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Events

Events

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

This calendar of events is subject to change.

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

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

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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Brandaris walking tour

Brandaris walking tours 2026 | Enjoy another route of 10 KM every time.

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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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Sinterklaas

21 November 2026 | Sinterklaas and his Pieten arrive in the port 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.

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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

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Trailrun Terschelling

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

Events March 2027

Noordsvaarder Cross Country en Beachrace

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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.

Events April 2027

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King's Day Terschelling

27 April 2027 | King's Day at Terschelling with many activities.

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Spring market

28 april 2027 | Spring market in Midsland

Events May 2027

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Mayfire

1 May 2027 | Traditional Mayfire at various location on Terschelling

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Silent march

4 May 2027 | Silent march to commemorate the war victims

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HT Rowing Race

7 May 2027 | The spectacular HT rowing race is one of the toughest rowing competitions in the country

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Sagitta sailingrace

8 May 2027 | Traditionally, the HT rowing race is followed by the battle for the Sagitta Cup

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National Lifeboat Day

8 May 2027 | KNRM National Lifeboat Day at West Terschelling and Paal 8

Events June 2027

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Oerol Festival

11 - 20 June 2027 | One of the largest theater festivals in Europe

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Oerol Market

15, 16, 17 June 2027 | Visit the market in West-Terschelling, Midsland or Hoorn

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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

26 June 2027 | Day of the Wadden Sea

Events July 2027

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Traditional dance performance

Every Wednesday in July and August 2027 | The performances give visitors an idea of ​​the traditional island dance culture and it's costumes.

Events August 2027

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Terschelling Open Air Filmfestival

6 - 15 August 2026 | Terschelling Open Air Film Festival watching movies in open air. That's cool!

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