
Dies Natalis 2026
The University of Twente celebrates its founding day with activities and festivities across the campus.
7 events for the next 18 months

The University of Twente celebrates its founding day with activities and festivities across the campus.

Palindroom Festival 2026 brings together music and culture at Metropool Enschede on 27 November.

A free festival celebrating liberation with music and activities at the University of Twente in Enschede.

Freshtival is a festival organized by Absolutely Fresh in Enschede, offering a diverse programme for visitors.
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A Halloween adventure combining an urban puzzle hunt with a DJ party: solve codes across Arnhem, collect fragments, and dance to 80s, 90s and 00s hits with DJ Vleertje.

Tribute bands celebrate classic rock legends at The Tribute Experience Rock Festival in Nieuw Vennep, featuring Aerosmith, Status Quo, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and Bruce Springsteen.

Month of History: discover how food tells stories from the past through activities at farm de Kraanvogel in Esbeek.

Language Day at ZB Middelburg brings together performances, workshops, book presentations and music celebrating language and connection.

Muiderslot dedicates a full month to history and heritage with a varied programme of activities and events.

Taste traditional dishes and drinks from centuries past at this medieval castle. Experience how people ate and drank in the Muiderslot's historic halls.

Metal festival in Hilversum showcasing only Dutch bands on Halloween.

IVN Stein and Scouting Stein team up for a thrilling Halloween walk designed for families with children.

Hauntfest is a new alternative festival in Gouda featuring black metal, death metal, punk and crust. Hellevorst, Arteria, Grit, Vomit Scraper and Legion X perform.

Celtic folk live shows, food and drinks in a Halloween-themed atmosphere at EM2 in Groningen.

Witaj Eindhoven! celebrates Polish culture with rock band T.Love, ZAGI and Polskie Gniazdo, plus Polish food stalls and workshops.

Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and emerging artists perform in various venues across Venlo in one evening.

A sprawling Halloween party across seven Den Haag venues, each hosting DJs or bands playing different music genres.

A spooky Halloween walk through the Uden Zuid neighbourhood with surprises waiting around every corner.

A day celebrating Veenendaal's history, with a focus on the city's heritage and the stories that have shaped it.

Gay ski week in SΓΆlden (13-20 March 2027) with full hotel takeover, ski pass and Winter Pride access. Downpayment β¬ 500 for this second-chance round.

Manga Genesis Disco Fusion 2026 merges horror, anime and music into a dark celebration in Emmen.

NightFest is an evening of workshops, food and music at Nieuwe Instituut where you design your own schedule.

A family day bringing together families, professionals and caregivers for inspiration and connection around child development.

Meet writer Marjan van den Berg and Margriet editor-in-chief JosΓ© Rozenbroek at this afternoon of conversation and creative workshops.

Photobooth at the Children's Book Ball where kids can take their own photos with props, printed or saved digitally on the spot.

The Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival brings cabaret, theatre and performance art to Theater Spant in Bussum.

Girls on Fire 3 brings live music, comedy and relatable stories to a Ladies Night designed for women.

Halloween party at Kerensheide in Stein with costumes, candy, and spooky fun for all.

London Calling #2 is a two-day showcase festival at Paradiso featuring promising bands and artists from around the world.

Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists perform across twenty different venues in Uden on one night.

A cultural celebration of African heritage, art and identity taking place in Veenendaal.

A health and wellbeing event in Veenendaal focused on care and vitality.

Five thriller authors present their work through interviews, readings and discussions, with a meet-and-greet and book signing afterwards.

Join a fun games night at Weert's library, part of the National Games Week. Play board games and enjoy an evening of entertainment with fellow players.

This year's Month of History explores food and culinary traditions. Through various activities, discover stories and knowledge about how eating shapes our culture and everyday life.

Talentfestival 2026 at the Evoluon in Eindhoven showcases emerging talent.

Trick or Treat party at Halloween Kerensheide in Stein with costume activities and sweets for children.

Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and artists perform across twenty venues in Wageningen in one night.

A nocturnal walk through nature by the Dollard, part of the Night of the Night festival.

Activity afternoon for children aged 4-12 featuring Kamerspel performances, games, and a glasses treasure hunt. Free admission.

The Scheldefestival in Bergen op Zoom celebrates Dutch levenslied with Django Wagner and Senna, two major names in Dutch folk music.

Almere Diwali is a vibrant cultural festival featuring music and traditions on the Esplanade.

Spooky stories around the campfire on Halloween night in Tilburg - a fun and exciting evening for the whole family.

Ruinerwold Library marks 50 years with refreshments, a retro quiz, and craft activities for the whole family.

A spooky celebration at vanBeresteyn for young people aged 12 and up, returning for its second year this autumn.

A nostalgic festival celebrating 1980s and 1990s music and entertainment at De Nijverheid in Utrecht.

Two electronic music festivals organized by Amsterdam Dance Event at Westweelde, featuring The Gardens of Babylon and The Seekers of Light.

VERA celebrates the Groningen dialect with three bands: StAD (indie pop), Steernvanger (folk), and Olaf Vos (hip-hop) - all performing in Grunnegs.

DGTL is an electronic music festival at Kromhouthal with performances from artists including Folamour.

The 17th Bergs Blues Festival brings an afternoon of blues artists to Gebouw-T in Bergen op Zoom.

Book of Returns presents an afternoon of memory and listening: a Deep Listening into Dreams workshop with Dario Calderone and electronic performances by the KHZ Kollektiv.

The Dance Palace is a dance event at Zonnehuis, organized by Amsterdam Dance Event.

Free music festival in Gouda on 25 October: five bands from avant-garde rock to electronic funk at So What!, starting at 14:00.

