Junction 2 is returning to Boston Manor Park for another two days of the finest house and techno, with stages set in the fields and under the M4 motorway. This year the likes of Jon Hopkins, Robert Hood, Fatima Yamaha and DJ Boring will be playing live, with Ben Klock, Octo Octa, Midland, Seth Troxler, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Honey Dijon, Hessle Audio, Leon Vynehall, Four Tet, Dixon, Adam Beyer, Chaos in the CBD, Marcel Dettmann and more all also taking to the decks. And as always with Junction 2, there’ll be some deep diving sets and mega b2b parings, so grab those tickets.
Fri 5th & Sat 6th June 2020 Boston Manor Park, Brentford, TW8 9JX junction2.london
Along the Agano river, deep within Niigata Prefecture are several small villages. Each one supposedly participates in maintaining a long religious folk tradition, found dating back to the late Edo period involving deities named Shoki-sama. During the annual Shoki Festival, each village fashions it’s own life-sized deity out of straw giving special attention to its (male) genitalia.
Originally a Chinese deity, Shoki-sama is a so-called ‘demon-queller,’ who guards against illness and evil.
Upon learning about this, I had several questions. Were these local customs still upheld? And what was the significance of the phallus involved? With a brisk chill still in the air from a lingering winter, I headed out with a certain Dr. T to explore these remote areas of the Japanese countryside and investigate further.
Off to Niigata
Going off a clue from a very ratty looking book Dr. T had procured, we set out in our rental car aiming for the old road.
“It shouldn’t be too far from central Niigata”. Dr. T advised me as we came off the motorway.” But I am just a little concerned that our shrine will be buried in a mound of snow. That’s why I brought you along.”
Wonderful. Dr. T got me to catch the first train from Tokyo on a Saturday morning to go and dig out a shrine lost somewhere in the vast countryside of Niigata. I keep my thoughts to myself and take a sip of my morning Blendy coffee, sinking deeper into the passenger seat.
“I hope our map is accurate. There’s a lot of snow-covered shrines out there.” I sulk, already missing my warm bed back home.
Our snow-covered shrine.
Incidentally, Dr. T is the affectionate nickname for the idiosyncratic Dr. Stephen Turnbull. British historian and academic, he’s a specialist in Japanese military history and eastern religion. I had the pleasure of sitting in on his incredibly popular course “Samurai and the Sacred” back in my university days. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s a modern-day Indiana Jones, but perhaps not as athletic.
It wasn’t long before we were nearing our destination. Most other cars had vanished from the road and convenience stores proved surprisingly difficult to find.
Lining the narrow road were several prominent flags, a sharp red in contrast to the winter landscape around us, bearing the name of our deity. There was no mistaking this was the place to be today!
After parking, we wandered to the small wayside shrine hidden in a cluster of trees. Inside were three men huddled around a kerosene fire drinking sake and eating rice crackers. They paid us no attention as we stood in front of the frosted glass doors, and it wasn’t until I knocked and began sliding one open that they looked up at us.
We were just in time. The locals had begun making the parts for this year’s Shoki and were at the community center down the road. One of the men, the local priest, would be performing the ceremony later that afternoon. Right now, however, it was break-time, so they invited us inside for a chat. It seems the tradition was still alive and kicking!
After the locals have constructed him, the priest will bless the figure and deify him, creating a god of what was once a straw-man.
Inside, the priest explained a little about Shoki-sama. Originally a Chinese deity, Shoki-sama is a so-called “demon-queller,” who guards against illness and evil. Quite a guy to have around the village! The festival is one of several in the area. Local residents gather together to fashion a fantastic straw figure to symbolize the shoki deity bearing a huge… male member.
After the locals have constructed him, the priest will bless the figure and deify him, creating a god of what was once a straw-man. He would then be put in place of the previous year’s god behind the shrine to protect the village, and the old Shoki-sama would be tossed out in the woods to rot and return to nature.
“In fact”, the priest says, “you can go out back right now and pay your respects to the Shoki-sama of last year!”
“Well, we’d better be quick then!” we chuckle. “And while we’re at it, we can take a look at the one in the neighboring village. It’s supposed to be twice the size,” Dr. T quips.
“The phallus..?” I inquire.
“No, the figure itself. The phallus is roughly four times as big,” Dr. T replies, matter-of-factly.
