Food festivals have proven to be a hit in the Netherlands, and because there are so many of them, it was time to create a list so you can pick and choose which ones you want to visit this summer. We have listed the best and upcoming food festivals in the Netherlands per month. Enjoy!
May
23 – 26 May TREK Maastricht |More info 25 – 26 May Pizza Festival Amsterdam | More info 29 May – 2 June Rollende keukens Amsterdam | More info 30 May – 2 June TREKNijmegen | More info 31 May – 2 June Taste of Amsterdam Amsterdam | More info 31 May – 2 June RYPP Wijnfestival Rotterdam | More info 24 May – 2 June Toost Foodtruck Festival several locations! | More info
June
1 -2 June Spijs Foodfestival Venlo | More info 6 – 10 June TREK Utrecht | More info 7 – 8 June Gin Festival Utrecht |More info 7 – 10 June Lepeltje Lepeltje Amersfoort | More info 7 – 10 JuneCuisine Machine Vlissingen | More info 8 – 17 June Bacchus Wijnfestival Amsterdam | More info 11 – 14 June Het Hoofdgerecht Amsterdam | More info 14- 16 June TREK Enschede|More info 27 – 30 June Leiden Culinair Leiden | More info 28- 30 June Fête du Champagne Amsterdam | More info
Source: Culinair Leiden
July
5 – 7 July Lust Foodtruck Festival Winterswijk | More info 5 – 7 July Vorkje Prik Utrecht | More info 4 – 7 July TREK ‘s-Hertogenbosch| More info 12 – 14 July TREK Amsterdam| More info 26 – 28 July Beach Food Festival Texel |More info
Beach Food Festival Texel
August
2 – 4 August Amsterdam Kookt Amsterdam | More info 23 – 25 August ProefPark Haarlem |More info 30 August- 1 Sept Proef Eet Enschede | More info 30 August – 1 Sept TREK Den Haag |More info
September
6 – 8 Sept Festival Joy Utrecht | More info 6 – 8 Sept Kannen & Kruiken Maastricht | More info 6 – 29 Sept Toost Foodtruck Festival| More info 13 – 15 Sept Smaak Karavaan Tilburg | More info 27 – 29 Sept Hippen Happen Festival | More info
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I know Spring has only just arrived, but I’m sure we’re all looking forward to Summer already. Whether you’re a fan of pop music or rock and roll, if you’re planning on visiting the City of Light in the next few months, make sure you read on and check out some of the most phenomenon music festivals that will be held here in Paris, to make your next trip even more memorable!
Solidays
21 – 23 June 2019
The three-day festival is back for its 21st edition this year with close to 80 new concerts from artists such as Macklemore, Josman and Therapie Taxi, an exciting mixture of French and international performers. The coolest thing about the festival has got to be the generous donation they make to organisations combating AIDS each year from the proceeds. As with the previous years, Solidays will be held in l’Hippodrome de Longchamp and you can bag a ticket for as little as 46,50€.
Despite being smaller in size than the other festivals mentioned herein, this annual electronic music festival is not to be missed whether you’re a fan of this music genre or not. Unlike the others, again, The Peacock Society Festival is a night-time festival and the party doesn’t start till 8 pm at Parc Floral de Paris. But, don’t worry, you’ll get your electronic fix by the end of the night (or more accurately, the start of the next day, at 7 am). Make sure you’ve got enough energy to power through the night on the dancefloor to BICEP DJset, The Black Madonna 3H set and Toma Kami. There are still some ticketsleft for 39€.
Afropunk
13 – 14 July 2019
For the booty shakers and rhythm lovers, for two days each year, Paris puts on a phenomenal line up of iconic and emerging musical talents, celebrating African heritage in the purest way we know how – collectively in a safe environment. The acts this year include Solange, Janelle Monae, Maleek Berry and Masego, just to name a few without giving it all away! This year, Afropunk will take place in La Seine Musicale and tickets go from 65€.
Lollapalooza Paris
20 – 21 July 2019
This originally American music festival Lollapalooza is coming back to Paris this summer, with an impressive line-up that you wouldn’t want to miss, including Twenty Øne Piløts, Martin Garrix and Clean Bandit. The festival will take place at Hippodrome Paris Longchamp, a large racecourse inside Bois de Boulogne, over the weekend. Tickets are on sale from 79€.
