What's on
April 2027 in the Netherlands
We check each date with the organiser, but confirm before you book.
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18 Mar – 9 May 2027
Festival · Lisse
Keukenhof
The spring garden in Lisse opens for under eight weeks in 2027. Spend a day walking among millions of flowers and the flower shows, from 08:00 to 19:00 daily, with last entry at 18:15.
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26 Mar – 24 Sep 2027 10:00
Market · Alkmaar
Alkmaar Cheese Market
Every Friday morning from spring to autumn, porters haul cheeses across the Waagplein while traders bargain and the crowd looks on. Come for the 10:00 bell and stay until it ends at 13:00.
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14 Apr – 18 Apr 2027
Tradition · Noordwijk
Bloemencorso Bollenstreek
Floats covered in hyacinths travel 42 kilometres from Noordwijk to Haarlem on the Saturday of this five-day spring festival. Pick one village along the route, get there by public transport or bike, and watch from the roadside or a covered stand.
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27 Apr 2027
Tradition · Lelystad
Koningsdag (King's Day)
The national holiday for the King's birthday. In 2027 the royal family spends the day in Lelystad, Flevoland, so that's where to go if you hope to see them. Anywhere else, check the programme of the town you're staying in.