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January 18, 2026
Amsterdam Light Festival
Light Up Your Evening at ARCA Bar
This winter, Amsterdam once again transforms into an open-air gallery of light, colour, and reflection as the Amsterdam Light Festival returns for its 14th edition: Legacy.
Just moments from the city’s illuminated canals, ARCA Bar offers the perfect place to start or end your evening. Whether you’re embarking on a canal cruise or wandering the glowing streets on foot, step into the warmth of ARCA and enjoy our special featuring Tapas Board for Two — featuring a selection of our favourite bites, paired with two glasses of wine each, all for €30. Designed for sharing, this limited-time offer is the ideal prelude or finale to your light-filled adventure.
Experience the Light Festival
From late November to January, the Amsterdam Light Festival brings together international artists who transform the city into a glowing landscape of creativity and reflection. This year’s theme, “Legacy,” invites us to consider what we leave behind — our stories, memories, and shared moments.
Explore the artworks by water or on foot as they illuminate the heart of the city, from the Amstel to the Herengracht. Afterwards, let the evening continue at ARCA Bar — where good food, wine, and conversation become part of your own Amsterdam story.