Illustrative photo Maastricht Carnival 2027 – Vastelaovend, Boonte Störrem & Visitor Guide
Maastricht Carnival (Vastelaovend) 2027 runs from 7 to 9 February. The highlight is the Boonte Störrem parade on Sunday at 13:33, crossing the Sint Servaasbrug to the Vrijthof. Three days of free street carnival with brass bands, spectacular costumes and the whole city dressed in red, yellow and green.
Illustrative photo Carnival in Oeteldonk 2027 – Den Bosch Celebrates Carnaval 7–9 February
From 7 to 9 February 2027, 's-Hertogenbosch becomes the legendary village of Oeteldonk. Around 100,000 visitors celebrate under the motto <strong>Kielekielekiele</strong> with the arrival of Prins Amadeiro, the spectacular Grand Parade on Monday and a dedicated children's programme on Tuesday.
Illustrative photo Winterbierfestival Leiden 2027 – Winter Beers at Scheltema
Winterbierfestival Leiden 2027 takes place on 7 February from 13:30 to 18:00 at Scheltema (Marktsteeg 1). Small Dutch breweries pour winter beers; the starter pack is €17.50. Tickets and info: bierwandeling.nl.
Illustrative photo Grauzone Festival 2027 – Post-Punk & Darkwave in The Hague
Grauzone Festival 2027 in The Hague runs from 12 to 14 February with post-punk, darkwave and experimental music at PAARD and nearby city venues. Three-day tickets from about €117; lineup includes Cold Cave, Iceage and She Past Away – full details at grauzonefestival.nl.
Illustrative photo 8th Global Summit on Brain Disorders and Therapeutics
8th Global Summit on Brain Disorders and Therapeutics, taking place on February 15–16, 2027, in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Illustrative photo The Jungle Weekender 2027 – Jungle, Ragga & D&B in Amsterdam
The Jungle Weekender 2027 runs 5–8 March in Amsterdam: jungle, ragga and drum & bass at The Other Side, a second club, a canal boat (Pier 14) and an Akhnaton afterparty. Tickets from about 45 euro on Eventbrite; 18+, full line-up still to come.
Illustrative photo Don't Let Daddy Know 2027 – Indoor EDM Festival in Amsterdam
Don't Let Daddy Know 2027 takes place on 6 March 2027 at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam: indoor EDM from 21:30 to 06:00, 13th Dutch edition. Line-up still TBA; tickets via amsterdam.dldk.com.
Illustrative photo TEFAF Maastricht – The World's Leading Art and Antiques Fair
TEFAF Maastricht returns to MECC Maastricht from 13 to 18 March 2027. Over 260 dealers from 20 countries present masterworks spanning 7,000 years of art history. Tickets from €45 available online.
Illustrative photo Festival Cement 2027 – New Theatre and Dance in ’s-Hertogenbosch
Festival Cement 2027 runs from 18 to 26 March in ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch): nine days of new theatre, dance and experimental performance by young makers from the Netherlands and Flanders. The festival heart is the Verkadefabriek; tickets are Pay What You Can from 12 euros.
Illustrative photo Art Rotterdam 2027 – Contemporary Art Fair at Rotterdam Ahoy
Art Rotterdam returns to Rotterdam Ahoy from 19 to 21 March 2027. Discover contemporary paintings, sculptures, photography, video art and installations from leading international and Dutch galleries. Tickets from €16.50, free for children under 12.
Illustrative photo Movies that Matter Festival The Hague 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Movies that Matter Festival returns to The Hague from 19 to 27 March 2027. Join nine days of over 90 international human rights films, debates and Q&A sessions at Filmhuis Den Haag and Theater aan het Spui. Tickets from €8.50.
Illustrative photo Paaspop 2027 – Festival Season Opener in Schijndel
Paaspop 2027 takes place from 26 to 28 March at the De Molenheide festival grounds in Schijndel. The 50th edition and official opening of the Dutch festival season offers three days of multi-genre music in giant tents. ```