Hotels for Concertgebouworkest & Joe Hisaishi - met beelden van Studio Ghibli

Film music on this scale works best live, with a full orchestra swelling behind the images that made the scores famous. Expect a crowd of soundtrack lovers, animation fans and families who grew up on these stories, many dressed in homage to their favourite characters. The programme pairs orchestral performance with projected film sequences, so the visuals move in step with the music rather than sitting as a backdrop.

A Sunday evening slot makes it a fittingly gentle close to the weekend, with the concert building from quiet, familiar themes to full orchestral swell.

A sleek, modern indoor arena in Amsterdam's southeast, the Ziggo Dome is the city's leading venue for major music tours, sitting right beside the football stadium in a purpose-built entertainment district. Restaurants, cinemas and bars cluster nearby, with the historic centre a short train ride away.

Bijlmer ArenA station is close, linking swiftly by rail and metro into central Amsterdam. Staying centrally or near the station lets you enjoy the city's canals and nightlife and return easily once the concert wraps up.