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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270117T180000
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SUMMARY:Yayoi Kusama at the Stedelijk
DESCRIPTION:The Stedelijk’s big Yayoi Kusama retrospective covers more than seventy years of work by one of the most influential artists of the past century. You will know the polka dots and pumpkins\, but the show goes much further\, with painting\, sculpture\, installations\, drawings\, fashion\, collages and records of her happenings. \nIt is the kind of exhibition that works for art lovers and for teenagers who mainly want a good photo. Slots are limited\, so book ahead rather than turning up on the day. \n\nWhen: until Sunday 17 January 2027\, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00\nWhere: Stedelijk Museum\, Museumplein 10\, Amsterdam\nTickets: advance booking required; check the official site for prices and Museumkaart conditions\nGetting there: from Amsterdam Centraal take tram 2 or 12 to the Van Baerlestraat stop\, right by Museumplein.\n\nGood to know: weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/yayoi-kusama-at-the-stedelijk/
LOCATION:Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam\, Museumplein 10\, Amsterdam\, 1071 DJ\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270103T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125907Z
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SUMMARY:Van Gogh\, All Our Paintings at the Kröller-Müller
DESCRIPTION:The Kröller-Müller Museum owns one of the world’s great Van Gogh collections\, and for the first time since 1984 it is showing all 88 of its Van Gogh paintings together. The works are arranged around faith\, hope and love\, three themes that ran through his life and art. \nThe museum sits in the middle of the Hoge Veluwe National Park\, so you can combine the paintings with a walk or a ride on the free white bikes and a stroll through the sculpture garden. It makes a superb autumn day trip. \n\nWhen: until Sunday 3 January 2027\, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Kröller-Müller Museum\, Houtkampweg 6\, Otterlo\, in the Hoge Veluwe National Park\nTickets: included with a museum and park ticket\, but you need to book a free exhibition time slot; the Museumkaart is valid\nGetting there: take the train to Ede-Wageningen\, then the bus towards Otterlo and the park entrance; allow a good two hours from Haarlem.\n\nGood to know: the park ticket is separate from the museum\, so check what you need before you set off. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/van-gogh-all-our-paintings-at-the-kroller-muller/
LOCATION:Kröller-Müller Museum\, Houtkampweg 6\, Otterlo\, 6731 AW\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DTSTAMP:20261012T125910Z
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SUMMARY:Yoshitoshi. Master of the Moon at the Van Gogh Museum
DESCRIPTION:Van Gogh adored Japanese prints\, so the Van Gogh Museum is a fitting home for this focused show on Tsukioka Yoshitoshi\, one of the last great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. On display is his famous series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon\, shown at the museum for the first time. \nEach print captures a story\, a legend or a historical figure under moonlight\, and the detail and colour are remarkable up close. It is a small exhibition\, so it slots neatly into a visit to the permanent Van Gogh collection. \n\nWhen: Thursday 1 October 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027\nWhere: Van Gogh Museum\, Museumplein\, Amsterdam\nTickets: included with a museum ticket\, which must be booked online in advance for a time slot\nGetting there: from Amsterdam Centraal take tram 2 or 12 to the Van Baerlestraat stop\, a short walk across Museumplein.\n\nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/yoshitoshi-master-of-the-moon-at-the-van-gogh-museum/
LOCATION:Van Gogh Museum\, Museumplein 6\, Amsterdam\, 1071 DJ\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270117T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125915Z
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SUMMARY:Willem de Kooning at Work at the Rijksmuseum
DESCRIPTION:Willem de Kooning was born in Rotterdam\, stowed away to America and became one of the giants of Abstract Expressionism. The Rijksmuseum’s retrospective focuses on his drawings\, more than 120 works shown alongside selected paintings and sculptures\, to reveal how he actually worked. \nTwo of his most famous paintings\, Woman I and Woman and Bicycle\, hang in the Gallery of Honour next to the Dutch Golden Age masters for the duration of the show. It is a fascinating clash of centuries\, organised with the Art Institute of Chicago. \n\nWhen: until Sunday 17 January 2027\, daily 09:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Rijksmuseum\, Museumstraat 1\, Amsterdam\nTickets: €25 for adults\, free for ages 18 and under; book online\nGetting there: from Amsterdam Centraal take tram 2 or 12 to the Rijksmuseum stop.\n\nGood to know: an audio tour is available\, and the museum is quietest late in the afternoon. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/willem-de-kooning-at-work-at-the-rijksmuseum/
