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Events

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

This calendar of events is subject to change.

Events April 2026

Concert: Tanga op het Wad
26 of April from 2 - 3 p.m. in Sint Janschurch in Hoorn
Entrance fee: donation

Koningsdag 2025

King's Day Terschelling

27 April 2026 | King's Day at Terschelling with many activities.

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Spring market

29 april 2026 | Spring market in Midsland

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2026 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

Events May 2026

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Mayfire

1 May 2026 | Traditional Mayfire at various location on Terschelling

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Proeveri Meslâns

1. May 2026 | Proeveri Meslâns a tasting of Terschellinger products in Midsland.

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Tussen Kunst en Kliko

2. May 2026 | Tussen Kunst en Kliko, een rommelmarkt in de tuin bij Zus

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Flea Market at De Stilen

2 May 2026 | Flea Market De Stilen, second-hand items, unique finds, and a friendly atmosphere.

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Silent march

4 May 2026 | Silent march to commemorate the war victims

Shopping

Week van de Stenen Winkel

4 - 10 May 2026 | Week of the stone shop

Nationale Reddingbootdag

National Lifeboat Day

9 May 2026 | KNRM National Lifeboat Day at West Terschelling and Paal 8

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Ring riding in Midsland

9 May and 18 October 2026 | Ring riding with horse and carriage, in the Oosterburen in Midsland.

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2026 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

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HT Rowing Race

15 May 2026 | The spectacular HT rowing race is one of the toughest rowing competitions in the country

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Sagitta sailingrace

16 May 2026 | Traditionally, the HT rowing race is followed by the battle for the Sagitta Cup

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Day of the sheep

24 May 2026 | Day of the sheep at camping Nieuw Formerum

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Competition Dutch harness horses

17 May and 11 October 2026 | Competition Dutch harness horses by Et Hossefolk

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HT Sailing Race

28 and 29 May 2026 | HT Sailing race between Harlingen and Terschelling with 110 ships.

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Dichter bij Zee

30 May 2026 | Dichter bij Zee, a poetry festival in the Meslânzer Church

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Bunkerday Terschelling

30 May 2026 | Bunkerday Terschelling, all bunkers open for the public

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Trunk Market Oosterend

31 May 2026 | Flea market from the back of the trunk.

June 2026

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Oerol Festival

12-21 June 2026 | One of the largest theater festivals in Europe

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Sint Jan's Trottery

25 june 2026 | Traditional trotting race in Midsland.

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Day of the Wadden Sea

27 June 2026 | Day of the Wadden Sea

Events July 2026

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Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

9 and 23 July, 6 August and 13 September, 2026 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

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Beachparty Uit je Duinpan

18 July 2026 | Come dancing with your feet in the sand at beachparty 'Uit je Duinpan'.

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Ring riding on horseback

23 July 2026 | Ring riding on horseback, an exciting event

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Trotting race Oosterend

12 July 2026 | Trotting race, beach Oosterend

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Local night market West

25 July and 8 August 2026 | Local night market West

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KNRM summer demonstration

29 July and 12 August 2026 | A spectaculair demonstration by the KNRM rescue stations

Markets July

15 Midsland
22 West
29 Midsland

Events August 2026

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Day of the horse

2 August 2026 | Day of the horse in Formerum, for horse lovers

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Terschellinger Record Fair

4. August 2026 | Terschellinger Record Fair at the foot of the Brandaris

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Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

9 and 23 July, 6 August and 13 September, 2026 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

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Terschelling Open Air Filmfestival

31 July - 9 August 2026 | Terschelling Open Air Film Festival watching movies in open air. That's cool!

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Ring riding Hoorn

7. August 2026 | Ring riding for harnessed horses in Hoorn

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Local night market West

25 July and 8 August 2026 | Local night market West

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Inspection KFPS and Groninger horse

10 August 2026 | Inspection KFPS and Groninger horse in Hoorn

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Horizontoer

10 and 11 August 2026 | Horizon tour, theater acts, cabaret and performances by singer songwriters & bands.

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KNRM summer demonstration

29 July and 12 August 2026 | A spectaculair demonstration by the KNRM rescue stations

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Musical chairs on horseback

13 August 2026 | The game of musical chairs on horseback, a true spektakel

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Local market Oosterend

30 August 2026 | With island products, vegetables, art, crafts and more.

Markets August

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12 Midsland
19 West
26 West

Events September 2026

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Market trotting race

9 September 2026 | Market trotting race for the Jaap Borsch trophy

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Livestock market

10 September 2026 | Livestock market and fair in Midsland

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2026 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

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Rock & Roll Street

11-13 September 2026 | Fat quiffs, cotton candy, vintage cars, solexes and above all a lot of live Rockabilly and Rock and Roll music.

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Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

9 and 23 July, 6 August and 13 September, 2026 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

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Springtij

23-25 September 2026 | Three days in a inspiring environment to create a sustainable future

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The Bluescruise Terschelling

26 September 2026 | The Blues Cruise is a music event in September

Events October 2026

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Competition Dutch harness horses

17 May and 11 October 2026 | Competition Dutch harness horses by Et Hossefolk

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Art at Church

12 - 24 October 2026 | A selection of different work from islander artists.

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The Witches' Market

14 October 2026 | With pumpkins, broomsticks, lanterns and fire pits, the Oosterburen is transformed into a true witch's market.

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Art route Terschelling

15 October 2026 | Local art on Terschelling; poems, stories, paintings, felt, glass, wood, stone, ceramics, photos, crystals, and beach finds.

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Kuiper Brandarisrace

17 and 18 October 2026 | An annual sailing competition from Harlingen to Terschelling, with traditional sailing ships.

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Ring riding in Midsland

9 May and 18 October 2026 | Ring riding with horse and carriage, in the Oosterburen in Midsland.

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The Night of the Night

23 and 24 October 2026 | Annual celebration of the Night of the Night in Oosterend

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Kleintje Berenloop

31 October 2026 | Kleintje Berenloop a warm-up for the big race on Sunday!

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Youth run Berenloop

31 October 2026 | Youth run Berenloop

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2026 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

Events November 2026

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Berenloop

1 November 2026 | Berenloop Terschelling, a running race through the beautiful and varied nature of Terschelling

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Festival LOW

27 - 29 November 2026 | A swinging and versatile program for everyone

Events December 2026

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Christmas market West

12 December 2026 | A cosy Christmas market at Zus Kooijman's garden

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Christmas walking tour

26 December 2026 | Get into the Christmas spirit during the traditional Christmas walking tour

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Christmas market Oosterend

28 December 2026 | Lights Christmas market Oosterend

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Starlight tour Natuurlijk Oosterend

28 December 2026 | The traditional starlight walking tour in Oosterend

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Midwinter market Midsland

29 December 2026 | The traditional Midwinter Market in Midsland.

Other December

Events January 2027

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New Year's Dive Terschelling

1 January 2026 | Terschelling's New Year's dive on the beach at Midsland aan Zee. For the real die-hards!

Events February 2027

Events March 2027

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Trailrun Terschelling

March 2027 | 10, 15 en 25 kilometer run for both the starting and the experienced trail runner.

Noordsvaarder Cross Country en Beachrace

Noordsvaarder Cross Country

March 2027 | Noordsvaarder Cross Country, a unique mountainbike tour

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Lytse Fjoertoer

20 March 2027 | Lytse Fjoertoer. A short version of the 'Fjoertoer' especially for children and their (grand)parents.

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Fjoertoer

20 March 2027 | Fjoertoer: A trip along beacons of fire.

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