Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December atmosphere in Zoetermeer with our complete event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to winter activities, this guide helps you plan your festive outings in our city.
In Zoetermeer's city center, you'll find a varied selection of winter events. The Stadshart and Dorpsstraat form the hub of festivities, with cozy stalls and winter illuminations. From here, you can easily walk to Nicolaasplein and Wilhelminapark, where winter activities take place continuously. The nearby municipalities of The Hague and Delft, just 15 minutes away, offer additional festive events.
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Zoetermeer Holiday Light Displays
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where the city of Amsterdam is illuminated with unique light artworks during the darkest months of the year. This edition, 'Rituals', is special as it coincides with Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. The festival route runs along the canals and includes more than 20 unique light artworks.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Zoetermeer Holiday Markets and Shopping
Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs and children's activities.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair on Lange Voorhout is a 19-day Christmas market with many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric 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 attending.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Royal Christmas Fair
Salt Market Scheveningen
- What to Expect
- Coziness along the lightly salted coast of Scheveningen
- Description
- The Salt Market Scheveningen is a lively event where everyone can enjoy the coziness along the lightly salted coast of Scheveningen for free. It's a perfect place for a vacation feel, regardless of the weather.
- Where
- Scheveningen | More Info : Salt Market Scheveningen
Farmers Market Lange Voorhout
- What to Expect
- Fresh, organic local products on the charming Lange Voorhout.
- Description
- The Boerenmarkt on Lange Voorhout offers a diverse selection of fresh, organic local products. You can find vegetables, fruits, bread, cheese, fish, meat, and roasted nuts. The market is a haven of tranquility in the bustling heart of The Hague.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Farmers Market Lange Voorhout
Zoetermeer Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Live Jazz Music - Brasserie Amare
- What to Expect
- Live jazz music on Sunday afternoons
- Description
- Brasserie Amare offers live jazz music on Sunday afternoons during 'Jazz em Brasse'. Enjoy your cocktail while the jazz sounds play in the background. Admission is free, and tables are available on a first-come basis.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Live Jazz Music - Brasserie Amare
Christmas Stories and Songs
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas concert with a large choir and guest artists.
- Description
- On Sunday evening, December 15, 2024, the Kerst-Sing-ALong will take place in the Atrium of the Hague City Hall. Here, 350 choir members and 1,100 visitors, along with guest artists Francis van Broekhuizen, the Uzory Ensemble, and Theaterfanfare Kunst voor het Volk under the direction of conductors Gregor Bak and Sarif Tribou, will sing traditional world Christmas carols.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Christmas Stories and Songs
Zoetermeer Other Holiday Activities
Museumplein Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- The ice rink offers a Scandinavian Christmas market and a Silent Disco on Ice.
- Description
- The ice rink on Museumplein in Amsterdam is the most cozy ice rink in the Netherlands. It is the ideal location for both beginners and advanced skaters to showcase their skills.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Museumplein Winter Wonderland
NYE Party at Pong - House of Ping
- What to Expect
- Unique by combining Urban, Afro House, Pop, and World music.
- Description
- Come and enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve at PONG - House of Ping This year, the venue transforms into a grand party playground with a mix of music, ambiance, and the ultimate end-of-the-year celebration. Groove to the electrifying sounds of Urban, Afro House, Pop, and World music, handpicked and spun by Amsterdam's finest DJs.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : NYE Party at Pong - House of Ping