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.
November 2026
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13 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
Market · Valkenburg aan de Geul
Kerststad Valkenburg
A small Limburg town gives itself over to Christmas for seven weeks. The draw is shopping for gifts at stalls inside its underground caves, with lights and miniature villages, then wandering the decorated streets above ground.
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27 Nov – 27 Dec
Market · Maastricht
Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof
Maastricht's main square becomes a month-long winter fair, with a Christmas market, rides and food stalls under thousands of lights. Entry costs nothing, and the food side stays open late after the gift stalls shut at 22:00.
Free entry Official site Our guide
March 2027
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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.