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Mega Kerstcircus Haarlem 2026/2027

Haarlem's big-top Christmas circus sets up in the Reinaldapark over the holidays, with free entry for under-4s.
Circus tent lit up with lights

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.

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