Just 49 more sleeps until the Christmas holiday
Christmas holiday 2026 with kids
Sat 19 December 2026 to Sun 3 January 2027, the same in every region.
Children's shows, family concerts and wintry outings, by day and by age.
Picked for the holiday
Mon 28 Dec · 11:30My First Festival 2026TivoliVredenburg, UtrechtFeaturing BOLLOX
Mon 28 Dec · 13:00Kinderen voor Kinderen De Grote Show 2026AFAS Live, AmsterdamFeaturing Koor 47
from age 2Sun 20 Dec · 15:00Dirk Scheele - WinterpretMartiniplaza, GroningenDirk Scheele, a well-known performer
from age 2Sat 19 Dec · 11:00Children's theatre: Nijntje op de Fiets (2+)Brinkhuis LarenShort: about 45 minutes
The whole holiday
Wintry outings that are open every day, from a few days to the whole holiday.
The best of each day
In order of time. Where a reason is given, that is why we picked it. Shows that play in more cities are listed below.
Saturday 19 December
Another day- 10:30Reading Aloud in Serbian (3-8 Years)Bibliotheek Neude, UtrechtShort: about 45 minutes3+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Concertgebouworkest Children's Concert: Little Sheku and the Animal Orchestra (4+)Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamFeaturing Sheku Kanneh-Mason4+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 11:00Hansje en Griet (3+)Kindertheater Pietepaf, 's-HertogenboschShort: about 35 minutes3+
- 13:00Pačija school - Reading in Serbian (3+)Bibliotheek Haarlem CentrumFree for the whole family3+
- 13:30Efteling vertelt... (6+)Theater Speelhuis, Helmond6+
- 20:30U2TWOGebouw-T, Bergen op ZoomFeaturing U2twoall
Also today Children's theatre: Nijntje op de Fiets (2+), 11:00De Proefkeuken and the Toilet of Time | 8+, HoofddorpDe Werkplaats: DigiDoeners – Lego robots, Kaatsheuvel
Sunday 20 December
Another day- 10:00Winter Wonderland RotterdamRotterdam Ahoy
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 13:00Jul & Julia - chaos in the amusement park! — Kinderpretpark JulianatorenOrpheus, ApeldoornFeaturing Jul & Julia - chaos in het pretpark!
- 13:30Efteling vertelt… Baron 1898 (6+) - A thrilling musical for the whole familyStadsschouwburg, Haarlem6+
- 14:00De Wind en Wij 3+Stadsschouwburg Utrecht3+
- 14:30Snowman & Flight to the Northpole (4+)Musis ArnhemShort: about 50 minutes4+
- 15:00Pippi and the Pirates (6+)Theater de Stoep, Spijkenisse6+
Also today Dirk Scheele - Winterpret, 15:00De Proefkeuken and the Toilet of Time | 8+, RotterdamPeppa Pig Live (2+), UlftPerformance: Blok & Doos, RoermondHuisje Boompje Beestje, AmersfoortHans & Grietje on the Run (8+), Leiden
Monday 21 December
Another day- 10:00Kleintje Koffie (0+): Kleintje Koffie decemberspecialBibliotheek Hoogkerk, GroningenFree for the whole family0+
- 10:30Dikkie Dik 3 - Dikkie Dik Gets a VisitHaventheater IJmuiden
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 13:30Family Concert: Let it Snow! (4+)Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamWouter Hamel, a well-known performer4+
- 13:30Jul & Julia - Chaos in the Amusement Park! — Kinderpretpark JulianatorenOrpheus, ApeldoornFeaturing Jul & Julia - chaos in het pretpark!
