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Enjoy the Best of Summer in Apeldoorn 

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City Brimming with Music Concerts, Museum Exhibitions, Sports Activities and More  

We’re nearing the middle of summer in the Netherlands, and there’s still plenty to do in Apeldoorn. During the year’s warmest season, the city becomes a hub for cultural, sports and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for something to do on your own, with friends or with family, here’s your go-to guide:

Live music in the air

Musical events across all genres are scheduled over the coming weeks, many of them open-air and with free admission. Every Sunday until 31 August, GIGANT (Nieuwstraat 377) hosts the CityOasis festival from 14:00 to 22:00. The event offers refreshing drinks, delicious food, silent discos and live music every week. 

Oranjepark also becomes the stage for Sunday afternoon concerts featuring styles such as blues, country, rock, jazz and more. You can check the full programme online.  

On 22 and 23 August, starting at 18:30 and 17:30 respectively, the third Beer & Blues Festival will take place at SOAP (Vlijtseweg 100), bringing the best of blues, soul and R&B to Apeldoorn. 

If you're into electronic music like hard house, trance and hard techno, don’t miss ABNØRMAAL’s stage at the Night of Apeldoorn (Nacht van Apeldoorn) on 29 August from 19:00 at Van Reekumplein (behind GIGANT).  

A toast to summer

For the first time ever, the TAPT Festival is coming to Zwitsal Apeldoorn (Vlijtseweg 120A) on 1 and 2 August, bringing a big summer celebration. Alongside craft beer, the event will offer cocktails, wine, street food, lawn games, Disco Bingo and dancing in the sun. Check out the event’s website for tickets and more information. 

Zwitsal Apeldoorn will also host the city’s Wine Festival on 22 and 23 August, featuring a fine selection of wines, smooth music and a variety of treats including cheese platters, charcuterie and surprising vegetarian dishes. Alcohol-free drinks will also be available. Tickets start at € 12.95 and can be purchased on the event’s website.

Let’s get moving

This summer, Sportservice Apeldoorn is once again organising an extensive programme of sporting activities. With more than 40 free events, options include canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, beach volleyball, boot camps, football tournaments, dance workshops, snorkelling and more. Check the programme and register for activities here.

DE OPENING

From Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 August, Apeldoorn will host DE OPENING, a brand-new, free festival marking the national start of the cultural season. Expect three vibrant days filled with performances, pop-up acts, exhibitions and a spectacular opening show at Marktplein. Leading cultural venues such as Paleis Het Loo, the Kröller-Müller Museum, Orpheus Theatre, GIGANT and CODA will present special programming. 

On Saturday 31 August, AVROTROS will broadcast Musical Awards: The Kick-Off live from Paleis Het Loo. Another highlight is the exhibition How = Now 2025 at ACEC, showcasing works by more than 100 artists from Gelderland and Overijssel. This is a unique opportunity to see Apeldoorn transformed into an open-air museum and stage.

Open-air film festival

Movie lovers can indulge in Apeldoorn’s traditional Open Air Film Festival, taking place from 22 to 30 August at Stadspark Berg & Bos. The programme features a wide range of films, many of them in English and suitable for the whole family. For tickets and more information, visit the event’s website.  

Hunting for treasures

Whether you are a collector or simply enjoy browsing antique markets, there is plenty happening in Apeldoorn this summer. 

On 14 August, Apeldoorn will host its renowned Antiques and Curios Market, the largest event of its kind in the Netherlands. Taking place from 09:00 to 16:30 on Market Square in the city centre, the market will bring together traders, collectors and antique enthusiasts from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. A wide range of food and drink stalls will also be available throughout the day. 

More than 4,000 books will be available at the book market held at Denksportcentrum Noord (Sleutelbloemstraat 22A) on 30 August, from 10:30 to 15:00. Most titles will be priced at € 1 or € 2, covering a wide range of genres including fiction, science, history, biographies, poetry and more. 

Every Saturday from 26 July to 16 August, between 09:00 and 15:00, more than 200 vendors take part in the car boot sales held on the lawn along Landgoedlaan. Proceeds from the market support aid shipments to Eastern Europe, organised by the WHOE foundation. 

If you love a good bargain, don’t miss the ‘Rug Festival’ (‘Kleedjes Festijn’) on 23 August, from 10:00 to 15:00. Held at the Nettenfabriek parking lot (Spoorstraat 27b), the event offers everything from mugs and statuettes to electronic devices and more.

WUP 25/07/2025 
by Ulisses Sawczuk 
©WUAS Press 

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