Events
Haarlem Jazz, het jaarlijkse evenement onder andere op de Grote Markt met veel live muziek
© Haarlem MarketingEvents in Haarlem
For young and old, musically and culinary, something for everyone.
Haarlem is alive and kicking
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 Flowerparade, Bevrijdingspop, Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Jazz & More. The kick-off of the cultural season takes place in the second weekend of September, and in December the Anton Pieckparade and the atmospheric Christmas market traditionally take place. See what else is on the agenda and enjoy it.
Upcoming events
The road to happiness
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Geluksroute Haarlem
The road to happiness
1 and 2 February
Geluksroute (Happiness Route) is a relaxed way of sharing happiness, which makes for inspiring meetings...
Gluren bij de Buren Haarlem
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Gluren bij de buren 2020 Haarlem
Gluren bij de Buren Haarlem
Sunday 9 February
Er staat een gloednieuwe editie van huiskamerfestival Gluren bij de Buren Haarlem voor de deur! Op zondag...
Fun at the fair
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Kermis Haarlem - Grote Markt
Fun at the fair
17 until 27 April
The annual fair once again returns to Zaanenlaan/Grote Markt. With a wide range of attractions for young...
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 Herdenkingsconcert 2020
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Haarlem-evenementen-Bevrijdingspop-Herdenkingsconcert
Bevrijdingspop Herdenkingsconcert 2020
Monday 4 May
Op 4 mei, kort na de 2 minuten stilte, vindt op het hoofdpodium van Bevrijdingspop het Herdenkingsconcert...
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...
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.
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 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
Organ Festival Haarlem
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Organ Festival Haarlem
Organ Festival Haarlem
18 July until 1 August
In the second half of July 2020 leading figures from the international organ world gathered again in...
Haarlem Culinair
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Haarlem Culinair
Haarlem Culinair
6 until 9 August
Donderdag 6 augustus starten we met deze 26ste editie. Wat in 1995 begon methet vieren van 750 jaar Haarlem,...
Haarlem’s Christmas market
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Kerstmarkt Haarlem
Haarlem’s Christmas market
8 December, 14 December
On Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December 2019, Haarlem’s inner city will once again be transformed...