Rock en Seine
23 – 25 August 2019
This is undoubtedly one of the biggest music events in Paris. This year, the festival will guarantee insane performances by Major Lazer, Jorja Smith and Aphex Twins. Rock en Seine will be spaced out over three days at Parc de Saint-Cloud, which can easily be reached by metro, tram and buses. Don’t you think this is an adult only festival! Children can also join in the fun at their own Mini Rock en Seine. Tickets are priced from 69€.
All five music festivals are different in their own ways, yet the one thing they all have in common is that you will be guaranteed a good time! Book your tickets and pack your festival gears! We can’t wait to hear which music festival you’re ready to rock this Summer!
Love,
Chantelle
*Chantelle is one of our guest editors from Hong Kong. She has lived in three different countries and have travelled across many continents. Graduated with a Law degree, she is now taking a break in Paris for the year as she figures out her next step in life. Always passport ready, she is an expert at traveling light and on a budget, although she still enjoys the occasional indulgence in a luxurious holiday. Follow her on Instagram.
It’s no secret that we are crazy in love with Amsterdam. Even though we travel around the world and have seen so many amazing places, it’s such a good feeling to fly back to Amsterdam, the city we call our home. Like most cities, Amsterdam is at it’s best during summer. There are ton’s of events, places to sit outside and summer festivals. We have lined up a few reasons why Amsterdam is our favorite city in..well, the world!
Those Canals.. Yep, that’s Amsterdam’s little Venice. There’s nothing like it and during summer you can’t miss out on the many boats floating around the canals of our city. It’s very common for a group of friends to hire a boat where everybody brings wine, snacks and music to enjoy the day until the sun goes down. At night you can enjoy the canals as most of them are lit up by romantic lights.
It’s Foodie Heaven New York, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Berlin, Paris, London you name it, we’ve all been there but Amsterdam seriously has some of the best food divided over different area’s. Because it’s so multicultural, you can literally find all sorts of cuisines here. From Asian, Moroccan, Italian, French to Tapas or Vegan. It’s here. If there is a new food hype, you can probably find it here in Amsterdam. Some of our favorite restaurants are BAK, Cottoncake, A-Fusion and Bo Nam.
On Friday nights you can find us at Bo Nam!
Green, Greener, Greenest Because Amsterdam is so wide and open, we have a lot of space for green. Meaning, we have a park in almost every part of the city. If you live in West you have Westerpark, If you live in East, you have Oosterpark, if you live in South, you have Amstelpark and the center has the famous Vondelpark of course. We haven’t even mentioned the large Amsterdamse Bos which is more of a forest! Check out our green urban route in Amsterdam.
In the forest of Amsterdam
Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth it’s a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin. ― John Green
Terraces Everywhere! Unlike a city like New York, we have a lot of space in between the buildings and houses. Therefore many restaurant and bar owners have a licence to serve drinks and food outside. This is what makes Amsterdam extra special. If the sun shines, everyone is outside. Check out the best terraces in Amsterdam West and Amsterdam East or look a little higher and find out where the best rooftop terraces are.
One of the reasons we love Amsterdam: Terraces!
It’s Close to the Beach Another BIG reason to love Amsterdam. If it’s more than 25 degrees outside and you’re in need of a sea breeze to cool you off, you can drive to the beach within 25 minutes. You have many options to choose from but we love Wijk aan Zee, Zandvoort and if you want to stay really close, you can visit Blijburg beach which is actually IN Amsterdam!
At Timboektoe Beachclub, Wijk aan Zee
We have some of the best Museums in the world This is actually a fact. The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world with more than 2.000.000 visits. Besides that we have the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk for modern art, FOAM for photography and of course the famous Anne Frank house. Nemo is a science museum for kids and Amsterdam hosts many exhibitions throughout the year at various locations.
Summer Festivals If you like summer festivals, Amsterdam is perfect for you! Our city hosts a stagering 300(!) festivals per year so you can only imagine how many there are during the summer. From dance festivals to foodtrucks, kids or festivals for the LGBT community, it’s all here!
