Start the year at it’s best with the New Year’s Concert from the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam — and on TV with BNNVARA on NPO 2. A wonderful tradition full of musical stories, surprising guests, and moving encounters. The theme for 2026 is Breath of the City.
A city that buzzes, clashes, and breathes. Where life can be rough and it’s easy to get lost in the crowds. But those who pause for a moment discover something else: gentle voices, small rituals, unexpected meetings. With Dutch singer Christianne Stotijn, Surinamese breakdancer Gregory Shaggy, and Brazilian puppeteer Duda Paiva, a colorful mix of music, rhythm, and surprising encounters comes to life.
Presenter Jan van Poppel talks with the young winners of the NBE Composition Competition, who present their own new works in which they dream of their ideal world.
A sensory-rich performance offering fraternity, hope, comfort, and inspiration.
The last tickets are available via The Concertgebouw website. But it’s also great to experience it at home — with an oliebol on the couch in front of the television.
Tune in on January 1st at 6:15 pm by BNNVARA at NPO 2.
Please note: ticket sales is happening via website of The Concertgebouw.
