Illustrative photo Bockbier Festival Utrecht 2026 – Dates, Beers & Visitor Guide
The Bockbier Festival Utrecht 2026 takes place from 16 to 18 October at Janskerkhof. Over 25 bock beers, live music, BBQ and tastings create a true autumn atmosphere in Utrecht. Tickets available online.
Illustrative photo Le Guess Who? Utrecht: Dates, Program and Tickets
From 5 to 8 November 2026, Le Guess Who? brings avant garde, indie and world music from across the globe to Utrecht. The central venue is TivoliVredenburg, complemented by numerous other locations across the city center and a guest curator program featuring aja monet, KMRU and more.
Illustrative photo International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht 2026 – Chamber Music between Christmas and New Year
The International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht 2026 runs from 27 to 30 December in Utrecht. Led by Janine Jansen, it offers four days of chamber music with international top musicians – evening concerts at TivoliVredenburg and further events across the city. Tickets from about €14 (under 30) or from about €38 for evening concerts.
Illustrative photo MidWinter Prog Festival 2027 – Progressive Rock in Utrecht
MidWinter Prog Festival 2027 takes place on 30 January 2027 in the Grote Zaal at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. Headliner is Haken; more progressive rock acts will follow. Doors 13:00, tickets from €72.50 (U-pas from €10).
Illustrative photo Soenda Festival 2027: Techno Festival near Utrecht
Soenda Festival 2027 takes place on May 29 in the Ruigenhoekse Polder near Utrecht. In a single high energy day, it brings international techno and house acts to several stages set among greenery.
Illustrative photo Verknipt Festival Utrecht 2027: Hard Techno at the Strijkviertel
Verknipt Festival takes place on June 5 and 6, 2027 at the Strijkviertel in Utrecht. As one of Europe's leading hard techno festivals, it offers multiple stages, an international line up and an intense, dark rave atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Verknipt Festival 2027 – Hard Techno Festival in Utrecht
Verknipt Festival 2027 runs on 5 and 6 June at Recreatieplas Strijkviertel in Utrecht: two days of hard and industrial techno by the lake, with no on-site camping. Tickets and lineup will be published on verknipt.org; pre-register for the best chance at the first sale.
Illustrative photo LIEF Festival 2027 – House & Techno at Strijkviertel in Utrecht
LIEF Festival 2027 takes place on 4 September 2027 from 12:00 to 23:00 at Recreatieplas Strijkviertel in De Meern (Utrecht), the Netherlands. The 20th edition is a one-day open-air focused on house, techno, tech-house and disco. Tickets and updates: lieffestival.nl.
Illustrative photo Smeerboel Festival 2027 in Utrecht, Netherlands – Electronic Music by the Lake
Smeerboel Festival 2027 takes place on 11 September from 12:00 to 23:00 at Recreatieplas Laagraven near Utrecht. Electronic festival with house and techno by the lake. Tickets from around 45 EUR, 18+.
Illustrative photo Festival TREK 2027 in Utrecht – Food Truck Festival at Máximapark
Festival TREK 2027 at Máximapark in Utrecht is the traditional season finale of the Netherlands’ largest travelling food festival: free street food, live music, theatre and fairground fun in the park. Exact dates are still to be announced; recent editions ran in early September.