Zero For Three Fest 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht on 4 September.
Multi-act festival featuring Dutch pop acts and emerging bands from local rehearsal spaces, with Spinvis and Hallo Venray among the headliners.
Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Henry performs an intimate acoustic concert of heartfelt original songs.
Free festival at Darwinpark featuring music and more. Saturday, 5 September, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Zaandam.
An open-air festival at Amsterdam's Thuishaven site with live music, food and drinks.
Carnival spirit meets cuisine at Vulcaan Bierbrouwerij in Vlaardingen.
A culinary festival in 's-Hertogenbosch showcasing local specialities and diverse food experiences.
Groesbeek's annual fair takes over the town centre with rides, games and food across multiple locations.
Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit welcomes visitors during the Open Monuments Weekend with a varied classical programme in the historic Buitensociëteit building.
A day festival in Amsterdam featuring music and activities from 14:00 to 23:00.
Below the Clouds is a music festival on 28 August at Natlab, Eindhoven.
Children discover hedgehogs and take hands-on action to help these endangered creatures at Fort Kijkuit.
The annual fair at Kerkplein in Neer offers rides, games, and food for families.
Flevoland Province opens the VriendenLoterij Open Monumentendag with a free public event at the Bataviawerf in Lelystad.
Asian festival in Maastricht featuring food, culture and entertainment from across Asia.
Hullabaloo is a family-friendly festival in Groningen's Stadspark with music and activities for everyone.
The National Military Museum in Soest presents a day filled with personal stories and military history.
Annual fair in Hunsel featuring rides, games and food for families.
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 rosé.
The final edition of Hoge Bomen Festival at Pettelaarse Schans in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Wine tastings and culinary activities at the historic Fort Nieuwersluis.
A day of music, theatre and culture at the historic Fort Maarsseveen in Maarssen.
Wereldmuseum Leiden celebrates the mid-autumn festival with music, culture and traditions from around the world.
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.
Primavera is an event on 6 September at the Weeffabriek in Geldrop.
Peace Week is an event exploring peace and awareness, organized by Theater de Bussel in Oosterhout.
A day festival at Fort Maarsseveen with music and activities for all ages.
A culinary festival in Hoogeveen with food, drinks and live entertainment for all.
BookTok Festival brings the online book trend to real life: an evening of books and fellow readers, no screens required.
A 45-kilometer cycling tour through Smallingerland with live music from local artists at stops along the route. Participants start between 12:00 and 13:30 from Drachten.
The ensemble Vrolijk Volluk performs world music at the Nature Festival of De Cleyne Hortus in Nieuw Beerta.
Annual nature festival featuring lectures, world music, a seeds and plants market, and medieval food tastings.
Multi-arts festival with market stalls, street theatre, live music and workshops for all ages in Vlaardingen.
A 25.3 km art cycling route through five villages in Leudal featuring work by 34 local artists at 14 locations. Paintings, ceramics, glass art, installations and more - free entry.
The annual fair in Haps features rides, games and food for families on Marijkeplein.
The annual Hensbroek fair offers rides, games, and food for the whole family.
Annual fair featuring rides, games and food for families at Kerkplein in Boven-Leeuwen.
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.
Erve Eme opens its doors on 12 and 13 September for Open Monument Days, with free entry and a window into early medieval daily life.
A music festival by the Dirgelländer Muzikanten with live performances in Stein.
Annual harvest celebration in Nieuw-Vennep with traditional activities for families.
A casual breakfast gathering on the square in Winssen where you can enjoy a Sunday morning with family and friends.
A beer festival featuring Dutch and Belgian breweries at Sint Annaplein in Baarle-Nassau.
Bibliotheek Cuijk opens its doors to showcase reading clubs, poetry groups, exhibitions and the new autumn programme.
A daytime beach festival in Zandvoort featuring music and activities from afternoon into the evening.
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.
An evening of outdoor climbing and barbecuing with friends, colleagues, or family at a climbing park in Ravenstein.
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.
Five mayors of Almere sing together in a one-off choir at the Shanty Choir Festival in the Havenkom.
Psylân Festival · 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.
