Every year, on 27 April, the Netherlands turns orange. King’s Day is a bank holiday in honour of the head of state and, at the same time, his birthday. During the day, there are various festivals, parties and activities throughout the country. Curious about some of the festivals you really shouldn't miss? We have listed a few for you.

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1. Kingsland Groningen

From 13:00 till 00:00 you have to be at the Stadspark Drafbaan. With a diverse line-up that includes Antoon, Johnny 500, Kriss Kros Amsterdam and DJ Wef, your day is guaranteed to be unforgettable. As an extra, a fourth stage has been announced, the line-up of which has not been announced beforehand. Good reason to go right?

2. Kingsday Outdoor Leeuwarden

During King’s Day, one thing is central: solidarity. And that is exactly what Club RED wants to radiate. In Leeuwarden, the Oldehoofsterkerkhof is the stage for Kingsday Outdoor: we're back baby!

3. Kingdance Zwolle

30,000 party people, 2 very cool areas and only the best artists and live acts. Those are the characteristics of Kingdance Zwolle! From 14:00 till 23:00, the Wijthmenerplas is the beautiful location for this festival. Please note that Kingdance is completely cashless. So you can only pay with your debit card.

4. Oranjepop Nijmegen

The sun rises again for Oranjepop! And where else do you celebrate the birthday of our King than in the Hunnerpark in Nijmegen! While the whole of The Netherlands gets lost in the collective party noise, Oranjepop kicks off the festival season with really good music and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The music at Oranjepop is urgent and exciting, crosses over genres and features appealing (inter)national names as well as emerging bands, underground favourites and local heroes. And besides loud guitars, there are also plenty of opportunities to throw down the hips #longlivetheking

5. SOIA Koningsdag Utrecht

You can celebrate your favourite King’s Day party in Utrecht from 12:00 till 23:00 at SOIA (Strand Oog In Al). In terms of music, expect the classics, hits from past and present, house and urban! What more could you want on this day?

6. Loveland van Oranje Amsterdam

Celebrate with us at the best King’s Day festival in Amsterdam! Amsterdam's longest-running King’s Day festival is back in 2022! After a two years' absence, we can't wait to make up for lost time and share the dancefloor with you all! The fresh, green fields of Meerpark is the location close to the Amsterdam city center. Loveland is proud to host the event at the greenest location on King’s Day in the Dutch capital. See you there!

7. Kingsworld Den Haag

If you are in the neighbourhood of The Hague, don't miss the Zuiderpark. Several artists of Dutch origin will shine on the stages of Kingsworld. Think of Mart Hoogkamer, Emma Heesters but also 90's artists like The Darkraver and Critical Mess. Let's go to The Hague!

8. Supersized Kingsday Best

Supersized Kingsday Festival takes place for the eighth time on the grounds of Aquabest in Best (near Eindhoven). With eight areas, all harder styles are represented and this festival has been the biggest & liveliest on King’s Day for years.

9. Reinier Zonneveld All Kingsnight Maastricht

This year, the time has finally come. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima will visit the Limburg capital of Maastricht. To herald King's Day, Complex Maastricht is organising a high-level techno party with a line-up including: Reinier Zonneveld. From 23:00 till 05:00 he will be spinning all your favourite EDM records.

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