What's on
What's on in the Netherlands
Events worth planning a trip around. We check each date with the organiser, but confirm before you book.
December 2026
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12 Dec – 13 Dec
Festival · Deventer
Dickens Festijn
Over 950 costumed characters from Charles Dickens's novels fill the old Bergkwartier in Deventer for one weekend. You stroll through their Victorian England on a timed ticket, so choose your slot in advance.
EUR 7.50 in advance, EUR 9 at the door, children up to 7 free Official site Our guide
March 2027
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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.
July 2027
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31 Jul – 8 Aug 2027
Festival · Amsterdam
Pride Amsterdam
Nine days of LGBTQIA+ events across Amsterdam, including a walk, park party, street parties and open-air film. The best known is the Canal Parade on Saturday 7 August, when the boat parade sails through the city's canals.
September 2027
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3 Sep – 5 Sep 2027
Festival · Rotterdam
Wereldhavendagen
Rotterdam's working port opens to the public for a weekend of unusual ships, harbour trips and shows on the water. 2027 is the 50th edition.