LOCATION:Rijksmuseum\, Museumstraat 1\, Amsterdam\, 1071 XX\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20261012T125920Z
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SUMMARY:Masters from Madrid at the Mauritshuis
DESCRIPTION:For one season the Mauritshuis and the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid are swapping 25 masterpieces each. That means The Hague gets a rare visit from works by Jan van Eyck\, El Greco\, Bronzino\, Piero della Francesca\, Dürer and Antonello da Messina\, without you needing a flight to Spain. \nHighlights include Van Eyck’s Annunciation Diptych and Michael Sweerts’ Boy with a Turban\, which is shown in the same museum as Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. The Mauritshuis is small enough to see properly in a couple of hours. \n\nWhen: Thursday 15 October 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027\nWhere: Mauritshuis\, Plein 29\, Den Haag\nTickets: included with a museum ticket\, book online; the Museumkaart is valid\nGetting there: direct trains run from Haarlem and Amsterdam to Den Haag Centraal\, then it is about a 10 minute walk.\n\nGood to know: guided tours of the exhibition run on selected afternoons and can be booked online. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/masters-from-madrid-at-the-mauritshuis/
LOCATION:Mauritshuis\, Plein 29\, Den Haag\, 2511 CS\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125207Z
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SUMMARY:Schaatsbaan Museumplein 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Few places in the Netherlands are as photogenic for a wobbly first skate as Museumplein\, with the Rijksmuseum lit up behind you. The ice rink returns for the 2026/2027 season with skating\, food and drinks\, and plenty of hot chocolate for the people watching from the side. \nFor anyone from a country where ice only appears in drinks\, this is a gentle\, very Dutch introduction to schaatsen. \n\nWhen: Saturday 24 October 2026 to Saturday 16 January 2027. Rink hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 21:00\, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 22:00\, Sunday 10:00 to 21:00; daily from 10:00 in the Christmas holiday (19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027)\nWhere: Museumplein\, Amsterdam\nTickets: Book online; check the official site for prices and skate hire\nGetting there: Tram 2 or 12 from Amsterdam Centraal to the Rijksmuseum or Van Baerlestraat stops\n\nGood to know: Book a time slot ahead for weekends and holidays\, and wear gloves: falls happen to everyone. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/schaatsbaan-museumplein-2026-2027/
LOCATION:Museumplein\, Museumplein\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270228T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125925Z
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SUMMARY:Hals and Rembrandt at the Frans Hals Museum
DESCRIPTION:Frans Hals and Rembrandt were the two great portrait painters of the Dutch Golden Age\, yet this is the first exhibition devoted entirely to putting them side by side. Nineteen paintings\, eleven by Hals and eight by Rembrandt\, come together in Haarlem\, including five loans from the Rijksmuseum. \nComparing their group portraits of syndics and regentesses is a treat: Hals with his quick\, lively brushwork\, Rembrandt with his drama and shadow. For anyone living near Haarlem\, it is the exhibition of the winter on your doorstep. \n\nWhen: Friday 6 November 2026 to Sunday 28 February 2027\, Tuesday to Sunday\nWhere: Frans Hals Museum\, Groot Heiligland 62\, Haarlem\nTickets: online time slot reservation is mandatory; check the official site for prices\nGetting there: the museum is about a 15 minute walk from Haarlem station through the old town.\n\nGood to know: combine it with lunch in the centre and a look at the Grote Kerk\, where Hals is buried. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/hals-and-rembrandt-at-the-frans-hals-museum/
LOCATION:Frans Hals Museum\, Groot Heiligland 62\, Haarlem\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261114T230000
DTSTAMP:20260929T085342Z
CREATED:20260929T085342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T085342Z
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SUMMARY:GLOW Eindhoven 2026
DESCRIPTION:For one week in November\, the city that gave the world the Philips light bulb turns itself into an open-air light art gallery. GLOW is a walking route of about 5 kilometres past roughly 35 installations: projections on buildings\, glowing sculptures and interactive pieces that react to you walking past. The 2026 theme is Connect. \nIt is free\, it is easy\, and on a cold\, dark November evening it is exactly the lift you need. Kids love it too. \n\nWhen: Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 November 2026\, 18:30 to 23:00 in the city centre (regional locations until 22:00)\nWhere: Eindhoven city centre\, with extra locations in Helmond\, Best\, Oirschot\, Veldhoven and Lieshout\nTickets: free; a paper map costs €2\, and a separate drone show at the Philips Stadion is ticketed\nGetting there: direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal take about 1 hour 20 minutes; the route starts a short walk from the station.\n\nGood to know: you can join the route anywhere. Weekends are very busy\, so a weeknight visit is far more relaxed. Dress warmly. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/glow-eindhoven-2026/
