The final night of Woodstock'69 with Lucky Done Gone and Young Marco. A celebratory closing featuring two acts on stage.
Fort & Kids is a family day with activities and stories for children and parents at Waterliniemuseum. The museum and café are open all day.
Three acts take the stage at the Yusu Blockparty in Yellow House: WaxFiend, Zoë Janice and NATHIFA EFIA.
Day pass for Tiengemeten island festival featuring an exclusive 40-minute concert by Ruben Hein, a guided nature walk, and ferry crossing included.
An open-air festival at Amsterdam's Thuishaven site with live music, food and drinks.
Nationwide event where monuments and historic buildings open their doors for free visits and guided tours, including NYMA in Nijmegen.
Annual fair on the Molenplein and Dorpsstraat with rides, games, and food.
Fort bij Nigtevecht welcomes visitors on Open Monuments Day with free guided tours and mini-lectures exploring water defences, cannons, WWI military life, and fort construction.
A rock music event at Rotown in Rotterdam featuring live rock performances.
The first Culemborg Beer Festival features four craft breweries, food from Una Volta and DJ Miss Twist spinning vinyl records from the 1950s to 1990s.
Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit welcomes visitors during the Open Monuments Weekend with a varied classical programme in the historic Buitensociëteit building.
Dance, music theatre and visual art performances at the Herman van Veen Arts Center in Soest.
A military spectacle with music, uniforms and traditional ceremonies at the Brabanthallen.
The Big Draw is an international drawing event organized by Mime Wave where participants of all levels create art together.
Museum Rijswijk opens its doors free of charge on Open Monumentendag, a national event celebrating historic buildings and monuments throughout the Netherlands.
Theater de Speeldoos welcomes diverse performers for a free open-stage evening.
Open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission.
National Mill Day: visit the working De Onrust mill at the Naardermeer with guided tours by volunteer millers.
The annual fair at Het Groen features rides, games and food for families of all ages.
A culinary walk along Havenstraat restaurants featuring a 3-course lunch from various cuisines - each dish is a surprise.
A four-course culinary tour through Helmond, with each course served at a different venue and a rotating menu that surprises without overwhelming.
Visit the historic Thiemeloods in Nijmegen during Open Monumentendag, with extended opening hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
Free museum visit and guided city walk in Veendam on Open Monumentendag, departing at 14:00.
Illustration festival with open-air gallery, graphic art, workshops and live drawing. Free entry for all ages.
Asian festival in Maastricht featuring food, culture and entertainment from across Asia.
Anime fans gather for a day of tournaments, cosplay and live performances in Almere.
The Netherlands' second-largest annual dog weekend features a major dog show at MECC Maastricht.
Pasar Maluku celebrates Moluccan culture with food, music and crafts at De Cacaofabriek. Free entry for all.
Family-friendly festival featuring activities and entertainment for children at the Dudok Architecture Centre.
International drawing festival inviting everyone to join in creative drawing activities at De Lindenberg.
Tetem hosts The Big Draw in Nijmegen, an international drawing event where participants of all levels join in shared creative activities.
Open Monumentendag at Turfcentrale Veendam features guided tours of the historic building and open artist studios.
Music, culture and outdoor activities on the Tiengemeten nature reserve island.
The Wine Bar's annual wine festival celebrates wines from around the world, held in Helmond over two days.
The annual Limmen Fair features rides, games and food for families at the sports fields car park.
The annual Kilder Fair brings rides, games, and food for families to enjoy at Schuttersveld.
The annual fair in Stramproy offers rides, games, and food for the whole family.
The annual fair in Oostrum offers rides, games and food for the whole family.
Two historic monuments in Tienhoven - Molen de Trouwe Wachter and the Eendenkooi of Breukeleveen - open their doors on Open Monumentendag.
Free guided tours of the historic Verhildersum estate with guides in 19th-century dress during Open Monumentendag.
Arnhem opens forty historic buildings to visitors during Open Monumentendag on 12 and 13 September.
A day of music, theatre and culture at the historic Fort Maarsseveen in Maarssen.
A festival celebrating makers, designers and innovators sharing their work. Creativity, craftsmanship and technology converge at Klokgebouw.
Explore the Grote Kerk in Veendam on Open Monuments Day with guided tours and carillon music.
Open Monumentendag in Westerwolde on 12-13 September - monuments open their doors to the public under the theme 'Resilient Heritage'.
