The year in Tilburg
The big moments of the year in Tilburg: Elf-elf in Kruikenstad, Sinterklaas arrives, Tilburgs Winterparadijs (ice rink) and more, with their dates.
Elf-elf in Kruikenstad
Carnival in Kruikenstad starts on 11 November at 15:11, with parties in the cafés and the carnival societies in the days after.
Sinterklaas arrives
Sinterklaas arrives in the Piushaven around 12:00 and rides through the city to the Willemsplein.
Tilburgs Winterparadijs (ice rink)
An indoor and an outdoor ice rink on the Heuvel, with a heated winter pavilion, children's attractions, churros and oliebollen.
Kerstmarkt Ketelhavenplein
The Reeshof's Christmas market on the Ketelhavenplein, organised by Wijkraad Reeshof: lit huts with local handmade goods, festive food and drinks, and choirs. Free entry; subject to a permit.
Roadburn
Four days of heavy music in Tilburg, with the 013 Poppodium and the Spoorzone a five-minute walk apart.
King's Day
King's Day: the free market (vrijmarkt) and parties in the streets and squares, with a night of parties the evening before.
Tilburg Kermis
Ten days of rides, parties and music in the city centre, with the streets around the Heuvel as its heart.
Festival Circolo
The circus festival in the Spoorpark. The 2026 edition ran from 16 to 20 September.
Tilburg Ten Miles
A weekend of running through the decorated streets: a walk on Saturday, and on Sunday the 16.1 km Ten Miles, a 10 km, a 5 km and runs for children.
