Kustmarathon Zeeland
2, 3, 4 October 2026
The best events in Zeeland
Film festivals, sporting events, fishery days, street theatre and food festivals. Whatever takes your fancy, Zeeland organises it! Just think of a theme and Zeeland will have an event for it. In fact, there’s so much to see and experience, you won’t have time enough. All the more reason to come back again!
Festivals on the water
Zeeland - literally, ‘land in sea’ - provides a unique decor for festivals and events. It’s no wonder that Zeeland’s festivals and events are renowned throughout the country. In addition to the most well-known of these, Concert at SEA, Zeeland organises a whole host of other festivals. For example, Thank Vlissingen It's Friday on the beach, Festival De Ballade on the waterfront at Terneuzen and Beachboom at Brouwersdam. Are you a jazz fan? If so, Jazz by the Sea in Domburg is definitely your thing!
Even more music festivals
In addition to waterside venues, there are great music festivals at other locations too! There’s something to suit everyone’s taste. From classical music at the Festival van Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, to spectacular street theatre, dance and performance at the Zeeland Nazomerfestival. Middelburg also holds the City of Dance once a year. Do you prefer a more intimate music festival? Try VESTROCK, a 3-day festival in Hulst. Suitable for young and old, with pop, dance, rock and other musical genres.Â
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Sporting events
With so many beaches, Zeeland is the ideal place for great sporting events. From Zeeland’s coastal marathon (42km), described as the best and the most gruelling in the Netherlands, to DAM-X, the biggest watersports event in the country. Racing cyclists can get their kicks on the ZLM Tour. Looking for something more raucous? If so, visit the Strandcross in Vlissingen and enjoy the roar of motocross dirt bikes on its Badstrand beach.
Fishery festivals
Once a year, the fishing ports of Bruinisse, Yerseke and Breskens paint their towns red with their fishery days. With bustling street fairs, live music, delicious food and drink and other great activities, you won’t go home disappointed. For example, you can take a trip out to sea on a mussel dredger. Learn how fish and shellfish are prepared and sample the surprisingly salty flavours!
Late summer events
There's plenty to experience in Zeeland during late summer too. Enjoy live music at the Abdij Zomeravonden on the Abdijplein in Middelburg. There’s also the Zeeland Nazomerfestival, featuring theatre, music and intimate performances in unique locations. Film lovers can then enjoy Film by the Sea. During Open Monument Day, special historic buildings across Zeeland open their doors to visitors.
Zeeland events' calender
As we’ve already said, you’re spoilt for choice. So if you want to find out what’s on offer when you’re in Zeeland, check out our events’ calendar. This lists all the activities, from markets to theatre performances and festivals. You can filter by date and region, which makes your search a little bit easier.
For a complete listing of all cultural events, please refer to the Zeeland Cultural Agenda.
Other great things to do
As well as the larger events in Zeeland, there are of course, other great things to do here. Visit a busy market, a film or a theatre performance. Go on a seal safari. Or wow yourself with the scrumptious flavours at Sjakie's Chocolate Museum. Find more inspiration in our event calendar!