Celebrate ten years of BiblioLab, the 3D-printing workshop at FlevoMeer Library, with a hands-on session where you can create your own print.
Annual pumpkin festival at Boerderij Groeizaam where you can harvest pumpkins, pick the best ones and enjoy delicious seasonal dishes.
Visit the Aeolus mill in Farmsum during Open Monumentendag and watch the sails turn as the milling machinery operates.
Two-day tent festival featuring party rock band de Suskes. The 14+ opening night on 11 September is alcohol-free.
Ensemble Trimalis launches the 2026-2027 cultural season with a concert, while a new exhibition marking 150 years of the North Sea Canal debuts.
Annual fair in Mierlo featuring rides, food, and drinks for the whole family.
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.
The inaugural Ede Muziekstad Parade features eleven show and marching bands, including two world champions, parading through Ede's city centre.
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.
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.
Join hundreds of others to construct a full-scale cardboard replica of a historic building on Maastricht's Vrijthof square.
Maastricht opens its monuments on 6 September for Open Monumentendag, the fortieth edition celebrating heritage conservation with the theme 'Resilient Heritage - in Times of Uncertainty'.
The former Mennonite Church in Wormerveer opens its doors for Monument Day 2026, an annual opportunity to explore historic buildings.
Monument Days in Jisp marks the opening of the cultural season at Jisperkerk, blending heritage and the arts in an annual celebration.
Sportcentrum De Trits opens its doors for an open day and launches a new sports café.
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.
Saradag brings a full day of activities to Winkelcentrum Arendshof in Oosterhout.
Festival Musica Sacra brings classical and sacred music to Maastricht's historic centre. This year's theme is 'Ecstasy'.
Colorado Charlie is a relaxed entertainment spot in Scheveningen for a fun afternoon out.
Follow a medieval pilgrim's route through the fortified city of Zutphen, passing city gates, fortification walls and historic buildings.
A kermis (fair) with live music from the band Entwined at Gasterij 't Spitje in Mierlo.
A cosy family matinee with nostalgic charm at De Vliegert, ideal for a relaxed afternoon with the whole family.
Coloured Heart Festival 2026 is a cultural festival taking place in Utrecht on 6 September.
The 43rd Wereldhaventocht is a walking event along Rotterdam's harbour on Sunday 6 September, running from 07:30 to 17:30.
Free outdoor festival in Den Helder with a romantic market, live music, dance, art exhibitions and activities for children.
Berkelblues brings four acts to the Openluchttheater Eibergen on 6 September: Ben Poole, The Hoochies, NO KING and the Muddy Road Twins perform blues, blues-rock and country.
A cultural festival for children aged 2 to 12 featuring professional musicians, theatre makers and local artists at Castellum Hoge Woerd.
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.
Annual fair in central Volendam featuring rides, games and food across three main streets.
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 Sint Maarten fair offers rides, games, and food for families of all ages.
The annual fair in Zandberg features rides, games and food for families on Zoutestraat.
The annual Onderdijk fair offers rides, games, and food for families of all ages.
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 fair in Heijen features rides, games and food for families of all ages.
Annual fair with rides, games and food for families at the Heuvel in Lieshout.
The annual Haarsteeg fair brings rides, games, and food for the whole family.
The annual fair in Oud Geleen offers rides, games, and food for the whole family.
The annual Wintelre fair brings rides, games, and food for the whole family.
The annual fair in Grootschermer features rides, games and food for the whole family.
The annual fair in De Kwakel features rides, games and food for families.
The annual fair in Bakel offers rides, games and food on Dorpsstraat.
The annual fair in Geldrop features rides, games and food across three central locations in the town centre.
The annual Roosendaal fair brings rides, games, and food stalls to the Havendijk.
A festival in Woerden combining acoustic music performances with art activities and creative workshops.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Fiber Open Air brings electronic music to De Goffert in Nijmegen with Delta Heavy and SubSonic.
A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.
Femmazing Festival brings a diverse line-up of artists together on IJland in Amsterdam for a day of music and culture.
A festive evening of bock beer, top comedians, cartoons and sing-along fun at KWOKtoberfest in Amersfoort.