Apparently, the neighboring deity had been freshly re-created in the shrine atop the hill, just inside the forest entrance and was sporting a phallus to put even the biggest contenders to shame.
But why is it so… big?
Phalli are used in many different ways in Japanese folk religion. Some are used to pray for fertility, both human and agricultural, while others are used as protective symbols of power and strength to ward off evil. Others still might be found combined with the female genitalia, to show the harmony between male and female elements.
In the case of the Shoki, his phallus is a masculine symbol of power and strength. I guess he needs it to scare off the evil spirits.
A short climb up the hill and we find our academic gold. A huge straw Shoki-sama, sitting spread-eagle in a secluded wooden shrine in the middle of a forest. This place has a sacred, untouched feel. So far off the beaten track and so well hidden that you really have to know what you’re in search of to find it.
Last year’s Shoki-sama abandoned in the forest.
We weren’t disappointed. In front of the colossal Shoki-sama were offerings of oranges, sake and rice crackers. In addition, some old-looking swords, evidently the Shoki’s armaments.
In between his devilish horns and triumphant weapons was something much fiercer. A huge phallus bound together with straw pointing out like an armed shotgun. It was made all the more atmospheric by the carefree feel of his arms, seemingly tucked away behind his head, giving an air of superiority.
Checking around the back, we found a steep slope falling down into the woods and, sure enough, a smattering of straw and body parts. They were remnants of last year’s deity disposed of just one week earlier to rot and return to nature, symbolizing the ritual cleansing to bring in a new year.
No television crews or herds of stalls selling phallic sweets like so many other so-called ‘penis festivals.’ This is a very private affair with deep roots.
Back in the village, the local community was assembling the parts to another Shoki. After a toast with some sake, we witnessed them energetically hoisting it atop their shoulders and charging down the local street towards the shrine. Just a bunch of locals, me, and Dr. T. No television crews or herds of stalls selling phallic sweets like so many other so-called “penis festivals.” This is a very private affair with deep roots.
Once at the shrine, the locals proceeded to take the old Shoki-sama down and put up the new one, attaching him to a huge tree, adding horns, a hat, and swords to his belt. A fine specimen indeed. The old Shoki-sama was then deposited rather unceremoniously in a grove of trees out back. It was a majestic sight to behold. An old, spent god being given back to nature, looking out over the mountains of the Niigata countryside, phallus pointing towards the heavens.
The locals were done with their work for the day and after paying their respects, promptly returned to the community center for drinks and food. Meanwhile, inside the shrine, the priest began the deification process. We were the only guests.
Wishing him farewell, we returned to our car to plot the next route. We had dozens more phallic shrines to visit. All in a day’s research with Dr. T.
To learn more about this intimate, hyper-local Niigata tradition, visit the Aga Tourism Association website (Japanese only).
The main hall will be reimagined into The Town Square
The V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green will close for two year from this May — ahead of a £13m transformation.
Mock-ups of the revamped museum, from AOC Architecture, depict a brighter, lighter space; the main hall is reimagined as an inviting 'town square' with a 'kaleidoscopic staircase' linking the ground floor with the upper level. A 125-person-capacity performance space, The Stage, meanwhile, will host family activities, and give children a space to perform their own shows.
The Stage will be a space for children to perform their own shows
Three new galleries will welcome visitors when the museum reopens in 2022. 'Imagine' will trace the myths, fables and inspirations behind famous characters like Paddington Bear, Pikachu and the Loch Ness Monster, while inviting visitors to explore Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy rooms, filled with optical illusions.
Paddington Bear will feature in the 'Imagine' section of the revamped museum
'Play' will feature a series of interactive displays, sandpits and an area dedicated to pre-walkers, with textured displays for sensory exploration. Games from chess through to the crowdfunded card game Exploding Kittens and the mobile app Monument Valley will be available to play.
The Monument Valley game will be available to play alongside traditional ones, like chess
At the heart of the museum's new 'Design' area will be The Designer's House; a space for artists and schoolchildren to work together. In all, the museum plans to be far more interactive and hands-on for children than it is in its current incarnation.
An original Superman costume will be on display
Among new exhibits at the revamped museum will be Hollywood props and costumes including the original Superman costume and Frankenstein's Monster, and Mary Poppins's magical umbrella from the 1964 Disney film.
