Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit welcomes visitors during the Open Monuments Weekend with a varied classical programme in the historic Buitensociëteit building.
The Future Village Festival in Amersfoort brings together handcrafted art and live music, culminating in an unveiling and closing concert.
A major maritime festival in Lelystad with boats, water sports and maritime activities at Bataviahaven.
Wine tastings and culinary activities at the historic Fort Nieuwersluis.
A day of music, theatre and culture at the historic Fort Maarsseveen in Maarssen.
Cycle through Putten with tastings at local restaurants and food producers showcasing regional specialities.
A garden party at the historic Slot Zuylen estate in Oud-Zuilen, set among its elegant gardens and historic grounds.
A day of comedy and entertainment at Fort Maarsseveen featuring humorous performances and acts.
A seasonal dinner at Buitenplaats Doornburgh celebrating the harvest season and abundance.
A tasting event featuring local Italian products and dishes at the historic Fort Nieuwersluis.
A day festival at Fort Maarsseveen with music and activities for all ages.
Christmas market with festive activities on the historic grounds of Slot Zuylen in Oud-Zuilen.
Explore Apeldoorn's heritage on Open Monuments Days, when diverse monuments and normally closed buildings welcome visitors for free.
Popronde Apeldoorn showcases emerging Dutch musicians across multiple venues in the city centre on Friday evening, 18 September, with free admission.
A cosy story time gathering at the library where young children enjoy picture books and stories together, supporting their language development.
A cosy story time festival for young children featuring tales, songs and activities at Bibliotheek Kessel.
The ZLM Tour offers children's activities on Wednesday, September 2 at Stengeplein in Heinkenszand.
Spakenburg Fishing Day celebrates the fishing heritage with the town's largest fleet, sharing stories of life and work on the water.
Learn outdoor painting techniques in Vlaardingen's city centre during this month-long open-air studio festival, with professional guidance on the final weekend and an exhibition of all works.
IVN Mierlo celebrates 50 years of nature education. On Sunday, September 6, visitors of all ages can explore the various activities in the IVN garden.
Three-day festival featuring live music, food and activities celebrating Amersfoort's rich history.
Klein Utopia is a festival at the Maak terrain in Haarlem celebrating music, art and culture.
The Netherlands' largest steam train festival featuring dozens of locomotives under steam in Apeldoorn.
The Mediterranean Summerfair brings music, colourful market stalls, and a relaxed atmosphere to Leienplein in Apeldoorn.
Putten opens its historic buildings to visitors and shares the municipality's cultural heritage.
A water parade on the Vecht with decorated boats and family-friendly activities at the Mijndense Sluis.
Spend two days picking your own apples at Nieuw Slagmaat farm in Bunnik - a fun family activity.
Photo contest inviting you to capture celebration in a three-image series - from festivals to intimate moments with loved ones. Free workshops, exhibition, and online publication.
Follow a medieval pilgrim's route through the fortified city of Zutphen, passing city gates, fortification walls and historic buildings.
A story reading festival at the library where children listen to stories, meet each other, and participate in a creative activity around a new theme.
A children's story time festival featuring themed readings, play, and the chance to explore books.
A day celebrating craftsmanship, nature and history with diverse activities around Gasterij Natuurlijk Smeerling in Onstwedde.
Opening of the 2026/2027 cultural season at De Plataan & Ogterop on Tour with a preview of the coming programme.
Explore one of the Netherlands' oldest food forests on a guided tour of the sustainable growing site.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.
A festive evening of bock beer, top comedians, cartoons and sing-along fun at KWOKtoberfest in Amersfoort.
Free festival at Darwinpark featuring music and more. Saturday, 5 September, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Zaandam.
Eight classical concerts at Dorpskerk Voorschoten from March to November 2026, featuring soloists and ensembles from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and other renowned musicians.
A series of eight classical concerts at Dorpskerk Voorschoten from March to November 2026, featuring soloists and ensembles of international standing.
Passe-Partout is a classical concert series at Dorpskerk Voorschoten featuring six performances by pianists, cellists and chamber ensembles throughout the year.
Cycle through the Gelderse Vallei's historic landscapes and enjoy a five-course culinary journey from coffee to dessert.
Below the Clouds is a music festival on 28 August at Natlab, Eindhoven.
An open stage night featuring various artists at Theater de Speeldoos, free entry for all.
Open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission for all.
A family day at Kasteel de Haar with adventures, garden exploration, a maze, jeu de boules and rowing on the castle pond.
De Vrouwejaars brings together female artists for an alternative New Year's Eve show mixing stand-up, comedy, cabaret and music with fresh perspectives on the year ahead.
Illustration festival with open-air gallery, graphic art, workshops and live drawing. Free entry for all ages.
Pasar Maluku celebrates Moluccan culture with food, music and crafts at De Cacaofabriek. Free entry for all.
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
The Binnendieze boat tour in 's-Hertogenbosch marks four decades with a special anniversary year.
Summer Nights at Paleis Het Loo offers themed evenings with live music, DJ sets, and outdoor cinema throughout the season.
Kasteel de Haar celebrates the revival of a September tradition with a special programme running from 1 to 27 September.
