Events in 2026

In 2026, Apeldoorn will show its greenest and most generous side. As the capital of the Veluwe, the city offers a rich and varied year of events, with sports, culture, nature, and the villages forming the backdrop. With more than 180 events spread across the city center, neighborhoods, and villages, Apeldoorn invites residents and visitors to enjoy and discover throughout the year. Below, we list the highlights for you!

Alderman Anja Prins:
“What makes me proud is the enormous energy and creativity of organizers, associations, and residents. So many initiatives originate from the city and villages themselves. That shows how committed Apeldoorn is. With this program, we show what Apeldoorn stands for: a city that offers space for initiative, encounters, and imagination.”

Get a quick overview of what Apeldoorn has to offer this year >>>

See all the tips for 2026 here >>>

Highlights March

March 11 through 15

Royal Light Festival
March 7 and 8

Central Veluwe Walking Tour
March 13 through 22

Spring fair
March 19

Food la Route

April Highlights

April 4

The Apeldoorn Tasting Festival
April 18 and 19

Culture at your Neighbor's
April 26

Prince's Night
April 27

King's Day

Highlights May

May 5

Liberation Festival
May 10

150 years of Spoor and Oranjepark
May 13 and 14

Mowing Field Festival
May 14 through 17

Soapbox Race Festival
May 25 & 26

Hop to the city
May 25

The Longest Record Fair
May 25

Fabric extravaganza
May 31

Sports Field Exercise Festival

Highlights Juni

June 19-20-21

Dragon Boat Festival
June 27

Midsummer Marathon
June 7 through August 30

Sunday afternoon concerts

Highlights Juli

Entire month

Zomermarkten
July 4

Zandhegge Festival
July 5

Join the movement Festival
July 14 through 17

International Four Days Marches
July 19 through August 30

Urban oasis
July 23

Antiques and Curios Market
July 21 through August 20

Prince and Princess Days

Highlights Augustus

July 31 and August 1

TAPT Festival

August 6 and 20

Antiques and Curios Market
August 21 through August 29

Open-air Film Festival
August 28, 29, and 30

The Opening

Highlights September

September 5 and 6

Steam Train Festival
September 12 and 13

Open Monument Days
Sep 18

Pop Tour
September 25 through 27

Wildlife Days Uddel
September 26 and 27

Loensen Waterfall Walk

Highlights oktober

October 2 and 3

Ensing Oktoberfest
Oct. 11

Spelderholt Run
October 17 and 18

Autumn splendor market
October 29 through November 1

2026 Para Cycling Track World Championships

Highlights November

November 6 and 7

Brainstorming-Festival

November 7 and 8

Kootwijk peat bog and dune tour
November 14

Arrival of Saint Nicholas
November 21 and 22

Sint Nicolaas Guest House
November 28

Winter Fair Oosterhuizen

Highlights for December

December 20 through 27

Winter Circus
December 27 and 28

Light walk
November 27 through January 3

Winter Palace Het Loo

All events are subject to change and/or cancellation.

View the provisional events calendar for 2026 here.

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Events calendar 2026

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