Discover Benelux  |  The Netherlands  |  Unmissable Festivals and Events

FESTIVAL FAVOURITES Read our guide to some of the best upcoming festivals in the Netherlands… Kiwanuka, Moderat, the XX and rock legend Iggy Pop. Read more from page 24

Decibel Outdoor Festival Weekend of 19 August, Hilvarenbeek With over 200 artists, 15 areas and 70,000 expected visitors, Decibel outdoor is nothing less than a haven for the harder styles of dance music. Read more from page 34

Decibel Outdoor Festival.

Festival Designkwartier 19 - 21 May, The Hague This free event fuses exhibitions, activities, presentations and shops into a haven of inspiring and innovative design. Read more from page 32

WOO HAH! 30 June - 1 July, Tilburg Set in the urban playground of Tilburg, WOO HAH! unites hip-hop aficionados from all corners of the world. Read more from page 22

festival blends Caribbean and eclectic music with an exuberant atmosphere. Read more from page 33

Wonderfeel 21 - 23 July, Schaep en Burgh estate This classical music festival takes place at the beautiful Schaep en Burgh estate in the Netherlands and includes a varied line-up with six different stages. Read more from page 33

Haringrock 14 - 15 July, Katwijk aan Zee This classic rock haven is the longest running festival on the Dutch coast and has become an absolute staple in the field of rock music. Read more from page 26

Theaterfestival Boulevard 3 - 13 August, ‘s-Hertogenbosch Every year in August, people from all over Europe and abroad gather in the historic Dutch city of ’s-Hertogenbosch as the Boulevard Theatre Festival takes over its streets, squares, parks and buildings. Read more from page 35

Robeco SummerNights 1 July - 31 August, Amsterdam Every year, the stunning Concertgebouw in Amsterdam presents two months of summer concerts with something for everyone - from classical to jazz, and from pop to film scores. Read more from page 28

Loveland Festival 12 August, Amsterdam Taking place in the gorgeous surroundings of Sloterpark, Amsterdam’s Loveland Festival welcomes international stars and the freshest names from the dance music scene. Read more from page 31

Zsa Zsa Su! 9 July, Amsterdam Zsa Zsa Su! brings the heat of the Caribbean’s sunny shores to the Netherlands. This popular

Lowlands 18 - 20 August, Biddinghuizen Headliners at the 2017 edition of this iconic festival include Mumford and Sons, Flume, Michael

Dream Village 1 - 3 September, Breda Founded in 2010, this unparalleled event unites sounds from across the dance music spectrum for a musical experience like no other. Read more from page 30

Empeiria 2 September, Baarn A one-day classical music festival with a stunning setting right in front of the former royal Soestdijk Palace. Read more from page 29

3 Oever Festival 15 - 17 September, De Gelderse Poort Taking place next to the German border in the Dutch province of Gelderland, this annual festival celebrates the region for both its natural and cultural value. Read more from page 35 Festival Designkwartier.

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