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 Young Composers Competition – Sara (18), Casper (16) and András (11) -, who present their own new works in which they dream of their ideal world.
A sensory-rich performance offering solidarity, 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.
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