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Festivals in Breda 2024

    The festival season has started again! In the upcoming months, Breda will be bursting with all sorts of different events. From the tastiest beer festivals to the coolest music events. We have listed a number of festivals that you definitely shouldn't miss! Enjoy!

    Oranje Zoet - 27th of April

    't Zoet. The old CSM site where two gigantic towers once stood and sugar was made. Most people know it from the letters 'IK GA VIA BREDA'. This year during King's Day, the old sugar beet bin is the backdrop for Oranje Zoet - The Kingsday Rave.


    Breda Jazz Festival - 9th to 12th May

    Say "Ascension Day" in Breda, and you'll get "Jazz Festival", an event that's become inseparable from Breda after more than fifty editions. Local and international artists, as well as a quarter of a million visitors from all over the globe, manage to find their way to our hospitable city year after year. Whether it's old style, modern, or related styles; the festival offers it all. 

    Bumperkluiven - 17th to 20th May

    Come visit Bumperkluiven and discover new flavours at the wide range of food trucks, order one of the many craft beers or wines, take a seat in the sun and... enjoy the live music, children's entertainment, carousel, music and theatre! There is something on offer for everyone and every budget.

    Spanjaardsgat Festival - 22nd to 26th of May

    The festival where orchestras take the stage. The annual Spanjaardsgat Orchestra Festival is a festival for orchestras and large bands. Everyone is welcome, as long as we are talking about a large musical company with at least 20 participating musicians.

    Shift Festival - 29 & 30 June

    The leading house and techno festival of Breda is returning to the Galderse Meren. Expect creative decors and an international line-up that will blow you away!

    Breda Live - 5 & 6 July 2024

    Do you feel like experiencing some old-fashioned cosiness? Then come to Breda Live! The event with artists from our own soil such as Racoon, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, DI-RECT, and André Hazes. This promises to be a super cosy festival for young and old alike!

    Brand Parkies - July and August

    What would a summer in Breda be without Brand Parkies?! This year, the beloved music festival will return to Stadspark Valkenberg. Enjoy live music, cool DJ sets, and delicious food every Tuesday in July for six weeks while chilling on your blanket in the evening sun.

    Trailerfest - 10th of August

    Often, the campsite of a festival is much more enjoyable than the festival grounds themselves. And that's exactly what Trailerfest is all about. Wander from caravan to caravan or from stage to stage; you've never experienced a festival like this before!

    The Harbour Festivities - 16th to 18th August

    The coziest summer party of the year: the Breda harbour festivals! The third edition will take place from 16 to 18 August 2024. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the harbour and discover the irresistible charm that only Breda has to offer.

    Submarine Festival - 31 August

    Celebrate the end of summer with a bang at the Duikboot Festival! With five music areas, a creative programme and the tranquil water of the Asterdplas, there is nothing better than ending your summer here. Something for everyone on one delightful festival site.

    Tranen van Van Cooth - August 31

    Do you feel like singing along? Then come to Tranen van Van Cooth! Enjoy various Dutch artists and choirs with a beer in hand. Old-fashioned fun!

    Hartje Ginneken - 14th September

    On 14 September, the seventh edition of Hartje Ginneken will take place once again. After several extremely successful editions, the coziest neighbourhood party in Ginneken is making a comeback.

    Expect a celebration full of music, performances, and conviviality! 

    Dream Village - 14th of September

    Dream Village is the ideal way to end the outdoor festival season! Here you can enjoy performances by the biggest artists on multiple stages.

    Breda Barst - 6 & 7 September

    Breda Barst is the pop festival for everyone. Every year in the third weekend of September, Breda Barst organises a weekend full of music and conviviality in Valkenberg Park. Expect major Dutch artists, emerging talent, delicious food, fun activities, and a relaxed atmosphere. At Breda Barst, you will encounter music styles ranging from pop and rock to metal, and from punk and electro to hip-hop and dance.

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