Delft Festivals
From techno to a silent disco and an open-air cinema. There is plenty to do in Delft this summer!
Summer in Delft? Do it!
Fancy partying, cool events and cosy vibes? Then Delft is the place to be this summer. Whether you want to go wild at a festival, discover your creative side with a fun workshop or just want a fun day with friends, it's all possible here.
From dancing to live music to chilling in the park or scoring new outfits for your next party: there is always something to do. And yes, a cocktail in the sun on a cosy terrace is part of the fun, of course. Delft is buzzing this summer and you want to be there.
For the agenda
Delft Jazz
19–23 August
During the Delft Jazz Festival, the historic city centre is transformed into one huge open-air stage. Enjoy live music in atmospheric squares, along the canals and at surprising locations throughout the city. From jazz and soul to funk, Latin and modern sounds: for five days, Delft is all about music, conviviality and a festival atmosphere.
See the programme
Festival of Branches
5 September 2026
On 5 September 2026, Takkenbende Festival returns to Outdoor Delft for a day full of house and techno beats and unforgettable moments. It promises to be a spectacular edition, where the trees will once again swing to the energetic music reverberating through the speakers.
Club Delft Festival
5 September 2026
Fancy a day full of music, art, creativity and good food? On Saturday 5 September, Club Delft Festival is back, and you want to be there. Free, surprising and packed with atmosphere: from funky live performances to workshops where you get to work yourself. The Cable District will be transformed into a creative playground with zones full of music, dance, art and tasty bites.
Plan your festival day
Chamber Music Festival
9–13 September 2026
The Delft Chamber Music Festival is back! From 9 to 13 September, the festival will bring five days of world-class chamber music to theater DE VESTE, with performances by leading international musicians and up-and-coming talent.
Get your tickets
Party first, then get lost in the city.
Score your festival outfit in the city centre, grab an iced coffee to go and then settle down on a terrace by the canal. Delft is compact but packed with atmosphere. Whether you already live here, come to study or visit for the first time: this is the city where you really experience your summer.
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Grab a terrace? Always a good idea.
From sun-drenched canal-side spots to cosy courtyards, in Delft you will always find a spot that suits your mood. Mocktail or special beer, nachos or bitterballen: you choose.
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Fit check: ready for your next festival?
Unique, vintage or handmade. In Delft, you’ll find an outfit that no one else has. Explore the city to discover gems in small boutiques, second-hand treasures or a last-minute accessory to complete your look.
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Want to get to know Delft? Start this summer.
Are you coming to study in Delft, or are you already studying here? Then you know: Delft is much more than just lecture halls and exams. You will soon discover where you can get the best coffee between your lectures, which courtyards you chill out in with your new friends and where you end up at night after a drink that lasts just a little longer than planned.
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Summer in Delft hits different.
Start your day with an iced latte in the sun, wander through creative streets, chill in the park or spontaneously cruise along the canals. Everything is close by, everything feels right. Delft is your pocket-sized summer city.
Summer in Delft? Just do it.
Whether you are coming for the first time or already know the city inside out: this summer is full of moments you don't want to miss. Dance, explore, chill, shop and enjoy everything Delft has to offer. Alone or with your friends, all you have to do is go out.
