Festivals in Zeeland

1) Klomppop 

At the Klomppop festival in Zuid-Beveland, you can enjoy pop, rock, and hip-hop music for three days. Each day of this three-day festival offers visitors something different. On Friday, a stage is provided for musical talents through the talent competition Spectra. On Saturday, you can enjoy various music styles performed by different artists. Sunday's program is aimed at families. The street theater and various cover bands will entertain young and old and form a pleasant conclusion to the three-day Klomppop festival. The festival grounds of Klomppop are located in Ovezande and will be held on May 24, 25, and 26.

Would you like to enjoy Klomppop for three days? Then book a holiday cottage at Vakantie Zeeland close to the festival. Choose, for example, a cottage in Heinkenszand (7 km), Borselle (8 km), Goes (13 km), or Vlissingen (25 km). In Ovezande itself, we also have a luxurious 10-person holiday home. Enjoy a wonderful weekend getaway or a week's holiday in Zeeland!

2) Vestrock

The weekend after Klomppop, Vestrock is on the festival program in Zeeland. This small-scale and intimate festival takes place in Hulst. The Vestrock festival is thus planned for the Ascension weekend and forms an excellent outing during this delightful long weekend away to the sea. The program on Friday and Saturday of Vestrock focuses on young people and adults. On Sunday, Vestrock Junior takes place, the family program of the festival.

Make it easy for yourself and rent a comfortable chalet, holiday home, or apartment close to the Vestrock festival in Hulst. When you choose accommodation in Graauw (10 min) or Ossenisse (16 min drive), you'll be at this cozy festival in no time. Of course, you can also stay in one of the other places in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. From here, you can also visit one of the Belgian cities like Bruges, Ghent, or Antwerp during your holiday.

3) Foodfestival Cuisine Machine

At the Foodfestival Cuisine Machine, as the name suggests, you can enjoy culinary dishes. In the machine factory in Vlissingen, various food trucks serve all kinds of dishes and drinks. Let yourself be surprised by this food festival in Vlissingen from June 7 to 10, 2019. Although this festival revolves around culinary highlights, music is certainly not missing. Enjoy a pleasant time in this casual atmosphere together with your family or group of friends.

Foodfestival Cuisine Machine falls on the Pentecost weekend, making it an ideal time for a long weekend away. Both in Vlissingen and in the surrounding villages, you'll find suitable and comfortable accommodations. Book a cottage, for example, in Koudekerke (6 km), Biggekerke (10 km), or Zoutelande (12 km), all at a short distance from the festival.

4) Festival De Veste

This festival also doesn't fall directly into the music category. In the green environment of Park de Oostwal in Goes, Festival De Veste is all about art and culture. Children have made artworks, you can follow workshops, or shop at the pop-up lifestyle market. All this accompanied by music and the enjoyment of various snacks and drinks. The route in the park will lead you along the various activities and stalls.

Visit Festival De Veste from June 21 to 23, 2019, and combine your visit with a holiday or weekend in Zeeland. Goes is located on the peninsula of Zuid-Beveland, where you'll find various comfortable holiday homes. Besides visiting the festival, visiting the beach or one of the many attractions is also a good idea during your holiday in Zeeland.

5) Concert at Sea

Concert at Sea is perhaps the most famous festival in the province of Zeeland. The beautiful location of the festival, on two peninsulas of the Brouwersdam, immediately brings you into a summer mood. Famous Dutch artists such as Guus Meeuwis, BLOF, Golden Earring, and Douwe Bob perform. But during Concert at Sea, you can also enjoy sultry summer hits from the Spanish singer Alvaro Soler.

The festival location, the Brouwersdam, is the connection between the islands of Goeree-Overflakkee and Schouwen-Duiveland. To enjoy Concert at Sea even longer, rent a lovely holiday cottage in Zeeland. Close to the festival grounds are the towns of Renesse (11 min), Burgh-Haamstede (15 min), Kerkwerve (16 min), Brouwershaven (17 min), and Zonnemaire (20 min).

6) Festival Onderstroom

The summer vacation starts off well! During Festival Onderstroom, you can enjoy the best street theater that Zeeland has to offer for three days. From July 5 to 7, you can visit Festival Onderstroom in Vlissingen. This festival is a real family outing, where young and old can enjoy street theater and also be actively involved. Celebrate your holiday in Zeeland and combine it with a visit to Festival Onderstroom. In Vlissingen, you'll find various luxurious and comfortable holiday homes, ideal for a seaside holiday.

7) City of Dance Festival

You can visit this summer festival together with all your friends or family members. Whether one likes hip-hop, another Latin, and yet someone else house music, at City of Dance, you'll find all these and even more different music styles to dance to and let loose. With this extensive lineup featuring many (inter)national artists, everyone can enjoy this Middelburg festival. The City of Dance festival attracts visitors from the entire Benelux and is a real party.

The capital of Zeeland, Middelburg, is located on the island of Walcheren. Here you'll find many chalets, holiday homes, apartments, and static caravans for your family or group of friends. Spend a week's holiday by the sea, or an extra summery weekend away in combination with the City of Dance festival. From your holiday cottage, you can also plan many other outings. Visit the coast and the beach or the nature area De Manteling and experience a relaxing stay in Zeeland!

8) Jazz by the Sea

Jazz by the Sea; a delightful late summer festival in Zeeland. From September 18 to 22, you can enjoy cheerful jazz tunes at this free festival. In the oldest seaside resort of Zeeland, Domburg, no less than 50 different jazz artists perform. Also during the 29th edition, you'll be swept away by the beautiful jazz sounds, just try to stand still then. Jazz by the Sea is a great celebration for young and old!

To enjoy Jazz by the Sea even longer, you can book a holiday home in Walcheren. You can choose accommodation in Domburg itself, or one of the towns at a short distance from the festival grounds including: Aagtekerke (2 km), Oostkapelle (4.5 km), Westkapelle (7 km), and Zoutelande (8 km). Besides visiting the festival, it's also wonderful to take a beach walk along the long Walcheren coast, or to try one of the water sports. Come and enjoy Zeeland!