Music behind hidden gates
The festival presents classical music, jazz, world music, emerging talent and family programming in historic courtyards and other Leiden venues. Each edition features many ensembles and more than a hundred concert moments across the city.
Many courtyards are normally quiet residential places. During the festival, selected locations temporarily become stages, so visitors are asked to respect residents and the intimate setting.
Next edition and tickets
- The organisers have not yet confirmed the next edition consistently in the visible official visitor information.
- We therefore do not publish an exact date, programme, times or ticket prices as current visitor information yet.
- This page will be updated when the organisers consistently confirm the next edition on the official website.
Explore Leiden's courtyards
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leidse Hofjes Festival?
- An annual music festival with concerts and performances in Leiden's historic courtyards and other special venues.
- When is the next edition?
- The exact next date will be added once it is consistently confirmed by the organisers on the official website.
- Do you need a ticket?
- The festival uses day tickets and multi-day passes. Current prices will be added when the next edition officially goes on sale.
Continue exploring Leiden
- Leiden by trainTravel from Amsterdam or Schiphol Airport to Leiden by train, plus connections from The Hague and Rotterdam, ticket advice and Leiden Centraal arrival tips.
- AccommodationWhere to stay in Leiden: canal-side hotels, boutique B&Bs and apartments in the historic centre, all within walking distance of Leiden Centraal station.
- Christmas & winterChristmas and winter in Leiden: lights along the canals, winter markets, warm museums and a compact centre at its most atmospheric in December.
- Leids Cabaret FestivalVisit Leids Cabaret Festival from 15 to 20 February 2027 at Leidse Schouwburg, with preliminary rounds, semi-final and final.