Events

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

This calendar of events is subject to change.

Events February 2023

Blues weekend West-End

10, 11, 12 February 2023 | Blues weekend at West-End Theater

Beach cleanup

25 February - 5 March 2023 | Beach cleanup on Terschelling. An event organized by the Waddenvereniging and Stayokay Terschelling.

Events March

Beach cleanup

25 February - 5 March 2023 | Beach cleanup on Terschelling. An event organized by the Waddenvereniging and Stayokay Terschelling.

Trailrun Terschelling

5 March 2023 | 10, 25 and 50 kilometer run for both the starting and the experienced trail runner.

Noordsvaarder Cross Country

11 March 2023 | Noordsvaarder Cross Country, a unique mountainbike tour

Beach sailing event 'Brandaris Challenge'

18 & 19 maart 2023 | Brandaris Challenge, an international beach sailing event

Lytse Fjoertoer

24 March 2023 | Lytse Fjoertoer. A short version of the 'Fjoertoer' especially for children and their (grand)parents.

Fjoertoer

25 March 2023 | Fjoertoer: A trip along beacons of fire.

Other

15 Hotel Restaurant Nap : Chef Sander invites

Events April

Concert with Baroque Archipelago led by Gerrit Maas

9 April 2023 | Concert with Baroque Archipelago led by Gerrit Maas

VVV Terschelling Koningsdag West Terschelling dorp kind

King's Day Terschelling

27 April 2023 | King's Day at Terschelling with many activities.

Other

04 Hotel Restaurant Nap : Chef Sander invites
24 Hotel Restaurant Nap : Chef Sander invites

Events May

Mayfire

1 May 2023 | Traditional Mayfire at various location on Terschelling

Spring market

3 May 2023 | Spring market in Midsland

Proeveri Meslâns

5 May 2023 | Proeveri Meslâns a tasting of Terschellinger products in Midsland.

National Lifeboat Day

13 May 2023 | KNRM National Lifeboat Day at West Terschelling and Paal 8

HT Sailing Race

May 2023 | HT Sailing race between Harlingen and Terschelling with 110 ships.

HT Rowing Race

19 May 2023 | The spectacular HT rowing race is one of the toughest rowing competitions in the country

Sagitta sailingrace

20 May 2023 | Traditionally, the HT rowing race is followed by the battle for the Sagitta Cup

Bungee rowing

20 May 2023 | 30 participating rowing teams compete to see who can row the furthest on the elastic.

Ring riding in Midsland

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

Dichter bij Zee

20 May 2023 | Dichter bij Zee, a poetry festival in the Meslânzer Church

Day of the sheep

21 May 2023 | Day of the sheep at camping Nieuw Formerum

Other

15 Hotel Restaurant Nap : Chef Sander invites

Events June

Bunkerday Terschelling

3. June 2023 | Bunkerday Terschelling, all bunkers open for the public

Trunk Market Oosterend

4. June 2023 | Trunk market at Camping Duinland. Flea market from the back of the trunk.

Oerol

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

Sint Jan's Trottery

24. June 2023 | Traditional trotting race in Midsland.

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

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

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

VVV Terschelling paard pony shetland huifkar dier

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

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

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

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.

The Night of the Night

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

Sailors commemoration

28 October 2023 | Commemoration of fallen sailors

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 June 2024

Yoga Festival

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

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