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 Lakedance brings two tropical beach parties to the Aquabest lake in Best on May 22 and August 7, 2027. Electronic music, sand and sunshine meet a close knit, local festival crowd for guests aged 18 and over.
Illustrative photo The International Dutch Distillers Festival (IDDF) 2027 takes place on 28 and 29 May in Schiedam. It combines the city’s rich jenever and gin heritage with live music, tastings and culinary highlights in the Dutch Distillers District.
Illustrative photo Dauwpop 2027 takes place on May 28 and 29 deep in the forest of Hellendoorn in the Netherlands. This two day festival brings rock, pop and alternative music together in a relaxed, family friendly setting.
Illustrative photo 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 The Netherlands' largest architecture festival returns to Rotterdam throughout June 2027, with over 100 partners hosting tours, talks and exhibitions on the future of the city (exact program dates pending).
Illustrative photo Holland Festival 2027 in Amsterdam runs from 3 to 27 June and marks the festival’s 80th anniversary. International theatre, music, opera and dance across many venues – including ITA, the Muziekgebouw and the Concertgebouw. Programme and tickets at hollandfestival.nl.
Illustrative photo Intents Festival 2027 takes place from June 4 to 6 at Sportpark d'n Donk in Oisterwijk. The festival turns the site into a fully themed world for hardstyle and hardcore fans, complete with its own festival campsite.
Illustrative photo 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 The Crave Festival 2027 takes place on June 5 at Zuiderpark in The Hague, marking its tenth edition at the venue. Several stages offer techno, house, disco and electro throughout the day.
Illustrative photo 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 Free Your Mind Festival returns to the historic Stadsblokken in Arnhem on June 5 and 6, 2027. Since 2004, this two day festival has blended house, techno and hard techno on a storied site along the Nederrijn.
Illustrative photo Best Kept Secret returns to the lake at Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek from 11 to 13 June 2027. Music, great food and a forest backdrop meet a lineup still to be announced.