LOCATION:Eindhoven city centre\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260929T085436Z
CREATED:20260929T085436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T085436Z
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SUMMARY:IDFA 2026
DESCRIPTION:IDFA\, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam\, is the biggest documentary festival in the world. For eleven days in November it fills Amsterdam’s cinemas with hundreds of films\, from hard-hitting investigations to quiet personal stories\, plus talks with the makers after many screenings. \nIt is a great festival for internationals: films come from everywhere\, and screenings are generally in English or with English subtitles. Going to a documentary on a rainy November evening and arguing about it over a beer afterwards is about as Amsterdam as it gets. \n\nWhen: Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 November 2026\nWhere: cinemas and venues across Amsterdam\nTickets: general ticket sales open on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 12:00 (Friends of IDFA get access from 26 October); some special screenings go on sale earlier\nGetting there: trains from Haarlem to Amsterdam Centraal take about 15 minutes; most venues are a tram ride or walk from there.\n\nGood to know: popular screenings sell out within hours of the general sale\, so have your shortlist ready on 28 October. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/idfa-2026/
LOCATION:Cinemas across Amsterdam\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084337Z
CREATED:20260929T084337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084337Z
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SUMMARY:Platenbeurs Utrecht
DESCRIPTION:A record fair on a Thursday? The Kick Off Platenbeurs is Utrecht’s midweek dig\, held on the Vredenburg in the heart of the city\, right between Hoog Catharijne and TivoliVredenburg. Previous editions have drawn between 51 and 100 stands of LPs\, singles and CDs. \nBecause it sits so close to Utrecht Centraal\, it works as a lunch break raid for anyone who works in Utrecht\, or a good excuse to take a day off. \n\nWhen: Thursday 12 November 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Vredenburg\, Utrecht city centre\nTickets: Entry has been free at previous editions; check the organiser’s site closer to the date\nGetting there: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal take under 30 minutes; the Vredenburg is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from Utrecht Centraal through Hoog Catharijne\n\nGood to know: The organiser advises checking platenbeurs.nl before travelling from further away\, just to confirm it is going ahead. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/platenbeurs-utrecht/
LOCATION:The Kick Off\, Vredenburg\, Utrecht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20260929T084758Z
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SUMMARY:Kerststad Valkenburg
DESCRIPTION:Every winter the little Limburg town of Valkenburg reinvents itself as Kerststad\, and the headline act is underground. Two ancient marlstone caves host Christmas markets: the Gemeentegrot\, billed as Europe’s largest underground Christmas market\, and the Fluweelengrot beneath the castle ruins\, with around 50 stalls and a food plaza. Above ground there is the free Landal Christmas Parade\, voted best Christmas parade in Europe in 2025\, plus Santa’s house and a Winter Wonderland at the cable car. \n\nWhen: Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. The cave markets close on Wednesday 30 December 2026.\nWhere: Gemeentegrot\, Cauberg 4\, and Fluweelengrot\, Daalhemerweg 27\, Valkenburg aan de Geul\nHours: Cave markets roughly 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 19:00 at weekends; closed 25 December\nTickets: Gemeentegrot from €9.30 (Monday to Thursday) or €11.30 (Friday to Sunday) for adults online; each cave is ticketed separately\nGetting there: Train to Valkenburg station\, about 2.5 to 3 hours from Amsterdam with a change\n\nGood to know: Book a time slot online for weekends\, and wear comfortable shoes. Dogs are not allowed in the Gemeentegrot. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/kerststad-valkenburg/
LOCATION:Gemeentegrot and Fluweelengrot\, Cauberg 4\, Valkenburg\, 6301 BT\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T170000
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SUMMARY:International Whisky Festival The Hague 2026