- 15:00Pippi and the Pirates (6+)Schouwburg Concertzaal Tilburg6+
- 20:00Christmas Concerts Reni, Elisa & DaughtersGereformeerde kerk GenemuidenFeaturing Reni & Elisa
Also today The Clubhouse (6+), GroningenThrough Wind and Weather (2+), RotterdamPerformance: De Kersthaas, Weert
Tuesday 22 December
Another day- 09:30Peuterconcert: Six beautiful balls (and other winter songs) (2+)Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamJeroen Schipper, a well-known performer2+
- 10:00Little Coffee (0+)Bibliotheek Lewenborg, GroningenFree for the whole family0+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 13:30Family concert: Let it Snow! (4+)Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamWouter Hamel, a well-known performer4+
- 13:30Efteling tells — Baron 1898Theater de Bussel, Oosterhout
- 14:30Pippi en de Piraten (6+)Stadsschouwburg Groningen6+
- 15:00Christmas Holiday: Houtje (3+) — Het Ministerie van Onverrichter ZakeBijlmer Parktheater, AmsterdamShort: about 50 minutes3+
- 20:00Christmas Concerts Reni, Elisa & DaughtersGereformeerde kerk PuttenReni & Elisa, a well-known performer
Also today Peppa Pig Live (2+), SittardHuisje Boompje Beestje, LeidenHans & Grietje on the Run (8+), TilburgThe Clubhouse (6+), Ten BoerThrough Wind and Weather (2+), HaarlemBeuk! (4+), Alkmaar
Wednesday 23 December
Another day- 10:00The Dinoshow 2+Stadsschouwburg UtrechtShort: about 45 minutes2+
- 10:30Voorleesfeestje 2+: an extra fun reading momentde nieuwe bibliotheek, AlmereFree for the whole family2+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 13:15Swan Lakede Doelen, Rotterdam
- 13:30Efteling tells… Baron 1898 (6+)TheaterHotel De Oranjerie, Roermond6+
- 13:30Aladdin - The MusicalMartiniplaza, Groningen
- 15:00Pippi and the Pirates (6+)Zaantheater, Zaandam6+
- 15:00Holiday on Ice - CINEMA OF DREAMSRAI Amsterdam
Also today De Werkplaats: DigiDoeners – Lego robots, UdenhoutBeuk! (4+), Dordrecht
Thursday 24 December
Another day- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 13:15Het zwanenmeerde Doelen, Rotterdam
- 14:00Holiday on Ice - CINEMA OF DREAMSRAI Amsterdam
- 14:00De Kersthaas (4+)Cool kunst en cultuur, Heerhugowaard4+
- 14:30The Snow Queen (6+)Amare, The Hague6+
- 15:00Pan 8+Stadsschouwburg Utrecht8+
- 16:00Efteling vertelt... Baron 1898 - Based on the book by Jacques Vriens (6+)Theater de Purmaryn, Purmerend6+
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Another day- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 11:00Pan 8+Stadsschouwburg Utrecht8+
- 14:00Holiday on Ice - CINEMA OF DREAMSRAI Amsterdam
- 14:30The Snow Queen (6+)Amare, The Hague6+
- 15:00Oliver 8+Rabo Theater De Meenthe, SteenwijkFeaturing het avontuur van de straatkinderen8+
- 15:00A CHRISTMAS STORY 0 to 100 yearsTheater Elswout, Overveenall
- time to followKribkesroute Liempde - Largest Christmas Nativity Scene RouteLiempdeFree for the whole family
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
Another day- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 11:00Pan 8+Stadsschouwburg Utrecht8+
- 12:30Holiday on Ice - CINEMA OF DREAMSRAI Amsterdam
- 14:30The Snow Queen (6+)Amare, The Hague6+
- 15:00Christmas ConcertPorgy en Bess, TerneuzenFeaturing Johannette Zomer
- 15:00Slodde en Vos in Winter Wonderland (3+) - Musical antics and catchy songsPHIL HaarlemShort: about 45 minutes3+
- time to followKribkesroute Liempde - Largest Christmas Nativity Scene RouteLiempdeFree for the whole family
Sunday 27 December
Another day- 10:30Dikkie Dik 3 - Dikkie Dik Gets a VisitHaventheater IJmuiden
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Feest (4+)Bibliotheek Neude, UtrechtShort: about 40 minutes4+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 12:15Cellobende (4+)TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht4+
- 13:30Efteling tells... (6+)Theater de Hofnar, Valkenswaard6+
- 15:00Pippi and the Pirates (6+) — Theater TerraTheater De Veste, Delft6+
- 19:30Swan Lake - IntrodansTheater aan het Vrijthof, MaastrichtFeaturing Introdans
Also today Performance: Blok & Doos, VeghelPerformance: De Kersthaas, Breda
Monday 28 December
Another day- 10:00Nijntje on the Bike (2+)Schaffelaartheater, Barneveld2+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Feest (4+)Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, UtrechtShort: about 40 minutes4+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 12:00Dikkie Dik 3 - Dikkie Dik Gets a VisitHaventheater IJmuiden
- 13:00Space Academy | 8+ André Kuipers & Sander KoenenMaaspoort, Venlo8+
- 14:00A Special Children's Edition: The NutcrackerRAI Amsterdam
- 14:00De Sneeuwkoningin (6+)Amare, The Hague6+
Also today My First Festival 2026, 11:30Kinderen voor Kinderen De Grote Show 2026, 13:00De Proefkeuken and the Toilet of Time | 8+, HaarlemBuurman & Buurman Build a Party, TerneuzenJul & Julia, chaos in the amusement park!, Veldhoven
Tuesday 29 December
Another day- 10:00Olifantje in het bos (3+)TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht3+