Other exhibits will include Beatrix Potter's illustrations of the world of Peter Rabbit, the life-size West End War Horse puppet Joey, and designs by innovative artists Virgil Abloh and Olafur Eliasson.
'Design' will feature an open studio, where children and their families will be able to experiment through hands-on making.
Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, said:
We want to empower children to realise that every act of creativity is wondrous, whether it's self-expression through their clothes, building a world on Minecraft, or launching a school climate strike. By bringing together the V&A's world-class collections with immersive displays anchored in children's every-day lives, we will offer an outstanding day out for families, for free.
'Play' will feature multi- sensory landscapes, and a large-scale sandpit, helping the youngest visitors explore the collection. There will also be a full-gallery length alphabet display
The museum's final weekend before its closure will be a three-day free, festival over the first May bank holiday, called Re-Invent. It will feature live performances and a specially commissioned artist installation. Doors then close on 11 May 2020, for regeneration works to begin.
In the interim, the Museum of Childhood will put on a two-year programme of free activities for families at Whitechapel's Idea Store.
'Imagine' will feature and Alice in Wonderland-inspired space with optical illusions, and see seven interconnected rooms celebrating the power of storytelling and self-expression
главном зале будет переосмыслено в городской площади
V&Музей Детства в Бетнал Грин будет закрыт на два года с мая — впереди £13м трансформации.
Макеты обновленного музея, с гордостью архитектуры, изображают ярче, светлее пространство; основной зал переосмыслил как приглашение «городская площадь» с калейдоскопической лестница связывает первый этаж с верхним уровнем. 125 человек-производительность пространства, на сцене, между тем, пройдут семейные мероприятия, и дать детям пространство для проведения собственного шоу.
На сцене появится пространство для детей, чтобы выполнить свои собственные шоу
Три новые галереи будут открыты для посетителей, когда музей снова откроется в 2022 году. ‘Представьте себе’ будет проследить мифы, басни и вдохновение позади известных персонажей, как медвежонок Паддингтон, Пикачу и Лох-Несское чудовище, в то время как приглашая посетителей, чтобы исследовать Алиса в стране чудес стиле фэнтези номеров, заполнены с оптическими иллюзиями.
Медвежонок Паддингтон будут представлены в разделе «представить» в обновленный музей
«Играть» будет проведен ряд интерактивных дисплеев, песочницы и области, посвященной пре-ходунки, с текстурированной дисплеи для исследования чувств. Игры от шахмат до краудфандинга карточная игра взрывающиеся котята и мобильных Долина Монументов приложение будет доступно для воспроизведения.
Игра Долина монументов будет доступен, чтобы играть наряду с традиционными, такие как шахматы
В основе нового музея «дизайн» область будет дом дизайнера; пространство для художников и школьников для совместной работы. В целом, музей планирует быть гораздо более интерактивный и практический для детей, чем он в его нынешнем воплощении.
Оригинальный костюм Супермена будет на дисплее
Среди новых экспозиций в обновленном музее будут голливудского реквизита и костюмов в том числе оригинальный костюм Супермена и чудовище Франкенштейна, и Мэри Поппинс волшебный зонтик от 1964 мультфильма.
Другие экспонаты включают Беатрикс Поттер иллюстрации мир Кролик Питер, в натуральную величину Вест-Энд боевого коня Джоуи кукол, и проекты инновационного художников Вергилий Abloh и Олафур Элиассон.
«Дизайн» будет открыта студия, где дети и их семьи смогут эксперимента через руки-на оформление.
Тристрам Хант, директор V&A, сказал:
Мы хотим дать возможность детям понять, что каждый акт творчества-это чудесное, будет ли это самовыражение через одежду, строить мир в Minecraft, или о проведении школьного климата забастовку. Путем объединения усилий мирового класса в коллекции с погружения отображается на якоре в детской повседневной жизни, мы предлагаем выдающийся день для семей, бесплатно.
«Играть» будут представлены мультисенсорный пейзажи, и масштабная песочница, помогая самым маленьким посетителям осмотреть коллекцию. Там будет также полную галерею длина алфавита дисплей
Последние выходные в музее до его закрытия будет трехдневный бесплатный фестиваль за первые майские выходные, называется изобретать. В ней будут представлены живые выступления и специально по заказу установки художника. Двери закройте по 11 мая 2020 года, для регенерации работы для начала.
