Registration for the ORDA-2026 competition for amateur recorder players and the new Fringe Ensemble Competition is now open! Read more:

Recorder players from all over the world come together in Amsterdam for the
Open Recorder Days.

We look forward to welcoming the international recorder community in Amsterdam from 10 to 12 July 2026!
ORDA-2026 will take place at Felix Meritis and Rode Hoed, monumental iconic buildings located on the Amsterdam canals.
ORDA is delighted to begin this new cooperation with Amerpodia, who contribute substantially to the culture and cultural society.

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What can you expect at the 2026 edition of ORDA…? Check out the full programme:

Concerts • Competition
Masterclasses • Workshops • Market • Fringe Ensemble Competition • Teachers’ Conference

YouTube channel

ORDA has its very own YouTube channel. For impressions on the festival as well as performances of many competitors visit (and subscribe to) our channel!

Visitors

ORDA-2026 will gather participants from dozens of different countries. We hope to keep growing and dream of ORDA becoming the central meeting point of the international recorder community and their audience. We look forward to seeing you again at ORDA!

ORDA-2026 competition

Taking part in a competition motivates musicians to improve and contributes to reach a new level of inspiration and aspiration. Check the competition page for more!