A Christmas circus is a proper Dutch holiday tradition, and Haarlem has its own under a heated big top in the Burgemeester Reinaldapark. Expect acrobats, clowns and international circus acts in a show built for the whole family.
It is a good plan for the long stretch between Christmas and New Year when the kids are climbing the walls.
- When: Friday 18 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027; see the official site for show dates and times
- Where: Burgemeester Reinaldapark, Haarlem
- Tickets: Book online; children up to and including 3 go free. Check the site for prices
- Getting there: The park is on the east side of Haarlem; plan your bus or bike route on 9292.nl
Good to know: Shows around Christmas and New Year sell out first, so book early.
Planning your year? See everything on the events calendar.