Amsterdam has so many festivals to choose from
Amsterdam is very diverse, also when it comes to it’s people. Most people who live here, weren’t born or raised here but pretty much consider themselves as an Amsterdam citizen. Why? Because they are proud to live in Amsterdam. And yes, we are guilty as charged, because we are “imported” as well. Almost 10 years ago! We can’t imagine leaving this beautiful city just yet..
Want to find out more about Amsterdam and what’s new? Check our Amsterdam Guide!
The festival season has began! Time to put up our new World Festival Guide 2017! We’ve picked our favorite festivals from around the world. Some you might know, others you don’t. But one thing is for sure; book your tickets and dance!
We are FSTVL, UK When? 27th – 28th of May Where? Upminster Greater London It’s a huge festival with a lot of big names is dance and techno music and guess what, Graig David is even performing! Expect 50.000 people in London’s bankholiday weekend. Tickets are about £60 and almost sold out so if you’re heading over to London you might as well check this festival out. www.wearefstvl.com
We Love Green 2017, France When? 10th – 11th of June Where? Paris, France This festival focuses on sustainability and uses solar power to generate enegrie. It will celebrate it’s 6th year and eadliners include Solange, A Tribe Names Quest, Flying Lotus and Maceo Plex. www.welovegreen.fr
Dance all summer!
Meadows in the Mountains, Bulgaria When? 9th -11th of June Where? Bulgaria If you want something different and special you should check this festival out. Right near the Greek border, this is a festival hidden away in the mountains where you will see day turn into night and the morning fog fall over the trees. A truly encompassing and unique music and arts festival that brings to life the possibility of real adventure embraced by guaranteed sun and friendly faces. Unlike UK festivals our accommodation, food and drinks prices are affordable also because Bulgaria is yet to convert to the Euro. www.meadowsinthemountains.com
Awakenings Festival, Netherlands When? 24th – 25th of June Where? Spaarnwoude, near Amsterdam The best names in the Techno, minimal and deephouse gather each year to make this festival a huge succes. stages are huge and the sound is spot on. A must visit if you love Techno music! www.awakeningsfestival.nl
The sunset at Awakenings Festival
North Sea Jazz Festival, Netherlands When? 7th – 9th of Juli Where? Rotterdam, Netherlands Our Dutch city Rotterdam does a briljant job in hosting one of the best Jazz festivals in the world. With names like Erykah Badu, The Roots, Gladys Knight, Norah Jones and Usher, it’s hosting more than 1000 artists from the worlds of jazz, hip-hop, and pop music.www.northseajazz.com
Source: North Sea Jazz
Love International Festival, Croatia When? 29th of June – 6th of July Where? Tisno, Croatia Love International was born after Croatia’s legendary electric garden festival ended 2 summers ago. Some of the world’s best DJs provide the soundtrack to open-air clubs, boat parties, beach parties, stages, and even secret island parties. Previously a small funny train is took you from the amazing camping site to the festival so we are expecting more of this and… you’ll make friends for life! www.loveinternationalfestival.com
Croatia’s most famous festival (source: Love International)
Sea You Festival, Germany When? 15th – 16th of Juli Where? Freiburg, Germany Just around the corner of the black forest, lays a lake where summer will be celebrated to the max. It’s an intimate festival with 2 stages but the biggest names in dance/techno music. It’s about 6-7 hours drive from The Netherlands so a nice roadtrip that’s well worth it. You can also wakeboard if you’re up for it and cool down in the big lake. www.seayou-festival.de
Source: Sea You Festival
Wilderness Festival, UK When? 3rd – 6th of August Where? Oxfordshire, England Here you will find barefoot, flower-garland-toting bohemians dancing about the woods and skinny-dip in the lake at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire.Grace Jones and Two Door Cinema Club will headline the festival this year but music is not all you can experience here. There is theatre, debate, arts, workshops, food and more. www.wildernessfestival.com
Is it real? (Source Wilderness Festival)
DGTL Festival, Spain When? 11th – 12th of August Where? Parc del Forum, Barcelona Elke was there when they hosted their first edition and it was amazing. Strangely enough, it rained a lot but that didn’t even matter. Everybody was having a good time. Besides the festival, it’s a great opportunity to eat tapas and check out the capital’s beach. We say: book your flight and go! http://bcn.dgtl.com
Lost Village Festival, UK When? 24th – 27th of August Where? Lincolnshire, England We had never heard of this one before until this year but wow, this looks cool! Tucked away in a woodland of the Lincolnshire countryside is a world where the best DJ’s and acts come together and make you dance until your feet hurt. Sleep in basecamp where the fun never stops and shop and eat at the village market. Names like Dixon, Jackmaster, The Black Madonna, Ben UFO will be present in this intimate setting. They open the gateway once a year so you better be there to experience the fun.. Check out the cool website for more info!
