Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your perfect holidays in Leusden with our complete event guide. Discover the cozy Christmas activities and festivities our municipality has to offer, from traditional markets to winter events for the whole family.
In the historic center around the Hamershof, you'll find the atmospheric Christmas market with local specialties and artisanal products. From here, you can easily walk to Fort aan de Asschatterkeerkade, where winter activities take place. The nearby city of Amersfoort, just 10 minutes away by car, offers additional festivities in the medieval Hof and along the characteristic canals.
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Christmas market with stalls and delicious snacks.
The Kerstfair on the Deel of Groot Zandbrink offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere where you can visit stalls, drink Glühwein, and enjoy Erwtensoep. There are also Christmas packages and various types of jam available, made by volunteers from Groot Zandbrink.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Christmas Fair at Groot Zandbrink
Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.
The Royal Christmas Fair is a 19-day Christmas market in the historic center of The Hague, featuring many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities, and musical performances makes this Christmas market a visit worth more than just the usual.
Where: The Hague | More Info: Royal Christmas Fair
Unique combination of Christmas market visits and beautiful Rhineland scenery.
This river cruise takes you to the most beautiful Christmas markets along the Rhine, where you can enjoy the atmosphere and local products.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only
Unique combination of historic castles and Christmas markets.
A 7-day river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam visiting Rhine castles and Swiss Alps, experiencing Christmas markets.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
Internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra with special guest.
Jazzmidday with Alexander Beets is an unforgettable musical afternoon with the internationally acclaimed New York Round Midnight Orchestra, featuring special guest Baer Traa.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Jazz Afternoon with Alexander Beets
Young and promising string quartet with a Beethoven program.
The Animato Quartet performs a complete Beethoven program with three string quartets Opus 18, numbers 1, 3, and 6.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Vallei Concerts: Animato Quartet
Live music with a unique style.
Eric Devries & The Song & Dance Band bring a unique and lively musical experience to In The Woods with their distinctive style and experience.
Where: Leusden | More Info: In The Woods – Eric Devries & The Song & Dance Band
Precise performances and boundless enthusiasm.
Boneheadz brings a tribute to the legends of rock music with songs from bands like AC/DC, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen. Their precise performances and boundless enthusiasm turn every show into a true celebration.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Boneheadz
Dickens Festival with Moonlight Shopping and Christmas acts.
In the shopping center De Hamershof, a festive Dickens Festival will take place on Saturday, 16 December. The festival is inspired by the stories of English author Charles Dickens, such as 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Oliver Twist'. The shopping center will be populated by actors portraying characters from the stories in clothing from that time period. There will also be Moonlight Shopping with live music, Christmas acts, wooden Christmas houses, winter story tellers, Santa Claus, tastings, scavenger hunt, and making Christmas crafts.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Dickens Festival Leusden
Unique sound with orchestra, big band, combo, and professional artists.
The event transforms the AFAS Theater in Leusden into a vibrant TOP2000 café with a large orchestra, combo, and professional artists. The projector ensemble consists of an orchestra setting augmented by combo and professional singers, led by Cees Coenen.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Top 2000 in Concert
Lively live performance with recognizable Rolling Stones songs.
Undercover Rolling Stones brings the ultimate Stones experience to Fort33 with their lively live performance. They play well-known hits like Satisfaction, Angie, and Sympathy for the devil, as well as lesser-known tracks in a recognizable style.
Where: Leusden | More Info: Undercover Rolling Stones
Unique Christmas concert with Americana atmosphere.
The Heartstrings Cozy Country Christmas is a delightful Americana concert featuring both well-known and lesser-known Christmas songs, interspersed with festive repertoire.
Where: Leusden | More Info: The Heartstrings Cozy Country Christmas