Events in Netherlands 2026-2027

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.

263 events found

Music On Festival 2027 – House & Techno in Amsterdam Illustrative photo
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Music On Festival 2027 – House & Techno in Amsterdam

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.

May 01, 2027
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Bevrijdingsfestival Limburg 2027: Liberation Day Festival in Roermond Illustrative photo
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Free

Bevrijdingsfestival Limburg 2027: Liberation Day Festival in Roermond

The Bevrijdingsfestival Limburg 2027 celebrates Dutch Liberation Day with free live music and programming on the ARLO grounds in Roermond on the Maas river.

May 05, 2027
🇳🇱 Roermond
Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân 2027: Liberation Festival in Leeuwarden Illustrative photo
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Free

Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân 2027: Liberation Festival in Leeuwarden

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.

May 05, 2027
🇳🇱 Leeuwarden
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2027: Liberation Day Festival in the Haarlemmerhout Illustrative photo
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Free

Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2027: Liberation Day Festival in the Haarlemmerhout

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.

May 05, 2027
🇳🇱 Haarlem
Bevrijdingsfestival Brabant 2027 – Free Liberation Day Festival in ’s-Hertogenbosch Illustrative photo
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Free

Bevrijdingsfestival Brabant 2027 – Free Liberation Day Festival in ’s-Hertogenbosch

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.

May 05, 2027
🇳🇱 's-Hertogenbosch
Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag 2027 – Free Liberation Festival in The Hague Illustrative photo
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Free

Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag 2027 – Free Liberation Festival in The Hague

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.

May 05, 2027
🇳🇱 The Hague
Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel 2027 – Liberation Day Festival in Zwolle Illustrative photo
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Free

Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel 2027 – Liberation Day Festival in Zwolle

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.

May 05, 2027
🇳🇱 Zwolle
Jazz in Duketown 2027 – Free Outdoor Jazz Festival in Den Bosch Illustrative photo
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Free

Jazz in Duketown 2027 – Free Outdoor Jazz Festival in Den Bosch

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.

May 14, 2027
🇳🇱 Den Bosch
Awakenings Upclose 2027 – Intimate Techno Festival in Spaarnwoude Illustrative photo
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Awakenings Upclose 2027 – Intimate Techno Festival in Spaarnwoude

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.

May 15, 2027
🇳🇱 Spaarnwoude
7th Sunday Festival 2027 in Erp, Netherlands – Hardstyle, House & Multi-Genre Illustrative photo
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7th Sunday Festival 2027 in Erp, Netherlands – Hardstyle, House & Multi-Genre

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.

May 16, 2027
🇳🇱 Erp
Lakedance 2027 in Best: Beach Festival at Aquabest Illustrative photo
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Lakedance 2027 in Best: Beach Festival at Aquabest

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.

May 22, 2027
🇳🇱 Best
International Dutch Distillers Festival (IDDF) 2027 in Schiedam, Netherlands – Dates, Music & Jenever Illustrative photo
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International Dutch Distillers Festival (IDDF) 2027 in Schiedam, Netherlands – Dates, Music & Jenever

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.

May 28, 2027
🇳🇱 Schiedam