The Vastelaoveskirmes can be found on the Munsterplein in Roermond with more than 10 attractions for young and old, e.g.: caterpillar track, breakdance, trampoline, merry-go-round, mini carousel and duck catching. The following food stalls are also there: churros, fish, Vietnamese snacks, cotton candy, popcorn and sweets.

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On Carnival Saturday, all brakes go loose during the mega party on the Stationsplein in Roermond.

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Whole park open Wednesday and weekend days: 30 November to 19 January 2025 + Christmas holiday.

It promises to be another magical winter in Toverland. From 30 November you can enjoy Winter Feelings in Toverland. Discover all 6 worlds full of twinkling lights together, with Port Laguna as a literal hotspot. This winter lagoon full of activities and festivities will immediately warm you up. This year not only on weekends, but also on Wednesdays! And during the Christmas holiday you can enjoy all this for an extra long time, namely until 20:00!

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The Liberation Festival in Roermond will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the ARLO site on the banks of the Maas, about a 5-10 minute walk from the center of Roermond.

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A Pride Walk through the city center of Roermond, followed by an information market and performances by various DJs. 24 May 2025 13:15 - 17:00.

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Sjwaampop is an annual, two-day, free pop festival, which has been taking place on the market of Swalmen since 1983. The festival has lasted two days since 2012 and attracts several thousand visitors a day. In previous years we welcomed De Staat, Di-Rect, Anneke van Giersbergen, La Fuente, Douwe Bob, Wulf, Navarone, Johan Gielen, Wild Romance, Miss Montreal, Chef Special, DeWolff, Memphis Maniacs and Vato Gonzales. So there is something for everyone every year at Sjwaampop!

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Youth work Thorn is organizing a water spectacle this year on Saturday, the 21st of June. There will be water games, tasty fries and even a large obstacle course. Of course there will also be a DJ for some nice beats and delicious cooling drinks. The sunscreen will flow freely.

• The water festival is for children aged 4 to 16 years old.
• Delicious fries will be included in the entrance fee.
• Put on your swimsuit, you can also change clothes at JWT.

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Since 1990, Pinkpop has been in the Great Guinness Book Of Records as the oldest continuously organized pop festival. The first edition took place on May 18,1970 in Geleen. After seventeen editions at that location, the festival moved to Baarlo once, after which it settled permanently at the Megaland event site in Landgraaf from 1988. In 2019, Pinkpop celebrated its 50th anniversary there.

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Largest historical motorbikes and tractors festival in Europe. Open air museum for lovers and entertainment for the whole family.

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Solar Weekend is one of the most creative festivals in the country. Every year, eight hundred creatives and artists contribute to the festival. Expect alternative sports, wacky games, beautiful buildings, art and playful theatre. There is also a lot to see musically. Live acts alternate with great DJs from the House and Techno scene. 

The entire front line of hip-hop and urban is also programmed on Solar. If you really want to experience the festival, it is a good idea to be present for the full four days. The campsite has become a festival in itself, with three (!) stages, a 72-hour Silent Disco and the legendary water pistol fight with thousands of participants.

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One of the largest free festivals in the Netherlands, 4 days long in the Julianapark in Venlo. With more than 100 large and smaller acts in the field of music, literature, dance, theater, film, art and science.

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Performances by local artists and up-and-coming talent on the Kloosterwandplein in Roermond. March 1,2025 12:11 PM - 6:13 PM"

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Attending an André Rieu concert in Maastricht offers a truly special experience, allowing you to see the city in a unique light.

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A 3-day Jazz festival with an innovative musical mix of funk, percussion, jazz, soul and more. On the site (at the old NS train station in Swalmen) there are also several food stands and a bar. Day tickets and tokens are available at the box office.

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GLOW is a free to visit light art festival in the public space of Eindhoven with about 35 light artists from home and abroad. The light art projects are connected to each other via a walking route. In addition to major international light artists, GLOW makes room for innovative and unique home-grown projects. 

It is an apotheosis of one, sometimes two or more years of collaboration, experimentation and perfection. Each edition has a theme that is given to the light artists, to incorporate into their light artwork entirely according to their own and free interpretation.

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Twice a week, a fairytale parade (Landal Christmas Parade) passes through the old streets of the town during Christmas Town Valkenburg. The historic centre forms a spectacular backdrop for the light procession with richly decorated floats and groups of dancers in beautiful costumes.

On a Christmas song composed especially for Christmas City, it is almost impossible to stand still while watching. The lights, dancers, floats and the catchy music make the Landal Christmas Parade one of the big crowd pullers of Christmas City Valkenburg every year.

More details: www.christmastownvalkenburg.com

The carnival parade kicks off at 14:11 PM, winding its way through the streets of Thorn. Spectacular floats will grace the procession, creating a feast for the eyes.

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The carnival parade kicks off at 14:11 PM, winding its way through the streets of Ittervoort. Spectacular floats will grace the procession, creating a feast for the eyes.

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The carnival parade starts at 14:11 through the streets of Heel. The most beautiful floats pass by.

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The carnival parade starts at 13:11 through the streets of Sittard. The most beautiful floats pass by.

