What is definitely worth visiting is Oerol, which takes place on Terschelling from 13 to 22 june 2025. This ten-day festival annually attracts about fifty thousand visitors of all ages and origins. The special thing about this festival is that it isn't just about music, but also theater, storytelling, street theater and much more can be experienced here!
๐ Tip: stay overnight at Stayokay Terschelling
Pinkpop
Ever since 1970, the second largest festival in the Netherlands has taken place in the south of Limburg, namely Landgraaf; Pinkpop. This three-day festival is known not only for its eye-catching pink fisherman's hats, but also for its crazy lineup every year. For example, this year on 20, 21, 22 June 2024, artists such as Justin Timberlake, Olivia Rodrigo, Muse, The Last Dinner Party will be performing.
๐ Tip: stay overnight at Stayokay Maastricht
Concert at Sea
In the weekend of 26, 27 and 28 June 2025, we can dance again in Brouwersdam, Zeeland, at Concert at Sea! With Dutch artists like Blรธf, Suzan & Freek, Guus Meeuwes and Racoon it will without a doubt be a party here. Watch the sun set behind the main stage or take a break on the beach. Did you know that this famous pop festival was founded by Blรธf in 2006?
๐ Tip: stay overnight at Stayokay Domburg
Down The Rabbit Hole
This year on 4 t/m 6 July 2025, it's time again for Down The Rabbit Hole, for short, DTRH. This three-day festival takes place at De Groene Heuvels recreation park in Beuningen, near Nijmegen and Arnhem. With outdoor and covered stages and different types of music, it's a party for everyone here.
๐ Tip: spend the night at Stayokay Arnhem
North Sea Jazz Festival
The North Sea Jazz Festival began in 1974 with about nine thousand visitors and has since grown into an international phenomenon that attracts around ninety thousand visitors annually. Here you will see your favorite jazz artists perform in Rotterdam Ahoy on 11, 12, 13 July 2025. Think of Joss Stone, Sting and Raye.
๐ Tip: stay overnight in Stayokay Rotterdam
Pal Mundo
With an impressive lineup of international top artists and stages renowned for their light shows and sound quality, Awakenings attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world between July 11 and 13. The festival offers the ultimate experience for lovers of electronic music, with a strong focus on atmosphere, creativity, and innovation.
What also makes Awakenings special is its commitment to sustainability. The festival actively takes measures to reduce its ecological footprint. Since 2016, it has been powered by batteries charged with green energy, and waste is carefully separated and recycled. Sustainable materials are also used for decor and catering, and the organization collaborates with local initiatives to make the event as green as possible. Awakenings proves that large-scale parties and environmental awareness will work well together.
๐ Tip: stay overnight in Stayokay Eindhoven
Milkshake Festival
On 26 and 27 July 2025, it's time again for the Milkshake Festival, which is organised in the heart of Amsterdam. Milkshake isn't a place where people come just for the music, it's also an open-minded space where diversity and acceptance of people is celebrated. With electronic music, hip-hop, dancehall and more genres, it's impossible to not dance!
๐ Tip: stay at Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark or Stayokay Amsterdam Oost
Lowlands
A Camping Flight to Lowlands Paradise, also known as Lowlands, is a three-day festival that takes place from 15-17 August 2025. The music at this festival is very diverse and the genres vary from pop to rock, and from R&B to metal. It's only possible to buy a ticket here for the whole weekend. This way you really feel that fun festival atmosphere!
๐ Tip: stay overnight at Stayokay Apeldoorn or Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
Mysteryland
For 30 years, people have been visiting the famous festival Mysteryland, which will take place again this year in Haarlemmermeer. From 22 to 24 August 2025, the feet will be off the floor to the best electronic music, hardstyle, house and afrobeats. With its many stages, this is one of the most diverse festivals in the Netherlands in terms of music.
๐ Tip: stay overnight at Stayokay Haarlem
Into the Woods
On 19 and 20 September 2025, Into the Woods festival is happening at the Open Air Theater in Amersfoort. During this multi-genre electronic music festival you will be surrounded by trees enjoying the best techno tunes. With its creative art installations, not only the ears but also the eyes will be fed with creative positivity!
๐ Tip: stay overnight at Stayokay Utrecht Centrum or Stayokay Soest
Want to visit a cosy light festival in winter?
Can't get enough of all the festivals in the Netherlands either? Then visit a beautiful light show or light festival this winter! We have already listed the best ones for you in our blog 6x the Most Beautiful Light Festivals in the Netherlands.
