Events

Every year, many events are organised on Terschelling varying from festivals to exhibitions.

This calendar of events is subject to change.

Events June

Oerol

9-18 June 2023 | One of the largest theater festivals in Europe

Dancing at the foot of the Brandaris

10, 13, 16 and 17 June 2023 | Swing at the foot of the Brandaris.

Sint Jan's Trottery

24. June 2023 | Traditional trotting race in Midsland.

Surf and Sail

29 June - 2 July 2023 | An evenement at West aan Zee, with lot's of sportive activities and more

Day of the Wadden Sea

24 June 2023 | Day of the Wadden Sea

Markets June

13 Oerol market, Midsland
14 Oerol market, Hoorn
15 Oerol market, West

Performances June

02 Concert Brutaal Vocaal
9 -18 More Oerol
20 Narration ARJEN, West-End Theather
26 Narration ARJEN, West-End Theather

Events July

VVV Terschelling Cyprianrace paard strand Noordzee race Midsland Formerum aan zee

Trotting race Oosterend

16. July 2023 | Trotting race, beach Oosterend

Ring riding on horseback

27 July 2023 | Ring riding on horseback, an exciting event

VVV KNRM West aan Zee Heartbreak Hotel Terschelling lancering roeireddingboot Secretaris Schumacher 6 GROOT

Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

July 27, August 10 and 24, September 17, 2023 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

Traditional dance performance

July and August 2023 | The performances give visitors an idea of the traditional island dance culture and it's costumes.

Brandaris walking tour

Brandaris walking tour in July and August | Every time another route of 10 KM

Men from Hee

July and August 2023 | Music for the whole family about sand, zee and holidays on Terschelling

Markets July

12 Braderie, West
19 Braderie, Midsland
22 Local night market, West
26 Braderie, West

Other July

01 Dancing at see, Hotel Paal 8

Events August

KNRM summer demonstration

2 and 16 August 2023 | A spectaculair demonstration by the KNRM rescue stations

Terschelling Open Air Filmfestival

4. to 13. August 2023 | Terschelling Open Air Film Festival watching movies in open air. That's cool!

Ring riding Hoorn

4 August 2023 | Ring riding for harnessed horses in Hoorn

Day of the horse

6 August 2023 | Day of the horse in Formerum, for horse lovers

Terschellinger Record Fair

8. August 2023 | Terschellinger Record Fair at the foot of the Brandaris

Musical chairs on horseback

10 August 2023 | The game of musical chairs on horseback, a true spektakel

Town festival Hoorn

12 August 2023 | Town festival in Hoorn with flea market, games and pentathlon for the 5 eastern villages.

Inspection KFPS and Groninger horse

14 August 2023 | Inspection KFPS and Groninger horse in Hoorn

Klapstoel Kabaret

16 - 18 August 2023 | A pop-up stage in the field with cabaret.

Cyprian race

20 August 2023 | Cyprian race on the beach of Midsland aan Zee.

Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

July 27, August 10 and 24, September 17, 2023 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

Brandaris walking tour

Brandaris walking tour in July and August | Every time another route of 10 KM

Traditional dance performance

July and August 2023 | The performances give visitors an idea of the traditional island dance culture and it's costumes.

Markets August

02 Braderie, Midsland
09 Braderie, West
16 Braderie, Midsland
23 Braderie, West

Events September

Local market Oosterend

3 September 2023 | With island products, vegetables, art, crafts and more.

Rock and Roll Street

8-10 September 2023 | Fat quiffs, cotton candy, vintage cars, solexes and above all a lot of live Rockabilly and Rock and Roll music.

Market trotting race

13 September 2023 | Market trotting race for the Jaap Borsch trophy

Livestock market

14 September 2023 | Livestock market and fair in Midsland

Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

July 27, August 10 and 24, September 17, 2023 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

Springtij

20-22 September 2023 | Three days in a inspiring environment to create a sustainable future

The Bluescruise Terschelling

30 September 2023 | The Blues Cruise is a music event in September

Events October

Sailors commemoration

7 October 2023 | Commemoration of fallen sailors

Art at Church

16-28 October 2023 | A selection of different work from islander artists.

Funfair

20-29 October 2023 | Funfair at Terschelling, with rides, attractions, stands and more

The inspiration festival Terschelling

20, 21 and 22 October 2023 | The inspiration festival connects ecclesiastical and/or religious Netherlands with each other.

Terschelling race of the classics 2 2019

Kuiper Brandarisrace

21 and 22 October 2023 | An annual sailing competition from Harlingen to Terschelling, with traditional sailing ships.

Ring riding in Midsland

20 May & 22 October 2023 | Ring riding with horse and carriage, in the Oosterburen in Midsland.

The Witches' Market

25 October 2023 | With pumpkins, broomsticks, lanterns and fire pits, the Oosterburen is transformed into a true witch's market.

Brandaris walking tours - Autumn

25 October 2023 | Every time another route of 10 KM

The Night of the Night

27 and 28 October 2023 | Annual celebration of the Night of the Night in Oosterend

Events November

VVV Terschelling Berenloop hardloop hardlopen sporten strand Noordzee wadden marathon

Youth run Berenloop

4 November 2023 | Youth run Berenloop

Kleintje Berenloop

4 November 2023 | Kleintje Berenloop a warm-up for the big race on Sunday!

Berenloop

5 November 2023 | Berenloop Terschelling, a running race through the beautiful and varied nature of Terschelling

Sinterklaas

25 November 2023 | Sinterklaas and his Pieten arrive in the port of Terschelling

T-jazz Terschelling

24-26 November 2023 | A swinging and versatile program for everyone

Events December

Christmas market West

9 December 2023 | A cosy Christmas market at Zus Kooijman's garden

Christmas walking tour

26 December 2023 | Get into the Christmas spirit during the traditional Christmas walking tour

Midwinter market Midsland

28 December 2023 | The traditional Midwinter Market in Midsland.

Christmas market Oosterend

29 December 2023 | Lights Christmas market Oosterend

Starlight tour Natuurlijk Oosterend

29 December 2023 | The traditional starlight walking tour in Oosterend

Other December

31 Carbid shooting

Events January 2024

New Year's Dive Terschelling

1 January 2024 | Terschelling's New Year's dive on the beach at Midsland aan Zee. For the real die-hards!

Events February 2024

Beach cleanup

February/March 2024 | Beach cleanup on Terschelling. An event organized by the Waddenvereniging and Stayokay Terschelling.

Events March 2024

Lytse Fjoertoer

22 March 2024 | Lytse Fjoertoer. A short version of the 'Fjoertoer' especially for children and their (grand)parents.

Fjoertoer

23 March 2024 | Fjoertoer: A trip along beacons of fire.

Events April 2024

VVV Terschelling Koningsdag West Terschelling dorp kind

King's Day Terschelling

27 April 2024 | King's Day at Terschelling with many activities.

Events May 2024

Mayfire

1 May 2024 | Traditional Mayfire at various location on Terschelling

Silent march

4 May 2024 | Silent march to commemorate the war victims

HT Rowing Race

10 May 2024 | The spectacular HT rowing race is one of the toughest rowing competitions in the country

Sagitta sailingrace

11 May 2024 | Traditionally, the HT rowing race is followed by the battle for the Sagitta Cup

Bungee rowing

11 May 2024 | 30 participating rowing teams compete to see who can row the furthest on the elastic.

National Lifeboat Day

25 May 2024 | KNRM National Lifeboat Day at West Terschelling and Paal 8

Events June 2024

Yoga Festival

28-30 June 2024 | Yoga Festival, One with Nature

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