Annual Open Monuments Day in Bunschoten offering access to historic buildings and monuments across the municipality.
The Honig Breethuis in Zaandijk opens its doors free during Open Monumentendag on 12 and 13 September, celebrating resilient heritage.
A plant-based lunch paired with a guided historical tour of the Spelderholt estate, organized by VegaVrijdag and Parc Spelderholt.
Watch master glassblowers at work in the National Glass Museum's workshop during the GlasLeeft! festival.
Hilversum opens its historic buildings and architectural highlights to the public during Open Monumentendag.
An art and design festival at the Academiehuis Grote Kerk in Zwolle, showcasing contemporary artists and designers.
Festival Circolo showcases world-class acrobats, stunt performers and daring artists in an afternoon of spectacular feats and physical artistry.
Akoesticum kicks off Gelderse Dag with a musical breakfast and singing workshop led by Elke Jansen, welcoming participants of all levels.
An evening reception at Drents Museum De Buitenplaats featuring the 'Beauty of the Beast' exhibition, live music, poetry, and refreshments from Brasserie Röling.
Historical weekend with military encampment and exhibitions at the Industrieel Smalspoor Museum in Erica.
An interfaith gathering at Sint Jansbasiliek where people of different religions come together to celebrate what they have in common.
A day festival at Fort Maarsseveen with music and activities for all ages.
A nationwide heritage day when historic buildings and monuments open to visitors. Explore Winterswijk's architectural treasures at no cost on 13 September.
Open Monumentendag at Landgoed Mookerheide: explore the estate, visit the pick-your-own garden and natural burial ground, and relax on the terrace.
Explore Sint Pieter Quarry during Open Monuments Day, a hidden precursor to the ENCI quarry in Maastricht.
Rijksmonument Waterloopbos opens for Open Monumentendag with scale models, adventures, and a unique wave basin.
Johnny Clark & The Outlaws perform at the IJsseljazz Festival in Gorssel.
Landhuis & Caravan takes place at Plantagepark in Harderwijk.
A three-day festival (25-27 September) celebrating wild game, nature and regional products with activities for all ages. Free entry.
Gold Festival returns to Helmond with party music, dance and popular hits for everyone.
Closing day of the Carat Concerts with four performances: De Rimboband, Jeugdband BIG WIK, Mannenkoor Lambardi and Bouw- & Infra Harmonie Nederland. Free entry.
First preliminary round of the Dutch humorous storytelling competition De Goeie To(o)n, organized by Stichting Klets en Zwets and Koninklijke Stadsharmonie Phileutonia in Helmond.
A Helmond festival celebrating 1960s pop music with classic hits and artists from the era.
Free open classes in music, bands, circus and theatre at Muzehof. Try out the course programme during Doe-Mee-Week in September.
The Schiermonnikoog Festival presents Broedpleats Piaam, a talent development programme for promising young Dutch musicians at Podium Piaam.
Landgoed Sparrendaal welcomes visitors on Open Monuments Day to explore the history and heritage of this historic estate near Vught.
Nimma's Playground brings activities for all ages to Nijmegen's city centre squares across four Sundays in late summer.
LowLines creates a spectacular circus performance using a 100-metre line suspended 25 metres above Wijkpark in Meijhorst on 13 September.
Outdoor beer tasting combined with a guided walk through the Maashorst nature reserve, organized by Merel van Books, Beers and Beyond.
Dozens of living statues transform Breda's city centre in this fourth edition of the Living Statues Festival.
Young musicians perform diverse styles at de Malerij in Veghel for the inaugural Goedemorgen Noordkade event.
A large seafood festival organized by Rotary Roosendaal in support of Stichting Bart en Tijn.
Wine festival at vineyard By Ypma featuring tastings and celebration of wine and local products.
Local artists from Meierijstad showcase their talents together at this open podium event.
Visit the historic Molen Hollands Welvaart mill on Open Monumentendag with live music, guided tours, and refreshments.
Visit the historic Hollands Welvaart mill in Mensingeweer on Open Monumentendag, featuring live music, guided tours and refreshments.
Groningen opens four artist studios in the city centre for Open Monuments Day, celebrating resilient heritage.
Naarden opens its monuments and historic buildings to the public during the annual Open Monumentendag, featuring diverse activities across the city.
A children's farm day where kids playfully discover what farm life is all about.
The Helmond Sports Festival and Uniek Sporten de Peeldag open National Sports Week 2026 at Carolus Borromeus College.
