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 9 to 11 July 2027, Beekse Bergen near Hilvarenbeek once again becomes the world capital of techno. Awakenings Festival celebrates 30 years of pure techno culture across eight stages, with on site camping.
Illustrative photo Bospop returns to Weert Noord from 9 to 11 July 2027, bringing classic rock and pop legends to the stage for over four decades. Expect multiple stages, camping and the relaxed atmosphere of one of the Netherlands' most beloved festivals.
Illustrative photo From 9 to 11 July 2027, Rotterdam Ahoy becomes the world's biggest indoor jazz stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Expect jazz, soul, funk and pop across up to 16 stages; the full 2027 lineup and ticket prices will be announced in phases.
Illustrative photo Wonderfeel Festival 2027 takes place from 9 to 11 July at Landgoed Groeneveld in Baarn, Netherlands. It is a relaxed outdoor classical music festival with a pop-festival atmosphere, family-friendly and set in nature. Children up to 18 enter free.
Illustrative photo The North Sea Jazz Festival 2027 takes place from 9 to 11 July at Rotterdam Ahoy. As the world’s largest indoor jazz festival it features hundreds of performances across multiple stages over three days. Tickets and line-up will be announced in due course.
Illustrative photo Dreamfields Festival 2027 brings hardstyle, house and electronic music to Rhederlaag in Lathum on 10 July. This one day open air festival is open to visitors aged 18 and over.
Illustrative photo Zwarte Cross 2027 takes place from 15 to 18 July at Festivalterrein De Schans near Lichtenvoorde. It uniquely combines motocross, rock and pop music, theatre and stunts into one spectacular open-air event in the Achterhoek region.
Illustrative photo Dominator Festival 2027 takes place on 16 and 17 July at E3 Strand in Eersel, Netherlands. The world's biggest outdoor hardcore festival brings massive stages around a swimming lake, 200 plus artists and the most intense hardcore experience in Europe.
Illustrative photo Tilburgse Kermis 2027 takes place from 16 to 25 July in the centre of Tilburg. Europe’s largest funfair features over 200 attractions, Roze Maandag and street parties. Entry to the site is free. ```
Illustrative photo Vierdaagsefeesten 2027 takes place from 17 to 23 July in the city centre of Nijmegen. The largest free multi-day festival in the Netherlands features over 1,000 performances on more than 40 stages parallel to the famous Four Days Marches. Most of the programme is free to attend. ```
Illustrative photo Matrixx at the Park takes place from July 17 to 23, 2027 in Nijmegen's Hunnerpark. This free festival offers seven days of electronic, pop and urban music during the Vierdaagsefeesten.
Illustrative photo Into the Woods 2027 once again turns the Openluchttheater in Amersfoort into a forest festival for house and techno, with multiple stages and elaborate light installations set among the trees.