LolaPalooza, Germany When? 9th – 10th September Where? Berlin, Germany This intimate festival is striking down in Berlin for the 3rd time and with succes! Names like The Foofighters, The XX and Hardwell will be on stage. Book yourself a comfy hotel in Berlin and explore the city! www.lollapaloozade.com
Other cool festivals worth mentioning this spring/summer:
Oh nooo, summer is fading and we hate to see her go. But don’t let that kill your enjoyment for September because we have a month full of cool events that will make this a month to look forward to!
The Art of Banksy When? until 30th of Sept, Beurs van Berlage What? Work from the legendary street artist Banksy There will be around 85 art pieces on display at this exposition of street artist Banksy. You can see canvas, paintings, sculptures and installations. Get your tickets here. www.theartofbanksy.amsterdam
Banksy; Addressing daily issues
Czaar Peter Festival When? 3rd of Sept, Conscious Hotel, Overtoom 514 What? A street party by once voted as the nicest street in Amsterdam Every year this awesome street organizes a street party for young and old with fashion, music, food, nice stuff to buy and drinks. for more info check Facebook
West Beach Film Festival When? 8th – 28th of Sept, Noordzijde41 from 5pm to late What? Outdoor Movies in New West On 11 consecutive nights, a selection of top films are screened outdoor next to the Sloterplasbad swimming pool. For free! Grab a drink and a snack and settle in for some movie magic, whether it be a silver-screen classic or a blockbusting new release. Open-air film specialists Pluk de Nacht will provide guest programming during two nights of the festival. Entrance is free and doors open from 5pm.
Roef Festival When? 9th of Sept, several rooftops 5pm – 11pm (plus afters) What? An intimate festival celebrating the best rooftops in Amsterdam Rooftops participating are NEST, The Student Hotel, Volkshotel de Badplaats, HvA Benno Premselahuis, Zoku , Nederlandse Filmacademie, C Amsterdam and the The Theaterschool. Tickets are at 12,50 euro. For more info visit their website
Magneet Festival When? 9th – 11th of Sept, Zeeburgereiland (East Amsterdam) What? A festival for the free spirit No spectators, only participators is their motto and they live by it. Magneet festival is for old and young, even children. Come and eat, dance, see, do and enjoy! Tickets are available here.
Source: Magneet Festival
Go with the Glow Vegan Brunch When? 18th of Sept, Supperclub What? 2 hot sisters throw a killer vegan brunch They started about 6 months ago and it’s been a huge succes for these vegan sisters. Every time they host their vegan brunch at a different location and this time it’s in the Supperclub! Apart from the food you will get a goodiebag and there will be speakers and a market. For a spot and price check Facebook.
Inner Peace Conference When? 1-2 of Oct, Several locations in Amsterdam What? A bit of peace in our hectic city lives Because this event starts right on the 1st of October, we want to highlight this event a bit earlier so you get the chance to participate. You may have heard of Delight Yoga in Amsterdam. Well, these guys are organizing the Inner Peace Conference where they invite some of the World’s most inspiring teachers, yogis, meditators, writers and musicians to practice inner peace together. It’s the first time an event like this is hosted in Amsterdam and it’s pretty big. Locations vary from The Vondel Church to the Beurs van Berlage. To score your tickets go to the website
Find your inner peace
There are also a lot of Music Festival happening in the beginning of september, here are our favorites:
Pleinvrees Festival, 3rd of September Valtivest, 3rd of September Zeezout Festival, 3rd of September Into The Woods, 9th of September
Keep an eye out for this calendar as we keep adding more stuff throughout the month!