- 10:15Krulmuziek - Baby Concert (0,5+)Cpunt, HoofddorpShort: about 30 minutes0+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Feest (4+)Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, UtrechtShort: about 40 minutes4+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 11:00My First Festival (2-12 years)SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen2+
- 13:30Aladdin The Musical (4+) — Van Hoorne StudiosTheater Junushoff, Wageningen4+
- 14:30Efteling vertelBaron 1898Nieuwe Luxor Theater, Rotterdam
Also today The Clubhouse (6+), Haren GnBeuk! (4+), HaarlemBuurman & Buurman Build a Party, Leiden
Wednesday 30 December
Another day- 09:30Knisper (0,5+)TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht0+
- 09:30Peuterbieb Risdam | a morning full of reading funBibliotheek Risdam, HoornFree for the whole family2+
- 10:30Knight Without a Bottom 3+Theater Dakota, The HagueShort: about 40 minutes3+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Feest (4+)Bibliotheek Overvecht, UtrechtShort: about 40 minutes4+
- 11:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs Utrecht
- 11:30Houtje (3+) — Het Ministerie van Onverrichter ZakeKoninklijke Schouwburg, The HagueShort: about 45 minutes3+
- 15:00Disney On Ice presents Road Trip AdventuresJaarbeurs, UtrechtFeaturing Feld Entertainment
Also today Buurman & Buurman Build a Party, Venlo
Thursday 31 December
Another day- 10:00BAMBI the little deer of Elswout 0 to 100 yearsTheater Elswout, Overveenall
- 10:00Bastei BouwersMuseum De Bastei, Nijmegen
- 10:30Craft workshop | Atelier op Wielen (4+)Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam4+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Abracadabra Scavenger HuntJoods Museum, Amsterdam
- 12:00Christmas Winter Circus 2026Parktheater Eindhoven
- 14:30Hanina's Kinderkletsshow (4-12 years)Studio de Bakkerij, RotterdamFree for the whole family4+
- time to followKribkesroute Liempde - Largest Christmas Nativity Scene RouteLiempdeFree for the whole family
Friday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Another day- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Abracadabra Scavenger HuntJoods Museum, Amsterdam
- 14:00CinderellaNationale Opera & Ballet, Amsterdamall
- 15:00Christmas Winter Circus 2026Parktheater Eindhoven
- time to followKribkesroute Liempde - Largest Christmas Nativity Scene RouteLiempdeFree for the whole family
- time to followChristmas at RosendaelKasteel & park Rosendael, Rozendaal
- time to followChristmas holiday at the Maritiem Museum RotterdamMaritiem Museum Rotterdam4+
- time to followDiscover what to do this Christmas holiday on the Kerstplein in de LocHalDe Bibliotheek LocHal, Tilburg
Saturday 2 January
Another day- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Dikkie Dik 3 - Dikkie Dik Gets a VisitHaventheater IJmuiden
- 11:00Dirk Scheele (2+)Wesopa WeespFeaturing Dirk Scheele2+
- 11:15Kleintje Bieb: Letters and ReadingDe Plataan, MeppelShort: about 45 minutes2+
- 13:00Efteling tells… Baron 1898 — An exciting musical for the whole familySchouwburg Odeon, Zwolleall
- 13:30Fien & Teun (2+) — The Wonderful Winter PartyTheater De Maagd, Bergen op ZoomShort: about 55 minutes2+
- 14:00Vilt 2+Stadsschouwburg UtrechtShort: about 60 minutes2+
- 14:00Licht (2+)Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamShort: about 45 minutes2+
Also today De Proefkeuken and the Toilet of Time | 8+, Enschede
Sunday 3 January
Another day- 10:00Picture Book Festival (2+) — with ‘Anansi de Spin’ and ‘nijntje op de fiets’Kennemer Theater, Beverwijk2+
- 11:00Born to Play: do & dare like an artistBonnefanten, Maastricht6+
- 11:00Children's concert Ro(c)kMuziekgebouw EindhovenFeaturing Mariska Simon
- 13:15LiCHT (2+)TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht2+
- 13:30Efteling tells... - BARON 1898Theater Castellum, Alphen aan den Rijn
- 14:00Beuk! 4+Stadsschouwburg Utrecht4+
- 15:00Hippe Gasten (4+)Mezz, BredaFeaturing Hippe Gasten4+
- 15:00Pippi (6+) — Pippi and the Pirate FamilyTheater De Maagd, Bergen op Zoom6+
Also today Jul & Julia, chaos in the amusement park!, Venray
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Questions
Questions about the Christmas holiday with kids
What is there to do with kids in the Christmas holiday?
Open for days: Christmas market Den Haag 3-23 Dec 2026 - Royal Christmas Fair (3 Dec to 23 Dec, Lange Voorhout, The Hague) and Kidspark Christmas Holiday 🎈🤸♀️☃️ (21 Dec to 30 Dec, Vanzantenhal, Nieuw-Vennep). Dirk Scheele - Winterpret (Sun 20 Dec · 15:00, Martiniplaza, Groningen).
Which children's shows are there in the Christmas holiday?
My First Festival 2026 (Mon 28 Dec · 11:30, TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht), Kinderen voor Kinderen De Grote Show 2026 (Mon 28 Dec · 13:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam) and De Proefkeuken and the Toilet of Time | 8+, which plays in 4 cities, first on Sat 19 December in Hoofddorp.
What is there to do on Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
On Christmas Day: Born to Play: do & dare like an artist (Fri 25 Dec · 11:00, Bonnefanten, Maastricht). On Boxing Day: Christmas Concert (Sat 26 Dec · 15:00, Porgy en Bess, Terneuzen).