Nightwater: performance installation

What happens when you teleport a full-fledged industrial irrigation machine from a Greek village into an Amsterdam concert hall? This is what Nightwater explores, the new interdisciplinary production composer and director Thanasis Deligiannis created exclusively for the Muziekgebouw. With a mix of field recordings, megaphones, diverse speakers, video projections, plastic garden chairs , Deligiannis and his team are transforming the building into a dazzling installation. Inside, a vibrant realm of live music and electronics emerges, promising an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

Throughout your journey in the building, live music will greet you in various locations. The performers will sometimes play together, sometimes individually. The ambiance is further enriched by videos, fascinating soundscapes and recorded sounds. Embrace the unexpected! The 'who, what, where and when' of the performances will remain a surprise. Let your ears and eyes be your compass as you wander through the event at your own pace.

Venice Biennale
Nightwater builds on the acclaimed work originally created for the Greek pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024. Inspired by the traditional village festival (‘panigri’ in Greek), this musical interpretation explores the relationship between city and countryside. Deligiannis, who hails from a family of musicians, dancers and farmers, takes his audience on a dreamlike journey that begins in the Entreehal and ends in the unknown.

Practical information

Your adventure through the building 
From the moment you step inside, you are free to stay as long as you like and chart your own unique course. Venture through the Loading Dock, backstage, the Grote Zaal, the Entreehal, the Foyer Decks, The Atrium and the Kleine Zaal. Wander freely, revisit spaces and uncover something new each time. No two visitors will have the same experience! 

Tickets and start times 12 and 13 September
On Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September, there are 10 start times you can choose from. With just 50 spots available per start time, these will fill up fast! Simply check in at the Entreehal when you arrive, and you will be taken to the starting point of your musical adventure.

Starting times
Fri 12 Sep: 19.30 / 20.00 / 20.30 / 21.00 / 21.30 / 22.00 
Sat 13 Sep: 19.30 / 20.00 / 20.30 / 21.00

Finish times
Fri 12 Sep: 23.30
Sat 13 Sep: 22:00 (performance) / 00:00 (installation)

Combination discount
Along with your time slot, buy a ticket for the concert by Deena Abdelwahed + Zohar on (Sat Sep 13 at 10pm) at 50% discount!

Nightwater is a co-production of the Muziekgebouw Productiehuis and the I/O Foundation (Frank van der Weij project manager, Rania Mavriki production manager, Yan Kelleghan, Ivet Serra, Dimitra Sofroniou interns), and is presented with the support of Het Cultuurfonds, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, the Greek Embassy in the Netherlands, Onassis Stegi - Touring Program, HVA International, Aegean Airlines and The Greek House in Rotterdam.