November Music 2026 announces its full programme, featuring Thomas Azier, Reinier Baas and Roomful of Teeth, amongst others

November Music Festival 2026 has announced its full programme, featuring, amongst others, Thomas Azier as Artist in Residence, Roomful of Teeth and Reinier Baas. The 34th edition of November Music will take place from 20 to 29 November 2026 in ’s-Hertogenbosch. November Music challenges artists to use the Theater aan de Parade, the Verkadefabriek and new venues in Den Bosch as their stage. Through events such as Soundbites, Ambient Night, Compose it! and Bosch Labyrint, contemporary artists are given the opportunity to present their music to audiences during November Music. The full programme will be announced on 1 September, when ticket sales for November Music 2026 will also begin.

“November Music has two festival hubs in Den Bosch – the Verkadefabriek and the Theater aan de Parade – where we invite the public to enjoy a full evening of festival entertainment, featuring concert programmes, fringe events, talks, art installations and more.”
– Artistic Director Marieke Hopman

Thomas Azier is Artist in Residence at November Music 2026

During November Music 2025, Thomas Azier made a big impression with his groundbreaking performance. This year, he returns as Artist in Residence. Azier moves freely between pop, electronic music, film scores and musical theatre, and has been honoured for his work with, amongst other awards, two Edisons and the Deutsche Schallplattenkritik. As a producer and songwriter, he has collaborated with artists including Stromae, Anouk, Morpheus and Hang Youth.

During November Music 2026, Azier will be teaming up with Philzuid to present the audiovisual spectacle PANORAMA. He is also exhibiting at the Design Museum for a month alongside Ellen Treasure and Jesper Boot, and his recommendations as co-curator feature in the festival programme.

Combine several concerts

During November Music 2026, visitors can choose between individual concerts, as well as combination and evening tickets. The combination tickets bring together concerts that complement one another thematically or, taken together, form a full evening’s programme. These combinations are also better value than attending the concerts individually.

For example, on Friday 20 November, you can see both GoGo Penguin and the North Sea String Quartet with a combined ticket. On Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November, Dutch composers Huba de Graaff, Camiel Jansen and Wilbert Bulsink will take centre stage in a combined programme. Also, Roomful of Teeth with Partita for 8 Voices and Myra-Ida van der Veen can be combined on Friday 27 November. Also, Artist in Residence Thomas Azier & Philzuid with PANORAMA Frederik Daelemans and the other exhibition can be visited together with a combined ticket.

Some of the highlights of November Music 2026

On Saturday 21 November, there’s an evening ticket for Ambient Night, featuring SML and Dorian Concept, amongst others. Eric Vloeimans will also be performing that evening around the famous Canto Ostinato. On Sunday 22 November, the programme features ‘Het Muziek’ with Bang on a Can All-Stars and Yann/Wire, focusing on the composers Louis Andriessen and Michael Gordon. Michel van der Aa’s VR installation *From Dust* will be on display throughout the festival, whilst his ensemble work will be performed in a beautiful programme by Ensemble Ludwig. During the Clubnight on 28 November, the line-up will include Lander & Andriaan, Club Guy, and Roni and Maddy Ashman. 

In addition, there are Artist Tickets that allow visitors to attend several concerts by the same artist at a reduced price. For example, there are Artist Tickets for three concerts featuring Sanne Huijbregts and two concerts featuring Reinier Baas.

On Saturday 21 November, the new Bosch Labyrint programme, featuring five premieres, will take place. A day later, Celia Swart will present the premiere of Before this for organ.

November Music Festival 2026

The 34th edition of November Music will take place from 20 to 29 November 2026 in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The festival is renowned for its adventurous programme and brings together contemporary composed music, jazz, electronic music, pop and interdisciplinary projects. The 2026 edition’s slogan is Where sounds become stories.

The full programme and ticket sales will be available from 1 September at www.novembermusic.net.