Wow, is it August already??! Summer is going by so quickly but that’s probably because we’re having so much fun! It’s all about festivals this month and a few quirky events you shouldn’t miss out on! This is the Amsterdam events calendar for August.
Summer Nights in Artis When? June – July – Aug, Artis Zoo What? Saturday evenings in the Zoo until the sun goes down. Artis Zoo let’s people enjoy Saturday evening until the sun goes down by opening up their doors to the public. There will be performances, music, storytellers and you can learn about the animals and their nightly activities. Check the website for more info
Zoo nights in Artis
The Art of Banksy When? 18th of June until 30th of Sept, Beurs van Berlage What? Work from the legendary street artist Banksy There will be around 85 art pieces on display at this exposition of street artist Banksy. You can see canvas, paintings, sculptures and installations. Get your tickets here. www.theartofbanksy.amsterdam
Banksy; Addressing daily issues
The Gay Pride Amsterdam When? 6th of August, Canals of Amsterdam What? Express yourself! Dress in pink if you dare.. The Canal Parade is the highlight of the Amsterdam Gay Pride, with elaborately decorated boots and crew and frantic visitors along the side. On the first Saturday in August the participants on 80 boats provide a spectacular show with DJs, sensational themes and lots of fun, which is infectious to all spectators on the banks of the Prinsengracht canal and Amstel river. During the parade are also many smaller boats along the canals, which increase the fun. The Canal Parade starts at 13.30h. in Westerdoksdijk port and goes through the Prinsengracht canal to the Amstel River. For all the parties check here.
Vergulden Summer fest When? 12th of Agust , Vergulden Eenhoorn What? Celebrating summer in the garden of east bound De Vergulden Eenhoorn Enjoy sangria cocktails, your feet in the grass, enjoy tunes from the vinyl mobile, silent disco and a tasty BBQ! For more info check Facebook.
The Vergulden Eenhoorn has a huge garden!
BBQ Festival When? 7th of August, Dok Amsterdam What? BBQ Festival with several BBQ food stands, beer stands BBQ entertainment, many burgers (Meat, vega, chicken) Lounge area’s and the amazing BBQ smell! Oh and entrance is free! Facebook.
It’s going to be perfect BBQ weather!
De Parade When? 12th -28th of August, Martin Luther King Park What? A playground for children and adults with food and theater A little out of town and yet the whole of Amsterdam is coming to this theater festival like there’s no tomorrow! Enjoy beautiful, funny and amazing performances, drink wine, enjoy the carousel and eat tasty foods and sweets. The parade cost 7,50 euro but you have to pay for the shows separately. www.deparade.nl
Appelsap Festival When? 13th of August, Oosterpark What? Urban music festival The best Hip Hop fashion is spotted here so dress your best and jump, drink and bounce along at this cool urban festival in the Oosterpark in Amsterdam East. Fat Joe is the headliner so get ready! Get your ticket here: www.appelsap.net/festival
Juicy When? 12th of August, Tolhuistuin What? Hiphop, Food & Drinks The Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam North is always inventive when they organize events but sometimes a simple event is just as effective. Juicy is all about hiphop music, good food and tasty drinks. It starts at 5pm so the perfect after work location! Entrance is free! Check their events page for more info.
Get your juice on!
Festival The Brave When? 13th of August, Tuinen van West (gardens of west) / 1pm – 2am What? singer songwriter festival With 10 international acts from 8 different countries, this festival has a wide range of performances. Tickets are 15 euro for adults and 5 euro for kids. www.festivalthebrave.nl
Amsterdam Maker Festival When? 19th – 28thth of August, Marineterrein What? Enjoy crafs, buy them and learn how to make products Makerfestival 2016 brings together over 200 hackers, crafters, coders, DIYers and garden shed inventors. It’s show and tell! Everyone is invited, entrance is free! www.amsterdammakerfestival.nl
Jordaan Festival When? 26th – 28thth of August, Jordaan What? The real Amsterdam festival in the heart of Amsterdam Organized by locals with a heart for the city. The Amsterdam jordaan is an area where some of the most famous Dutch people grew up. This 3 day festival celebrates this area with folk singers and performances. If you want to experience the real Amsterdam feeling, you should have a look. www.jordaanfestival.nl
Source: Yourlittleblackbook.me
Uitmarkt When? 26th – 28th of August, Leidsesquare/Museumsquare What? Cultural festival in Amsterdam With more than 350 free concerts and performances, the Uitmarkt is one of the best cultural happenings in the Netherlands. Performances are held outdoors and indoors at numerous theatres, museums and venues near the Leidsesquare and Museumsquare. For the full program check here.
