
Kurt Vile
American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile performs at Muziekgieterij.

American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile performs at Muziekgieterij.

Arnhem Punk Fest celebrates 50 years of punk with bands from the genre's early days, including the exclusive Dutch performance by U.K. Subs.

Zero For Three Fest 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht on 4 September.

Spotlight Festival curated by Lifeless Past features RΓΈyking, Violent Demise, Raw Desire and Lifeless Past. Alternative rock, deathcore and postpunk on 4 September in The Hague.

Breda Barst is a festival taking place in Breda on 4 September 2026.

Free festival at Darwinpark featuring music and more. Saturday, 5 September, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Zaandam.

Anouk and Lisanne read their children's book 'The Birthday Parade' to toddlers and preschoolers in Stiens. Bring your family and a cuddly toy for a warm, shared reading experience.

Weekend ticket for the Once In A Blue Moon Festival on 4 September in Den Haag with full access to all festival programming.

Dance, music theatre and visual art performances at the Herman van Veen Arts Center in Soest.

Below the Clouds is a music festival on 28 August at Natlab, Eindhoven.

Draaimolen Festival is a cultural festival in Tilburg featuring music, art and entertainment.

Theater de Speeldoos welcomes artists of all styles to perform on its open stage. Free admission.

An open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission for all.

Europe's largest public harbour festival featuring ships, cruises, maritime displays and fireworks over the Maas in Rotterdam.

LIVE on the BEACH - BEATSTAD EDITIE is a live music festival held at Noorderstrand in Scheveningen, Den Haag, with music and entertainment starting at 16:00.

The Salon of Queer Indoctrinations returns with an evening exploring punk, queer culture and experimental artistic work. Three curators from the WORM community bring together artists who push boundaries and take risks.

The Future Village Festival in Amersfoort brings together handcrafted art and live music, culminating in an unveiling and closing concert.

Illustrators turn shop windows across Tilburg's city centre into temporary artworks. Vera Savelkouls creates live illustrations at Bibliotheek LocHal.

A festival day celebrating music and culture in the heart of nature at Landgoed Zonnestraal in Hilversum.

Dagkapers is an event by Wolvenroedel at Kaap Oost in Amsterdam, offering an afternoon of activities and community.

A short film festival celebrating local filmmaking, with a jury-selected award for the best film screened on the day.

A major maritime festival in Lelystad with boats, water sports and maritime activities at Bataviahaven.

All-you-can-eat mussels in three preparations on Saturday 5 September at Thym by Parkzicht in Eindhoven, with a glass of Magnum rosΓ©.

Wine tastings and culinary activities at the historic Fort Nieuwersluis.

A day of music, theatre and culture at the historic Fort Maarsseveen in Maarssen.

A plant-based lunch paired with a guided historical tour of the Spelderholt estate, organized by VegaVrijdag and Parc Spelderholt.

An art and design festival at the Academiehuis Grote Kerk in Zwolle, showcasing contemporary artists and designers.

A day festival at Fort Maarsseveen with music and activities for all ages.

Spotlight Festival 2026 takes place at Theater De Vaillant in The Hague with an evening programme from 18:00 to 23:00.

Bibliotheek Wemeldinge celebrates the opening of the Educational Centre Wemeldinge with a festive opening day.

Pleinpop Schijndel is an open-air music festival held on the town square in Schijndel.

Annual dog swimming event where dogs and their owners can splash together in the pool at the end of the outdoor season.

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.

Warm-up party for the Sleepbootdagen festival at Haven Nijkerk, celebrating tugboats and maritime culture.

PULP Festival combines music, art and entertainment at the Kersten-terrein in Eerbeek.

The annual fair in Volendam's centre features rides, games and food for all ages.

PSYLΓN 2026 Β· Alien Paradise is an electronic music festival at Scoutinglandgoed Zeewolde featuring over twenty DJs and producers.

Talent & Tribute Weekend at The Nex, an event organized by Innercore featuring live performances and tributes.

Spotlight Festival Den Haag is a festival in the heart of Den Haag on 4 September, beginning at 19:00.

Live music performances in the heart of Oldenzaal featuring various artists.

A music and dance festival with a pirate theme at the Megatent, fun for all ages.

Metal festival Bonked at Lunenburg with eleven bands including Detailed, Disaster and Hard Destiny.

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.

Swing dancing on Muiderberg's central square with classic tunes, welcoming dancers of every skill level.

Spakenburg Fishing Day celebrates the fishing heritage with the town's largest fleet, sharing stories of life and work on the water.

A pop music festival in Alkmaar with live performances on the Olympiaweg.

Bergen Live 2026 brings a diverse line-up of funk, pop and electronic music to Centrum Bergen.

An outdoor festival in Berghem with music and entertainment for the whole family on 4 September.

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.

A classic water spray festival organized by De Waakzaamheid and the local fire brigade, with fun for the whole family.

PsylΓ’n Festival Β· Alien Paradise is an electronic music festival on 4 September at Horsterwold, Zeewolde.

A festival day featuring music and entertainment in Amersfoort, from late afternoon into the night.

The Kattegatfestival is held on 4 September 2026 in the Spoorzone area of Zwolle, starting at 4 PM.

Klein Utopia is a festival at the Maak terrain in Haarlem celebrating music, art and culture.

