Prinsengracht concert

The Grachtenfestival ('canal festival') is an annual music festival with performances of classical music on special locations in Amsterdam, the canals of course being a big favorite with the audience. The festival traditionally ends with the Prinsengracht concert on Saturday 20 August.  

The classical concert will be held on a floating stage on the canal. Many thousands of people will attend the performance from their boats on the canal or from the streets and bridges surrounding the stage. Queen Beatrix will be in the audience as well.