Holland Festival 2026 announces Hildur Guðnadóttir as associate artist
The 79th Holland Festival is scheduled for June 3-28, 2026, showcasing approximately 100 performances across diverse artistic disciplines, including dance, theater, music, opera, and film. Hildur Guðnadóttir, an acclaimed Icelandic composer and cellist, will serve as the festival's eighth associate artist, leading a new collaborative project centered on empathy, listening, and transformation, which will shape the festival's overall programming. Featured artists include Laurie Anderson, Ana Pi, and Meredith Monk, among others. For the first time, Heerlen will host various workshops, discussions, urban explorations, and film screenings, contributing to a total of 104 performance events.
Key facts
- Holland Festival 2026 runs June 3–28, 2026.
- It is the 79th edition.
- Hildur Guðnadóttir is the associate artist.
- Guðnadóttir will present a new co-produced work.
- The festival features around 100 performances.
- Artists include Laurie Anderson, Ali Chahrour, Caroline Guiela Nguyen, Ana Pi, Germaine Kruip, Meredith Monk, Tomoko Mukaiyama.
- The festival expands to Heerlen for the first time.
- Program includes workshops, talks, urban walks, and films.
Entities
Artists
- Laurie Anderson
- Ali Chahrour
- Caroline Guiela Nguyen
- Ana Pi
- Germaine Kruip
- Meredith Monk
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Tomoko Mukaiyama
- Chris Watson
- Sam Slater
- Christiane Jatahy
Institutions
- Holland Festival
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Heerlen