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 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 Brabantse Vrienden 2027 takes place at Strandpark Aquabest near Eindhoven, offering a single day of Dutch party music, carnival atmosphere and several stages.
Illustrative photo From 6 to 11 September 2027, all 19 UNESCO windmills at Kinderdijk are illuminated from 8:15 PM in a spectacular nightly display. Boat tours, kayaking, photography workshops and craft beer evenings make the Verlichtingsweek an unforgettable autumn experience.
Illustrative photo Appelpop takes place on 10 and 11 September 2027 at the Waalkade in Tiel: two days of pop music with Suzan & Freek, BLØF and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig right on the river Waal. For the first time in its history, the festival introduces a deliberately low ticket price in 2026.
Illustrative photo A Day at the Park 2027 takes place on 11 September as the Summer Closing in Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam. House and techno festival from 14:00 to 23:00 with multiple stages and up to 20,000 visitors. Tickets from around €50.
Illustrative photo 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 TITANIUM Festival 2027 takes place on 25 September from 12:00 to 23:00 at Recreatiegebied Middelwaard in Vianen, Netherlands. It is a one-day 100% hardcore outdoor festival with multiple stages and a unique location under the A2. Tickets are not yet on sale.
Illustrative photo Wild Festival Groningen 2027, its 8th edition, brings craft beer, wild fermentation, natural wine and cider to EM2 in Groningen on 15 and 16 October. Early bird tickets from €13.
Illustrative photo The Bockbier Festival Utrecht 2027 takes place from 15 to 17 October on the picturesque Janskerkhof square in the heart of Utrecht. The 28th edition features over 25 different bock beers from Dutch and international breweries, live music and BBQ dishes.
Illustrative photo On 11 and 12 September 2026, Baroeg Open Air brings metal, punk, gothic and harder electronic music to Rotterdam's Zuiderpark, headlined by Buzzcocks and Fear Factory across four stages.
Illustrative photo Amsterdam Open Air 2027 brings house, techno and urban sounds to Gaasperpark by the Gaasperplas in early June. Exact dates and ticket prices for 2027 have not been announced yet.
Illustrative photo Zomerparkfeest 2027 brings a free, multi day culture festival to Julianapark in Venlo this August. Entirely run by volunteers, it offers music, theater and art without any tickets at all.