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The carnival parade starts at 13:00 through the streets of Venlo. The most beautiful floats pass by.

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The official opening of the carnival in Venlo. Various carnival artists will perform in Venlo.

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The carnival parade starts at 13:33 through the streets of Maastricht. The most beautiful floats pass by.

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Commemoration of war victims at the Limburg Resistance Monument at the Zwartbroekplein in Roermond (19:30). Prior to this ceremony, the Roermond orchestra 'De Symphonie' will provide a memorial concert in the Minderbroederskerk. This concert starts at 18:30.

The commemorations are also in the municipality of Roermond at other locations:

• 7.30 p.m.: At the War Memorial in the cemetery on the Bosstraat in Swalmen
• 7.45 p.m.: At the monument at the Betjesplein in Maasniel
• 7.45 p.m.: At the monument at the Putkamp in Herten

There will be diversions and/or closures around these locations from approximately 19:00 to 20:30.

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Admire historic fire engines on the Markt. These vehicles will join the city procession that will depart from the city center to the Chapel in 't Zand at 5:30 p.m. - May 18,2025 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Chic old-timers, classic motorcycles and mopeds shine on the Munsterplein (and Graaf Gerardstraat) in the city center of Roermond. A fun + free afternoon for the whole family, young and old!

On the 3rd of August 2025, between 13:00 - 17:00.

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For years, boats decorated with lanterns and lights have been sailing on the Maasplassen in Roermond at the end of the sailing season.

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Photo exhibitions, impressive exhibitions, international lectures and so on. Sophisticated art connoisseurs come together, and curious visitors can see and buy special treasures on display here. In the city you will find all kinds of activities, exhibitions and dinners in the context of TEFAF.

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The first fair of the year in Roermond is traditionally the Vastelaoveskirmes (Carnival Fair). The Vastelaoveskirmes in 2025 can be found on Munsterplein with more than 10 attractions for young and old, e.g.: caterpillar track, breakdance, trampoline, merry-go-round, mini carousel and duck catching. The following food stalls are also there: churros, fish, Vietnamese snacks, cotton candy, popcorn and candy.

More details here.

The Wednesday Market. Every Wednesday from 9:00 to 15:00

The Wednesday market focuses primarily on food and culture. Although it retains its traditional market functionalities, the Wednesday market is, above all, an experience for the visitor, with weekly cooking presentations and performances. The market itself boasts a variety of different products such as fresh fish, artisanal local products, and the famed textile market.

The Biological Market. Every Thursday from 13:00 to 18:00

At this biological market in Wyck, you can stumble open all sorts of great foods. Under the “think global, act locally” motto, you can enjoy products that have been grown with care and love. Pure bliss!

The Friday Market. Every Friday from 9:00 to 15:00

With approximately 400 stalls, the Friday Market is one of the largest wares markets in the Euregion. The fish market stands out, attracting customers from Belgium and even the North of France! The market also possesses a great selection of textiles and furniture.

De Vlooienmarkt. Every Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00

Skitter through an erratic assortment of goods at the flea market on Saturday, whether it be vintage fashion or antique furniture. Eigenzinnige Markt. Every Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00 Find hidden gems in the broad selection of curiosities, antiques, and art at this peculiar market.

www.bezoekmaastricht.nl

The Feelgood Market is a bustling place, full of sustainable, hand-crafted, original, and inspiring (local) products. You can also find tasty (biological) bites, drinks, workshops and great live music. A great day trip for the family!

Parents can relax and stroll through the market while there are numerous fun activities for the children.

www.feelgoodmarket.nl

More information on: www.weert.nl/markt

More information on: www.weareroermond.com

Tens of thousands of visitors from all over the region and far beyond visit the Sint Joepmarkt in Sittard every year. An annual fair where the men and women of the market sell a colorful collection of products. The market has been a popular market for more than 200 years. The first Sint Joepmarkt was held on March 19, 1803. The mayor of Sittard received permission from Napoleon Bonaparte for this market, which was a cattle market until the end of the 19th century. 

The Sint Joepmarkt is not only the first annual market of the year, but also the largest in the Netherlands. More than five kilometers of stalls string together through the historic city center of Sittard. Many of the market vendors advertise their merchandise in an original way. Something that makes this market a very popular event for many visitors!

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Around the old basilica and Market of Meerssen, the Bartholomew Market is held every year on Ascension Day. It is a large market with a varied offer in this beautiful location. There is a separate flea market and there is also a lot of entertainment at this market.

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The 20th Edition of the cozy art market on and around the picturesque square beyond the Stone Bridge in the suburb of St. Jacob. Discover hidden treasures (including ceramics, sculptures, jewelry) at the art market with more than 50 artists from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

The proceeds of the entrance will go to various charities!

• 8th of June 2025, 11:00 - 17:00
• Suburb of St. Jacob
• Entrance fee from 12 years = €3

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Around the old basilica and Market of Meerssen, the Annual Fair is held every year on the first Sunday of September. It is a large market with a varied offer in this beautiful location. There is a separate art and flea market and there is also extra entertainment at this market.

There is plenty of parking nearby and the train and bus stations are within walking distance (±300 m) from the market.

The market is held on the 1st Sunday of September:

• Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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