DESCRIPTION:Few whisky tastings come with Gothic arches overhead. The International Whisky Festival sets up inside the Grote Kerk\, The Hague’s medieval main church\, with distillers and importers pouring drams from Scotland\, Ireland\, Japan\, the Netherlands and beyond. It is one of the biggest whisky events in the country and a good place to find out whether you are a peat person or not. \n\nWhen: Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026\, in five sessions: Friday 13:00 to 17:00 (VIP) and 19:00 to 23:00\, Saturday 13:00 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 23:00\, Sunday 13:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Grote Kerk\, Rond de Grote Kerk 12\, Den Haag\nTickets: €55 for a standard session\, including a Glencairn glass and festival guide; €79.50 for the Friday VIP session with tasting and food vouchers; a €4.50 booking fee applies\nGetting there: direct trains from Haarlem to Den Haag Centraal\, then about 15 minutes on foot into the old centre.\n\nGood to know: sessions are separate tickets\, so choose one and book ahead. Leave the car at home and drink plenty of water between drams. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/international-whisky-festival-the-hague-2026/
LOCATION:Grote Kerk\, Rond de Grote Kerk 12\, Den Haag\, 2513 AM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261012T124838Z
CREATED:20261012T124838Z
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SUMMARY:National Sinterklaas Arrival 2026 in Grave
DESCRIPTION:The national arrival (landelijke intocht) is when Sinterklaas officially steps off his steamboat from Spain and the Dutch December season begins. Each year a different town hosts\, and the whole thing is broadcast live\, with most Dutch children glued to the screen. In 2026 it is the turn of Grave\, a small fortified town on the river Maas in the Land van Cuijk\, the first time Brabant has hosted in 26 years. \nGrave was chosen in true Sinterklaas style: after last year’s arrival he threw a bottle with a letter from the steamboat\, and it washed up there. \n\nWhen: Saturday 14 November 2026\, from 12:00 until about 16:00\, broadcast live from 12:00\nWhere: The steamboat moors at the Loswal on the Maaskade in Grave\, after which Sinterklaas parades through the historic centre to the Markt\nTickets: free to watch; on TV via NPO Zapp on NPO 3\nGetting there: Grave has no train station\, so check 9292 for buses from Nijmegen or Cuijk closer to the date.\n\nGood to know: expect road closures\, parking bans and big crowds in this small town\, so check the Land van Cuijk municipality site before you travel. For most families the TV broadcast\, with the Sinterklaasjournaal running from Monday 9 November\, is the main event. \nNew to all this? Read Sinterklaas explained for South Africans.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/national-sinterklaas-arrival-2026-in-grave/
LOCATION:Grave town centre\, Grave\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260929T084558Z
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SUMMARY:Garmin Zevenheuvelenloop
DESCRIPTION:The Garmin Zevenheuvelenloop is a 15 km road race through the wooded hills between Nijmegen and Groesbeek. It claims the most beautiful course in the Netherlands and\, with genuine climbs in a flat country\, it is certainly one of the most characterful. Elite fields regularly produce world class times here. \nThe 41st edition is sold out\, as is the Saturday evening Zevenheuvelennacht\, though resale bibs sometimes appear via Atleta. \n\nWhen: Saturday 14 November 2026 (Zevenheuvelennacht\, 19:00) and Sunday 15 November 2026 (Zevenheuvelenloop from 13:00\, in waves)\nWhere: Start and finish on the Van Schaeck Mathonsingel\, Nijmegen\nDistances: 15 km (Sunday)\, 7 km night run (Saturday)\, plus a business run and a mini run for children\nTickets: Sold out. Zevenheuvelennacht was €24.95 (€10 under 18); check the official resale option\nGetting there: Train to Nijmegen (about 1 hour 30 minutes from Amsterdam). The start is a few minutes’ walk from the station\n\nGood to know: Spectators get the best view on the climbs near Groesbeek\, and the atmosphere there is superb. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/garmin-zevenheuvelenloop/
LOCATION:Groesbeekseweg\, Van Schaeck Mathonsingel\, Nijmegen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T170000
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SUMMARY:63rd Mega Record & CD Fair
DESCRIPTION:Record Planet calls this the world’s largest record and CD fair\, and at nearly two football fields of stands in the Brabanthallen\, with dealers from around 30 countries\, it is hard to argue. The 63rd edition runs over a full weekend\, which is just as well: one day is rarely enough. \nSerious collectors go on Saturday morning for first pick; casual browsers can take it easier on Sunday. Expect everything from rare pressings and box sets to crates of cheap CDs. \n\nWhen: Saturday 14 November 2026\, 09:00 to 17:00\, and Sunday 15 November 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, 5222 AK ‘s-Hertogenbosch\nTickets: Online: €12.50 for one day\, €22.50 for the weekend; at the door €15 and €25. Children up to 15 enter free with an adult\nGetting there: Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about an hour; a free shuttle runs from the back of ‘s-Hertogenbosch station\, or walk about 20 minutes\n\nGood to know: Buy online to save a few euros\, and pace yourself: the hall is huge. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/63rd-mega-record-cd-fair/
LOCATION:Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, ’s-Hertogenbosch\, 5222 AK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:Chocolademelkloop Bilthoven