Lucas Hamming will be one of the talents performing. Photo: Notre-Vue
Amsterdam Woods Festival When? 26th + 27th of August, Amsterdamse Bos What? A small cosey festival between the trees Surrounded by a scenic forest, close to Amsterdam, visitors can enjoy new and upcoming indie, pop and rock music from local and international artists. Furthermore, Amsterdam Woods Festival presents a selection of music documentaries in collaboration with IDFA and Melkweg and offers a delicious food line-up. It’s the second edition so expect it to be good and well organized. Day tickets are €40,-. More info available online.www.amsterdamwoods.nl
Love,
Wander-Lust
More Amsterdam? Check our Amsterdam Guide for hotspots, events and stories!
It seems as if Italy has finally got its mojo back, this year the Italian beaches will be the summer destination of choice for millions of Europeans probably wary to venture to tourist destinations in Turkey, France and Spain. Unfortunately, the terror threat has had a certain decisive factor for many travelers however Italian hotel owners will be the last to complain. If you are coming to Italy this summer you are absolutely spoiled for choice as there are countless music, theatre and gastronomy festivals, outdoor operas and concerts by international stars. There is still plenty on schedule for this Italian Summer.
As it promises to be another long hot summer with temperatures up to 40 degrees in many popular destinations I’m guessing you will be up for some action during the cooler evenings. This is a rundown of my favourite events which will be taking place during the end of July up to about the end of August in some of the main tourism destinations such as Marche, Tuscany and Sardinia.
Marche is a glorious summer destination with some of the best beaches, food and wine Italy has to offer. Marche is also the destination for Summer Outdoor Opera lovers such as the Macerata Opera Festival will be playing through the 14th of August at the Arena Sferisterio. www.sferisterio.it
A favourite of Classical music lovers is the Ravello Festival, these enchanting concerts take place high above the Mediterranean Sea in the ancient hamlet of Ravello, with unmatched views over the Amalfi coastline. Concerts are to be scheduled throughout the month of August up until September 30th. www.ravellofestival.com
Stunning views at the Ravello Festival
I’m going to skip right over to Sardegna if I may, for the Dromos Festival, for those of us that would like to celebrate the existence of the ‘disobedient’ woman! Who doesn’t? The objective of the festival is to pay homage to contributions of women in music and the arts. A festival that could potentially please many with an international line up filled with new age jazz, blues and contemporary acts. Taking place from the 1st august until the 15th of August: Concerts, expositions and theatre some of which will be held center stage at the spectacular ancient seafront amphitheater, the Arena di Tharros.www.dromosfestival.it
So you actually think you would like to spend August in Rome? No you aren’t completely weird, no weirder then me in any case! Because I think Rome is awesome in August, no traffic, parking spots, quiet evenings. So don’t miss taking in an Puccini Opera at the Roman Thermal Baths of Caraccalla which is being used as a backdrop for some of the most amazing Italian Operas up until mid August with Madame Butterfly, Nabucco and The Barber of Seville on the program. Tickets are available here
However the hottest ticket in town is most likely the Andrea Bocelli concert The Cirque to be held at the open air Teatro di Silenzio near the Tuscan town of Lajatico on the Maremma Coast on the 29th and the 30th of July. http://citysoundmilano.com/it/teatro-del-silenzio/biglietti/
I’ll meet you here this Italian summer! – Cous Cous Fest 16th – 25th of September in Sicily If you ever traveled to Sicily and missed a visit to the beaches and islands off the Western Coast in my opinion you have missed out on some of the prettiest beaches, national parks and idyllic holiday islands on the Sicilian coastline. From Castellemare di Golfo to the outer island of Pantelleria the province of Trapani makes for a stunning holiday destination. Those of you looking for great street food, eateries and great beaches look no further than the town of San Vito Lo Capo. You would do well to stop by during the annual Cous Cous Fest that’s set between the narrow streets and piazza’s. It’s a truly a gastronomy festival where Europe meets Africa. This is a Cous Cous cook off with contestant chefs from eight countries – Côte d’Ivoire, France, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, plus the Palestinian Territories. www.couscousfest.it
Feast your tastebuds at the cous cous fest. Photo source: http://www.deliciousitaly.com/
Love,
Elisabeth
*Elisabeth Jane is one of our guest bloggers who lives in Rome and knows all about Italy! If you are looking for more entertainment options, feel free to give these events pages a quick visit for a year round selection of the best events in Italy.www.dolcevia.com
Hey June! Are you going to give Amsterdam some sunshine or what?! Never mind the weather, we have a lot of events this month to concentrate on. Let’s see what’s on and where we think you should go this month.
