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 Music On Festival 2027 takes place on 1 and 2 May at Meerpark in Amsterdam (Radioweg 64). Two days of house and techno for the 10-year anniversary; the cancelled 2026 lineup is officially confirmed.
Illustrative photo The Bevrijdingsfestival Limburg 2027 celebrates Dutch Liberation Day with free live music and programming on the ARLO grounds in Roermond on the Maas river.
Illustrative photo The Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân 2027 celebrates freedom in the city center of Leeuwarden on 5 May. This free festival features music across multiple stages as well as a dedicated children's festival.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2027 takes place on May 5 in the Haarlemmerhout park. This free festival marking Dutch Liberation Day brings well known artists to several stages for around 150,000 visitors.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingsfestival Brabant 2027 is on Wednesday 5 May 2027 at Pettelaarse Schans in ’s-Hertogenbosch: a free day of pop, rock and hip-hop for Dutch Liberation Day. Entry costs nothing; the lineup will be published at bevrijdingsfestivalbrabant.nl.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag 2027 takes place on 5 May for free on the Malieveld and at the Provinciehuis in The Hague. Live music, freedom programme and community – free entry; line-up to follow on bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag.nl.
Illustrative photo The Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel 2027 takes place free of charge on 5 May at Park de Wezenlanden in Zwolle, celebrating Dutch Liberation Day with live music across several stages.
Illustrative photo Jazz in Duketown 2027 is the free jazz festival in the centre of Den Bosch from 14 to 16 May: the Markt, the Parade and other stages with jazz, soul and funk over Pentecost weekend. Concerts are free; the line-up will be posted at jazzinduketown.nl.
Illustrative photo Awakenings Upclose 2027 is Awakenings’ intimate techno weekend: 15–16 May 2027 at Houtrak, Spaarnwoude Park (Halfweg), Saturday 12:00–23:00 and Sunday 13:00–23:00. Tickets and lineup are released via awakenings.com; 18+ only.
Illustrative photo The 7th Sunday Festival 2027 takes place on 16 May at Festivalterrein De Roost in Erp, Netherlands. This one-day multi-genre electronic festival with a strong hardstyle, house and techno focus runs from 13:00 until approximately 01:00. Tickets via the official website.
Illustrative photo Lakedance brings two tropical beach parties to the Aquabest lake in Best on May 22 and August 7, 2027. Electronic music, sand and sunshine meet a close knit, local festival crowd for guests aged 18 and over.
Illustrative photo The International Dutch Distillers Festival (IDDF) 2027 takes place on 28 and 29 May in Schiedam. It combines the city’s rich jenever and gin heritage with live music, tastings and culinary highlights in the Dutch Distillers District.