Canalfestival
Grachtenfestival 2026
From August 7 to 16, the 29th edition of the Grachtenfestival takes place. With 150 concerts in all districts of Amsterdam, young talent in classical music and jazz truly gets a stage in every corner of the city - from a city park in Zuidoost to an allotment garden in Nieuw-West.
Move Amsterdam is one of the guest locations this year. With a concert on Friday, August 14: Woodcraft, and on Sunday, August 16 as part of the Junior Grachtenfestival: Tappin-it.
Tickets for Woodcraft and questions via grachtenfestival.nl
Woodcraft STRING ENSEMBLE
Woodcraft is inspired by artists such as Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock, Turtle Island Quartet and composers like Stravinsky and Shostakovich. This results in original compositions where diverse styles and forms merge into adventurous musical stories, with each member bringing their own musical voice. In the unique setting of MOVE Amsterdam, Woodcraft presents new music.
Founded in 2017, Woodcraft is one of the most promising string ensembles in the Netherlands. This boundary-pushing ensemble combines jazz, groove, improvisation, and vocals, giving violin, viola, and cello a renewed voice in the contemporary music landscape.
Musicians
Noah Hassler-Forest violin
Reinout de Vey Mestdagh cello
Joshua Herwig cello
Ischa Kooistra cello
Wouter Torringa violin
DRINKS AT WILS
Make your Friday afternoon complete with drinks at
Restaurant Wils
Feel like chatting after the concert with a snack and a drink? Head directly to Restaurant Wils on the third floor after the performance. Especially for this occasion, they serve an exclusive drink arrangement: a glass of crémant with three delicious snacks.
In good weather, we welcome you on the sunny terrace, where you can enjoy the view over the Olympic Stadium.
There is a limited number of spots available.
