The year in Amersfoort

Nov 2026 – Aug 2027 · 7 moments

The big moments of the year in Amersfoort: Sinterklaas arrives, Christmas markets on 12 December, Countdown033 and more, with their dates.

November2026
14Nov

Sinterklaas arrives

Saturday 14 November 2026

Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat in the Eemhaven on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 13:00, with music from 12:30. He rides through the centre at 15:00.

December2026
12Dec

Christmas markets on 12 December

Saturday 12 December 2026

On Saturday 12 December there are Christmas markets in the Zielhorst district (15:00 – 21:00), at Emiclaer (10:00 – 17:00) and at The Green Outlet. More markets are around Utrecht, Zeist and the rest of the region.

31Dec

Countdown033

Thursday 31 December 2026

Countdown033 is how the city counts down to the new year, on 31 December 2026. Last year it was a concert on the Hof.

April2027
Aprusually

Smartlappenfestival

Usually mid-April (18 – 19 April in 2026)

A weekend of Dutch smartlappen, the big sing-along songs, in the centre of the city.

27Apr

King's Day

Tuesday 27 April 2027

King's Day: a kleedjesmarkt (blanket market) in the shopping streets of the centre and in the districts, and a party on De Hof the evening before.

June2027
Junusually

Musicians Paradise

Usually in June (12 – 14 June in 2026)

Three days of jazz in De Nieuwe Stad, from free concerts at FLUOR to shows with tickets. It used to be called Amersfoort World Jazz.

August2027
27Aug

Stadsfestival Amersfoort

Friday 27 and Saturday 28 August 2027

A two-day city festival on the Mijnbouwweg, with live acts and food trucks. You have to be 18 or older.