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 New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Haarlem centre on the Grote Markt, restaurants, clubs and the PHIL New Year concert on 1 January 2027. Public squares are free; typical tickets range from 0 to 50 EUR. Club line-ups and any official midnight show are expected to be confirmed in autumn.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Egmond aan Zee 2026/2027 offers hotel parties with live music, dance music on the boulevard and the traditional Nieuwjaarsduik on the North Sea beach on January 1, 2027. The hotel packages were sold out at the time of research.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Amersfoort centres on Countdown033 on De Hof at Sint-Joriskerk: a free countdown concert, light show and after-parties in the old-town bars. 31 December and 1 January form the core dates; exact line-ups are published shortly beforehand on the official sites.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Groningen means confirmed club and disco nights: Happy Feelings NYE at Graanfabriek, Grand Night Out at Grand Theatre, KopjeK at Drafbaan, and on 29 December 40UP BIG BANG at Oosterpoort. Prices typically range from about 21 to around 50 euro depending on the party; check tickets and line-ups with the organisers in time.
Illustrative photo From January 13-16, 2027, Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen brings together the European music industry. Discover over 300 emerging pop and indie artists live across the city and experience Europe's most vital music conference.
Illustrative photo National Tulip Day 2027 takes place on January 16 at Museumplein in Amsterdam. At this free event, every visitor can pick their own bunch of tulips from a garden of 200,000 flowers.
Illustrative photo Jumping Amsterdam 2027 takes place from January 28 to 31 at RAI Amsterdam. This internationally renowned equestrian show combines world class jumping and dressage with evening entertainment and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam.
Illustrative photo The 56th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) runs from 28 January to 7 February 2027. Independent and experimental cinema at venues across Rotterdam, with the festival heart at de Doelen.
Illustrative photo MidWinter Prog Festival 2027 takes place on 30 January 2027 in the Grote Zaal at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. Headliner is Haken; more progressive rock acts will follow. Doors 13:00, tickets from €72.50 (U-pas from €10).
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 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.