Explore Nijmegen's historic railway station and 19th-century urban development during Open Monumentendag, with guided access to these architectural landmarks.
Seven restaurants in Best serve a dish each that tells the story of 1944 - about simplicity, hardship, and the value of freedom.
The inaugural Oostvaarders Wine Festival brings wines and appetizers to the Oostvaardersplassen, one of the Netherlands' largest nature reserves.
Dozens of Utrecht monuments open their doors free of charge during the 40th edition of Open Monumentendag. This year's theme is 'Resilient Heritage: Utrecht Protects!'.
Explore Apeldoorn's heritage on Open Monuments Days, when diverse monuments and normally closed buildings welcome visitors for free.
Kessels Museum opens its doors free during Open Monumentendagen with live music, workshops and tours through Huis van Muziek.
Boogie House takes over the Parels van de Stad stage with four acts: Kirilski, Emma Champagne Queen, Pura Pachanga and Heritage Listed.
Family fair on Bergstraat in Ede featuring rides and activities for everyone.
Family show featuring music at the Openluchttheater Brunssum on 13 September.
The annual fair at Koersendijk offers rides, games, and food for families.
OERRR! Summer fun day for children at the Hompesche Molen in Stevensweert. Play outdoors and discover the monument with volunteers from Natuurmonumenten.
Ascend the historic Hompesche Molen with the miller during Open Monumentendag. A rare chance to explore this monument up close.
Popronde Apeldoorn showcases emerging Dutch musicians across multiple venues in the city centre on Friday evening, 18 September, with free admission.
Annual fair in Ittervoort featuring rides, games, and food for families.
A unique festival blending cycling through 't Roegwold's countryside with classical music performances and heritage sites.
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.
Open Monumentendag 2026 in Naarden explores 'Heritage in Danger'. Visit local monuments and heritage sites while discovering how they are preserved and protected.
A literature festival in Valkenswaard dedicated to young adult readers and writers.
Historic monuments in Vught, Helvoirt and Cromvoirt open their doors to the public for two days.
The heritage society Heemkundekring 'De Kleine Meijerij' welcomes visitors from Esch and Boxtel during Open Monumentendag.
Free festival where young people can explore and try urban street culture sports like skateboarding, BMX and breakdancing.
Grunn at the Park is a relaxed afternoon festival on 13 September in Leek featuring local musicians, food trucks and regional products in the Nienoord forest.
The Summer Closing marks the end of the summer season, organized by De Zomervloot at Four Elements Hotel.
Annual fair in Helenaveen featuring rides and entertainment for the whole family.
Traditional Dutch games and activities for all ages at Nieuwe Dag in Oosterhout.
Family day in Oosteind with music, theatre, and activities for everyone.
A literary festival in Amen celebrating books, writers and the written word.
On the first Sunday of each month, cultural institutions in Wijk bij Duurstede welcome visitors for a tour of art, history and creative projects.
A weekend celebration that reimagines the Jekerkwartier as 1960s Paris, featuring music, art, theatre and cultural encounters.
Carat Concert featuring three performances by Einfach Böhmisch, Joekskapel Rats d'r Nève, and Band Casual Blue.
Punk festival at the Annatheater featuring DRS Punk, a workshop, Beer & Biechten, and live music.
The Spekzullekes celebrate their jubilee with a traditional prince ball in Helmond.
The Blaasfestijn Centrum Helmond celebrates its twentieth edition with two days of brass band music and festivities.
A singing and talent competition for children and teenagers aged 8 to 14 from Roosendaal and the region.
Historic buildings and heritage sites across Doorn open to visitors for a day of cultural discovery.
Historic monuments in Maarn and Maarsbergen open to visitors. Discover local architecture and heritage during this special public access day.
Explore the historic buildings and cultural heritage of Driebergen-Rijsenburg during this open-doors event.
Zeist opens its historic buildings and heritage sites to visitors during the nationwide Open Monuments Days.
Historic monuments in Amerongen open their doors for guided tours and activities during this annual heritage day.
Historic buildings and monuments throughout Rotterdam welcome visitors during this annual celebration of architectural heritage.
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.
Guided tour of Herenboerderij de Bunker in Valkenswaard on Open Monuments Day, an annual event showcasing historic buildings.
Visit Landgoed Grootstal during Open Monumentendag to explore this historic estate and learn about its heritage.
The Margaretha Hardenbergkerk in Wildervank opens for Open Monumentendag with guided tours and hands-on workshops.
