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 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.
Illustrative photo 909 Festival takes place in early June in the Amsterdamse Bos and has stood for pure techno and house set among nature near Amsterdam since 2011. Exact dates and tickets for 2027 are still to be announced.
Illustrative photo Grasnapolsky returns to Groningen in 2027, held on the grounds of the former sugar factory. The discovery festival blends music, art and expeditions at a unique historic location, though exact dates are not yet confirmed.
Illustrative photo Leidens Ontzet returns to Leiden again in 2027, commemorating the city's liberation in 1574. The free public festival features herring and white bread, hutspot stew, a large parade and closing fireworks.
Illustrative photo The Bokbierfestival Amsterdam returns to De Hallen Studio's in 2027. More than 40 Dutch bock beers invite visitors to taste their way through an evening of autumn atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The National Bock Beer Day returns to Zutphen's historic centre in 2027. With a bock beer market, a large nostalgic parade and live music, it is one of the best-known bock beer festivals in the Netherlands. The exact 2027 date has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Haarlem Vinyl Festival returns to Haarlem, Netherlands again in 2027, across 25+ venues including Patronaat, PHIL and Grote Markt. It is the world's first multi-day festival dedicated entirely to vinyl culture, with concerts, a record fair, talks and club nights.
Illustrative photo The PINT Bockbierfestival 2027 takes place in 2027 at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam. The 44th edition offers more than 40 bock beers, a EUR 27.50 starter pack, and opening hours of 17:00–22:00 on Friday and 13:00–22:00 on Saturday.
Illustrative photo Gollem's Oktoberfest 2027 takes place in 2027 at Gollem's Proeflokaal on the Overtoom in Amsterdam. Festbier, German food and schlager fill the pub for two days. Admission is listed as free by I amsterdam; reserve a table in advance.
Illustrative photo Pelusa Bierstube takes place on 3 27 at gastropub Pelusa, Leen Jongewaardkade 41, Amsterdam. For one evening the venue serves a German set menu (EUR 39.50), lagers and a classic Bierstube atmosphere. Reserve a table in advance at pelusa.amsterdam.
Illustrative photo Bokbier Weekend Haarlem returns in 2027 - the exact date for the autumn edition has not yet been announced. In 2026 Stichting Haarlemse Bokbierdagen brought Herfstbock and seasonal beers to dozens of cafés around the Grote Markt.
Illustrative photo Kaapse Oktoberfest 2027 takes place on Saturday from 14:00 at Fenix Food Factory in Rotterdam. Organised by Kaapse Brouwers, it features Festbier, German snacks, long tables and a lively party atmosphere. Tickets from €15.