In the summer there is almost daily something organized (the region of) Vlissingen. Under which the various markets, folklore, music performances and various sporting events where you can look at or to which you can join.
Market in Vlissingen
Throughout the year on Friday
The weekly market in Vlissingen at Spuistraat & Lange Zelke is every Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. At the market, you'll always find the best deals, fresh seasonal produce, beautiful souvenirs, and a pleasant atmosphere.
Strandcross Zoutelande
De jaarlijkse beachmotocross die op het strand van Zoutelande wordt gehouden heeft altijd een groot deelnemersveld. Er gaan ongeveer 90 solo- en 30 quadrijders van start. Een bloedstollend en uitdagend spektakel van quads en motoren op de ...
Marathon Zeeland
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Every year, on the first weekend of October, the province of Zeeland comes alive with the largest annual sporting event: Marathon Zeeland. Over this weekend, nearly 20,000 athletes participate in various disciplines, experiencing the beauty of the Zeeland coastline in all its glory.
Diversity of Sporting ...
Beach Motor Cross Vlissingen
The largest motor sport spectacle of Zeeland. Riders with international fame will fight each other in various classes. These incredible races can be seen on the beach and boulevards.
Whisky by the Sea
Every year, Vlissingen hosts the 'Whisky by the Sea' festival. A whiskey tasting event with more than 500 whiskeys. Whiskey importers come together here to get interested visitors acquainted with their delicious products, or to reveal deeper whiskey secrets to the more ...
Ice rink in Middelburg
Early December to early January
From mid-December you can grab your skates again and show off your tricks on the ice. Of course it is also possible to rent skates.
Trekker Light Tour
Tussen kerst en oudejaarsdag
Ook in 2022 er weer een Trekker Light Tour op Walcheren! Deze zal plaats vinden op donderdag 29 december 2022. Wie versiert er dit jaar de mooiste trekker of ...
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Market in Vlissingen
Throughout the year on Friday
The weekly market in Vlissingen at Spuistraat & Lange Zelke is every Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. At the market, you'll always find the best deals, fresh seasonal produce, beautiful souvenirs, and a pleasant atmosphere.
National Museum Week
Begin april
During this Museum week about 450 museums are to visit. There are extra activities such as workshops, guided tours, tastings, children's treasure hunts, musical performances and the possibility to dress up.
Easter market
Every year on Easter there is a market fare on the Boulevards of Vlissingen. There are 150 stalls representing various sectors such as: jewelry, clothing, perfume, greeting cards, beach towels, books, fish, waffles, sweets, nuts, leather, fresh ...
Liberation Day Zeeland
The Liberation Festival (Liberation Festival)Zeeland is celebrated every year on the 5th of May in Vlissingen. We celebrate freedom with musical performances on various stages, discussion programmes, and the Freedom Square. The festival ...
Ruyter Jaarmarkt
Vrijdag na hemelvaartsdag
Al ruim 40 jaar wordt in Vlissingen op de vrijdag na hemelvaartsdag de Ruyter Jaarmarkt georganiseerd. Een gezellige markt in hartje binnenstad. Ook wordt er die dag een standwerkerconcours gehouden waarbij door een jury bepaald wordt wie er van de ongeveer 25 ...
National Mills Day
Tweede weekend van mei
Since 1974 the event is held every year on the second Saturday in May. It is a day when as many mills as possible are running. The National Mills Day has now become an annual event. Besides turning and grinding, all kinds of activities take place at a large number of mills, from baking pancakes to music festivals. ...
Las Fiestas
Las Fiestas is altijd raak! Vier dagen lang eten, drinken, vertier en gezelligheid in en rond de Lasloods. Voor alle leeftijden (er is overdag ook van alles voor kinders) en alle smaken. Er is een selectie aan streetfood, er is een kermis met botsauto’s, silent disco, dj’s, een biergarten, live muziek, een bruin ...
Pentecostal market
Pentecost
Every year on Pentecost there is a market fare on the Boulevards of Vlissingen. There are 150 stalls representing various sectors such as: jewelry, clothing, perfume, greeting cards, beach towels, books, fish, waffles, sweets, ...
Middelburg VÓLkoren
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Middelburg VÓLkoren is het grootste korenfestival van Zuid-West-Nederland. In dat weekend zijn tegelijkertijd op ruim twintig locaties in de oude Middelburgse binnenstad, op loopafstand van elkaar, optredens van allerhande koren en ensembles te beluisteren. De centrale locatie hierbij ...