В промежуточном, Музей детства будут сажать на два года программу бесплатных мероприятий для семей в Уайтчепеле по идее магазин.
‘Представьте себе’ будут представлены и Алиса в стране чудес вдохновил пространства с помощью оптических иллюзий, и увидеть семь смежные номера, прославляющей силу повествования и самовыражения
The main hall will be reimagined into The Town Square
The V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green will close for two year from this May — ahead of a £13m transformation.
Mock-ups of the revamped museum, from AOC Architecture, depict a brighter, lighter space; the main hall is reimagined as an inviting ‘town square’ with a ‘kaleidoscopic staircase’ linking the ground floor with the upper level. A 125-person-capacity performance space, The Stage, meanwhile, will host family activities, and give children a space to perform their own shows.
The Stage will be a space for children to perform their own shows
Three new galleries will welcome visitors when the museum reopens in 2022. ‘Imagine’ will trace the myths, fables and inspirations behind famous characters like Paddington Bear, Pikachu and the Loch Ness Monster, while inviting visitors to explore Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy rooms, filled with optical illusions.
Paddington Bear will feature in the ‘Imagine’ section of the revamped museum
‘Play’ will feature a series of interactive displays, sandpits and an area dedicated to pre-walkers, with textured displays for sensory exploration. Games from chess through to the crowdfunded card game Exploding Kittens and the mobile app Monument Valley will be available to play.
The Monument Valley game will be available to play alongside traditional ones, like chess
At the heart of the museum’s new ‘Design’ area will be The Designer’s House; a space for artists and schoolchildren to work together. In all, the museum plans to be far more interactive and hands-on for children than it is in its current incarnation.
An original Superman costume will be on display
Among new exhibits at the revamped museum will be Hollywood props and costumes including the original Superman costume and Frankenstein’s Monster, and Mary Poppins’s magical umbrella from the 1964 Disney film.
Other exhibits will include Beatrix Potter’s illustrations of the world of Peter Rabbit, the life-size West End War Horse puppet Joey, and designs by innovative artists Virgil Abloh and Olafur Eliasson.
‘Design’ will feature an open studio, where children and their families will be able to experiment through hands-on making.
Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, said:
We want to empower children to realise that every act of creativity is wondrous, whether it’s self-expression through their clothes, building a world on Minecraft, or launching a school climate strike. By bringing together the V&A’s world-class collections with immersive displays anchored in children’s every-day lives, we will offer an outstanding day out for families, for free.
‘Play’ will feature multi- sensory landscapes, and a large-scale sandpit, helping the youngest visitors explore the collection. There will also be a full-gallery length alphabet display
The museum’s final weekend before its closure will be a three-day free, festival over the first May bank holiday, called Re-Invent. It will feature live performances and a specially commissioned artist installation. Doors then close on 11 May 2020, for regeneration works to begin.
In the interim, the Museum of Childhood will put on a two-year programme of free activities for families at Whitechapel’s Idea Store.
‘Imagine’ will feature and Alice in Wonderland-inspired space with optical illusions, and see seven interconnected rooms celebrating the power of storytelling and self-expression
It’s the tenth edition of Wilderness and they’ve gone big for the occasion with Foals, Loyle Carner, Supergrass, Kelis, Bicep, David Rodigan & The Outlook Orchestra, Elder Island and Jayda G on the music bill, and Letters Live, Ronnie Scotts, Royal Albert Hall and Hip Hop Karaoke amongst the arts programme. Food and drink is also a big part of Wilderness, and the feasting line-up already includes Richard Corrigan, Skye Gyngell, Fergus Henderson & Trevor Gulliver, David Carter, Cafe Murano and Petersham Nurseries. Yep you defo won’t be going hungry at this fest.
Thurs 30th July – Sun 2nd August 2020 Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HL wildernessfestival.com
Belgravia in Bloom in a previous year Image: Shutterstock
Free flower festival Belgravia in Bloom will return for 2020, with immersive experience experts Bompas & Parr involved for the first time.
The festival's fifth outing has a 'future of flowers' theme, and we're promised flowers that glow. As always, the whole area will be adorned with flower displays, in shop and restaurants doors and windows, but this time, there's a scented map to navigate by.
