About this experience
18th of December 2025, Hannukah concert: Enjoy a concert by candlelight at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Experience the beautiful acoustics as hundreds of candles light up the synagogue.
Highlights
- Listen to music by Shostakovitch, Brahms, and other masters of the form
- Experience the breathtaking acoustics of the Portuguese Synagogue
- Get access to all the locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter
- Hear a beautiful concert of classical music by candlelight
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Make the most of your stay in Amsterdam and experience a wonderful concert in the unique setting of the 17th-century Portuguese Synagogue. Located in the Jewish Cultural Quarter of the city, the synagogue hosts a classical concert once a month.
Experience the beautiful acoustics as hundreds of burning candles form an enchanting backdrop for the candlelight concert series.
Arrive at central Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue up to 30 minutes before the performance and proceed directly to your seat. Take advantage of your early arrival by enjoying the romantic atmosphere of this magnificent 17th-century Sephardic synagogue and its hundreds of burning candles. Once the musicians take the stage, relax and enjoy an enthralling hour-long concert of timeless compositions, brought to the life by the virtuoso players and the synagogue’s magnificent acoustics.
Operating hours
19:30-20:30
Terms & conditions
Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date