Events: always something to experience

There’s more happening in Emmen than you might think. The city is buzzing with festivals, markets, sporting events and cultural highlights all year round. Whether you’re coming for a weekend getaway, a day trip or you’re simply curious about what’s going on: Emmen always has a full calendar. Think of food festivals in the city centre, performances in the Rensenpark, family activities at WILDLANDS or active outings in nature. Big or small, lively or intimate: there’s always an experience that suits you.

Event calendar: discover what’s happening

Looking for things to do in Emmen? Throughout the entire year, there’s a wide range of activities and events. From musical performances, theatre shows and festivals to exhibitions, sporty outings and creative workshops. There’s always something to experience. You’ll find all activities and events in the event calendar.

Check the event calendar and plan your visit when Emmen is at its best.

Festivals in Emmen

Between April and September, Emmen is full of festivals and events. The season starts with the 4 Mijl van Emmen and King’s Day in April, followed by the Liberation Festival, the Barrel Food Truck Festival and the Hello Festival in May and June. In July and August, you can enjoy summer highlights such as C’est la Vie and the Gouden Pijl. The Uitfestival in September is the festive finale. That means there’s something special happening in Emmen almost every month.