Special events in true island style
Events on Texel
So much to do all year round!
Culture, music or sports lover? Texel has lots to offer all year round! Surprising, special events in true island style! Below is an overview of fun events to look forward to in the coming months.
Coronavirus measures
The measures concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) may have consequences for your visit to Texel. We advise you to check the website of the event you wish to visit if the event will take place and/or the location you want to visit is open and/or reservation is necessary.
The best events on Texel
Family Bingo
Family bingo on Holiday Park De Krim! Every Tuesday and Saturday in July and August we organize twice a week an always super cozy family bingo with beautiful and
varied prizes for young and old. Every prizewinner selects his own price or prizes!
Arie Safari Children’s Show
Arie Safari has made it back from his trip around the world just in time to celebrate the summer on Texel. Arie is looking for some new friends to have fun with in the jungle.
Does your son or daughter like fun jungle songs? And dancing and singing along? Then you are the perfect travel buddies for Arie Safari’s journey through the Jungle.
Speedweekend
Feel the need for speed at the MAB’s off-road circuit on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July. At this speed weekend, cars race in various categories. Races are held on Saturday and Sunday...
... by junior races, rodeo, bangerstox, free class and stock cars. Island racers have the chance to test their skills against each other at this spectacular event.
Location: Hoofdweg 35, De Cocksdorp
Hypnosis Show Patrick Pickart
A unique journey through your own imagination. Famous hypnotist Patrick Pickart is coming to Texel to perform an exclusive show.
The show is entertaining, educational and very suitable for the entire family. It’s going to be a night of entertainment and mystery.
Magic Show Steven Kazàn
During the Magic Show at Event Hall Texel, Steven Kazàn, the youngest son of the most famous Dutch magician Hans Kazàn, will take you to a world full of comedy and magic.
The 50-minute show is a whirlwind of hilarious acts and inimitable magic tricks. A unique feel-good programme for the entire family!
Magic Show Steven Kazàn
Steven performs a show full of humour, interaction and, of course, incredible magic tricks. Enjoy a unique, enchanting night on Texel. A feel-good production full of humour, interaction and...
... of course, numerous magic tricks. A show not to be missed!
HavenVIStijn
Oudeschild’s harbour is the backdrop for HavenVIStijn, an event where Texel’s fishing fleet and the public meet. There is a range of fun activities and demonstrations, so why not...
... Stroll past the fish stalls at HavenVistijn and how the various species are related. Sample freshly fried or smoked fish, take part in an activity or sail with the lifeboat crew.
Location: Oudeschild
Hypnosis Show Patrick Pickart
During the show, you will embark on a journey through the magical world of the human brain. Patrick will take volunteers from the audience on an interactive journey through the subconscious. But don’t worry,
although some situations may be funny and extraordinary, no one is ever mocked. It will be a pleasant and unique experience for both participants and spectators.
Pip & Pelle – The laugh factory
A fun and adventurous show full of surprises! When Pip and Pelle return to Texel, one thing is sure: it’s going to be a crazy afternoon!
All the familiar Pip & Pelle ingredients are there, with interaction, songs, costumes, crazy situations and, best of all, lots of laughter.
Magic Show Steven Kazàn
Enjoy a unique, magical night at Event Hall Texel on Friday 14 august 2020! Steven performs a show full of humour, interaction and, of course, incredible magic tricks.
Enjoy a unique, enchanting night on Texel. A feel-good production full of humour, interaction and, of course, numerous magic tricks. A show not to be missed!
Bertus & Jaapie Magical Music Party
This cheeky duo is taking the ferry to Texel. It will be a summer afternoon full of music, magic and lots of joking around! Sing along with songs from the new album like...
.. ‘Zomerfeest’ and ‘Cadeautjes’ during a magical musical celebration. Bertus & Jaapie will get everyone out of their seats.
Tropcial festival
At the Tropical Sea Festival, various bands play live at the restaurants and cafés in De Koog. The music fills the sultry summer nights on Texel. It’s a cheerful and...
colourful festival: the Tropical Sea Festival. First, several bands play their music in the main street of the village; then the party continues in the little pubs.
