The Netherlands are known for their creative, open-minded events scene – from electronic music festivals to canal celebrations in Amsterdam and design and culture events in Rotterdam. Throughout 2026/2027, the country offers a wide range of events blending tradition with modern creativity.
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Illustrative photo From 15 to 18 April 2027, 013 Poppodium in Tilburg once again becomes the stage for Roadburn Festival, the world's cult gathering for doom and avant garde music. With names like Cult of Luna, Neurosis and Boris, underground ethos meets serious production values.
Illustrative photo Motel Mozaïque (MOMO) brings music, art and performance to dozens of venues across central Rotterdam, including Schouwburgplein, BIRD and WORM, from April 15 to 17, 2027. Part of the program remains free to attend.
Illustrative photo On 27 April 2027, Amsterdam celebrates King's Day (Koningsdag) with one million visitors: the iconic Vrijmarkt from 06:00, boat parties on the canals, Kingsland Festival at the Olympisch Stadion and free street parties across the entire city.
Illustrative photo Oranjebloesem takes place on April 27, 2027, on Kingsday, in Amsterdam. The techno and house focused event has not yet announced a venue or tickets for 2027.
Illustrative photo Music On Festival 2027 takes place on 1 and 2 May at Meerpark in Amsterdam (Radioweg 64). Two days of house and techno for the 10-year anniversary; the cancelled 2026 lineup is officially confirmed.
Illustrative photo The Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân 2027 celebrates freedom in the city center of Leeuwarden on 5 May. This free festival features music across multiple stages as well as a dedicated children's festival.
Illustrative photo The Bevrijdingsfestival Limburg 2027 celebrates Dutch Liberation Day with free live music and programming on the ARLO grounds in Roermond on the Maas river.
Illustrative photo The Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel 2027 takes place free of charge on 5 May at Park de Wezenlanden in Zwolle, celebrating Dutch Liberation Day with live music across several stages.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2027 takes place on May 5 in the Haarlemmerhout park. This free festival marking Dutch Liberation Day brings well known artists to several stages for around 150,000 visitors.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag 2027 takes place on 5 May for free on the Malieveld and at the Provinciehuis in The Hague. Live music, freedom programme and community – free entry; line-up to follow on bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag.nl.
Illustrative photo Awakenings Upclose 2027 is Awakenings’ intimate techno weekend: 15–16 May 2027 at Houtrak, Spaarnwoude Park (Halfweg), Saturday 12:00–23:00 and Sunday 13:00–23:00. Tickets and lineup are released via awakenings.com; 18+ only.
Illustrative photo The 7th Sunday Festival 2027 takes place on 16 May at Festivalterrein De Roost in Erp, Netherlands. This one-day multi-genre electronic festival with a strong hardstyle, house and techno focus runs from 13:00 until approximately 01:00. Tickets via the official website.