The Lindegracht Concerts in Alkmaar
Every summer, the Lindegracht in Alkmaar transforms into an open-air concert venue with a unique and intimate atmosphere. Along the water, framed by historic buildings and beneath the evening sky, classical music resonates through the city. Audiences gather on quays, bridges, and boats, while musicians perform from the water or along the canal.

The Lindegracht Concerts are known for their accessible character and high artistic quality. Young talents share the stage with experienced musicians, and the programme ranges from chamber music and art song to innovative approaches to classical repertoire. The setting is informal, the programming carefully curated, and the distance between performers and audience is minimal.

In the 2026 edition, soprano Louise Jones will perform on 4 August at 8:15 pm, presenting the first half of the programme, with her voice at the centre of the evening. The second half will be performed by the music collective Pynarello. Together, Louise and Pynarello will bring the wonderful evening to a close with a fantastic musical highlight.
Pynarello is a group of musical free thinkers who bring classical music out of its ivory tower and firmly into the present moment. The ensemble consists of outstanding young musicians performing in a wide range of formations, from intimate quartet to full symphony orchestra, always with a fresh and direct approach.

This evening promises a special encounter between voice, ensemble, and city, a summer concert where attention, innovation, and musical excellence meet along the waters of the Lindegracht in Alkmaar.