A creative event with micro-lectures, DIY workshops and live music - from hat-making to beat speedrunning, plus clothing stalls and live sets.
A documentary about Tilburg trumpeter Teus Nobel, followed by an interview and a full concert with his band. The album Child's Play is released alongside the film.
Into the Woods 2026 is a major electronic music festival at Openluchttheater Amersfoort featuring an international line-up of DJs and producers.
Late-night festival at IJland in Amsterdam starting at 23:00 on 18 September 2026.
HÖR is a festival taking place on 18 September 2026 in Tilburg.
Kempenerpop is a music festival on Dreefstraat in Waalre featuring bands including Brainpower, Critical Mass, De Stekkers and more.
The Erasmus Opening Festival Rotterdam is a celebration for international students, organized by Exchange Party Amsterdam at Now&Wow.
Nachtbrakers is a night-time festival in Goes with music, film and performances spread across four venues in the city.
The musical 'Into the Woods' is performed at Bosbad Amersfoort on 18 September 2026.
An evening of food, drinks, live music and performances at Kunsthal Rotterdam, combined with the Wildlife Film Festival. Exhibitions stay open until 22:00.
Festival of Failure explores creativity and experimentation through workshops and talks about the importance of mistakes and letting go of perfectionism.
The Railway Museum opens numerous trains to visitors over three days, featuring the brand-new NS intercity ICNG with its distinctive design.
A traditional fair on Prinsenbeek's market square featuring rides, games and food stalls. Open 13:00 to 23:00.
A cultural boat tour through Appingedam with visits to art venues, lunch and refreshments included.
A day-long celebration of birds and nature at the Oostvaardersplassen visitor centre, welcoming families and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
A day festival at Fort Maarsseveen with music and activities for all ages.
Free showcase festival in Ede with live music, street art, a mobile skatepark and workshops.
Volunteers help clean up litter on World Cleanup Day in Moerdijk and learn how plastic reaches the sea.
IJM Live event at the IJzeren Man in Vught on 18 September 2026.
Local performers take the stage for 30 minutes each at this open-mic style event in the library. A chance to discover new talent and enjoy an evening of live performance art.
An evening torch procession with music winds through Valkenswaard in an atmospheric display.
Toost Festival is a cultural festival in Oud-Beijerland on 18 September 2026.
Free open-air concerts in Vlaardingen's harbour where you can watch from the water. Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September 2026.
Rum for Breakfast is an event on 18 September 2026 in Hardenberg.
A cosy story time event at the library where children enjoy tales from their favourite books.
JA!Toch showcases young creators with exhibitions, live music, theatre, spoken word and performances. Your ticket includes a drink.
Popmania is a showcase festival and competition for emerging bands. Sixteen acts perform at JC Kompleks and compete for the rotating trophy.
An experience afternoon celebrating World Alzheimer's Day 2026, organized by Alzheimer NL-regio ZZW at Stadion Fortuna Sittard.
Jam en Zo hosts a day exploring healthy soil and sustainable food with guided tours and an interactive talk.
A beach party with live music in Huizen where the weekend is celebrated in style.
The Liberty Convoy passes through Sint-Oedenrode on 19 September, showcasing the region's liberation heritage.
A day of creative activities and workshops at CEC Mariëndael in Sint-Oedenrode.
An inspiration weekend in Grensland De Baronie featuring activities on meaning, rest, balance and nature at special locations across the region.
A day celebrating the Brabants Vennenpad nature trail, with walks and outdoor activities at Natuurvriendenhuis Morgenrood in Oisterwijk.
Dementia-Friendly Best presents an art route and activities designed for people with dementia and their loved ones, centred on art, encounter and connection.
A procession of around 200 historic military vehicles travels through Veghel and surrounding towns, commemorating liberation and freedom.
Commemoration event in Southeast Brabant and North Limburg marking the 1944 liberation of the region.
A food and cooking festival at Pier15 featuring vendors, workshops, eating contests, and the Dutch Pumpkin Growing Championship.
The Chocolate Festival celebrates its 22nd edition in Zutphen's historic city centre with chocolate-themed activities and attractions.
The Big Draw Zutphen is a drawing festival combining art and chocolate with creative activities for all ages.
A four-day art festival in Beilen with exhibitions, performances and cultural activities for art lovers.
The Harvest Festival in Groningen showcases the culinary wealth of the province with local products and dishes.
Visit the Open Energy Day in Groningen to discover circular wind turbines designed for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Doetinchem's library celebrates 15 years with an open day featuring workshops, treasure hunts, performances, stalls and free refreshments for all.
The Night of the Peacock kicks off the cultural season with art, music and activities. The library offers a workshop by village poet Camil and a Silent Book Disco.