Vlissingen vintage
3 dagen rock and roll, rockabilly, vintage markt, oldtimers, vinyl beurs door het centrum van Vlissingen. Een festival voor het hele gezin met veel oldtimers, vintage markt, veel live muziek, demonstraties met vintage kinderwagens, kindervermaak, bikes, hotrods, ...
ZeelandJazz in Middelburg
The international jazz festival is held in the entire city of Middelburg during the weekend. During the four-day event artists perform, both professionals and amateurs, from home and abroad. Not only on a big stage in the Abdijplein (Abbey Square), but also in the ...
Five day beach marches
The five day beach march is a five day walking event that goes over the beaches and delta works of Zeeland and Zuid Holland. Two thirds goes over the beach, and a third over paved road.
Onderstroom
Early July
The city becomes an entire stage for four days long, with a mix of special theater on location, widely accessible street theater on squares, short and entertaining shows in tents and objects, spectacle, visual arts, music, circus theater and more. The festival offers more than 100 shows for four days, and examines the ...
Night market Middelburg
August
The night market has been a great success and a crowd pleaser for many year. Due to its wide variety there is something for everyone. There are over 100 stalls at the night market. Add to that the festive lighting, cozy cafes, fine dining at one of the many restaurants, cheerful live ...
City of Dance festival Middelburg
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City of Dance festival is one of the longest-running electronic music festivals in the world and elected as ‘’#2 Best Dutch Dance Festival’’ in 2015, ended in the top 10 in 2016 in the Festival chart of Benelux and is known as THE EDM festival of the South-West part of The Netherlands. The festival, which ...
Funfair in Vlissingen
End of July
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Vlissingen it is still possible every year, at the end of July. Opening hours of the fair in Flushing: daily from 14:00 to 24:00. On Thursday during the ...
Sunday Summer Market Boulevard
End July
Vlissingen has been organizing various summer markets on the Boulevards for many years. On the market you will find several products: jewelry, clothing, perfume, greeting cards, beach towels, books, fish, waffles, sweets, nuts, leather, fresh ...
Mosselfeesten Middelburg
End of July
In July, for three days straight, one can indulge in the delicious Zeeland delicacy, the mussel, in Middelburg. At the Vlasmarkt, Koorkerkplein, and Damplein, hospitality entrepreneurs let guests enjoy a wide variety of mussel and other seafood dishes. The whole event is spiced up with street and amateur artists.
Ring Riding
Entire Summer
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached. In Vlissingen is it considered a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity. In summer ...
Trekkertrek Aagtekerke
During the event, tractors attempt to cover a hundred meters with a heavy load on their trailer. Many spectacular machines will showcase their power. Furthermore, there is entertainment for both young and old on the premises. This makes Trekkertrek Aagtekerke a true family event. Tickets can be purchased at ...
Midsummer Night Market Vlissingen
Early August
Every year in early August, the Midsummer Night Market is held on the Boulevards of Vlissingen. Once again, we've succeeded in surprising and spoiling you with an evening in Vlissingen. The Midsummer Night Market opens ...
Funfair in Middelburg
Early August
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Middelburg it is still possible every year, early August.
Vlissingen Zingt
Every year, the liveliest sing-along festival in the Netherlands kicks off at Bellamypark. The repertoire of this free-entry event features English and Dutch evergreen classics, as well as showcasing the French and German culture. From super hits of the '80s to the chart-toppers of today, there's a favorite song for ...
Sunday Summer Market Boulevard
End July
Vlissingen has been organizing various summer markets on the Boulevards for many years. On the market you will find several products: jewelry, clothing, perfume, greeting cards, beach towels, books, fish, waffles, sweets, nuts, leather, fresh ...
Folkloric day in Middelburg
Mid July
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached to. In Middelburg it is practiced as a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity.
Zeeland Late Summer Festival
Early September
Zeeland is bursting at the seams during the Late Summer Festival (Nazomerfestival). In and around the historic Abbey of Middelburg is the vibrant festival hub, the central meeting point. A daily varied range of small productions, concerts, dance, ...
Film by the Sea
End September
Every year in September, Vlissingen briefly becomes the backdrop for (inter)national film stars. During this period, Cine City cinema organises the International Film Festival Film by the Sea. The festival screens a ...
Open Monuments Day in Vlissingen
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Every year, on a weekend in September, many monuments in the Netherlands open their doors to the public. The participating monuments in Vlissingen can be recognised by the Open Monuments Day flag, ...
Jazz by the Sea
September
Jazz by the Sea is an annual music festival held in Domburg. For years, this event has attracted jazz enthusiasts from all over the country and beyond, drawn both to the music and the unique atmosphere of the quaint seaside town on the Zeeland ...
