Events

Every Thursday, the weekly market takes place on Valkenswaard's Market Square. It is the liveliest and best weekly market in Brabant, also popular with Belgian visitors. In summer, there is often live music. After shopping, you can enjoy one of the many surrounding terraces.

A fifty kilometres bicycle ride passing the most beautiful spots of the region, combined with the local culinary cream of the crop.

The history of the town of Valkenswaard is as long as it is rich. For example, it was the first Dutch town to be liberated by the English in 1944. Its falconry and cigar industries used to be of international renown.

Step into a world of mystery, passion and justice at the screening of the Oscar-winning film El Secreto de Sus Ojos (2009), directed by Juan José Campanella. This Argentine thriller-drama has impressed worldwide with its compelling story and unforgettable emotion.

Enjoy talent from our own country with Ezra Veldman's spectacular Diabolo act and clown Marco who makes young and old laugh. Miss Stefania and the Skating Donnerts are also joining the party.

Jeroen's Clan. The coarse musical zap cabaret of the nineties is back in a new guise. Fresh, ruthless and straight-faced, but this time also with a contemporary dose of vulnerability and self-mockery. Thankfully. So you can just laugh at it.

A tour of the historic centre of Gemert Forest will be provided by VVV guides.

A stone's throw from vast heathlands, forests and fens, you will find a very special collection of carriages here. Take a seat in a carriage and imagine how a lady or gentleman lived a century ago.

Are you ready to rock the night with unforgettable dance moves? Come and dance with us during our dance night! With the tastiest beats and the best hits, we promise a night full of energy and fun! With a mix of styles, there is something for everyone!

Celebrate King's Day in the Eindhoven region with fun activities and music festivals. Decorated streets and stalls selling goodies and items add to the festive atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating the King's birthday.

During the festival, kite fliers from all over Europe will introduce you to this great sport. Kites can be seen that are a few centimeters small to more than 25 meters in all shapes and sizes.

Fifty Five is an 8-piece cover band founded in late 2022 by Ruud Geven and Marcel Vogel and hailing from the Den Bosch region. The band name is a reference to the early days with 5 musicians who were all past the age of 50.

Fair Budel-Schoot on Ascension Day See website for program

Volendam is the most musical village in the Netherlands. But what would it have been like without The Cats? In the 60s and 70s this band conquered many a heart and hit list with songs like One Way Wind, Why and Lea. All hits will be performed this evening by the Tribute to the Cats Band.

Hippische Vereniging "St. Servatius" is organizing a traditional carriage ride with authentic carriages. The carriages will drive individually along a beautiful route, stopping in Borkel and Schaft for lunch. Come and admire these rolling museum pieces up

For 53 YEARS ONE FANTASTIC WEEKEND FULL OF VOLLEYBALL, PARTY & FUN.

Swing and sway like a daredevil at the summer fair in Valkenswaard! Afterwards, enjoy the music of ambiance and, of course, win a cool prize.

The opening of the cultural season in Valkenswaard. This free festival weekend makes the whole centre of Valkenswaard buzz. And of course with Bloemencorso Valkenswaard, the cosiest dahlia festival in Brabant with the theme: Hocus Focus!

Every year, on the second weekend of September, the “Stichting Bloemencorso Valkenswaard” (Foundation Flower parade Valkenswaard) organizes the annual Flower Parade.

The Kunstenfestival Borkel en Schaft will take place from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 October 2023. This new event, which is being held for the first time, is the result of a collaboration between a group of artists and residents.

Incredible displays of scarecrows transforming Frans van Bestpark into an outdoor exhibition of creativity. Live music, theatre, good food and an extensive children's programme