A flower festival showcasing the historic gardens of Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn at their peak bloom.
The Honig Breethuis in Zaandijk opens its doors free during Open Monumentendag on 12 and 13 September, celebrating resilient heritage.
Scouting Veendam celebrates a century of history, tracing its roots back to 1926 when the movement first began in the town.
Communal dining at Landgoed Kraaybeekerhof where you share seasonal vegetables from the estate's garden with fellow guests.
The Irish Harvest Festival at Kasteel Amerongen celebrates traditional Irish music, dance and culture.
Music festival with live performances at the Bostheater, nestled in the natural surroundings of the Amsterdamse Bos.
Live music performances every Sunday afternoon this summer on the courtyard of Kasteel Duurstede, with refreshments available.
A multi-genre electronic music festival featuring techno and art installations at Amersfoort's open-air theatre.
September Me Festival showcases over 20 concerts and performances by female artists and musicians at Flint in Amersfoort.
Craft Beer Festival Indoor showcasing specialty beers from Dutch breweries at De Cacaofabriek.
Dit Is Helmond LIVE! is a festival with live music and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek.
September brings guided tours, lectures, concerts and classical outdoor games at Kasteel de Haar, with the castle and gardens as backdrop.
ZEIST BOOMING brings the 1950s and 1960s to life with music, fashion and culture from that era at Slot Zeist.
A picture-book performance for children aged 3+ featuring the tale of Anansi the Spider and the Greedy Tiger at the Picture Book Festival.
A Christmas-themed winter festival with entertainment and festive atmosphere on the grounds of Paleis Soestdijk.
Cultura Nova is a visual theatre festival in Heerlen featuring over 200 performances, concerts and exhibitions. The festival brings together international theatre companies and regional makers for audiences of all ages.
Annual dog swimming event where dogs and their owners can splash together in the pool at the end of the outdoor season.
A-Jay's Spetterpret brings water surprises to Almere Jungle with over ten interactive buttons that activate fountains, mist, and music throughout the park.
A unique festival blending cycling through 't Roegwold's countryside with classical music performances and heritage sites.
Historic buildings and heritage sites across Doorn open to visitors for a day of cultural discovery.
Annual harvest festival in the courtyard of Doorwerth Castle, featuring stalls and a growing number of visitors.
Four days of cycling routes around Rhenen with changing landscapes, attractions, and rest stops.
Four days of cycling through nature around Rhenen with varied routes and points of interest.
Terrastheater returns to Kielzog with a new season of performances on the café terrace.
Tsjerkepaad 2026 combines a walking route with the exhibition 'Madonna, Eternal Motherhood' at Huizum's Dorpskerk.
A classic water spray festival organized by De Waakzaamheid and the local fire brigade, with fun for the whole family.
Visit the Aeolus mill in Farmsum during Open Monumentendag and watch the sails turn as the milling machinery operates.
A magical fairy tale procession designed for young children from age 2 onwards at the Herman van Veen Arts Center.
Festival Rockin' The Woods brings live music to Openluchttheater Cabrio in Soest.
Cultureel Festival Baarn 2026 combines art, music and theatre in one day. A diverse programme for everyone interested in culture.
Open Monuments Day in Wehe-den Hoorn: guided tours and creative workshops in the Bonifatiuskerk and Kunstcentrum De Ploeg.
IJsselstein celebrates a month-long culture festival with performances, concerts, exhibitions, workshops and open studios for all ages.
The former Mennonite Church in Wormerveer opens its doors for Monument Day 2026, an annual opportunity to explore historic buildings.
Explore the clock towers of the Zaanstreek region by bike on Open Monuments Day. Visit Museum Zaanse Tijd and see inside these historic structures.
Sportcentrum De Trits opens its doors for an open day and launches a new sports café.
Live music meets wine tasting at this evening of entertainment and viticulture.
Annual operating day of the historic Putter Steam Pumping Station, where visitors can watch the machinery in action and get a close-up view of this engineering landmark.
An annual art route through Natuurpark Lelystad, where artists have been showcasing their work for over two decades.
A taste route through the regional products of 't Bildt in Friesland, where you can discover the best local produce.
Three days of cycling on the Veluwe with routes for all abilities and diverse activities for cyclists.
WILDGROEI! is an event on 30 August 2026 at Winkelcentrum Putten.
A three-day festival at Theater vanBeresteyn featuring the launch of the new theatre season and various activities.
A pop-up summer restaurant on an organic farm where a different chef cooks over open fire with local ingredients each weekend.
Pick your own fruit in the orchard at Fruitbedrijf en Landwinkel De Woerdt in Ressen, with fresh farm produce for sale.
Seasonal autumn celebration at Pluktuin PlukWad in Wijnaldum with harvest-themed activities.
The Harlinger Blues Festival brings blues artists together at Milûk for a day of live music.
A music festival where artists and audience journey together, with live performances happening on the move.
Pieken+Dalen Festival combines music, theatre and various art forms at RCN het Grote Bos in Doorn.
National heritage weekend offering access to historic buildings and sites in Soest and Soesterberg that are usually closed to visitors.