DESCRIPTION:The Chocolademelkloop in Bilthoven is a friendly family run through the Leyense Bos\, mostly on unpaved forest paths. Nobody is chasing records: you get a medal\, a cup of hot chocolate and a Sinterklaas party at the finish\, and Pieten join in the fun. \nIt is a lovely first race for children\, and parents with a 5 km entry can run the 1 or 2 km with their kids at no extra cost. \n\nWhen: Sunday 15 November 2026. 1 km at 11:00\, 2 km at 11:20\, 5 km at 11:45\, prize draw at 12:30\nWhere: De Werkplaats Kindergemeenschap\, Bilthoven\nDistances: 1 km and 2 km family runs\, 5 km forest run\nTickets: 5 km €9; registration open online until 31 October\nGetting there: Train to Bilthoven (via Utrecht Centraal)\, then a walk of about 15 minutes to the event grounds\n\nGood to know: The 5 km is untimed\, so bring your own watch or Strava if you care about the clock. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/chocolademelkloop-bilthoven/
LOCATION:Bilthoven\, Bilthoven\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261012T124839Z
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SUMMARY:Sinterklaas Arrival in Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:A day after the national arrival\, Sinterklaas makes his own entrance in the capital. The Amsterdam intocht is a big family day out: the Sint arrives by boat\, then parades through the city centre on his white horse\, followed by floats\, marching bands and a lot of excited children waving carrots and drawings. 2026 is the 88th edition. \nIf you have small children\, or just want to understand why your Dutch colleagues start talking about pepernoten in November\, this is the easiest way to see the tradition up close. \n\nWhen: Sunday 15 November 2026\, roughly 10:00 to 15:30\nWhere: Amsterdam city centre. The I amsterdam listing gives the usual pattern: by steamboat along the Amstel from the Omval to the Scheepvaartmuseum\, where he gets the key to the city\, then on horseback from the Waterlooplein via Rembrandtplein\, Utrechtsestraat and Weteringschans to a party on the Leidseplein. The official site still has to confirm the 2026 route\nTickets: free\nGetting there: take the train to Amsterdam Centraal and walk or tram to the route; roads in the centre are closed for the parade.\n\nGood to know: arrive early for a spot where little ones can actually see\, and bring snacks and warm layers. Check the official site for the route. \nNew to all this? Read Sinterklaas explained for South Africans.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/sinterklaas-arrival-in-amsterdam-2026/
LOCATION:Amsterdam city centre\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20261012T125259Z
CREATED:20261012T125259Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Efteling 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Efteling is the Netherlands’ much-loved fairytale theme park\, and in winter it is arguably at its most magical. Paths glow with lights\, Christmas trees appear around the park\, and the Warme Winter Weide becomes a winter garden with festive entertainment and plenty of warming food and drink. \nThe roller coasters\, including Baron 1898\, keep running when the weather allows\, so the thrill seekers in the family will not be bored either. \n\nWhen: Monday 16 November 2026 to Sunday 31 January 2027\nWhere: Efteling\, Europalaan 1\, Kaatsheuvel\nTickets: Book a dated ticket online; check the official site for prices and opening times\, which vary by day\nGetting there: Buses 300\, 301 and 136 run from ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg stations to the Efteling stop\n\nGood to know: Stay until dark for the lights\, and dress for a long\, cold day outdoors. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/winter-efteling-2026-2027/
LOCATION:Efteling\, Europalaan 1\, Kaatsheuvel\, 5171 KW\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T085148Z
CREATED:20260929T085148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T085148Z
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SUMMARY:Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Heroes Dutch Comic Con is the biggest comic con in the country\, and its winter edition packs the Jaarbeurs with celebrity guests\, comic artists\, cosplayers\, gaming\, merch stalls and more superhero capes than you knew existed. If you have only ever seen comic cons on YouTube\, this is the one to try. \nIt gets busy\, so treat it like a festival: pick the panels or photo ops you care about and wander the rest. \n\nWhen: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026\, 10:00 to 18:00 (VIP entry from 09:00)\nWhere: Jaarbeurs Utrecht\, Jaarbeursplein 15\, Utrecht\nTickets: Regular tickets have sold out; late tickets went on sale on 25 September. Adult day tickets €37\, children 6 to 12 €27\, under 6 free\, weekend €65\, VIP from €145\, plus a service fee. Tickets are mobile only\nGetting there: The Jaarbeurs is next to Utrecht Centraal; direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about 30 minutes\n\nGood to know: Children under 13 must be with an adult\, and you can reserve a locker in advance for your coat and shopping. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/heroes-dutch-comic-con-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Jaarbeurs Utrecht\, Jaarbeursplein 15\, Utrecht\, 3521 AM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Pop Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084339Z