A lively beer-singing event at the Maas en Waalse Oktoberfeesten, featuring traditional singing and beer in a festive tent setting.
A cultural programme at Kerk Beets, beginning at 20:00.
Poetry festival in Kolham featuring an art installation by Judith van der Struik and readings by local poets, with musical accompaniment from CorazonSingers.
A music festival in Workum featuring diverse artists and live performances.
A cycling tour through Lisse where participants meet local farmers during the festival week, organized by Lisse Duurzaam.
Story time picnic at dbieb Burgum with the BookStart Coach offering reading advice and book tips for children aged 0-6.
TAPT Festival combines music, art and culture in a single day at Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam.
A festive day in Grootebroek featuring music, activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Lammetjeswiel Festival is a cultural event at the Evenemententerrein in Alblasserdam.
A three-day cultural festival in Veendam featuring performances, workshops and activities. Many programme items are free, including the Veenkoloniaal Museum on Saturday.
Popronde Apeldoorn brings dozens of Dutch bands and artists to twenty venues across the city. An evening of free concerts in cafés and music clubs.
Free music festival at the urban estate De Kemphaan featuring classical music for all ages.
A two-day walking weekend featuring guided hikes, campfire gatherings, and time with other walking enthusiasts in the Achterhoek countryside.
Annual festival featuring classical music, world music, theater, and dance across multiple venues in Maastricht. The 44th edition in 2026 explores the theme 'Ecstasy'.
Discover Electric is an information day about electric vehicles and smart energy solutions with stands and demonstrations at the Forum in Almere.
Nachtbrakers is an evening route through four cultural venues in Goes featuring music, film and performances.
TAPT Festival returns to Rembrandtpark with beer, wine, cocktails and activities including Disco Bingo and speed dating.
Country, Americana and roots festival in the Achterhoek countryside with camping, regional beer and smoked food.
Into the Woods is a music festival with two stages and international performers, from noon to midnight, plus multisensory experiences.
Annual fair on Delft's Markt with rides, games, and food for families.
Annual fair on Hengelo's Markt with rides, food and drink for families.
The annual fair in Loppersum brings rides, games, and food for families to enjoy on Marktplein.
The annual fair in Zwaagwesteinde features rides, games and food for the whole family.
Autumn fair on Hoofdstraat in Borger with rides, games and food for the whole family.
The annual fair in De Rijp features rides, games and food for families on Jan Boonplein and around the church in the town centre.
Three-day music festival on the beach at the IJzeren Man in Vught, featuring major Dutch artists.
Family fair at Brusselplein in Utrecht featuring rides and activities designed for children and families.
The annual fair in Vlijmen brings rides, games, and food to the square at Akkerstraat.
Annual fair in Silvolde featuring rides, games and food for families.
The annual fair in Oirsbeek offers rides, games and food for families.
The autumn fair in Horst features rides, games and food scattered across the town centre.
The autumn fair on the Brink features rides, games and food for the whole family.
The annual fair on Stadhuisplein in Veghel features rides, games and food for families of all ages.
Annual fair in Mill with rides and music for the whole family.
The annual Averlo fair features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.
The annual Etten-Leur fair offers rides, games and food for families across several central locations.
Annual fair in Westerblokker featuring rides, games, and food for families.
The annual Lierop fair features rides and games on Florastraat.
The annual fair in Terneuzen features rides, games and food for families.
The annual Wijchen fair offers rides, food and drink on Kasteelplein.
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.
The Reality 2026 is an event at Martiniplaza in Groningen on 17 September.
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.
Theater de Speeldoos welcomes diverse performers for a free open-stage evening.
Open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission.
The Big Draw, the world's largest drawing festival, brings drawing to Arnhem's neighbourhoods and city centre. From 16 to 20 September, activities on windows and squares in Presikhaaf, Malburgen, De Laar and beyond.
A four-course culinary tour through Helmond, with each course served at a different venue and a rotating menu that surprises without overwhelming.
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.
The Netherlands' second-largest annual dog weekend features a major dog show at MECC Maastricht.
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.
BredaPhoto is a festival celebrating photography and video art across Breda throughout September and October.
The Wine Bar's annual wine festival celebrates wines from around the world, held in Helmond over two days.
A flower festival showcasing the historic gardens of Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn at their peak bloom.
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.
Festival Circolo showcases world-class acrobats, stunt performers and daring artists in an afternoon of spectacular feats and physical artistry.
Scouting Veendam celebrates a century of history, tracing its roots back to 1926 when the movement first began in the town.
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.
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.
A wine walk through Haren featuring Spanish wine tastings at local shops and a chance to meet other participants.
SFYN Groningen hosts a harvest dinner with De Blije Bodem and Van Hartig, featuring a completely plant-based menu by Noor de Vries.
