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Summer Nights 2025

Every Saturday night in July and August, ARTIS Zoo stays open until the sun goes down. Every hour there is something special to experience!

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Summer Nights 2025

Every Saturday night in July and August, ARTIS Zoo stays open until the sun goes down. Every hour there is something special to experience!

Enjoy live music

Grab your picnic blanket, find a nice spot on the Music Field and enjoy the sounds that fill the evening.

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July 5: Jana Mila

Jana Mila takes you on a musical journey with rock-solid lyrics and surprising melodies.

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July 12: FRIDAY

Together, Koen Brouwer and Quinten Huigen form FRIDAY. The band is all about music, freedom and friendship.

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19 July: Nienke Leone

Nienke Leone sings about what she is afraid to talk about and invites you to be best friends for one night.

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July 26: Laura Sjin

With golden lyrics and a touch of whimsy, Laura Sjin brings you Dutch-language indie pop that touches you.

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August 2: Elieve

Singer Elieve brings a new sound to the Netherlands - pop with an 80s edge, sharp and different.

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August 9: Méraque

Listen to Méraque's mesmerising live music full of improvisation, where the souls of the dancing audience and musicians connect.

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August 16: Ginton

Listen to DJ, producer and guitarist Ginton effortlessly blend his signature guitar riffs with compelling beats.

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August 23: Cas Heim

Cas Heim combines pop with jazz and soul sounds and takes you on a personal musical journey full of rhythm and stories.

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30 August: philine

With her songs, Philine invites listeners to spend some time inside her head, transforming her vivid fantasies and emotions into magical melodies.

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Ticket prices Summer Nights

13+ years
€18,-
3 to 12 years
€13,-
0 to 2 years
free
ARTIS members
free

A summer night like no other

Whether you come for the live music, the activities or just to enjoy the animals and greenery, the Summer Nights at ARTIS will make your summer special. Stroll past the animals at dusk, enjoy birdsong and the rustling of leaves. Wondering what there is to do when? See the full programme for each evening in the daily agenda.

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Every hour you can do something in ARTIS Zoo

Besides live music, there is something special to discover in the park every hour. Take part in workshops, themed tours, children's yoga and special performances.

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Theme guided tours

Get carried away through the park and discover surprising stories about heritage, sustainability, endangered animals and more during the themed tours.

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Kids' activities

From cheerful puppet shows and children's yoga to making your own button with ARTIS-Ateliers, there is fun for the youngest visitors every night.

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Planetarium shows

Visitors in ARTIS-Planetarium

Visit the Planetarium for a journey through stars and planets and earn your own Space Passport!

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Food & drinks

Enjoy various vegetarian food stalls and toast a summer evening in the greenery.

Members visit Summer Nights for free

As an ARTIS-member, you enjoy all Summer Nights for free. Come whenever you want and experience the Summer Nights as often as you want among the greenery, animals and live music. Not yet a member? Become a member now and benefit immediately!

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