Over 90 historic buildings across Het Hogeland welcome visitors during this two-day heritage event celebrating Dutch architectural history.
Open Monumenten Dagen brings historical lectures, wood carving demonstrations and exhibitions to Kolham church over two days.
Open Monuments Day in Wehe-den Hoorn: guided tours and creative workshops in the Bonifatiuskerk and Kunstcentrum De Ploeg.
Discover the historic monuments of the 715-year-old fortified city of IJsselstein on the Hollandse IJssel during Open Monumentendag.
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'.
Historic buildings and monuments across Eindhoven welcome visitors during the 40th edition of Open Monuments Day.
A festival where visitors attend workshops and connect with makers and innovators exploring creativity, learning and technology.
A metal festival with multiple bands at Nirwana Rockpodium in Dronten.
Pick your own apples and pears at this fruit festival, with market stalls and drinks at the Fruit Pub.
An annual festival in central Emmeloord featuring activities and entertainment for all ages.
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.
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.
A festival celebrating local talent in the Zaanstreek, bringing together artists, makers and entrepreneurs through music, art and creative exchange.
Explore historic monuments and intangible cultural heritage across Brummen municipality during Open Monuments Day on 12-13 September.
The Lambertuskerk in Beers welcomes visitors during Open Monument Days 2026.
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.
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.
A day celebrating the connection between farming and nature at Boerderijwinkel Brabantse Hei in Hooge Mierde.
A quarterly language festival at Bind where Mario presents a rotating line-up of performers on stage.
A communal dinner where refugees, status holders and other Zaanstad residents gather around the longest table.
Rondje Midden-Groningen combines museums, artists and heritage sites across the region in September. Design your own route on foot, by bike or by car, visiting towers, mills, galleries and collections.
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.
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 cosy family matinee with nostalgic charm at De Vliegert, ideal for a relaxed afternoon with the whole family.
A free annual music festival in Gorssel featuring jazz, blues, soul and rock from international and regional artists across multiple stages.
Fiesta Futura 2026 is a festival at Zuiderpark in Rotterdam.
ZaanUP! Festival celebrates local talent and creativity with live music, workshops, art and a makers market at the Bullekerk.
Visit the Sint-Augustinuskerk in Elsloo on Open Monumentendag, when the Orgelkring Elsloo welcomes the public to explore its heritage.
A new bluegrass festival bringing together American and Dutch artists in Zwolle, featuring the release of Bluefinger vol. 2.
Open-air day in the Peel en Maas nature reserves where visitors can discover the natural landscape.
KWAKU DownTown celebrates Surinamese culture with live music and traditional food at Amsterdam's Vondelpark Openluchttheater.
A day of diverse art forms and cultural activities in Veenendaal where visitors can sample a wide range of offerings.
The annual fair in Hank features rides, games and food for the whole family.
The autumn fair in Denekamp features rides, games and food on Nicolaasplein.
The annual fair in Diepenveen features rides, games and food for the whole family.
Annual fair in Balgoij with rides, food and drink for families.
The annual Schagerbrug fair features rides, games, and food for the whole family.
Annual fair with rides, games, and food for families at Schakelplein in Volkel.
Annual fair with rides and games for the whole family at Jan van Steffeswertplein.
The annual fair in Beek en Donk offers rides, games, and food for families on Piet van Thielplein.
Family-friendly annual fair and carnival with rides, games and food at C.P. Mulderveld.
The annual fair in Oijen offers rides, games and food for the whole family.
The annual fair on Cuijk's Markt offers rides, games and food for families.
The annual Baarlo Fair brings rides, games, and family-friendly food to the town square.
Annual fair in Heythuysen featuring rides, food vendors, and drinks on the main street.
The annual fair on Dorpsplein offers rides, games, and food for families of all ages.
Annual fair in Wouw featuring rides, games and food for families of all ages.
The annual fair in Gaanderen features rides, games, and food for the whole family.
Annual fair on Dorpsplein featuring rides and games for the whole family.
The annual fair in Herwen features rides, games and food for the whole family.
Annual fair on the Markt and Kerkplein featuring rides, games and food for all ages.
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 castle fair on the historic Sypesteyn estate with craftspeople, market stalls and family-friendly activities.
Raveolution · The Outdoor Reunion is a major hardcore festival on the beach in Oss featuring dozens of DJs and producers from the hardcore and gabber scene.