HRFST Festival returns to the historic Fort bij Vechten in Bunnik for an autumn celebration of music and culture.
VICEFEST 2026 takes place at SPOT De Oosterpoort in Groningen on 19 September, doors opening at 19:30.
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.
An interfaith gathering at Sint Jansbasiliek where people of different religions come together to celebrate what they have in common.
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.
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.
Fairy tale festival at Kasteel Doornenburg for children aged 4-8, featuring guided exploration of the castle from 17 to 25 October.
The Helmond Sports Festival and Uniek Sporten de Peeldag open National Sports Week 2026 at Carolus Borromeus College.
Camp Liberty is a World War II commemoration event held in the border region between Sint-Oedenrode and Son en Breugel.
A week-long celebration of water and festivities in Sneek, featuring diverse activities and events.
An autumn walk through the Veluwe with local goat cheese and regional specialities, departing from Putten.
A camping weekend in Valkenswaard celebrating freedom and community.
A-Jay's Spetterpret brings water surprises to Almere Jungle with over ten interactive buttons that activate fountains, mist, and music throughout the park.
OET! marks the opening of vanBeresteyn's new theatre season with three days of cultural programming in Veendam.
A heat of the national Seniors Song Festival featuring sixteen local artists aged 55 and over, accompanied by pianist Rob Stoop. Free admission.
An evening celebrating Indonesian culture at the Strandtheater Houten Kaap in Ouddorp.
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.
A free music festival in Dreischor showcasing local bands with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly innovation.
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.
Annual fair in central Casteren featuring rides, games and attractions 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 family-friendly morning in Oosterhout with activities for children and parents, plus coffee.
A culinary festival on Ede's Museumplein where local restaurants offer affordable food in celebration of freedom.
A traveling watersports event where children can try out different water sports disciplines at no cost.
A four-day culinary celebration in 's-Hertogenbosch where local chefs, restaurants and wine merchants present their finest work near the iconic Sint-Jan cathedral.
Three-day festival on Ridderplein featuring live music, camel racing, kids' activities and traditional Dutch entertainment.
Equinox - Cultuurnacht Roosendaal brings together various art forms and subcultures across multiple venues in Roosendaal.
A literary festival in Amen celebrating books, writers and the written word.
French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.
Oktoberfest celebration with beer, music and festive atmosphere in Roosendaal.
An outdoor pop festival with a stage on the water in Vught, featuring major Dutch artists and two weekends of live music and dancing.
Mies-en-Scène marks a decade with MES FEST, a two-day documentary theatre festival at Parktheater in Eindhoven.
Flow Festival is a cultural festival in Emmen with a diverse programme for all.
The fourth edition of the Ede Staal Music Festival comes to Leens on Saturday, 19 September.
A nationwide pop music and culture festival featuring diverse artists performing in clubs and venues throughout the Netherlands.
Saint Nicholas arrives in Maarssen by boat along the canals, followed by a celebratory ride through the village.
On the first Sunday of each month, cultural institutions in Wijk bij Duurstede welcome visitors for a tour of art, history and creative projects.
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.
A weekend celebration that reimagines the Jekerkwartier as 1960s Paris, featuring music, art, theatre and cultural encounters.
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.
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.
A singing and talent competition for children and teenagers aged 8 to 14 from Roosendaal and the region.
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.
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 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 taste route through the regional products of 't Bildt in Friesland, where you can discover the best local produce.
A communal dinner where refugees, status holders and other Zaanstad residents gather around the longest table.
Autumn edition of the Havenfestival featuring performances by Maxime Froger, Mark Enthoven, Ronald Engel and Benjamin van de... on 26 September in Assendelft.
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.
Polder Parade hosts Almere's biggest potluck picnic at the Stadsboerderij, where everyone brings a dish to share and celebrate together.
A three-day festival at Theater vanBeresteyn featuring the launch of the new theatre season and various activities.
Multiple museums across Groningen open their doors for an evening of art, culture and live performances.
Join a fossil hunt at Stadshuis Nieuwegein during the Science Weekend and discover Earth's history through ancient remains.
Two-day creative countryside retreat featuring foraging, bread-baking, campfire cooking, and yoga.
Music festival featuring fifteen performances across four stages at the Agora Theater, including a Tina Turner tribute show.
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.
Festival de Verwondering brings art, music and stories to unexpected venues across Gouda. Free entry, though some performances require tickets.
A four-day festival in Drenthe celebrating creativity through music, performances, art installations, theatre and workshops in a free-spirited setting.
Kidsproof is a safety and fun festival for children and teenagers with various activities and educational elements.
Annual fair with rides, games and food for the whole family in Roelofarendsveen.