Location: De Koog
Texel Culinair
Come and sample traditional Texel food or discover the latest culinary trends! Texel’s greatest gourmet event has it all. Try it “sien Tessels” - Texel style - in De Koog. At Texel Culinair...
... several Texel restaurants prepare tiny dishes from their menus. Stroll from tent to tent and savour the bites; Kogertjes are the means of payment here. True Texel friendliness!
Location: Dorpsstraat, De Koog
Texel Half Marathon
Texel’s half marathon starts at the ferry to Texel. Leaving the ferry, the course takes in dunes, beach and woodland to finish in Den Burg. Other distances are 6 or 10 km. The half marathon...
... On Texel begins at the ferry and passes lots of amazing wildlife areas. The course ends with a festive welcome in Den Burg. It’s a great spectator event too.
Location: Pontweg 1, Den Hoorn
Wind festival
Wind Festival Texel is Texel’s largest kite event and people fly their large, colourful and diverse kites. At the festival, the sky is filled with...
beautiful, unique kites, from whales to crabs and from Pokémon to teddy bears. There’s just so much to see at this event between Poles 19 and 21 at De Koog.
Location: Paal 20, De Koog
Texel blues
Small stages with live music at various locations in Den Burg. That’s Texelblues! From 9 to 11 October, numerous blues musicians from the Netherlands and abroad will perform in bars and restaurants. It’ll be the perfect weekend ...
... for music lovers. The cosy atmosphere and the top musicians will make for some unforgettable evenings.
Location: Multiple Locations, Den Burg
Sesame Street Mini Show
Go on the greatest adventures with Cookie Monster, Elmo, Tommie, and Bert and Ernie in Event Hall Texel...
... Sing and dance with the Sesame Street residents and enjoy this funny, swinging show for the entire family.
Night of the Night
Texel’s night are intensely dark. Here, darkness is really dark. On this night, Texel is host to great activities to show just how special the darkness actually is. The observatory at…
... Ecomare is open. Watch the stars through a telescope if the night is clear. A “dark” excursion round woods, dunes and the beach leaves from Ecomare. Check at the complete programme now.
Location: Multiple Locations
Ouwe sunderklaas
People who really know Texel love Ouwe Sunderklaas! This folkloric festival unfolds in the evening, in living rooms and on the streets. The islanders poke fun at events on the island. Every village still has...
... its own traditions for Ouwe Sunderklaas. Exciting events of the past year are relived by villagers in fancy dress. Afterwards, everyone reveals his or her identity and shares a drink on the streets.
Locatie: Multiple Locations
Christmas market Oosterend
The annual atmospheric Oosterend Christmas market is a true tradition. Be surprised by the great atmosphere of this Christmas market. Stroll through the narrow streets around ...
... the big church and enjoy the small stalls with fun (Christmas) items. The Christmas market starts at 16:00 and ends at 20:00.
Location: Around the big church, Oosterend
New Year's Dip
Start the New Year with a chilly dip in the North Sea at one of the entrances to the beach at Poles 9, 20 or 28. Put on your bikini, swimsuit or trunks and take a dive with hundreds of islanders...
... and tourists for a fresh New Year. Then warm up with some nice hot traditional pea soup or a Texel dram.
Location: Paal 28, De Cocksdorp. Paal 9, Den Hoorn. Paal 20, De Koog
Tock tournament
Do you enjoy playing Tock with friends and think it would be fun to challenge other teams? Be sure to mark your calendar for the Tock tournament at Holiday Park De Krim...
... The tournament will take place during the weekend of 5, 6 and 7 March 2021.
Do you like games but have never heard of Tock? No problem, there is still plenty of time to learn.
Zestig van Texel
On Sunday 5 April 2021 the 16th Edition oft he Event “Zestig van Texel”is going to take place. During this event, runners have the chance to test their skills to the fullest on either the 60 km or the 120 km route. The route…
…starts at t Horntje near the ferry port, then leads across the entire west coast of Texel and then finally finishes in Den Burg. Are you ready to take on this challenge?
