Special events in true island style

Events on Texel

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.

The best events on Texel

Nature activities

Nature activities

Multiple locations
28-02-2023 - 05-04-2023

Ecomare and Staatsbosbeheer organise outdoor programmes for adults and children.

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Den Burg
03-03-2023 - 29-05-2023

The lambs are back in the meadow, admire them on this lovely walk!

Stargazing Evening

Stargazing Evening

De Koog
09-03-2023 - 30-03-2023

Be enchanted by the beautiful starry sky during the stargazing evenings on Texel!

All-in Stone grilling

All-in Stone grilling

De Waddenhoeve
12-03-2023 - 25-03-2023

A cosy evening around the stone grill, multiple days in March. More info (pdf)

Run for KiKa Marathon

Run for KiKa Marathon

Multiple locations
25-03-2023

Run along for a good cause or encourage the participants!

All-in Stone grilling

All-in Stone grilling

De Waddenhoeve
01-04-2023 - 29-04-2023

A cosy evening around the stone grill, multiple days in April. More info (pdf)

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Events hall Texel
05-04-2023

Will your family grab the prizes at the fun family bingo? Find out and play along!

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Events hall Texel
08-04-2023

Enjoy the fun family bingo with the whole family. Who takes the prices home?

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt

Multiple locations
09-04-2023 - 10-04-2023

The Easter Bunny has hidden his eggs in various places again. Can you find them all? 

Lambs hike

Lambs hike

Den Burg
10-04-2023

Admire the cute lambs while hiking!

Roparun Fish and Chips Run

Roparun Fish and Chips Run

Oosterend
10-04-2023

Go running for people with cancer and get fish and chips afterwards.

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Events hall Texel
11-04-2023

Will your family grab the prizes at the fun family bingo? Find out and play along!

Texelweekend

Texelweekend

Den Burg
21-04-2023 - 23-04-2023

The equestrian event of Texel!

All-in pancake buffets

All-in pancake buffets

De Waddenhoeve
26-04-2023 - 03-05-2023

Build and decorate the most delicious and beautiful pancakes every Wednesday in the May holiday. 

King's Day

King's Day

Multiple locations
27-04-2023

Discover how the various villages on Texel celebrate King's Day and have a great day!

Bonfire Meierblis

Bonfire Meierblis

Multiple locations
29-04-2023

Warm up by the big fire and bake sandwiches or marshmallows by the small fires!

Hoge Berg Run

Hoge Berg Run

Den Burg
30-04-2023

Fan of running? Join the Hoge Berg Run!

Spring fair

Spring fair

De Cocksdorp
30-04-2023

Market stalls, music and children's activities at our fun spring fair!

Dino Experience

Dino Experience

Events hall Texel
02-05-2023

Come face to face with a lifelike T-Rex and relive the times of great reptiles. 

De Krim Live: Guus Bok

De Krim Live: Guus Bok

Events hall Texel
03-05-2023

An evening of music and fun! Enjoy a diverse mix of pop, rock and Dutch hits. 

Family Festival Texel

Family Festival Texel

De Koog
06-05-2023 - 07-05-2023

Come, join and amaze your eyes during the Family Festival on the beach of De Koog.

Wadden Bird Festival

Wadden Bird Festival

De Cocksdorp
06-05-2023 - 07-05-2023

Discover the different bird species in the most bird-rich municipality of the Netherlands!

All-in Stone grilling

All-in Stone grilling

De Waddenhoeve
06-05-2023

A cosy evening around the stone grill. More info (pdf)

Pip and Pelle - Chaos in the fairytale forest

Pip and Pelle - Chaos in the fairytale forest

Events hall Texel
06-05-2023

Experience a crazy night with Pip and Pelle! 

Rescue boat day

Rescue boat day

Oudeschild and De Cocksdorp
13-05-2023

Step into the shoes of the crew members of the rescue boats and sail away!

Christian Farla

Christian Farla

Events hall Texel
19-05-2023

Experience the incredible magic of Christian Farla, a master illusionist. 

Wad'n Party

Wad'n Party

Oudeschild
20-05-2023

Enjoy the music and have a good time at the Wad'n Party!

Round of Oudeschild

Round of Oudeschild

Oudeschild
20-05-2023

Experience the liveliest cycling event in town and race against Texel cyclists!

Fly-in Cinema

Fly-in Cinema

De Cocksdorp
20-05-2023

Watch an aviation film from your plane and sleep ‘under the wing’.

Uitmarkt BuitenGewoon Texel

Uitmarkt BuitenGewoon Texel

Den Burg
20-05-2023

From music events to museums, come and see what Texel has to offer in terms of culture!

Specialty Beer Festival

Specialty Beer Festival

Den Burg
26-05-2023 - 28-05-2023

Taste the special beers from all over the country and enjoy live music.

Harbour market Oudeschild

Harbour market Oudeschild

Oudeschild
02-06-2023 - 25-08-2023

Get yourself some bargains at the Harbour market of Oudeschild! 

Om ‘t Eiland

Om ‘t Eiland

Multiple locations
03-06-2023 - 04-06-2023

Experience Texel on foot in a unique way with a fully catered walking-camping trip

 WAVES festival

WAVES festival

De Koog
07-06-2023 - 10-06-2023

At WAVES you can enjoy the summer feeling during different kinds of sports & music.