The Sheila Farm celebrates the Amersfoort music scene with performances by seven local bands including Scheurbuik, Royal Aces, and The Sheila Fearn.
A festive evening of bock beer, top comedians, cartoons and sing-along fun at KWOKtoberfest in Amersfoort.
STRAAL hosts an outdoor event at Weerstand in Roermond on September 12.
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.
Popronde 2026 brings emerging Dutch bands and artists to Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen for an evening of live music discovery.
The annual Voorhout fair features rides, games and food for the whole family.
Kaaipop in Breskens features a diverse programme with ABBA Tribute, Bizkit Park, Black Bottle Riot and more live acts and DJs.
Brielle Live brings an evening of Dutch folk music with Andrew Dean, Django Wagner, Frans Bauer, Ger Vos and Yves Berendse to the Evenemententerrein.
Electronic music festival with Erick E, Ferreck Dawn and Ruud Vanden in Waalre.
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.
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.
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.
Climb the historic tower of Geertruidenberg during Open Monuments Day and Rondje den Berg, an annual event with access to monuments.
The Stedelijk Museum Breda and other historic monuments in the city are free to visit during Open Monumentendagen.
Discover historic monuments across the Netherlands during Open Monumentendagen, celebrating 'Resilient Heritage' and the stories buildings hold through changing times.
The VORT!festival brings culture and community to the historic Fort Maarsseveen on a Sunday afternoon.
An all-day electronic music event at Boomerang Beach with Hannah Laing, Joyhauser and The Rocketman.
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.
A culinary tour through different hospitality hotspots in Elst, sampling various dishes and drinks.
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.
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.
BredaPhoto is a festival celebrating photography and video art across Breda throughout September and October.
A three-day weaving and textile festival in 's-Hertogenbosch for beginners and experienced weavers alike.
The Caribbean Letters Caravan examines how a shared past can guide toward a shared future, using breakdance as artistic expression.
A film walk through Nijmegen's monuments, combining cinema and urban exploration in collaboration with Go Short and Radboud University.
A two-day cultural festival celebrating a decade of Cultuur binnen de Dijken, with theatre, music, cabaret and art for all ages.
Free guided tours of the historic estate Verhildersum with guides dressed in 19th-century clothing on Open Monumentendag.
A flower festival showcasing the historic gardens of Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn at their peak bloom.
Wine tastings and culinary activities at the historic Fort Nieuwersluis.
Historic buildings in Nijmegen open to the public during Open Monuments Days, including the Stevenskerk. A chance to discover the city's architectural heritage.
Popronde Nijmegen brings together local and national pop artists for an evening of live music at the Stevenskerk.
Wereldmuseum Leiden celebrates the mid-autumn festival with music, culture and traditions from around the world.
Cycle through Putten with tastings at local restaurants and food producers showcasing regional specialities.
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.
The Eppo Comic Day is a day festival in Oosterhout dedicated to comics and graphic novels, featuring activities and exhibitions for enthusiasts.
Scouting Veendam celebrates a century of history, tracing its roots back to 1926 when the movement first began in the town.
A 7-kilometre walk through Otterlo with bockbier tastings and paired food stops. Choose your own starting point among three venues.
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.
Free shuttle buses connect the villages of Moerdijk during the Havendagen weekend (12-13 September). Visit performances, fashion shows, markets, street theatre and the Water Weekend in Willemstad, Zevenbergen, Klundert and Fijnaart.
The 8th edition of Double Trouble Festival brings hip-hop, R&B and house music to a stage nestled in the trees at Linthorst Culinair, complete with lasers, disco balls and refreshments.
Francis Mercier headlines an evening at Later aan Zee, joined by Collé, KUKU and LevyM.
Fairy tale festival at Kasteel Doornenburg for children aged 4-8, featuring guided exploration of the castle from 17 to 25 October.
A kermis (traditional fair) in Mierlo with entertainment and activities for the whole family at 't Mierles Huuske.
Open Monumentendag: visit De OntMoetFabriek in Nijmegen on 12 and 13 September. The historic venue opens for tours and exploration across both days.
Annual music festival in Tiel with a varied programme of live performances and a lively atmosphere along the Waalkade.
An autumn walk through the Veluwe with local goat cheese and regional specialities, departing from Putten.
A music festival in Bergschenhoek featuring diverse artists and live performances.
A-Jay's Spetterpret brings water surprises to Almere Jungle with over ten interactive buttons that activate fountains, mist, and music throughout the park.