Taste of Amsterdam When? 2nd – 5th of June, Amstelpark What? Quality food festival Meet chefs, get a cooking workshop, eat the best oysters and enjoy a feast of quality food all into one place. Taste of Amsterdam is back this year and never fails to impress. Tickets are €12,- and kids until the age of 16 are free. For opening times and more info check: tasteofamsterdam.com
Amsterdam Kookt (Amsterdam Cooks) When? 2nd – 5th of June , Oosterpark What? Foodfestival and music, free entree! Yes, more food this weekend. Amsterdam Kookt was held in the Olympisch stadion last year but has now moved to the Oosterpark which is much nicer in our opinion. Foodtrucks, pop-up restaurants, music performances and more. Check out the Hotel Arena pop-up restaurant which will give you a taste of what’s about to come at the end of summer when the real restaurant opens. No tickets needed, the festival is free! www.amsterdamkookt.nl
Summer Nights in Artis When? June – July – Aug, Artis Zoo What? Saturday evenings in the Zoo until the sun goes down, free entree! Artis Zoo let’s people enjoy Saturday evening until the sun goes down by opening up their doors to the public for free. There will be performances, music, storytellers and you can learn about the animals and their nightly activities. Check the website for more info
Zoo nights in Artis
Benches collective When? 5th of June, worldwide! What? The largest open-air cafe in the world If you have a bench infront of your house or garden, make it public for a day and offer appel pie, coffee, sing a song or chat to one another this Sunday. If you prefer not to host a bench, you can enjoy visiting other benches in the neighborhood. The owners of the (adopted) benches choose what time they open and what they want to offer. (this could be a dancing lesson for example) Will you miss this months event? No need to worry as they will host another one in September to close off the season. Find out where the participating benches are on the website www.bankjescollectief.nl/en
Source: popupcity.net
Het Hoofdgerecht (The Main Course) When? 9th – 12th of June, Het Stenen Hoofd What? Food, beer, music, acts and free entree! Facebook They celebrate their 5th edition so expect a lot of food and games! Music, magicians, carousels, live table football and more craziness.
Bachus Wine Festival When? 9th – 12th of June and 17th – 19th of June, Amsterdamse Bos What? Wine and more If you love wine, you have to be here. Fine wine, easy to drink wine, all sorts of wine at this festival! There will be music from bands and cool DJ’s such as Emanuelle Vos (hot!), SHMLS, Elias Mazian and many more. And a plus: entree is totally free this year!www.bacchuswijnfestival.nl
Roest big birthday party When? 17th of June, Roest (Amsterdam East) 2pm – 5am What? Celebrating 5 years of Roest It’s been 5 years since Roest started hosting Sunday markets, music performances, clubnights and their infamous Sunday Roasts. Time for a party! There will be a line up of DJ’s that have played at Roest many times and the party will last until 5am! www.amsterdamroest.stager.nl
The Art of Banksy When? 18th of June until 30th of Sept, Beurs van Berlage What? Work from the legendary street artist Banksy There will be around 85 art pieces on display at this exposition of street artist Banksy. You can see canvas, paintings, sculptures and installations. Get your tickets here. www.theartofbanksy.amsterdam
Banksy; Addressing daily issues
Mid Summer Night at Pllek When? 21st of June, Amsterdam North What? Celebrating the longest summer day and night Pllek in North Amsterdam will host a special mid summer night dinner for 200 guest and you can be one of them! The fun starts at 6.30pm and you need to get a ticket to get in. They invite free spirits, joyfull and openhearted people to celebrate this special evening along with a campfire to close the night. Tickets are available here and include dinner.
