Schiermonnikoog has a number of regular events that return every year. Below you find the expected period in 2027. We add exact dates as soon as the organisers announce them. For the current calendar, always also check www.vvvschiermonnikoog.nl/agenda.
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March 2027
Formerly Festival Jong Talent. Classical music festival with young talent: concerts, masterclasses and nature excursions.
Organiser's website: www.schiermonnikoogfestival.nl
Staying on the island during Schiermonnikoog Festival spring edition? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityMarch 2027
Running race from the village over shell paths, through the dunes, the woods and along the beach. Distances 5 km, 10 km and 10 miles, plus a kids' run. In cooperation with Natuurmonumenten.
Organiser's website: www.monnikenloop.nl
Staying on the island during Monnikenloop? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityTuesday 27 April 2027
Festive day in the village, including activities for children.
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Check availabilityaround Whitsun, May 2027
Centuries-old island tradition around Whitsun (Whitsunday 2027: Sunday 16 May).
Staying on the island during Kallemooi? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityJune 2027
Bands and choirs from all over the country perform on the island.
Staying on the island during Singing and Music Festival? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityFriday 11 June 2027
Schiermonnikoog was the last part of the Netherlands to be liberated, on 11 June 1945. That is why the island celebrates liberation on 11 June.
Schiermonnikoog in the Second World War
Staying on the island during Liberation Day Schiermonnikoog? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityJuly 2027
A stage for singer-songwriters, with an open mic for islanders and visitors.
Staying on the island during SchierSong Festival? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilitysummer 2027, Thursday evenings
Weekly evening market in the village with local products and music.
Staying on the island during Eilander Struunmarkt? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityearly October 2027
International Chamber Music Festival. Classical chamber music festival with concerts, masterclasses and nature excursions.
Organiser's website: www.schiermonnikoogfestival.nl
Staying on the island during Schiermonnikoog Festival autumn edition? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availability1 to 30 November 2027
A month of guided walks with island guides, on themes such as nature, cultural history and food, plus routes to walk on your own. Organised with VVV Schiermonnikoog.
Organiser's website: www.vvvschiermonnikoog.nl/wandelmaand
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Check availabilityNovember 2027
Literature festival on a weekend in November, during the November Walking Month.
Staying on the island during Meet Me At The Lighthouse (MMATL)? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityNovember 2027
Trail weekend: on Friday evening a 10 km NightTrail from the Berkenplas, on Saturday 15 and 30 km trails through the national park, plus a Kids Trail.
Organiser's website: www.devilstrail.nl
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Check availabilitySunday 5 December 2027
Annual island festival on 5 December.
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Check availabilitymonth to be announced
Film festival with international films.
Staying on the island during Film festival? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilitymonth to be announced
Art event: experience the island through the eyes of artists, with their work and meetings with the makers.
Staying on the island during Catch!? Discover Hazelaar apartment
Check availabilityThe November Walking Month 2027 runs from 1 to 30 November 2027: a month of guided walks with island guides and routes to walk on your own, organised with VVV Schiermonnikoog.
The Monnikenloop is expected in March 2027. The exact date will follow; see www.monnikenloop.nl.
The NightTrail is the Friday-evening part of the Devil's Trail weekend in November: a 10 km trail from the Berkenplas. On Saturday there are 15 and 30 km trails through the national park and a Kids Trail.
Schiermonnikoog was the last part of the Netherlands to be liberated, on 11 June 1945. That is why the island celebrates liberation on 11 June.
Details checked: September 2026. Always check opening hours with the provider.