An evening celebrating Indonesian culture at the Strandtheater Houten Kaap in Ouddorp.
A national campaign week with workshops and activities on reading, writing, numeracy and digital skills across four Brabant municipalities.
The Centrale Bibliotheek in Hilversum hosts a week dedicated to reading and writing, featuring activities and support for people of all literacy levels.
The Korenbeurs in Schiedam opens for Open Monument Days with guided tours and information about this historic building.
National heritage day when monuments in Wijk bij Duurstede welcome visitors. Explore historic buildings that are usually closed to the public.
An evening of live music featuring local musicians performing at NYMA in Nijmegen as part of Popronde.
Gorinchem opens its historic monuments to visitors on 12 September as part of the nationwide Open Monumentendag celebration.
Children's activities including crafts, face painting and performances at the Esplanade during Challenge Almere-Amsterdam.
The historic barrel organ Zwarte Dorus performs at multiple locations in Veendam during Open Monuments Day.
Traditional fair with rides and attractions on the Market and Church Square in Reusel, 12-15 September.
Hofgeheim Festival at Baggelhuizerplas in Assen with Disco Nico, KELLAR, Martin B and more artists.
Ablazing Sense Festival - White Chapter features Rene Ablaze. An electronic music festival with DJs and live acts in Hengelo.
Lisse offers a range of family-friendly activities during the autumn school holidays.
Best Bevrijd is a week-long festival (12-20 September) with daily activities exploring the history of liberation, occupation and resistance in Best.
An afternoon of music, theatre, dance and art at ZierikC cultural centre in Zierikzee, where you can freely explore what interests you.
Annual fair in Reusel with rides and festive atmosphere.
A street theatre afternoon featuring six acts with sketches, dance and comedy performed outdoors in Hooge Mierde.
The Boerenmert brings Hapert's past to life with traditional Kempen atmosphere and local heritage. A family-friendly day celebrating village history and customs.
A family-friendly morning in Oosterhout with activities for children and parents, plus coffee.
French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.
Saint Nicholas arrives in Maarssen by boat along the canals, followed by a celebratory ride through the village.
Natuurmonumenten offers excursions to Bird Island in the Zwarte Meer, where you can observe dozens of bird species, butterflies, and deer from the bird-watching hut.
Three Saturday afternoons of live music and performances in the De Groote Peel nature reserve at Buitencentrum De Pelen.
Annual family celebration in Gelderland with activities, culture and entertainment for all ages.
Elst marks its 1300th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long programme of music, cultural, sporting and historical events for everyone.
The bagpipe band Massed Pipes and Drums Market Garden leads a ceremonial march across the John Frost Bridge to Airborne Square in Arnhem.
The Big Draw Arnhem invites everyone to draw and create artworks together under the theme 'Make a Mark'.
Annual harvest festival in the courtyard of Doorwerth Castle, featuring stalls and a growing number of visitors.
Five guided walks along the Zuiderwaterlinie through nature reserves, fortified landscapes and historical sites across different seasons.
A children's festival during the autumn school holidays in Arnhem, featuring activities and entertainment for kids.
International festival for contemporary music featuring concerts, symposia and sound installations. A meeting place for emerging composers from around the world.
Visit the Aeolus mill in Farmsum during Open Monumentendag and watch the sails turn as the milling machinery operates.
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.
A two-day tent festival in Emmeloord featuring local bands and a dedicated adults-only evening on 12 September.
IJsselstein celebrates a month-long culture festival with performances, concerts, exhibitions, workshops and open studios for all ages.
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.
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.
Saradag brings a full day of activities to Winkelcentrum Arendshof in Oosterhout.
Create protest signs for the Pride Walk and meet like-minded people at the Fierce Queer Café in Ede.
A taste route through the regional products of 't Bildt in Friesland, where you can discover the best local produce.
Join volunteers on 19 September to clean up litter around Geldrop as part of Nederland Schoon's National Clean-Up Day.
Proef IJsselstein is a city event with 27 participants in the town centre, offering snacks and drinks with live music.
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.
Pick your own apples in the orchard at Landwinkel Ol Diek during this annual harvest event in Nieuwolda.
Festival Musica Sacra brings classical and sacred music to Maastricht's historic centre. This year's theme is 'Ecstasy'.
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.
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.
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.
Van Cappellenhuis opens the season with a festival featuring jazz, world music, chamber music, chamber opera and a children's show. Saturday also offers a free programme with storytelling, choirs and piano.
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.