Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December season in Krimpen aan den IJssel with our complete event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cozy winter activities, this guide provides an overview of all festivities in our municipality.
Around the historic center of Krimpen aan den IJssel, you'll find atmospheric activities for the whole family. The Old Core forms the heart of winter events, with the characteristic IJsseldijk as a picturesque backdrop. Visitors can enjoy winter delicacies from local entrepreneurs, while the nearby municipalities of Rotterdam and Capelle aan den IJssel, just 20 minutes away, offer additional festive events.
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Krimpen aan den IJssel Holiday Light Displays
Delft Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of illuminated Christmas market and historic architecture.
- Description
- Lichtjesavond Delft is a meeting festival where the entire city center is illuminated with thousands of lights. Visitors can enjoy a program full of activities, such as the Lichtjesmarkt, beautiful choir performances, and delicious food and drinks.
- Where
- Delft | More Info : Delft Christmas Lights
Krimpen aan den IJssel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Rotterdam Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Various Scandinavian markets with unique offerings.
- Description
- Rotterdam offers a charming Christmas market with various Scandinavian markets, where you can find treats and gifts from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Rotterdam Christmas Market
Delft Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with many local vendors.
- Description
- Kerstmarkt Delft is a cozy Christmas market where you can find various Christmas items and seasonal goods.
- Where
- Delft | More Info : Delft Christmas Market
Krimpen aan den IJssel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dave Koz and Friends at Sea 2025
- What to Expect
- A week-long musical adventure on the luxurious ms Rotterdam.
- Description
- The Dave Koz Cruise 2025 offers a unique combination of music, wine, and culinary experiences, with a journey through Iceland, Norway, and the Netherlands.
- Where
- Krimpen aan den IJssel | More Info : Dave Koz and Friends at Sea 2025
Aventura Concert
- What to Expect
- Live music performance featuring Aventura's well-known hits.
- Description
- Aventura Concert is a live music performance featuring Aventura, where the artists perform their well-known hits.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Aventura Concert
Di-rect Concert
- What to Expect
- Stadium concerts with Son Mieux as the support act
- Description
- DI-RECT will perform on June 12, 13, and 14, 2025 at De Kuip. The place where once The Rolling Stones, Prince, U2, and Bruce Springsteen performed. It’s time to add a name to this list… “It’s real, we’re going to do this for real… stadium concerts on the holy ground of De Kuip Literally, a dream coming true. A better way to celebrate our 25-year anniversary does not exist. These shows will be our biggest ever in every way!”
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Di-rect Concert
The Driver Era Concert
- What to Expect
- Lively live shows with a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Driver Era, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, brings their X Girlfriend Tour to AFAS Live in Amsterdam. They are known for their lively live shows that feel like a party. Their music is a mix of various genres, including pop, rock, and electronic music.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : The Driver Era Concert
Rotterdam Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Classical Christmas concerts with interactive performances for children.
- Description
- The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra presents three enchanting Christmas concerts, including Proms: The Nutcracker, Weihnachtsoratorium, and A Christmas Carol. These concerts are for all ages and offer classical music at its finest.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Rotterdam Christmas Concerts
Delft Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- The broken voice of mothers of Bethlehem
- Description
- During the Sela Christmas concerts in Delft, we relive the hopeful event of Christmas. Intimate, grand, and festive, we sing together new and familiar Sela songs, accompanied by well-known Christmas classics.
- Where
- Delft | More Info : Delft Christmas Concerts
Krimpen aan den IJssel Other Holiday Activities
Sinterklaas Arrival in Rotterdam
- What to Expect
- Traditional procession along the Willemsplein quay.
- Description
- The Sinterklaas procession in Rotterdam is a traditional event where Sinterklaas and his helpers arrive at Willemsplein and then parade through the city to visit children.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Sinterklaas Arrival in Rotterdam
Sinterklaas Arrival in Delft
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of boat parade and procession through Delft's historic inner city.
- Description
- Sinterklaas Intocht Delft is a spectacular arrival where Sinterklaas and his Pieten sail into the city and parade through the inner city, ending with a grand finale on De Markt.
- Where
- Delft | More Info : Sinterklaas Arrival in Delft
Delft New Year's Dive
- What to Expect
- Massive New Year's Dive with 10,000 participants.
- Description
- On New Year's Day, you can participate in a New Year's Dive in Scheveningen at the Beelden aan Zee museum. The warm-up starts at 11:30 AM, and the dive begins at 12:00 PM.
- Where
- Delft | More Info : Delft New Year's Dive