Minifestival with Michel de Hey and AUTOFLOWER, organized by Føler, LINKD and Toekomstmuziek in Amsterdam.
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.
Lelystad Live brings together André Hazes, Mick Roxx, Royal Beat and We Want Abba! on one stage at De Meent.
Nearly twenty Rotterdam trios perform across bars, theatres and restaurants in De Kaap for one evening. Free entry.
A summer festival at 't Podium in IJsselstein featuring a diverse line-up of Dutch entertainers and musicians.
Stadsliefde Festival on the Stadsbrug in Weert features a diverse line-up of DJs and live acts.
International outdoor theatre festival with dance, circus and contemporary theatre for audiences of all ages.
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.
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.
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.
The Future Village Festival in Amersfoort brings together handcrafted art and live music, culminating in an unveiling and closing concert.
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.
Illustrators turn shop windows across Tilburg's city centre into temporary artworks. Vera Savelkouls creates live illustrations at Bibliotheek LocHal.
Sample traditional dishes and drinks from centuries past at Muiderslot in Muiden.
World Port Days offers a day of maritime activities: board historic ships, watch working machinery and explore the port's rich heritage.
Fryske Jun celebrates the 25th anniversary of Van der Valk Hotel Drachten with a Frisian evening featuring music, culture and good company.
A flower festival showcasing the historic gardens of Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn at their peak bloom.
Arnhem opens forty historic buildings to visitors during Open Monumentendag on 12 and 13 September.
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.
An annual celebration of science and technology with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages, held on 3 and 4 October.
Bunkerpop 2026 is a festival at Megaland in Landgraaf.
The Schiermonnikoog Festival presents Broedpleats Piaam, a talent development programme for promising young Dutch musicians at Podium Piaam.
An autumn walk through the Veluwe with local goat cheese and regional specialities, departing from Putten.
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.
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.
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.
PSYLÂN 2026 · Alien Paradise is an electronic music festival at Scoutinglandgoed Zeewolde featuring over twenty DJs and producers.
A leisurely wine walk along the Waterlinie featuring five wines paired with small bites, moving between venues at a relaxed pace.
City Beats is an annual music festival held at Zwembad 't Wilgerak in Schoonhoven.
A community picnic bringing together local residents for a casual outdoor meal at Lindenberg Aldenhof.
Draaimolen Festival at MOB Complex in Tilburg brings together a diverse line-up of electronic and techno artists.
Innercore presents the Talent & Tribute Weekend at The Nex, a festival featuring talented artists and tribute bands.
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.
Swing dancing on Muiderberg's central square with classic tunes, welcoming dancers of every skill level.
Terrastheater returns to Kielzog with a new season of performances on the café terrace.
Spakenburg Fishing Day celebrates the fishing heritage with the town's largest fleet, sharing stories of life and work on the water.
Tsjerkepaad 2026 combines a walking route with the exhibition 'Madonna, Eternal Motherhood' at Huizum's Dorpskerk.
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.
Festival Rockin' The Woods brings live music to Openluchttheater Cabrio in Soest.
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.
Weekly Wednesday morning programme featuring storytelling, puppet play, music and creative activities in the Makerlab for babies and toddlers.
Explore historic monuments and intangible cultural heritage across Brummen municipality during Open Monuments Day on 12-13 September.
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.
Commemoration of the Airborne Landings at Ginkelse Heide featuring a military parachute drop and family activities.
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.
Two-day walking tour through the Heuvelrug hills, departing from Camping Het Leersumse Veld in Leersum.
Autumn festival showcasing regional products, wooden crafts, artisanal goods, beer tastings and live music in Brummen.
Restaurant Paisan presents a wine and appetizers evening in Hilversum's city garden.
Explore one of the Netherlands' oldest food forests on a guided tour of the sustainable growing site.
Takkenbende Festival brings a diverse line-up of DJs and producers to Outdoor Delft for a day of electronic music.
The Mierlo Kermis features a varied programme for all visitors at 't Mierles Huukske.
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.
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.
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 inaugural Happy Hembrug Festival brings food trucks, children's activities, workshops and live music to Zaandam's Hembrug site, with a talent search for local young performers.
