June Festival Month
The days are long, the terraces are full and there is something going on all over town. June in Wageningen is traditionally full of festivals, music, culture and encounters. Whether you like live music, art, good food, sports or just a good atmosphere: there is something new to discover almost every week this month. In June, Wageningen shows what the city is so good at: enjoying, meeting and experiencing together. Check out the highlights below and don't miss anything from a month full of energy, creativity and conviviality.
The Wageningen Wall
The Wageningen Wall has become a nationally known cycling race, with participants from all over the country. With a height difference of 30 metres, 'The Wall' is loved, but also feared. Saturday 6 June marks the 39th edition of this cycling spectacle. Come watch the rattling chains, bent backs and sheer speed of a beautifully full peloton on and around Wageningse Berg.
Wageningen Wall
Children's festival
Wageningen Children's Festival is the free event for children aged 2 to 12 on Saturday 13 June. With attractions for all ages, from bouncy castles, live music, performances, climbing, a tasting tent, to face painting and much more!
Children's festival
0317 Festival
The 0317 Festival returns 13 June on the grounds of rowing club ARGO, with an earlier opening time, even more art market and delicious food, even more local DJ collectives and live acts Emirhan X, Bonsai and REAL!
0317 Festival
Belmondo Festival
The Belmondo Festival is Wageningen's international music, song and dance festival for young and old. In the green Arboretum Belmonte , cultures, residents, students and new Wageningers come together. On Sunday 14 June is the tenth edition. With performances, dance, food and drinks from all over the world and plenty of children's activities.
Belmondo Festival
Woetstok
Woetstok is the music festival in the Torckpark for and by Wageningen cover bands. Saturday 27 June will be a day full of sunshine, music, tasty snacks and drinks and fun. Access to the festival is free and there will be various food trucks, baristas and merchandise.
Woetstok
Watch the neighbours
Sunday afternoon 28 June, there will be another summer edition of Gluren bij de Buren. Performances of music, theatre, spoken word or dance acts in an intimate stage setting can be seen throughout Wageningen.
Watch the neighbours
LEEFfestival
city centre will once again be buzzing with music, singing, dancing, visual arts, acrobatics and all kinds of other art forms on Sunday 5 July. The 42nd LEEF festival is on the Markt, Hoogstraat and Serreplein. The festival is free to enter for everyone who wants to enjoy a day full of creativity and inspiration.
LEEFfestival