CREATED:20260929T084339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084339Z
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SUMMARY:Platenbeurs Hilversum
DESCRIPTION:Hilversum is the home of Dutch broadcasting\, so it is fitting that it hosts one of the country’s bigger record fairs. The XXL Platenbeurs fills the Dudok Arena with around 300 metres of tables: LPs\, singles\, CDs\, posters and coloured vinyl\, from metal and rock to soul\, hip-hop and jazz. \nDealers come from the Netherlands and neighbouring countries\, so there is a healthy mix of bargains and proper collector’s items. \n\nWhen: Sunday 22 November 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Dudok Arena\, Arena 303\, 1213 NW Hilversum\nTickets: €5\, available online via platenbeurs.nl\nGetting there: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal reach Hilversum in about 25 minutes; change to a Sprinter for the one-stop hop to Hilversum Sportpark\, a short walk from the arena\n\nGood to know: Sprinters to Hilversum Sportpark run less often on Sundays\, so check the NS app before you set off. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/platenbeurs-hilversum/
LOCATION:Dudok Arena\, Arena 303\, Hilversum\, 1213 NW\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260929T084759Z
CREATED:20260929T084759Z
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SUMMARY:Castle Christmas Fair Santpoort
DESCRIPTION:Right on our doorstep\, the Castle Christmas Fair fills the grand country house and grounds of Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg in Santpoort with a Christmas and lifestyle market. It leans more towards style than sausages: winter fashion\, interior ideas\, gifts and decorations\, with live performances and plenty of food and drink to keep you going. The estate on the edge of the dunes is lovely in the dark with the lights on\, which makes the evening ticket a smart choice. \n\nWhen: Tuesday 24 November to Sunday 29 November 2026. Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 22:00\, Sunday 11:00 to 18:00\nWhere: Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg\, Duin- en Kruidbergerweg 60\, Santpoort-Noord (for sat nav the organisers use Velserenderlaan 2\, Santpoort-Zuid)\nTickets: Online €12.50 (Tuesday to Thursday) or €14.50 (Friday to Sunday) for adults\, €9.50 for children aged 7 to 14 or evening entry from 18:00\, family ticket €39.50. At the door €17.75 for adults.\nGetting there: Train or bus to Santpoort Noord station\, then walk to the estate. Parking is €9.50 when booked online.\n\nGood to know: Buy online to save a few euros\, and there is lit bicycle parking by the entrance if you cycle over from Haarlem. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/castle-christmas-fair-santpoort/
LOCATION:Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg\, Duin- en Kruidbergerweg 60\, Santpoort-Noord\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20261012T124802Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Amsterdam Light Festival marks its 15th edition this winter with a brand new route of light artworks by local and international artists\, reflected in the canals of the city centre. It is one of the best reasons to head into Amsterdam on a dark December evening\, and a fine way to see the city in a completely different light. \n\nWhen: Thursday 26 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027\, every evening\nWhere: Along the canals of Amsterdam city centre; the full route is published closer to the opening\nWalking: The artworks are freely accessible\, so you can walk the route yourself for free. Paid extras include app based walks (Light Walk\, Kids Walk and a Foodwalk) and guided tours.\nBy boat: Canal cruises pass the artworks from the water\, for example with Stromma from €22.75 for about 75 minutes\, departing near Amsterdam Centraal between 16:30 and 21:30\nTickets: Official cruise and walk tickets have been on sale since 1 October 2026\nGetting there: Direct trains from Haarlem and Zandvoort to Amsterdam Centraal\, and the canals are a short walk away\n\nGood to know: Book cruises early for weekends and the Christmas holidays. If you walk\, dress warmly and bring gloves\, because the wind off the canals is no joke. \nSurvive the dark months: My first Dutch winter guide.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/amsterdam-light-festival/
LOCATION:Amsterdam city center\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T085231Z
CREATED:20260929T085231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T085231Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to The Hague: Newcomers Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Hague International Centre runs regular welcome events for new arrivals\, and this edition is a pub quiz at The Fiddler\, run together with At Home Abroad. It falls on Praat Nederlands Day\, so expect a few Dutch language challenges mixed in with the practical information about life in the city. \nIt is a low pressure way to meet other people who have also just worked out what a BSN is\, and to pick up tips from people who know the region. Snacks and drinks are included. \n\nWhen: Thursday 26 November 2026\, doors 17:30\, programme 18:00 to 20:30\nWhere: The Fiddler\, Riviervismarkt 1\, Den Haag\nTickets: Free\, but everyone (including children) must register individually via the online form\nGetting there: About a 10 minute walk from Den Haag Centraal\n\nGood to know: Photos and video are taken on the night\, so tell the organisers in advance or at the door if you would rather not be in them. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/welcome-to-the-hague-newcomers-evening/
