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When and Where Is Appelpop 2026 in Tiel?
Appelpop is one of the best known pop festivals in the Netherlands, held every year on the second weekend of September at the Waalkade in Tiel (province of Gelderland) since 1992. The 2026 edition runs on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026, right on the banks of the river Waal. The festival site opens at 4:00 PM on Friday and already at 12:00 PM on Saturday; the program runs until 1:00 AM on both nights.
Appelpop 2026 Line up: Who Is Playing in Tiel?
Across four stages (Mainstage, Go Tan Stage, Covebo Stage and more), the 2026 line up includes Suzan & Freek, BLØF, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, Pommelien Thijs, FLEMMING, Jungle by Night, Josua Peter, Sophie Straat and Dio. On Friday, Hannah Mae opens the Mainstage before Pommelien Thijs and later De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig take over in the evening. Beyond the music, the festival grounds also feature a Ferris wheel by the river, a food and drink area called the Proeftuin, a riverside terrace and an enlarged Silent Disco.
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Appelpop 2026 Tickets and Prices
After more than 30 years as one of the biggest free festivals in the Netherlands, Appelpop introduces paid entry for the first time in 2026, though the organizers have kept prices deliberately low. A Friday day ticket costs 15 euros, a Saturday day ticket 20 euros, and a weekend ticket 30 euros (service fee included). Children up to and including 12 years old still get in for free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets should only be bought through the official website to avoid fraud.
How to Get to Tiel: Train, Car and Ferry
Tiel train station is about a 15 minute walk from the festival site and is well served by NS trains from Utrecht and Arriva from Arnhem, with a discounted festival ticket available for the occasion. Drivers are advised to park in Wamel on the other side of the Waal and take the ferry straight to the festival grounds. Temporary and existing parking areas around the city center of Tiel are also available and free of charge during the festival days. Guarded bicycle parking is available near the site as well.
Practical Tips for Your Visit
- Buy tickets online in advance, since presale prices are lower and safer than buying at the gate.
- Travel by train or ferry, as traffic restrictions apply around the Waalkade during the festival.
- Bring cash or a rechargeable festival card for the Proeftuin and drink stalls.
- Pack weatherproof clothing in case of rain, since the festival takes place entirely outdoors.
- Bring an adult companion for children under 12, since free entry only applies with adult supervision.