Reinier Zonneveld delivers an eight-hour live electronic set at the Loveland festival in Amsterdam.

An interactive music festival for children where the audience joins in the fun at the Willem Twee Toonzaal.

A children's festival in Alkmaar with music, activities, and entertainment for kids of all ages.

A day of adventure for children at Haarzuilens estate: build shelters, track wildlife, and learn to make fire without matches.

Second Wind is a music festival at RADION Amsterdam featuring a diverse line-up of DJs and live acts.

A day of music featuring singers and musicians at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging.

Podium Palisium is a festival in Palisiumpark in Eerbeek on 27 September 2026.

A taste route through the regional products of 't Bildt in Friesland, where you can discover the best local produce.

Popronde is an annual traveling music festival where dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists perform free of charge across twenty venues in Gouda in one night.

Discover how Dordrecht residents approached health, nutrition and wellbeing throughout history. Explore their attitudes toward illness, movement and mental health.

A Halloween day in Almere Buiten featuring a spooky scavenger hunt, workshops, bouncy castles, a haunted house, and a maze.

Three-day festival in Zoetermeer showcasing thrillers, crime films and suspenseful cinema for genre enthusiasts.

French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.

Autumn edition of Proeven in Wijk: restaurants in the city centre serve special dishes with drinks and local stories.

A week-long celebration of water and festivities in Sneek, featuring diverse activities and events.

AMF is a major electronic music festival at the Johan Cruijff ArenA with headliners including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Afrojack.

Adult pirate party in the Megatent featuring music and dancing.

OERRR hosts an evening of excitement and discovery at Fort Ellewoutsdijk with engaging and educational activities.

The second edition of Arnhem Deathfest brings Dutch metalcore and death metal bands together, featuring Korpse, Izegrim, Necrotesque and Burial.

Halloween forest walk with two routes: Spider Route for ages 6-9 and Blood Route for ages 10-14. Parents join free.

A full day of live jazz performances at Amsterdam's Stretch and Fold, running from 3 PM to midnight.

A festival showcasing local music, art and culture with performances and installations by Amsterdam-based creators at Phono Lake.

Pandemonium Β· RISE is a hardcore and gabber party at Gietijzer featuring over 20 DJs and producers.

The annual Heikant fair features rides, games and food for all ages.

The annual fair in Grathem features rides, games and food for families on Nassauplein.

Daytime electronic music festival featuring Joyhauser, Mha Iri, Modea, Nifra, Nikolauss, T78 and Will Atkinson at Q-Factory.

Museum Natura Docet invites you to explore the museum after dark with a torch, guided tour, and encounters with nocturnal wildlife.

Dockyard Festival in Havenpark brings an extensive line-up of electronic music and dance acts, including Benny Rodrigues, Jennifer Cardini, Oscar Mulero and Space 92.

Mystic Garden Festival brings an extensive line-up of electronic music to Havenpark in Amsterdam, featuring artists such as Jennifer Cardini, Oscar Mulero and Space 92.

Megarave Millennium Daytime Edition brings a hardcore and gabber line-up to Maassilo in Rotterdam, featuring Art of Fighters, Endymion and Rotterdam Terror Corps among many others.

A funk-themed festival in Rotterdam featuring dance, music, workshops and creative activities for families and all skill levels.

Hands-on workshops and demonstrations exploring contemporary themes at Loods6, with active participation opportunities.

Vroeger Was Alles Beter Indoor brings an impressive line-up of hardcore artists to the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch, featuring Atmozfears, Brennan Heart and Wildstylez among others.

No Art ADE Festival 2026 brings a diverse electronic music line-up to Taets Art & Event Park in Amsterdam, featuring ANOTR, Hunee and Moxie among others.

909 and Loveland present a joint electronic festival during Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 featuring international headliners like Chris Liebing, Len Faki and Kerri Chandler.

OERRR Wild Outdoor Day at Oud Groevenbeek estate: children learn shelter-building, animal tracking and fire-making, earning the forest ranger diploma.

We Came From the Future: a day exploring food preservation through workshops, free time and shared meals at Buitenplaats Brienenoord in Rotterdam.

STMPD Studios hosts events during the Amsterdam Dance Event, the annual festival celebrating electronic music and club culture.

Samhain Maastricht 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij on 24 October.

No Art ADE Festival is a satellite event of Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring electronic music and art installations at Hembrugterrein in Zaandam.

A five-band festival at Baroeg featuring Vengeance, 7 Miles To Pittsburgh, Bangalore Choir, Picture, and Jurassic Park.

Pop & Jazz Hilversum is a festival at Gooiland bringing together pop and jazz artists.

An evening combining music, art and performance at Kunstlinie. Hondsdol brings together different artistic forms in an experimental setting.

The annual Elsloo Fair brings rides, games, and food for families to the Dorine Verschureplein.

Nieuwdorp becomes NieuwGriezelDorp on Halloween, offering family-friendly spooky activities and entertainment.

Annual blues festival in Bergen op Zoom with a diverse lineup of blues artists and performances.

Samhain Festival 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht on 24 October 2026.

Arnhem Deathfest showcases the Dutch death metal scene with a festival that deserves international recognition.

Two electronic festivals unite in Havenpark: Mystic Garden delivers uplifting grooves and trance, while Dockyard pounds out heavy techno and house. One ticket covers both.

Samhain Festival returns to Maastricht for its fourth edition with two days of alternative metal from national and international acts.

AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival) is the largest event of the Amsterdam Dance Event, drawing over 40,000 visitors to the Johan Cruijff ArenA each year. Top electronic music acts including Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix and David Guetta have performed here.