Amsterdam, 20 October – This year, Amsterdam Light Festival (ALF) and Quantum Delta NL (QDNL) are joining forces in a unique partnership that brings science, imagination, and art together. As part of ALF’s annual education project, over 1,600 primary school children from Amsterdam will explore the fascinating world of quantum physics - and translate their discoveries into light artworks for the festival’s citywide exhibition. This edition comes at a special moment: while Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary, the world marks the UN’s International Year of Quantum, highlighting both the city’s rich history and the future of science and innovation.

On 30 October, a spectacular and inspiring quantum theatre show will take place at Theatre Amsterdam, hosted by Rachel Rosier (EO) and Klaas van Kruistum (KRO NCRV). The show was created by QDNL and Qlabs for schools who have entered this year’s ALF education project. During this immersive performance, over 1,600 school children will be introduced to the mysteries of quantum in a playful and imaginative way. The show will spark curiosity and set the stage for the children’s own artistic process, as they begin to create light artworks for Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 14, presented this winter under the theme Legacy.

For this year’s education project Edition 14, ALF and QDNL are merging art and science in a way that is tangible, fun, and a little bit magical. The pupils’ visual creations – inspired by their quantum journey – will become part of the official Amsterdam Light Festival boat route, bringing the youngest generation’s imagination to tens of thousands of visitors from around the world.