Looking for things to do in Delft in 2026?

This calendar brings together a selection of festivals, cultural activities, community gatherings and other events taking place across the city. We’ll continue adding new events throughout the year, so check back regularly.

Event details can change. Please follow the links for the latest information and ticket availability.

Ongoing events in 2026

Until 31 December: Story benches at Vesteplein
https://delftonline.com/2026/06/20/delfts-vesteplein-becomes-a-place-to-practise-dutch-through-stories/

January 2026

More events will be added.

February 2026

• 4–21 February: Holland Dance Festival, including performances at Theater de Veste
  https://delftonline.com/2026/01/24/holland-dance-festival-20th-anniversary-4-21-february-2026/
• 11–14 February: Highlight Delft – Robo-Futures
  https://delftonline.com/2025/12/24/highlight-festival-2026-robo-futures-11-14-february-2026/
• 27 February–1 March: Delft Blues Festival
  https://www.delftblues.nl/

March 2026

• 17 March: TU Delft Clean Tech Conference
  https://www.aanmelder.nl/cleantech/home
• 21 March: For The Love Of The World – Digital Revolt
  https://delftonline.com/2026/03/11/for-the-love-of-the-world-festival-21-march-2026/
• 23–25 March: International Conference on Resilient Systems at TU Delft
  https://www.icrs26.org/home

April 2026

• 19 April: Reopening of Theo Jansen’s Strandbeesten Mortuary
  https://delftonline.com/2026/04/12/strandbeesten-theo-jansen-mortuary-brought-back-to-life-19-april-2026/
• 25 April: BKBeats Festival at TU Delft
  https://www.bkbeats.nl/

May 2026

• 13 May: Just Jazz Festival
  https://justjazzfestival.nl/
• 23 May–4 July: A World of Ceramics – Common Ground at the Oude Kerk
  https://delftonline.com/category/events/
• 27 May–7 June: Delft Fringe Festival
  https://delftonline.com/2026/05/28/delft-fringe-festival-2026-kicks-off-with-a-festive-celebration-27-may-7-june-2026/
• 29 May: Fight Night at Theater de Veste
  https://delftonline.com/2026/05/14/fight-night-at-theatre-de-veste-and-the-audience-decides-the-winner-29-may-2026/

June 2026

• 6–7 June: Triathlon Delft
  https://triathlondelft.nl/
• 9 June: Delft Verbindt barbecue – robotics and local connections
  https://delftonline.com/2026/06/09/delft-verbindt-barbecue-brings-local-professionals-together-around-robotics/
• 26–27 June: Traces of Slavery city walks
  https://delftonline.com/2026/06/20/traces-of-slavery-city-walk-returns-around-keti-koti-in-delft-26-27-june-1-july-2026/

July 2026

• Throughout July: Delft Festival Summer
  https://www.indelft.nl/en/agenda/delft-festival-summer
• 1 July: Traces of Slavery city walk for Keti Koti
  https://delftonline.com/2026/06/20/traces-of-slavery-city-walk-returns-around-keti-koti-in-delft-26-27-june-1-july-2026/

August 2026

• Throughout August: Delft Festival Summer
  https://www.indelft.nl/en/agenda/delft-festival-summer
• 14 August: Royal Beats Delft
  https://www.indelft.nl/nl/uitagenda/uitagenda-delft/3420706776/royal-beats-delft-2026
• 16-20 August: Owee Student Welcome Week https://www.owee.info/en
• 19–23 August: Delft Jazz Festival
  https://jazzfestivaldelft.nl/programma/
• 29 August: Cluster Festival at the Kabeldistrict
  https://www.instagram.com/cluster.delft/

September 2026

• 5 September: Takkenbende Festival at Outdoor Delft
  https://www.takkenbende.nl
• 5 September: Club Delft Festival at the Kabeldistrict
  https://clubdelftfestival.nl
• 5 September: Boule d’Orange
  https://midi-petanque.nl/toernooien-open/boule-d-orange/
• 5 September: Swim to Fight Cancer Delft
  https://www.fightcancer.nl/event/swim-to-fight-cancer-delft
• 9–13 September: Delft Chamber Music Festival
  https://delftmusicfestival.nl
• 12–13 September: Open Monumentendag Delft
  https://www.openmonumentendagdelft.nl/
• 18 September: Welcome to Delft at DOK
  https://delftonline.com/2026/08/12/welcome-to-delft-dok-18-september-2026/

October 2026

• 14 October: National Open Science Festival at TU Delft
  https://www.tudelft.nl/en/2026/open-science/tu-delft-hosts-national-open-science-festival-2026-registration-now-open
• 23 October: Cosmic Carnival at Theater de Veste
  https://delftonline.com/2026/08/09/cosmic-carnival-theater-de-veste-23-october-2026/

November 2026

More events will be added.

December 2026

• Date to be confirmed: Lichtjesavond Delft
  https://www.lichtjesavond.nl

For a more detailed day-by-day overview, visit the official Delft events calendar:

https://www.indelft.nl/en/agenda

This is not an exhaustive list of everything happening in Delft. We review the many options available and select events that are particularly suitable for Delft’s international community.

Usually, this means an event is held in English or is inclusive and accessible even when Dutch is the main language. Music, art, markets, festivals, exhibitions and other experiences can often be enjoyed without speaking fluent Dutch.

Delft Online is also keen to build bridges between international residents and Dutch-language events. Where possible, we provide English-language information and context while working with local organisations that welcome the international community.

Delft Online does not organise these events unless clearly stated. Please check the relevant website beneath each listing for the latest information and direct questions about tickets or arrangements to the event organiser.