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

Stargazing Evening

Stargazing Evening

De Koog
12-09-2024 - 28-11-2024

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

Texel Half Marathon

Texel Half Marathon

Den Hoorn
29-09-2024

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

The Big 'Sinterklaasshow'

The Big 'Sinterklaasshow'

Event hall Texel
01-12-2024

Enjoy a sparkling St. Nicholas party along with the Sint & Friends Liveband.

Niels Geusebroek sings Coldplay

Niels Geusebroek sings Coldplay

Event hall Texel
06-12-2024

Together with his 4-piece band, Niels Geusebroek will pay tribute to Coldplay!

Christmas market Oosterend

Christmas market Oosterend

Oosterend
14-12-2024

Stroll along the stalls at the Christmas market in Oosterend! 

Winter market Den Burg

Winter market Den Burg

Den Burg
18-12-2024

Strolling around at the winter market just before the new year!

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Events hall Texel
21-12-2024

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

Singer Do

Singer Do

Event hall Texel
23-12-2024

Do is coming to Texel for an exclusive Christmas performance you won't want to miss!

Christmas bingo

Christmas bingo

Event hall Texel
24-12-2024

Join the fun Christmas bingo at Holiday Park De Krim! Great prizes for young and old.

Winter fair

Winter fair

Event hall Texel
27-12-2024 - 28-12-2024

All kinds of fun stalls at the winter fair in the Event Hall Texel!

The Big End-of-Year Quiz

The Big End-of-Year Quiz

Event hall Texel
29-12-2024

Win one of the fun prizes during the End of Year Quiz at Holiday Park De Krim! The quiz is in Dutch.

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Events hall Texel
30-12-2024

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

The Texel Storm Track

The Texel Storm Track

Events hall Texel
02-01-2025

Climb, scramble, slide and jump and complete the whole course.

The Texel Storm Track

The Texel Storm Track

Events hall Texel
03-01-2025

Climb, scramble, slide and jump and complete the whole course.

The Texel Storm Track

The Texel Storm Track

Events hall Texel
04-01-2025

Climb, scramble, slide and jump and complete the whole course.

Texel Darts Trophy

Texel Darts Trophy

Events hall Texel
10-01-2025 - 12-01-2025

The Texel Darts Trophy tournament will be held at Holiday Park De Krim in 2025

Jazz on the Waves

Jazz on the Waves

Den Hoorn
19-01-2025

Enjoy a performance of their own compositions paying homage to the jazz giants!

TexelTrail run

TexelTrail run

De Cocksdorp
01-02-2025

Take a look at the challenging walking tour through various types of landscape of Texel.

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Den Burg
21-02-2025 - 31-05-2025

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

Jazz on the Waves

Jazz on the Waves

Den Hoorn
23-02-2025

Enjoy a performance of their own compositions paying homage to the jazz giants!

Keez tournament (Sold out!)

Keez tournament (Sold out!)

Events hall Texel
07-03-2025 - 09-03-2025

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

Half Marathon of De Waal

Half Marathon of De Waal

De Waal
08-03-2025

Come and have a look or take part in this small-scale and cosy event for young and old!

Texelpop 2025

Texelpop 2025

Event hall Texel
15-03-2025

Dutch music enthusiasts will have a great time on 15 March 2025, during the Texelpop!

Run for KiKa Marathon

Run for KiKa Marathon

Multiple locations
22-03-2025

Run along for a good cause or encourage the participants!

Jazz on the Waves

Jazz on the Waves

Den Hoorn
30-03-2025

Enjoy a performance of their own compositions paying homage to the jazz giants!

The Dirty Daddies

The Dirty Daddies

Event hall Texel
04-04-2025

Experience an unforgettable evening with The Dirty Daddies - the ultimate hit machine!

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt

Multiple locations
20-04-2025 - 21-04-2025

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

Lambs hike

Lambs hike

Den Burg
21-04-2025

Admire the cute lambs while hiking!

King's Day

King's Day

Multiple locations
26-04-2025

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

Hoge Berg Run

Hoge Berg Run

Den Burg
27-04-2025

Fan of running? Join the Hoge Berg Run!

Bonfire Meierblis

Bonfire Meierblis

Multiple locations
30-04-2025

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

Texelweekend

Texelweekend

Den Burg
02-05-2025 - 04-05-2025

The equestrian event of Texel!

Wadden Bird Festival

Wadden Bird Festival

De Cocksdorp
10-05-2025 - 11-05-2025

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

Rescue boat day

Rescue boat day

Oudeschild and De Cocksdorp
10-05-2025

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

Open day bunker Texla

Open day bunker Texla

Den Burg
24-05-2025

Discover Texel's most robust bunker during a special open day!

Om ‘t Eiland

Om ‘t Eiland

Multiple locations
24-05-2025 - 25-05-2025

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

Uitmarkt BuitenGewoon Texel

Uitmarkt BuitenGewoon Texel

Den Burg
29-05-2025

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

BUTE Fair

BUTE Fair

Den Hoorn
31-05-2025

A magical encounter with English atmospheres at the BUTE fair.

Specialty Beer Festival

Specialty Beer Festival

Den Burg
06-06-2025 - 08-06-2025

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

 WAVES festival

WAVES festival

De Koog
12-06-2025 - 14-06-2025

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

Catamaran race

Catamaran race

Multiple locations
14-06-2025

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

Round of Oosterend

Round of Oosterend

Oosterend
21-06-2025

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

Durpermarkt in De Cocksdorp

Durpermarkt in De Cocksdorp

De Cocksdorp
05-07-2025 - 30-08-2025

Every Thursday in summer a lively market.

SunBeats festival

SunBeats festival

De Koog
12-07-2025

Dance until the sun sets at this annual beach festival!

Texel Culinair

Texel Culinair

De Koog
26-09-2025 - 28-09-2025

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

Texelblues Festival

Texelblues Festival

Den Burg
10-10-2025 - 12-10-2025

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

Dutch Birding

Dutch Birding

De Cocksdorp
17-10-2025 - 20-10-2025

Go out with other bird lovers to spot the most interesting birds.

Four against Four & Tokken tournament

Four against Four & Tokken tournament

Events hall Texel
14-11-2025 - 16-11-2025

Come to the Four Against Four and Tokken tournament, where teamwork and strategy are key!

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Multiple locations
29-03-2026

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

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