attendance
If you wish to attend the festival as a professional, you can register by sending an email to [email protected].
If your request is approved, you will be added to our database as a professional, receive regular mailings specifically targeted at professional visitors, and be able to purchase festival tickets at a reduced 'professional rate' through your login.
By using this discount, you agree that we may inform companies, upon request, that you will be attending,or have attended their performance. If you do not want us to share this information, please let us know via [email protected].
Programmers Weekend
Each year during the festival, the Holland Festival also organises a Programmers Weekend, focused on professionals in a programming role (such as artistic directors, programme managers, and programmers). This is a unique opportunity to see performances, network, exchange knowledge, and gain inspiration for future projects. Registered professionals will automatically receive an invitation for this. If you would like to participate but have not yet received an invitation, please email [email protected]. More information can be found here.
Where to stay
To make your experience at the Programmers Weekend as seamless and enjoyable as possible, we have arranged a special discount for accommodation at Hotel Casa, which is a pleasant place to stay and conveniently located. You can book your stay for €173,59 (excl. city tax of 12,5%) per night including breakfast via this link: HF PROFESSIONALS WEEKEND
Payment will be made upon arrival at the hotel. The reservation period for the accommodation runs until May 1st, 2026. After this date, availability cannot be guaranteed. For questions to the hotel please contact: [email protected]
Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam for an inspiring weekend filled with transformative performances, enriching discussions and invaluable connections.