Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive December season in Doetinchem with our complete event guide. We have compiled all the important activities and festivities, ensuring both residents and visitors can enjoy the welcoming atmosphere in our Achterhoek city.
The historic city center forms the heart of the festivities, with the Catharina Church and Simonsplein as central meeting points. Visitors can enjoy the atmospheric winter market on Simonsplein, the illuminated shopping streets in the center, and the traditional activities around Hamburgerstraat. The nearby municipalities of Winterswijk and Zevenaar offer additional winter events, all within 30 minutes driving distance from Doetinchem.
Contact information and details below.
More than 50 market stalls with a diverse selection.
The Lebuinus Christmas Market offers a wide variety of modern and festive Christmas products, local culinary products, and delicacies. The market attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a celebration for both young and old.
Where: Deventer | More Info: Christmas Market in the Grote of Lebuinus Church
Unique due to its diversity in music and entertainment.
Mega Piraten Festijn is a lively music festival featuring a wide range of artists and activities.
Where: Arnhem | More Info: Mega Pirate Festival
Largest barn festival in Europe with interactive zones and local talents.
Warkende Helden Live is a large barn festival with a unique lineup of artists, where the atmosphere, music, and people come together perfectly.
Where: Arnhem | More Info: Working Heroes Live
More than 950 characters from the books of Charles Dickens.
The Dickens Festijn in Deventer brings the 19th-century English town of Charles Dickens to life in the historic Bergkwartier. More than 950 characters from the famous books of this English writer come to life, from Scrooge to Oliver Twist, from Mr. Pickwick to Christmas Carol Singers.
Where: Deventer | More Info: Dickens Festival