About the Festival

From 8 to 18 May 2025, the Royal Concertgebouw will host the third Mahler Festival in its history. As a grand tribute to the composer, orchestras from around the world will come together in Amsterdam 105 years after the first Mahler Festival.

 

About the Festival

  • During the Mahler Festival 2025, all of Gustav Mahler's symphonies and songs will be played over ten days (May 9 through May 18, 2025) in the Main Hall and Recital Hall of The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The symphonies will be performed in order: from number 1 to number 10. This makes the festival - in the Main Hall - a unique chronological journey through Mahler's life and symphonic work. The symphonies are performed by various world-famous orchestras and conductors. In the Recital Hall, Mahler's complete song repertoire will be heard.

    Check out the Mahler Festival 2025 Programme

  • The Mahler Festival Book, Mahler’s Universe, will be published for the Mahler Festival 2025. The 116-page, richly illustrated book, in hardcover, is a must-have for every festival visitor and Mahler enthusiast and you can order it now!

    More information

  • The complete programme of the Mahler Festival 2025 can be found here.

  • Not just in The Concertgebouw, the Mahler Festival is also buzzing on the Museum Square and elsewhere in the city! The Mahler Talks and Mahler Nights give the concerts extra depth. Step into Mahler's footsteps during a walking tour in the Concertgebouw neighborhood. In addition, several art institutions in the city join the festival with their own Mahler program.

    All side programming can be found here

  • Restaurant LIER
    LIER is the restaurant of The Concertgebouw where you can enjoy a delicious dinner before your concert. During the Mahler Festival, LIER serves a daily arrangement with a three-course surprise menu. You can book your Mahler Festival Dinner via this website.

    Conservatoriumhotel - Restaurant Barbounia
    Enjoy a three course Mahler pre-concert menu and be sure to arrive at The Concertgebouw on time. Your dinner experience will start at 6pm and come to an end between 7:30pm and 7:45pm so you have enough time to walk to The Concertgebouw, which is just a four minute walk.
    In the heart of the renowned Conservatorium Hotel, BARBOUNIA is an all-day culinary haven that celebrates the diverse flavours of the Mediterranean, enhanced with aromatic spices from the Levant. More information

    The College Hotel Amsterdam
    15% off at Brasserie Du Collège – especially for Mahler Festival guests
    Show your Mahler Festival 2025 ticket and receive 15% off a delicious à la carte breakfast and high tea at Brasserie Du Collège!
    High Tea
    Treat yourself to a delightful selection of savory bites and sweet treats, paired with exclusive teas from Tea Cultures, all in the cozy charm of the Brasserie.
    Breakfast
    Enjoy your favorite style: omelettes, pancakes, French toast, or fresh oatmeal. We have got your perfect breakfast covered.
    Walk in or make a reservation

    Brasserie Van Baerle
    During the Mahler Festival Brasserie Van Baerle serves a delicious 3-course Van Baerle Mahler menu with tasty seasonal products, a matching glass of wine or a nice non-alcoholic alternative, so that everyone can attend the concert fresh and cheerful. More information

    Pastry Shop Arnold Cornelis
    Pastry Shop Arnold Cornelis had special pastries made for the festive occasion of the Mahler Festival. More information

    More information about the Museum Quarter

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