LOCATION:The Fiddler\, Riviervismarkt 1\, Den Haag\, 2513 AM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Expos
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20261012T124759Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T124759Z
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SUMMARY:Record Store Day Black Friday
DESCRIPTION:Record Store Day is not only an April thing. On Black Friday\, independent record shops that take part in Record Store Day release a batch of limited vinyl: coloured pressings\, reissues and special editions you will not find in the big online stores. \nIn the Netherlands it works like the spring edition: stock is limited\, reservations are generally not possible and it is first come\, first served\, so fans queue outside their favourite shop. The 2026 release list is now out\, with titles such as Florence + The Machine’s Everybody Scream (Chamber Version)\, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Live at Tower Theatre Philly 1975\, Prince’s 3121 Las Vegas Live and KATSEYE’s The Dance Breaks. Check the Dutch site for the full list\, as not every title reaches every country. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November 2026 (Black Friday)\, during shop opening hours\nWhere: Participating independent record shops across the Netherlands\nTickets: No tickets; you pay for the records\nGetting there: Use the store locator on the Record Store Day NL site to find your nearest participating shop\n\nGood to know: Some shops open earlier than usual on the day\, so check your local shop’s socials for opening times and queue tips. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/record-store-day-black-friday/
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20261012T124800Z
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SUMMARY:Fjoertoer Egmond
DESCRIPTION:Fjoertoer Egmond is an evening walk through the dunes\, beach and village of Egmond aan Zee\, lit by light art\, fire and music. Every walker gets an LED cap\, and on a cold\, clear November night it is one of the most atmospheric walks in the country. \nThe 12th edition runs with a Fjoer World Toer theme\, turning the route into a journey through themed destinations. Around 14\,000 walkers have already signed up and the organisers say only a few places are left\, so book now if you want in. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026. Group starts 16:00 to 19:00 on Friday and 16:00 to 19:30 on Saturday; finishes 19:00 to 23:00\nWhere: Start on the parking deck of Hotel Zuiderduin\, Zeeweg 52\, Egmond aan Zee; finish at Boulevard Zuid\nDistances: 6 km (Family Fjoertoer)\, 12\, 16 or 20 km\nTickets: €18 (6 km) to €34 (20 km)\, with member discounts. Only a few places left\, register online\nGetting there: Train to Alkmaar\, then bus 165 to Egmond aan Zee\, a short walk to Hotel Zuiderduin\n\nGood to know: Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes; parts of the route cross sand and beach in the dark. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/fjoertoer-egmond/
LOCATION:Egmond aan Zee\, Zeeweg 52\, Egmond aan Zee\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260929T084601Z
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SUMMARY:Warandeloop
DESCRIPTION:The Warandeloop in Tilburg is one of the country’s classic cross country races\, held in the Oude Warande woods. This year it hosts the Dutch cross country championships (NK Cross)\, so you can watch the country’s best runners tear through the mud a few metres away. \nIt is far from elite only: there is an evening urban run\, walks\, a recreational cross and races for children\, with around 5\,000 participants over the weekend. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November (Warande by Night 19:30)\, Saturday 28 November (walks from 09:30\, youth races\, recreational cross 12:46\, school races from 13:35) and Sunday 29 November 2026 (Masters and NK Cross from 09:45\, business run 14:50)\nWhere: Oude Warande (Stadsbos 013)\, Warandelaan 2\, Tilburg\nDistances: Night run 4 or 8 km\, walks 2.5 to 15 km\, recreational cross 5\,625 m\, business run 5 or 10 km\, NK races up to about 8 km\nTickets: Walks €8.50\, recreational cross €15.50 (€17 from 21 November)\, night run €26 to €28.50\nGetting there: Train to Tilburg Universiteit station\, then a short walk to the Oude Warande\n\nGood to know: Cross country means mud: bring spare shoes and a bag for the dirty ones. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/warandeloop/
LOCATION:Oude Warande\, Warandelaan 2\, Tilburg\, 5037 AB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20260929T084814Z
CREATED:20260929T084814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084814Z
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SUMMARY:Magisch Maastricht
