This summer in Oosterpark – festivals, concerts & outdoor fun

Published onΒ Tuesday, July 1News

There’s so much to experience in and around the Oosterpark this summer.
From that festival feeling to a cozy neighborhood barbecue, from classical melodies to sultry live music on sunny terraces β€” here’s everything lined up for you:

🎡 Roots Festival – Sunday 6 July 2025 (12:30–23:00)

  • 🎟️ Free entry
  • 🌍 Global music, circus, dance, theater, storytelling & workshops
  • 🎀 Artists: Leenalchi, Trio da Kali, Liquid Sun Orchestra, Indonesian National Orchestra, Bia Ferreira, Becoming X Roots, Native Moons, Madalitso Band, Bahghi

β›Ί Neighbourhood Campsite – 11 to 13 July 2025

  • πŸ•’ Friday 13:00 to Sunday 18:00
  • πŸ”₯ Campfires, live music, bingo, quiz, storytelling, hula hooping, hut building, cooking workshops
  • πŸ’Ά €40 (or €5 with Stadspas), free for kids up to 11
  • πŸ“© Book your pitch online

🎻 Oosterpark Picnic Concerts – 13 July & 17 August 2025

  • πŸ•§ Start: 12:30
  • 🎢 Free classical performances at the bandstand
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Workshops & children’s activities
  • πŸͺ‘ Reserve your seat for best spots

πŸ”₯ Hotel Arena – Summer Events

πŸ“… Friday 18 July – Retroasis (Oasis Tribute Band)

  • πŸ•– From 19:30
  • 🎟️ From €12.95
  • 🎸 Live concert in historic chapel

πŸ“… Sunday 20 July & 17 August – Summer BBQ with Dick Raat

  • 🎸 Live music from 16:00, BBQ starts 17:00
  • πŸ’Ά €49.50 (adults), €17.50 (children)
  • 🍽️ Outdoor buffet, drinks & live music

πŸ“… 4–10 August – Cityscape Cinema (Open-Air Film Week)

  • 🎬 Outdoor movie nights
  • 🍷 Food & drinks in a stylish setting
  • 🎟️ From €18.50

πŸ“ Pack your blanket, sleeping bag or dancing shoes – and enjoy the summer in Oosterpark!
πŸ“Έ Photo credits: Jo Haen (Buurtcamping) / rdjfotografie.nl (Roots Festival)