Pop-Up Picknick at the Park When? 23rd of June, Amsterdam Vondelpark What? The ultimate picknick in the park! 2 foodbloggers (Amsterspots & Culi-Amsterdam) that organize a picknick in Amsterdam has to be good news! All you need to do is to get yourself a picknick basket for 49,95 euro’s for 2 people. Pick your basket up at the Vondelpark where everybody will be to join the fun. If the weather fails they have a plan B so don’t you worry! Meet new people and enjoy food from salads, Paella, Sushi, Snacks, goodies, royal sandwiches and more. For tickets go here
Love,
Wander-Lust
*This calendar will be updated regularly so keep an eye out!
The festival season has officially began and we love it! With so many options to choose from, we have handpicked our favourite summer festivals and made a list to hopefully give you some inspiration.
7th Sunday Festival in Erp-Veghel, Netherlands When: 24th of May What we love: It’s so diverse! You can dance to house, techno, hiphop, rock of even hardstyle. We’ll go for the first time this year so we will let you know the outcome! http://7thsunday.nl/
De Zon Festival, Amsterdam The Netherlands Sold out within a short period, this festival is small but gaining huge popularity. When: 24th of May What we love: It’s small and cosy and that’s exactly what makes this festival special. It feels dreamy and the vibes are so good here! https://www.facebook.com/events/1566884033551736/
Sonar Festival Barcelona, Spain We’re not going this year but elke went twice before. A M A Z I N G! Buy a ticket and experience the real Sonar but also check out all the parties around the beach and clubs. When: 18-21 of June What we love: The free beach parties, the tapas andElrow www.sonarsaopaulo.com.br Elrow Town- Off Sonar 2 years ago. “One of the best parties i’ve been to”
Awakenings Festival, Netherlands Now a 2 day festival, the international headliners are always happy to play at this Techno festival. When: 27th + 28th of June What we love: The line up, our sore feet at the end. http://www.awakeningsfestival.nl/
Elke at Awakenings Festival 2014
DGTL festival Barcelona, Spain The Dutch edition was amazing and it also the first festival of the year we went to. When: 14th of August What we love: The organisation is doing a great job carefully selecting the best electronic DJ’s in the world. Check the after movie from the Dutch edition here: https://youtu.be/OZZQjiZ-iJk The Dutch edition in April this year was amazing
Glastonbury Festival, England The worlds biggest festival is legend. We. Must. Go. (some day) When: 24-28 June What we love: Everyone will tell you it wasn’t as good as it was in ’94/’89/’78. Ignore them. Plus Kate Moss in wellies. www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk Playing in the mud at Glastonbury. Picture by The UK Times
A Day at the Park, Amsterdam Netherlands This festival has been around for quite some time now and you can notice this when you look around. Perfectly organized and the festival is held in between a forest which makes it playful and open. You can enjoy big DJ’s but also go for karaoke, a hippy market and lot’s of funny games. When: 11th of July What we love: The clean (and real) toilets, the food, the vibe. http://adayatthepark.nl/ Here’s you chance to win 2 tickets! All fun and games at A Day at the Park
Lowlands Festival, The Netherlands When: 21st + 22nd + 23rd of August What we love: This is how a festival should be. It’s rough, it’s dirty and it’s real. http://lowlands.nl/ Lowlands is still the nr. 1 festival in the Netherlands
Convoi de fête, multiply locations, Netherlands This is a traveling festival with Music, Foodtrucks and Entertainment. Hippie style! When: 31 juli tm 9 augustus What we love:Their tagline is enough: “We are a free roadtrip festival. We follow the sun. The journey is the destination…” http://convoidefete.com/