DESCRIPTION:Maastricht does Christmas with a southern flair\, and Magisch Maastricht on the Vrijthof is the heart of it. The city’s grand main square fills with market stalls\, thousands of lights\, a Ferris wheel\, an indoor ice rink\, a carousel and an Alpine hut for mulled wine\, all framed by the Sint Servaas basilica and Sint Jan’s church. Combine it with a wander through the old town and a proper Limburg vlaai and you have a very good weekend. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November to Sunday 27 December 2026. Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 00:00\, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 01:00. The non food market closes at 22:00 and attractions at 23:00. Shorter hours on 24 and 25 December.\nWhere: Vrijthof\, Maastricht city centre\nTickets: Free entry; skating\, the Ferris wheel and rides are paid separately\nGetting there: Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht take about 2.5 hours\, then it is roughly a 15 minute walk across the Maas to the Vrijthof\n\nGood to know: Weekends get very busy\, so visit on a weekday afternoon if you can\, and go up the Ferris wheel after dark for the best views. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/magisch-maastricht/
LOCATION:Vrijthof\, Vrijthof\, Maastricht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20260929T084854Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084854Z
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SUMMARY:Winterstad Groningen
DESCRIPTION:Groningen turns its Grote Markt into Winterstad for over five weeks\, and it is one of the biggest winter setups in the north. Previous editions brought an ice rink lit up in the evenings\, a Ferris wheel\, a Christmas market with gifts and treats\, a Christmas train ride and a winter café with live music\, with plenty of glühwein\, hot chocolate and bratwurst to go around. With a student population keeping the city lively\, it makes a fun\, unpretentious winter day trip. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (dates as registered with the Gemeente Groningen)\nWhere: Grote Markt\, Groningen city centre\nTickets: The square is free to visit; skating and rides are paid. Check the official site for opening hours and prices closer to the date.\nGetting there: Direct trains run from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen in about 2 hours 15 minutes\, then it is around a 15 minute walk to the Grote Markt\n\nGood to know: Bring gloves if you plan to skate\, and time your visit for the evening when the lights are at their best. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/winterstad-groningen/
LOCATION:City centre\, Grote Markt\, Groningen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261203T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125302Z
CREATED:20261012T125302Z
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SUMMARY:dé Winterfair 2026 (formerly Margriet Winter Fair)
DESCRIPTION:For years the Margriet Winter Fair was a fixture of the Dutch run-up to Christmas\, and it lives on as dé Winterfair at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. Over a week\, the halls fill with stalls of Christmas decorations\, gifts\, fashion\, home goods and seasonal food\, plus demonstrations and entertainment. \nIt is busy\, sparkly and very Dutch\, and a good place to tick off a lot of Christmas shopping in one go. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November to Thursday 3 December 2026\, 10:00 to 18:00\nWhere: Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, ‘s-Hertogenbosch\nTickets: Buy online via the official site; check there for prices and discounts\nGetting there: About a 15-minute walk from ‘s-Hertogenbosch station\n\nGood to know: Weekdays are calmer than the weekend\, and a sturdy shopping bag is a must. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/de-winterfair-2026-formerly-margriet-winter-fair/
LOCATION:Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, ’s-Hertogenbosch\, 5222 AK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261128T230000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125305Z
CREATED:20261012T125305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125305Z
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SUMMARY:Not Your Average Winefestival 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the name suggests\, this is a wine festival for people who like wine but not wine snobbery. Over two evenings at Kanaal30\, a former industrial venue on the canal in Utrecht\, you can taste your way around a range of producers in a casual\, sociable setting. \nIt is a good one to do with a group of friends before the December madness kicks in. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026\, 16:00 to 23:00\nWhere: Kanaal30\, Kanaalweg 30\, 3526 KM Utrecht\nTickets: Day ticket €15; a Friends ticket for five people costs €75\nGetting there: Kanaal30 is about 2 km west of Utrecht Centraal; walk\, cycle or plan a bus on 9292.nl\n\nGood to know: Eat something first\, and take the train home rather than the car. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/not-your-average-winefestival-2026/
LOCATION:Kanaal30\, Kanaalweg 30\, Utrecht\, 3526 KM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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