Events in Netherlands

Art Rotterdam
Rotterdam
February 9 - February 12, 2012

Set in the city’s cruise terminal, Art Rotterdam is an art gallery that features 75 galleries from 10 different countries. Each country presents works from their finest artists for people to view. The galleries are open for viewing for the public as well as modern art discussions and symposiums.

Holland Flowers Festival
Zwaagdijk East
February 23 - February 27, 2012

Famous for its Red Light District, Windmills and tulips, it’s only natural for Holland to host an annual flower show of epic proportions. Held at the Greenery in Zwaagdijk East, the flower show features some 150,000 blooms of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and irises that fill the venue from wall to wall. The festival also features classroom sessions and the introduction of house and garden products.

National Museum Weekend
Throughout the Netherlands
April, 2012

During one weekend in April the more than 450 major museums throughout the Netherlands open their doors free of charge. This is a great opportunity to view some of the most amazing museums that Europe has to offer such as the Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House, without having to pay the entrance fees.

Queen’s Day in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
April 30, 2012

The Dutch celebrate the (previous) Queen’s birthday, known as Queen’s Day. On this day they throw an internationally renowned street party, which goes through the night and until the evening of the next day.

National Windmill Days
The Netherlands
May 12 - May 13, 2012

For one weekend a year over 600 of Hollands 1000 windmills fly a blue pennant. This signifies the windmills participation in the National Windmill Days. During this weekend people are given the opportunity to visit a Hollands working mills that date back as far as the 17th and 18th centuries. Many millers give demonstrations of the inner workings on their mill during the day. This is an event you won't want to miss.

Taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
June 21 - June 24, 2012

Amsterdam’s annual food festival, Taste of Amsterdam is sure to not disappoint food lovers from around the world. This four day festival is sure to please even the most stubborn palates as top chefs from 17 of the most prestigious restaurants in Amsterdam gather to show off their skills. The festival offers tastings, cooking classes, live demonstrations from top chefs as well as wine tasting, a beverage shaking class and even kids cooking classes to keep the little ones entertained.

Metropolis Festival
Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
July 1, 2012

Each year in Rotterdam's Zuiderpark is transformed into free Metropolis Festival. This annual festival showcases the new up and coming national and international performers spanning a wide range of genres. Past headliners include Smashing Pumpkins, Wu Tang Clan, Train and The Strokes.