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 Rotterdam Beerfest 2027 takes place on 6 February 2027 from 15:00 to 23:00 at Stadshaven Brouwerij in Rotterdam. Local craft breweries present classics and new beers, accompanied by food and music. Tickets expected from around €15–20.
Illustrative photo Festival Vatgerijpt 2027 in Utrecht (6–7 February) puts barrel-aged beers on tap at Taplokaal Gist, Helling 9. Free entry, cheese, oyster and BBQ stands; optional tastings by reservation. Check the venue website for final details.
Illustrative photo 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 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 Maastricht Carnival 2027 (Vastelaovend) takes place 7 to 9 February 2027. Join the legendary Boonte Störrem parade, follow the Zate Hermeniekes brass bands through the streets and celebrate three unforgettable days of Southern Dutch Carnival tradition on Vrijthof and the Markt.
Illustrative photo 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 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, taking place on February 15–16, 2027, in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Illustrative photo 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 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 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 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.