Catamaran race

Catamaran race

Multiple locations
07-06-2023 - 10-06-2023

Come and watch the biggest catamaran race in the world. Who is the fastest around the island?

Round of Oosterend

Round of Oosterend

Oosterend
17-06-2023

Take on the challenge yourself or encourage the cyclists from the sidelines!

SomPop festvial

SomPop festvial

De Waal
01-07-2023

Come to SomPop and enjoy the music and the cosy island atmosphere!  

Kite Evening

Kite Evening

De Koog
04-07-2023 - 29-08-2023

Feel the power of the Texel wind every Tuesday in July and August during the kite evening!

Beachclub Cinema

Beachclub Cinema

De Koog
05-07-2023 - 30-08-2023

Watch the most beautiful movies from a beach chair with your feet in the sand.

Summer market in Den Burg

Summer market in Den Burg

Den Burg
05-07-2023 - 30-08-2023

You don’t want to miss these fun summer markets in Den Burg!

Day of the Sheep

Day of the Sheep

Den Hoorn
06-07-2023

Admire the different sheep breeds and take part in a sheep-shearing competition.

SunBeats festival

SunBeats festival

De Koog
08-07-2023

Dance until the sun sets at this annual beach festival!

Speedweekend

Speedweekend

De Cocksdorp
15-07-2023 - 16-07-2023

Feel the Need for Speed during the weekend that is all about speed and competition!

Steven Kazàn

Steven Kazàn

Events hall Texel
16-07-2023

Experience a world of comedy and magic with the whole family.

Dino Experience

Dino Experience

Events hall Texel
19-07-2023

Experience prehistory: the time when the world was still populated by large reptiles.

De Krim Live: Broadway de Band

De Krim Live: Broadway de Band

Events hall Texel
20-07-2023

 Behold the cover band of the Netherlands and experience a musical feast of recognition! 

Beach Food festival

Beach Food festival

Oudeschild
21-07-2023 - 23-07-2023

Admire the different sheep breeds and take part in a sheep-shearing competition.

Buurman & Buurman

Buurman & Buurman

Events hall Texel
26-07-2023

Help Jeroen and the kids find the one and only Buurman & Buurman.

De Krim pub quiz

De Krim pub quiz

Events hall Texel
27-07-2023

Take up the challenge with an evening of quizzes and join forces in a team!

Agricultural Day

Agricultural Day

Den Hoorn
27-07-2023

Get to know all aspects of agriculture during this event.

Sunny Side Up festival

Sunny Side Up festival

Den Hoorn
28-07-2023 - 29-07-2023

Enjoy the sun, sea, beach and tropical music styles at Sunny Side Up!

Steven Kazàn

Steven Kazàn

Events hall Texel
30-07-2023

Discover the world of magic and be amazed by Steven Kazàn's magic tricks.

De Krim live: Guus Bok

De Krim live: Guus Bok

Events hall Texel
03-08-2023

Come and enjoy an evening of music, entertainment and fun!

The Texel Storm Track

The Texel Storm Track

Events hall Texel
09-08-2023 - 11-08-2023

Conquer the assault course! Climb, scramble, slide and jump to complete the entire course.

HavenVIStijn

HavenVIStijn

Oudeschild
12-08-2023

During this event you will be short of eyes and ears, discover the world of fishing!

Steven Kazàn

Steven Kazàn

Events hall Texel
13-08-2023

Indulge in a magical evening full of humour and, of course, magic tricks!

De Krim Live: Jody Bernal

De Krim Live: Jody Bernal

Events hall Texel
17-08-2023

Jody Bernal takes to the stage on Texel! Prepare for an evening of energetic beats.

Strenderpop

Strenderpop

Oosterend
19-08-2023

Enjoy live music from Texel bands in Oosterend and get into a real party mood!

Sheepbreeding day

Sheepbreeding day

Den Burg
04-09-2023

Experience how farmers from both the Netherlands and abroad trade in sheep of the Texel breed.

Strender fish-smoking contest

Strender fish-smoking contest

Oosterend
09-09-2023

Always wanted to know how fish is smoked? Experience it at the Strender fish smoking contest! 

Texel Culinair

Texel Culinair

De Koog
22-09-2023 - 24-09-2023

Taste all the delicacies De Koog has to offer during Texel Culinair! 

Texel Half Marathon

Texel Half Marathon

Den Hoorn
24-09-2023

Participate in the half marathon and experience Texel's diverse landscape on foot!

Family Festival Texel

Family Festival Texel

De Koog
07-10-2023 - 08-10-2023

Come, join and amaze your eyes during the Family Festival on the beach of De Koog.

Texel blues Festival

Texel blues Festival

Den Burg
13-10-2023 - 15-10-2023

Discover the cosiness of Den Burg during Texelblues Festival and enjoy the beautiful music!!

Texel Darts Trophy

Texel Darts Trophy

Events hall Texel
12-01-2024 - 14-01-2024

The Texel Darts Trophy tournament will be held at Holiday Park De Krim in 2024

Keez tournament

Keez tournament

Events hall Texel
08-10-2024 - 10-03-2024

Do you like fun and competition? Then sign up for the keezboard tournament!

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Multiple locations
24-03-2024

 Join the route fanatically or encourage the participants to cross the finish line.