Grachtenfestival

Amsterdam’s Grachtenfestival (15-24 August, various locations) is broadening its horizon and taking their concerts off the canals and on to het IJ. The Hembrugterrein is an amazing area around an abandonded munitions factory on the shores of het IJ. The 42 hectares of land hide a stunning mix of mysterious nature and old industrial buildings.

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Amsterdam’s Grachtenfestival is broadening its horizon this year and taking its concerts off the canals and on to het IJ. The ten day festival will host countless classical performances in various locations around the city, but 16 August will feature three very special ensembles at an extraordinary location and it’ll be free for Subbacultcha! members.

Dive into Amsterdam’s spectacular 24-hectare, abandoned munitions factory on the shores of het IJ to experience three classical ensembles in the midst of this unique urban-flora battlefield. On Saturday 16 August, The Hembrugterrein will showcase The Netherlands Saxophone Octet performing a rare rendition of Simeon ten Holts Canto Ostinato, the Full House Quintet & Friends’ brass, percussion and piano lead Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, as well as the convergence of audio worlds by Judique traversing sounds of Latin America and Europe.

Please note: there will be two ferries that take you directly to the Hembrugterrein on the day of the Grachtenfestival. Check the Grachtenfestival website for departure/return times and other info related to this event.