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Click here for all the informationFestival Rijp!
26 September 2026
up to
4 October 2026
Sitterskampweg
105
Boekend
Large parts of the program are free. Reservations or a ticket are required for specific parts.
Food and drink
Experience the late summer during the first edition of Festival Rijp! in Boekend. Around the greenhouse of De Gerdeneer, art, village history, cider culture, live music, and craftsmanship come together. Discover the art walk and the pop-up museum De Schoolbel, taste special ciders, and get acquainted with centuries-old harvest traditions. With intimate evenings, live music, a festive evening, and an atmospheric closing, there is plenty to enjoy throughout the festival period.
There is even more to experience in Venlo
Discover a calendar packed with events.
City walk
04
Apr
31
Oct
Stadswandeling
Instapwandeling met gids, ideaal voor kleine groepen en individuen
Exposition
19
Jun
31
Dec
Ethnographic Collection of the Mission Museum
Discover remarkable objects and stories from cultures all around the world
Exposition
19
Jun
30
Dec
Natural History Collection of the Mission Museum
Come face to face with extraordinary animals, thousands of insects, and the iconic bear Joseph.
Exposition
04
Jul
22
Nov
SeeÂing Sounds
Exposition
03
Oct
07
Mar
Material Memories – Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien
A new series of exhibitions by international rising stars.
Music
17
Oct
Lord Sabbath
An evening centered around the music of Ozzy Osbourne in Venlo!
Market
18
Oct
Autumn Market Arcen
Stroll along stalls full of autumn treats and unique finds during the Autumn Market in Arcen.
Food and drink
29
Oct
Taller de Pintxos
Learn to prepare Basque "pintxos" yourself!
Music
31
Oct
Popronde Venlo
Dive into the city and discover new musical talent!
Vastelaovend
05
Feb