Events in Haarlem
Events for everyone!
For young and old, musically and culinary, something for everyone.
Please note: because of the coronavirus, all events have been canceled / postponed until June 1. Consult the website of the relevant organization for the current state of affairs.
Haarlem is alive. There are festivals and events for young and old. In addition to the activities in museums and stages, there are many annual events such as the Flowerweekend, Bevrijdingspop, Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Jazz & More. The kick-off of the cultural season takes place in the second weekend of September, October is Kidsmonth and in December the atmospheric Christmas market traditionally takes place. See what else is on the agenda and enjoy it.
Upcoming events
Fun at the fair
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Kermis Haarlem - Grote Markt
Fun at the fair
12 until 27 April
The annual fair once again returns to Zaanenlaan/Grote Markt. With a wide range of attractions for young...
Cathedral in bloom
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Kathedraal in bloei - KoepelKathedraal Haarlem
Cathedral in bloom
17 until 25 April
The shining focal point of (ornamental) flower art is the cathedral with its typical green dome. This...
KoepelKathedraal
Haarlemse Kermis Noord
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Kermis Haarlem - Zaanenlaan
Haarlemse Kermis Noord
23 April until 3 May
De jaarlijkse kermis op de Zaanenlaan vindt plaats van vrijdag 23 april t/m zondag 3 mei.
Flowerparade Bloemencorso Bollenstreek presents: Freedom
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Bloemencorso van de Bollenstreek ©Edo Landwehr
Flowerparade Bloemencorso Bollenstreek presents: Freedom
25 and 26 April
The most famous and impressive flower parade in The Netherlands is the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek. This...
Celebrating the King’s Birthday
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Koningsdag in Haarlem
© Haarlem MarketingCelebrating the King’s Birthday
Monday 27 April
National holiday with the traditional, unregulated street market, performances on stages throughout the...
Bevrijdingspop Vrijheidsweek
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Bevrijdingspop Vrijheidsweek Haarlem 2020
Bevrijdingspop Vrijheidsweek
28 April until 5 May
Ter gelegenheid van twee bijzondere jubilea, 75 jaar vrijheid en 40 jaar Bevrijdingspop, vindt dit jaar...
Liberation Memorial concert 2020
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Haarlem-evenementen-Bevrijdingspop-Herdenkingsconcert
Liberation Memorial concert 2020
Monday 4 May
On the 4th of May, after two minutes of silence, the Liberation Memorial concert 2020 takes place at...
The liberation pop festival
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Bevrijdingspop Haarlem
The liberation pop festival
Tuesday 5 May
The oldest and biggest liberation pop festival in the Netherlands with a special music programme on several...
Art in the Vijfhoek
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Haarlem-evenementen-Vijfhoek-kunstroute
© Dick StegengaArt in the Vijfhoek
15 until 17 May
The Vijfhoekkunstroute is an annual art event in the special Vijfhoek district. Over the years, the number...
Four days of walking fun
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Wandel4daagse Haarlem
Four days of walking fun
21 until 24 May
The four-day walking event of Haarlem is an annual event during Ascension weekend. Four days of walking...
All-night market for plant lovers
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Luilakmarkt
All-night market for plant lovers
29 and 30 May
The famous Luilakmarkt (Luilak market) is a pot and plant market which starts at 16:00 in the afternoon...
A comic strip bonanza
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Stripdagen Haarlem
A comic strip bonanza
29 May until 7 June
Stripdagen Haarlem is a biennial comic strip festival in the centre of Haarlem.
A celebration of barrel organ music
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Haarlem Draait Door!
A celebration of barrel organ music
Monday 1 June
During Haarlem Draait Door, music from about 25 barrel organs from the Netherlands and abroad can be...
Fun and music in Kleverpark
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Kleverparkfestival
Fun and music in Kleverpark
Saturday 6 June
A festival in Kleverpark with music, a jumble sale, children’s activities and a contemporary market.
Hugo Boss Letterenloop
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Letterenloop
Hugo Boss Letterenloop
Sunday 7 June
Zondag 7 juni 2020 wordt de 13e kans dat je bij dit geweldige hardloopfestijn kunt zijn.
Kunstijsbaan Haarlem
Four evenings of walking fun
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Avondvierdaagse Haarlem e.o.
Four evenings of walking fun
9 until 12 June
Haarlem has had a proud tradition of walking for 59 years now and this year, we will all be honouring...
Spaarnestad Concert
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Spaarnestad concert
Spaarnestad Concert
Friday 19 June
Op 19 juni 2020 is er voor de vijfde keer een concert in onze mooie Spaarnestad Haarlem.