King's Day
27 April is King’s Day! This festive event is celebrated in the bustling centre of Den Burg with a range of activities for all ages. King’s Day is a party throughout...
... Den Burg, with lots to do in the Wezentuin, on Groeneplaats, Cinema Texel’s terrace and a flea market.
Location: Den Burg
Woezel & Pip
The cutest dogs in the world go on a new adventure in this fun musical show for the entire family. There’s a big problem!...
... Woezel’s bone has suddenly disappeared. The dogs go on amazing adventures during their search. Will you join Woezel & Pip in their search?
Wadden Bird Festival
Birds are everywhere on Texel: there are many different species, often rare ones. Discover Texel’s wealth of birds at the Wadden Bird Festival. Texel has 380 different species of birds...
... so it has more birds than anywhere else in the Netherlands. The nutrient-rich mudflats are great stopovers for migrating birds. The event offers visitors lots to do.
Location: Kikkertstraat 42-44, De Cocksdorp
Beer festival
Come and enjoy a beer at Den Burg’s specialty beer festival. Live music plays while you have the chance to sample a range of special draught beers. This festival is held every...
... year in Wezentuin Park in Den Burg. Over 12 sorts of speciality draught beer from all over the Netherlands, including Texel of course! Everyone’s welcome.
Location: Parkstraat 36, Den Burg
Round Texel Race
'The Round Texel Race is the catamaran race in the world. Hundreds of “cat” sailors come to Texel and sail around the island as fast as possible. It’s a stunning sight. The start and finish are...
... at Pole 17. Good views of the race can be had from various spots. At Pole 17, near the lighthouse, from the dyke at Oosterend and at NOIZ, at Oudeschild’s harbour and at `t Horntje.
Locatie: Multiple Locations
WAVES
From the 26th until the 27th of June 2020 the brand new sport and music festival WAVES will take place on the beach of Paal 17. Next to numerous watersport competitions like the famous “Ronde om Texel” many other activities…
... are being organised. Whether it is yoga in the dunes or an exiting music line-up, WAVES has it all. The Festival aims at putting a playful focus on sustainability and mindfulness, while offering everyone a weekend full of activities and fun. A beachfestival with everything that belongs to it.
Locatie: Ruyslaan 96, 1796 AZ, De Koog.
Day of the Sheep
Enter the world of sheep on the “Day of the Sheep”, which features competitions, demonstrations and various sheep breed shows. Sheep are...
... sheared, milked and their hooves trimmed. Watch sheepmilking and sheepshearing contests or buy souvenirs. The venue is next to Den Hoorn’s church, or Novalishoeve if the weather is bad.
Location: Den Hoorn
The big pirate show!
The pirates will hunt for real treasure on an exciting adventure full of music and mystery in Event Hall Texel. Will they find it, or will they need help from their fellow sailors in the audience?...
…Agaat Piraat and her mates are going on a swinging, musical adventure. The audience won’t be able to sit still. You will have to pull out all the stops, searching for the pirate’s treasure together.
Agricultural Day
Den Hoorn’s Agricultural Day is a well-known event at which local Texel business can exhibit their products during a varied and fun programme. There are...
... various demonstrations and activities, including a tractor show, a gooseherd, a wood artist and much more. The youngest visitors can visit the petting farm.
Location: Kleiweg, near Den Hoorn.
Horizon Tour
The Horizon Tour is a fleet of authentic flat-bottomed boats full of performing artists. This floating festival passes all the islands of the Wadden Sea, stopping off at Texel too. While it’s here...
... you can watch and listen to great shows, demonstrations and music performed by these creative sailors in Den Burg and Oudeschild. It’s enchanting!
Location: Multiple locations
Questions?
We like to help you!
All prices 2021 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding tourist tax of € 2.25 per person per night. Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 9.30 per person. Prices subject to change.
For group bookings, please contact the Booking office.
All prices 2021 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding tourist tax of € 2.25 per person per night. Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 9.30 per person. Prices subject to change.
For group bookings, please contact the Booking office.
Associated with:
We work together with:
© 2018 De Krim Texel - Legal Information
© 2018 De Krim Texel