Party weekend in Clinge featuring music and dancing into the early hours at Malpertuus.

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.

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.

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.

Tot Alaaf Gemaakt brings carnival spirit to De Cultuurmakerij in Oosterhout on 13 September 2026.

The former Mennonite Church in Wormerveer opens its doors for Monument Day 2026, an annual opportunity to explore historic buildings.

Sportcentrum De Trits opens its doors for an open day and launches a new sports cafΓ©.

Hofstad Meets Hanzestad is an event in Zwolle on 28 August 2026 at the Koelwaterhal.

A one-time pop-up event at the Koelwaterhal in Zwolle on 28 August 2026, starting at 11:00.

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.

Story time picnic at dbieb Burgum with the BookStart Coach offering reading advice and book tips for children aged 0-6.

Follow a medieval pilgrim's route through the fortified city of Zutphen, passing city gates, fortification walls and historic buildings.

National heritage weekend offering access to historic buildings and sites in Soest and Soesterberg that are usually closed to visitors.

Two-day walking tour through the Heuvelrug hills, departing from Camping Het Leersumse Veld in Leersum.

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.

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.

A kermis (fair) with live music from the band Entwined at Gasterij 't Spitje in Mierlo.

The Mierlo Kermis features a varied programme for all visitors at 't Mierles Huukske.

Festival PAS is a cultural festival in Maastricht featuring a diverse programme.

A three-day festival in Amersfoort with local food, music and a market. Saturday features a musical programme curated by FLUOR with various artists. Free entry.

Three-day music and city festival with live performances and street theatre. Friday is ticketed; Saturday and Sunday are free.

Two-day outdoor festival in Nijmegen-Noord featuring theatre, dance, music and visual art across 25 locations woven into the natural landscape.

Festival TREK Utrecht transforms a city park into an open-air restaurant with mobile kitchens, live entertainment and cabaret. Free entry for all ages.

A three-day festival featuring live music and art at distinctive locations in Zwolle's Spoorzone.

The annual town fair on Marktplein in Almelo offers rides, games, and food for the whole family.

Zutphen's annual fair features rides, games and food stalls spread across three central market squares.

Children's fair with rides and games on Dorpsstraat in Oostknollendam.

Annual fair in Kronenberg with rides, food and drink for families.

The annual fair on Raadhuisplein features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.

Traditional autumn fair in Grave with rides, games and food for all ages.

The annual Groningen fair features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.

The annual fair in Veulen features rides and games for the whole family.

The annual fair in Eerde features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.

The annual fair in Laren features rides, games and food for families on Dorpsstraat.

The annual fair in Heille features rides, games and food for the whole family.

The annual fair at Keizer Karelplein offers rides, games, and food for families of all ages.

The annual fair in Diessen features rides, games and food for families of all ages.

A traditional fairground with rides, games, and food stalls for families and visitors of all ages.

The annual Roosendaal fair brings rides, games, and food stalls to the Havendijk.
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.

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.

Theater Hanzehof & BuitensociΓ«teit welcomes visitors during the Open Monuments Weekend with a varied classical programme in the historic BuitensociΓ«teit building.

Cycle through the Gelderse Vallei's historic landscapes and enjoy a five-course culinary journey from coffee to dessert.

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.

The Amsterdam Museum marks its centenary with a hundred-day festival featuring workshops, guided tours, exhibitions at multiple venues, and complimentary cake.

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.

Cycle through Putten with tastings at local restaurants and food producers showcasing regional specialities.

Scouting Veendam celebrates a century of history, tracing its roots back to 1926 when the movement first began in the town.

A garden party at the historic Slot Zuylen estate in Oud-Zuilen, set among its elegant gardens and historic grounds.

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.

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.

Music festival with live performances at the Bostheater, nestled in the natural surroundings of the Amsterdamse Bos.

Christmas market with festive activities on the historic grounds of Slot Zuylen in Oud-Zuilen.

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.

Live On The Beach brings major national and international artists to Scheveningen beach for performances against the setting sun.

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.

An evening celebrating Indonesian culture at the Strandtheater Houten Kaap in Ouddorp.

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.

Terrastheater returns to Kielzog with a new season of performances on the cafΓ© terrace.

Tsjerkepaad 2026 combines a walking route with the exhibition 'Madonna, Eternal Motherhood' at Huizum's Dorpskerk.

Visit the Aeolus mill in Farmsum during Open Monumentendag and watch the sails turn as the milling machinery operates.

Putten opens its historic buildings to visitors and shares the municipality's cultural heritage.

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.

Explore the clock towers of the Zaanstreek region by bike on Open Monuments Day. Visit Museum Zaanse Tijd and see inside these historic structures.

Live music meets wine tasting at this evening of entertainment and viticulture.

Open Monumentendag at the wierde of Vliedorp: explore ancient gravestones and the history of a 1st-century settlement that was eventually abandoned.

A working wooden grain and husking mill from 1872 opens its doors to visitors. Learn how milling and husking were done and explore the ingenious mechanical solutions that lightened the labour.

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 MilΓ»k 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.

The Amsterdam Fringe Festival transforms the city into a creative playground for 11 days, showcasing experimental theatre, performance and dance from over 50 emerging makers across 22 venues.