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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 December 2024

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Live music during the Christmas holidays

An overview of music and performances during the Christmas holidays on Terschelling

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Terschelling On Ice

23 December '24 - 2 January '25 | MooiWeer Curling & More

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Christmas walking tour

26 December 2024 | Get into the Christmas spirit during the traditional Christmas walking tour

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Soundwell at Brasserie Brandaris

27 december 2024 | live muziek bij Brasserie Brandaris

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Midwinter market Midsland

28 December 2024 | The traditional Midwinter Market in Midsland.

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Christmas market Oosterend

30 December 2024 | Lights Christmas market Oosterend

Sterrentocht Natuurlijk Oosterend

Starlight tour Natuurlijk Oosterend

30 December 2024 | The traditional starlight walking tour in Oosterend

Other December

Events January 2025

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New Year's Dive Terschelling

1 January 2025 | Terschelling's New Year's dive on the beach at Midsland aan Zee. For the real die-hards!

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LEGO bouwen

3 en 4 januari 2025 | LEGO bouwen op Terschelling

Events February 2025

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Beach cleanup

February/March 2025 | Beach cleanup on Terschelling. An event organized by the Waddenvereniging and Stayokay Terschelling.

Events March 2025

Noordsvaarder Cross Country en Beachrace

Noordsvaarder Cross Country

1 March 2025 | Noordsvaarder Cross Country, a unique mountainbike tour

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Trailrun Terschelling

9 March 2025 | 10, 25 and 50 kilometer run for both the starting and the experienced trail runner.

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Schelpenteldag

22 maart 2025 | Join Shell Counting Day on Terschelling!

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Lytse Fjoertoer

28 March 2025 | Lytse Fjoertoer. A short version of the 'Fjoertoer' especially for children and their (grand)parents.

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Fjoertoer

29 March 2025 | Fjoertoer: A trip along beacons of fire.

Events April 2025

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King's Day Terschelling

27 April 2025 | King's Day at Terschelling with many activities.

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Spring market

30 april 2025 | Spring market in Midsland

Events May 2025

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Brandaris walking tours - Spring

Spring 2025 | Every time another route of 10 KM

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Mayfire

1 May 2024 | Traditional Mayfire at various location on Terschelling

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Proeveri Meslâns

May 2025 | Proeveri Meslâns a tasting of Terschellinger products in Midsland.

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Tussen Kunst en Kliko

03. May 2025 | Tussen Kunst en Kliko, een rommelmarkt in de tuin bij Zus

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Silent march

4 May 2025 | Silent march to commemorate the war victims

Shopping

Week van de Stenen Winkel

5 - 11 May 2025 | Week of the stone shop

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Competition Dutch harness horses

11 May and 12 October 2025 | Competition Dutch harness horses by Et Hossefolk

Nationale Reddingbootdag

National Lifeboat Day

10 May 2025 | KNRM National Lifeboat Day at West Terschelling and Paal 8

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Bunkerday Terschelling

24 May 2025 | Bunkerday Terschelling, all bunkers open for the public

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Dichter bij Zee

24 May 2025 | Dichter bij Zee, a poetry festival in the Meslânzer Church

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Ring riding in Midsland

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

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Trunk Market Oosterend

25 May 2025 | Trunk market at Camping Duinland. Flea market from the back of the trunk.

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HT Rowing Race

30 May 2025 | The spectacular HT rowing race is one of the toughest rowing competitions in the country

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Bungee rowing

31 May 2025 | 30 participating rowing teams compete to see who can row the furthest on the elastic.

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Sagitta sailingrace

31 May 2025 | Traditionally, the HT rowing race is followed by the battle for the Sagitta Cup

Events June 2025

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Day of the sheep

1 June 2025 | Day of the sheep at camping Nieuw Formerum

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Oerol Festival

13-22 June 2025 | One of the largest theater festivals in Europe

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Oerol Market

17, 18, 19 June 2025 | Visit the market in West-Terschelling, Midsland or Hoorn

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Sint Jan's Trottery

25 june 2025 | Traditional trotting race in Midsland.

Events July 2025

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Beachparty Uit je Duinpan

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

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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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Local night market West

26 July 2025 | Local night market West

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Trotting race Oosterend

27 July 2025 | Trotting race, beach Oosterend

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Brandaris walking tour - Summer

July and August 2025 | Brandaris walking tour in July and August | Every time another route of 10 KM

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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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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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

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

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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 - Summer

July and August 2025 | Brandaris walking tour in July and August | Every time another route of 10 KM

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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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'.

Springtij

Springtij

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

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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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Competition Dutch harness horses

11 May and 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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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

24 May and 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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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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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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