Concertgebouw Orchestra Christmas Matinee
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The Concertgebouw Orchestra's Christmas Matinee is Amsterdam's Christmas Day concert, and it suits music lovers spending 25 December in the city, though the 2026 date is projected and the programme had not been published in October. The orchestra first played a Christmas Matinee in its founding year of 1888, and Dutch television has carried it since 1975.
Dates and hours
- December 25, 2026Projected from past yearschecked Oct 10, 2026
- December 25, 2025Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Date rule: fixed 12-25
The tradition goes back to the orchestra's founding year: the first Christmas Matinee was played on Boxing Day 1888 under Willem Kes. Today it falls on Christmas Day at the Concertgebouw. In 2025 AVROTROS carried it live on NPO Klassiek radio and NPO 2 television, Medici TV streamed it that evening, and ARTE showed it on 4 January. If you cannot get a seat, the broadcast lets you follow it from a hotel room or a café.
Worth knowing
- The concert sits a short walk from the Christmas Village on the Museumplein, which also opens on Christmas Day, from 12:00 to 19:00 in 2026.
Quick answers about Concertgebouw Orchestra Christmas Matinee
When is the Concertgebouw Christmas Matinee in 2026?
The Concertgebouw Orchestra's Christmas Matinee is held on Christmas Day, so the 2026 concert is projected for Friday 25 December. The orchestra had not published the 2026 time or programme in October 2026.
Can I watch the Concertgebouw Christmas Matinee on TV?
Yes. In 2025 AVROTROS broadcast the Christmas Matinee live on NPO Klassiek radio from 14:00 and on NPO 2 television from 15:00.
What are the opening hours of Concertgebouw Orchestra Christmas Matinee?
Concertgebouw Orchestra Christmas Matinee is open the 2026 start time and programme had not been published by the orchestra when checked. In 2025 the radio broadcast began at 14:00 and the NPO 2 television broadcast at 15:00.