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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 July 2025

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Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

July 17 and 31, August 14 and September 14, 2025 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

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KNRM summer demonstration

23 July and 6 August 2025 | A spectaculair demonstration by the KNRM rescue stations

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Ring riding on horseback

24 July 2025 | Ring riding on horseback, an exciting event

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Muziektheater De Vliegende Hollander

24 juli 2025 | Muziektheater De Vliegende Hollander

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Men from Hee

24 July - 11 August 2025 | Music for the whole family about sand, zee and holidays on Terschelling

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Pop-Up koor

24 & 31 juli en 7 & 14 augustus 2025 | Pop-up Koor - heel Terschelling zingt

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Local night market West

26 July 2025 | Local night market West

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Open farm day

27 July 2025 | Open farm day

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Trotting race Oosterend

27 July 2025 | Trotting race, beach Oosterend

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Brandaris walking tour

Brandaris walking tours 2025 | Enjoy another route of 10 KM every time.

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Church concerts

Church concerts 2025 | Enjoy live concerts in the church of Midsland or Hoorn.

Markets July

16 Braderie, West
23 Braderie, Midsland
30 Braderie, West

Events August 2025

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Ring riding Hoorn

1. August 2025 | Ring riding for harnessed horses in Hoorn

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Day of the horse

3 August 2025 | Day of the horse in Formerum, for horse lovers

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Men from Hee

24 July - 11 August 2025 | Music for the whole family about sand, zee and holidays on Terschelling

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Horizontoer

4 and 5 August 2025 | Horizon tour, theater acts, cabaret and performances by singer songwriters & bands.

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Terschellinger Record Fair

5. August 2025 | Terschellinger Record Fair at the foot of the Brandaris

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KNRM summer demonstration

23 July and 6 August 2025 | A spectaculair demonstration by the KNRM rescue stations

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Musical chairs on horseback

7 August 2025 | The game of musical chairs on horseback, a true spektakel

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Town festival Hoorn

9 August 2025 | Town festival in Hoorn with flea market, games and pentathlon for the 5 eastern villages.

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Inspection KFPS and Groninger horse

11 August 2025 | Inspection KFPS and Groninger horse in Hoorn

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Demonstration rowing lifeboat and horses

July 17 and 31, August 14 and September 14, 2025 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

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Beachparty Uit je Duinpan

23 August 2025 | Come dancing with your feet in the sand at beachparty 'Uit je Duinpan'.

Cyprian race

Cyprian race

24 August 2025 | Cyprian race on the beach of Midsland aan Zee.

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Local market Oosterend

31 August 2025 | With island products, vegetables, art, crafts and more.

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Brandaris walking tour

Brandaris walking tours 2025 | Enjoy another route of 10 KM every time.

Markets August

06 Braderie, Midsland
13 Braderie, West
20 Braderie, Midsland
27 Braderie, West

Events September 2024

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Market trotting race

10 September 2025 | Market trotting race for the Jaap Borsch trophy

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Livestock market

11 September 2025 | Livestock market and fair in Midsland

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2025 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

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Rock & Roll Street

12-14 September 2025 | 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

July 17 and 31, August 14 and September 14, 2025 | Spectacular demonstrations with the classic rowing lifeboat 'Secretaris Schumacher'.

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Springtij

24-26 September 2025 | Three days in a inspiring environment to create a sustainable future

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Anniversary Concert Schylger Stout

27 September 2025 | Anniversary Concert Schylger Stout

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The Bluescruise Terschelling

27 September 2025 | The Blues Cruise is a music event in September

Events October 2025

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2025 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

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Sailors commemoration

11 October 2025 | Commemoration of fallen sailors

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Competition Dutch harness horses

12 October 2025 | Competition Dutch harness horses by Et Hossefolk

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The inspiration festival Terschelling

17, 18, 19 October 2025| The inspiration festival connects ecclesiastical and/or religious Netherlands with each other.

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Funfair

17-26 October 2025 | Funfair at Terschelling, with rides, attractions, stands and more

Kuiper Brandarisrace

Kuiper Brandarisrace

18 and 19 October 2025 | An annual sailing competition from Harlingen to Terschelling, with traditional sailing ships.

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Ring riding in Midsland

19 October 2025 | Ring riding with horse and carriage, in the Oosterburen in Midsland.

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The Witches' Market

22 October 2025 | With pumpkins, broomsticks, lanterns and fire pits, the Oosterburen is transformed into a true witch's market.

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Brandaris walking tour

Brandaris walking tours 2025 | Enjoy another route of 10 KM every time.

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Kunst te kijk

23 October 2025 | Arts on Terschelling, poems, stories, paintings, felt, glass, wood, stone, ceramics, photos, crystals, and beach finds.

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The Night of the Night

24 and 25 October 2025 | Annual celebration of the Night of the Night in Oosterend

Events November 2025

Kleintje Berenloop

Kleintje Berenloop

1 November 2025 | Kleintje Berenloop a warm-up for the big race on Sunday!

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Youth run Berenloop

1 November 2025 | Youth run Berenloop

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Berenloop

2 November 2025 | Berenloop Terschelling, a running race through the beautiful and varied nature of Terschelling

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Concert West Aleta

Concerts 2025 | West Aleta Singers, shanties and Terschellinger songs by the Terschelling men's choir.

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Sinterklaas

22 November 2025 | Sinterklaas and his Pieten arrive in the port of Terschelling

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T-jazz Terschelling

28 - 30 November 2025 | A swinging and versatile program for everyone

Events December 2025

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Christmas market West

13 December 2025 | A cosy Christmas market at Zus Kooijman's garden

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Christmas walking tour

26 December 2025 | Get into the Christmas spirit during the traditional Christmas walking tour

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Midwinter market Midsland

27 December 2025 | The traditional Midwinter Market in Midsland.

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Christmas market Oosterend

29 December 2025 | Lights Christmas market Oosterend

Sterrentocht Natuurlijk Oosterend

Starlight tour Natuurlijk Oosterend

29 December 2025 | The traditional starlight walking tour in Oosterend

Other December

Events January 2026

Nieuwjaarsduik

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 2026

Events March 2026

Noordsvaarder Cross Country en Beachrace

Noordsvaarder Cross Country

March 2026 | Noordsvaarder Cross Country, a unique mountainbike tour

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Trailrun Terschelling

March 2026 | 10, 15 en 25 kilometer run for both the starting and the experienced trail runner.

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Lytse Fjoertoer

27 March 2026 | Lytse Fjoertoer. A short version of the 'Fjoertoer' especially for children and their (grand)parents.

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Fjoertoer

28 March 2026 | Fjoertoer: A trip along beacons of fire.

Events April 2026

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

Events May 2026

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Mayfire

1 May 2026 | Traditional Mayfire at various location on Terschelling

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Silent march

4 May 2026 | Silent march to commemorate the war victims

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Proeveri Meslâns

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

Nationale Reddingbootdag

National Lifeboat Day

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

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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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Bungee rowing

16 May 2026 | 30 participating rowing teams compete to see who can row the furthest on the elastic.

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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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Bunkerday Terschelling

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

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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

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

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Trunk Market Oosterend

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

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