November Music 2025 presents 22 premieres and 22 newcomers. The festival introduces the new music route SoundBites, hosts a Berio Marathon, and unveils the world premiere of AIR, the latest project by Artist in Residence Diamanda La Berge Dramm. International stars including Arooj Aftab, Ibrahim Maalouf, Thomas Azier, and Makaya McCraven are featured in the line-up. The 33rd edition of November Music takes place from November 7–16, 2025 at various venues in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Ticket sales open on Monday, September 1.

Highlights of November Music 2025

On Saturday, November 15, the program includes performances by Charlot, Makaya McCraven, Leah Plave, Lisel, Luwten, and ROLROLROL. In Open Spaces, makers present their research projects. The festival hub at Theater aan de Parade offers an abundance of fringe activities, a composers’ exhibition, and vibrant installations by artists including Kexin Hao, Jelle Mastenbroek, Aart Strootman, and Dyane Donck. Sound walks will also take place throughout the city.

Artists from across the globe will gather in ’s-Hertogenbosch. This year’s ensemble in focus is the Adam Quartet, performing with harpist Lavinia Meijer and composer/songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone. The program further includes Talisker by I Solisti, HIIIT, and Berio’s large-scale work Recital, performed by Asko|Schönberg (Het Muziek) and Silbersee.

Premieres at November Music 2025

November Music 2025 presents world premieres by, among others, Thomas Azier, Meriç Artaç (Bosch Requiem 2025, the ninth edition of this annual commission), Jeroen van Vliet, Eva Beunk, Emine Bostanci, and Christiaan Richter.

In addition, students from all Dutch conservatories will present 14 new compositions, written as artistic responses to the renowned Sequenzas by Luciano Berio.

Artistic Director Marieke Hopman on the program

The full program of November Music 2025 carries the slogan Where sounds become stories. 2025 marks the first edition curated under the leadership of artistic director Marieke Hopman:

“What’s new this year is that we invite audiences into our festival hub for full evenings of combined concerts, fringe events, talks, installations, and more! As a nationally and internationally recognized festival, November Music also seeks to build stronger connections with the people of ’s-Hertogenbosch, offering combitickets that allow visitors to experience multiple concerts in a single day.

On October 1, 2025, we will also launch the November Music App, providing the full program plus additional insights into the composers and creators. The festival hub will be located at Theater aan de Parade during the first weekend and at the Verkadefabriek during the second weekend in ’s-Hertogenbosch.”

New Music Conference

On Friday, November 14, the New Music Conference takes place for the seventh time, in collaboration with Buma Cultuur. This annual conference is the meeting point for new music professionals: a day to learn, network, and explore collaborations.

New in 2025: Combitickets

This year November Music introduces combitickets: attractively priced tickets that let you attend multiple concerts in one day or evening. Combitickets replace the former Festival Pass, making it easier to discover surprising concert combinations. Sometimes the programs are linked thematically or atmospherically, while other times we deliberately create unexpected contrasts.

Examples of 2025 combinations include:

• Friday, November 7: Bosch Requiem 2025 – Meriç Artaç // Thomas Azier

• Saturday, November 8: Soheil Shayesteh // Ibrahim Maalouf

• Sunday, November 9: Avenue Azure // Arooj Aftab & Metropole Orkest

• Tuesday, November 11: Adam Quartet // Jeroen van Vliet

• Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16: Luciano Berio Sequenza Marathon Part 1 & 2

A combiticket is always more affordable than purchasing separate tickets and offers the chance to enjoy a richer festival experience in just one evening.

November Music Festival

The 33rd edition of November Music takes place November 7–16, 2025 in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The festival is known for its adventurous programming at the intersection of contemporary composed music, jazz, electronic music, pop, and interdisciplinary projects.

More information and tickets: www.novembermusic.net

Note: there will be no Festival Pass available this year.

Since 2021, November Music has been part of the Dutch national cultural Basic Infrastructure (BIS). More information: www.novembermusic.net