Enjoy the Mahler Festival in the Vondelpark

Enjoy the Mahler Festival in the Vondelpark

During the Mahler Nights in the Mahler Pavilion in the Vondelpark, from 8 to 18 May, all evening concerts of the Mahler Festival in The Concertgebouw can be followed free of charge. In a unique ambience, the concerts will be broadcast live in picture and sound of the highest quality.

Good to know

  • Entry to the Mahler Pavilion is free
  • It is not necessary or possible to make reservations.There is space for around 1,500 visitors.
  • Arrive on time: full is full!

Programme Thursday 8 May to Sunday 18 May

  • From 16.00: continuous Mahler programme
  • 19.45: short documentary about the symphony on the programme this evening (more info on the programme here)
  • 20.15: start of the concert
  • end time: is variable. You can find the end time for each concert in the concert calendar.

Practical information

  • The Mahler Pavilion is located in the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre. Directions (in Dutch)
  • The Pavilion is covered. So even when it rains, the live stream will continue.
  • Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed. Catering facilities are available in and around the Mahler Pavilion.
  • Bringing dogs is not allowed. However, an officially trained assistance dog (such as a guide dog) is allowed.
  • The Open Air Theatre is fully paved and there are wide paths, so is easily accessible with a wheelchair. It is not necessary to make reservations.
  • There are toilets.