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 June 11 to 20, 2027, the island of Terschelling once again becomes Europe's largest open air stage for the Oerol Festival, with theatre, music and art set on beaches and in forests. Prices for 2027 have yet to be announced.
Illustrative photo The Into The Grave Festival 2027 brings international metal acts right into the historic center of Leeuwarden at the Oldehoofsterkerkhof. Early bird tickets for the three day festival are already on sale.
Illustrative photo Boothstock Festival 2027 takes place on Saturday, 12 June 2027, from 13:00 to 23:00 in Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam. One day of house, techno, urban, hip-hop and R&B among the trees and by the lake – 18+, no camping, tickets online only.
Illustrative photo From 18 to 20 June 2027, the legendary Pinkpop Festival takes over Megaland in Landgraaf. Experience one of the world's oldest continuous pop and rock festivals, featuring international headliners, massive stages, and an unforgettable vibe.
Illustrative photo From 24 to 27 June 2027, Defqon.1, the world's biggest hardstyle festival, returns to the Holy Grounds in Biddinghuizen. Four days of hardstyle, rawstyle and hardcore, featuring legendary moments like POWER HOUR and the Endshow on the RED Stage.
Illustrative photo Jera On Air 2027 brings the Netherlands' biggest punk, hardcore and metalcore festival back to Ysselsteyn. The festival takes place from 24 to 26 June 2027.
Illustrative photo Luminosity Beach Festival 2027 takes place from June 24 to 27 at Beachclub Bernie's in Zandvoort. For its 20th anniversary, the trance festival expands into a full week of beach parties on the Dutch coast.
Illustrative photo Concert at SEA 2027 takes place from 24 to 26 June on the Brouwersdam in Scharendijke, on the North Sea coast of Zeeland in the Netherlands. Three days of pop and rock on the beach, with several stages, a Ferris wheel and sunset behind the main stage. Tickets go on sale later in 2026 at concertatsea.nl.
Illustrative photo This boutique Dutch music festival is expected to return to the Beuningen/Ewijk area in early July 2027 with an eclectic lineup across art-filled stages (official dates not yet confirmed).
Illustrative photo Down The Rabbit Hole 2027 takes place from July 2 to 4 at Groene Heuvels in Beuningen. This indie and alternative festival offers multiple stages, lakeside camping and a signature Lowlands style atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Bourgondisch Bierproeven Heerlen 2027 invites visitors to Plein Morenhoek for a stylish, small scale tasting of regional and international craft beers.
Illustrative photo Wildeburg takes place from July 8 to 11, 2027 at Netl de Wildste Tuin in Kraggenburg. This camping and music festival blends bamboo forest, art installations and electronic music into its own small universe.