Those glowing flowers can be found in the festival's centrepiece, a Floral Imaginarium in Eccleston Yards, the work of Bompas & Parr. An interactive pavilion houses the world's first naturally glowing flower display. It makes use of recent research which shows how plants can be bio-engineered to glow, and suggests that we may be using flowers as a light source in future. Illuminating stuff.
Belgravia in Bloom 2020 takes place 18-23 May 2020, coinciding with the Chelsea Flower Show. We'll update this page with more information when it's announced. Chelsea in Bloom usually runs during the same week, so keep an eye out for those details too.
Belgravia in Bloom in a previous year Image: Shutterstock
Free flower festival Belgravia in Bloom will return for 2020, with immersive experience experts Bompas & Parr involved for the first time.
The festival’s fifth outing has a ‘future of flowers’ theme, and we’re promised flowers that glow. As always, the whole area will be adorned with flower displays, in shop and restaurants doors and windows, but this time, there’s a scented map to navigate by.
Those glowing flowers can be found in the festival’s centrepiece, a Floral Imaginarium in Eccleston Yards, the work of Bompas & Parr. An interactive pavilion houses the world’s first naturally glowing flower display. It makes use of recent research which shows how plants can be bio-engineered to glow, and suggests that we may be using flowers as a light source in future. Illuminating stuff.
Belgravia in Bloom 2020 takes place 18-23 May 2020, coinciding with the Chelsea Flower Show. We’ll update this page with more information when it’s announced. Chelsea in Bloom usually runs during the same week, so keep an eye out for those details too.
So maybe it’s your first Koningsdagor maybe you’ve become a bit of a King’s Day pro over the years. Or maybe you’re into King’s Day festivals in the Netherlands. Don’t be scared – all you’ll need is anything orange or Dutch related, a great alcohol tolerance and your best dance moves. Here are all of the main King’s Day festival events in one place…’cos DutchReview are the best.
Not fancying a festival in a large city? No worries, there will be parties literally ALL OVER the country. Like, it’s literally impossible not to find one, no matter where you live. If festivals and large events aren’t your thing – then everywhere has the traditional flea market, street parties and copious amounts of alcohol. We already have an article for this, so check it out!
We also have a video to give you the lowdown on King’s day in the Netherlands and how it’s celebrated:
Where will the royal family be on King’s day in 2020?
If you’re wanting to see the king this year, then now’s the time to plan. This year he will be spending his 53rd birthday in Maastricht with his family. Every year they visit a different city and the public is welcome to come and join them. Read all about it here.
King’s day 2020 festivals in the Netherlands:
If you’re a festival fan, then read on. I warn you though, the Dutch love a good dance music party. Most events over the country incorporate some sort of Dutch DJ (+ jaws dragging along the floor). Not all events are for a dance lovers dream – we’ve managed to find a few disco and hip-hop events. Read on to see what tickles your fancy!
The best thing about many of these events is that there are free or just really cheap. With so much competition on this day, event prices are generally low and you have so much choice when it comes to what you want to see and where you want to go. Result!
5 King’s Day events in the 5 big cities [King’s Day festivals]
King’s day events in Rotterdam in 2020:
TIKTAK King’s Night – For all you folks who like Dutch house music. Location: Rotterdam, Utrecht, Amsterdam
2.Oranjebitter Festival – More Dutch music, but they make you work to see the lineup (you basically have to guess it), go on the website to see what I mean! Location: Rotterdam
3.Kralingse Bos Festival– If you’re into Dutch DJ’s, then this is another for you. Location: Rotterdam
4.Code Oranje Festival– For the Dutch DJ and hip hop lovers. Location: Rotterdam
5.Kingsland festival – If you like house, techno or hardstyle, then this is a festival for you. Location: Amsterdam, Groningen, Tilburg, Rotterdam.
* We’ve got another guide to spending King’s day in Rotterdam in 2020 if that’s where you’re off to!
King’s day events in Amsterdam in 2020:
TIKTAK King’s Night – For all you folks who like Dutch house music. Location:Rotterdam, Amsterdam
* We’ve got another guide to spending King’s day in Amsterdam in 2020 if that’s where you’re off to!
King’s day events in The Hague in 2020:
The Life I Live Festival, King’s Night– This festival has a bit for everyone: hip-hop, hard rock, funk, electronic, dance and indie-pop. So it’s good to go to if you want to please all your friends at once. Location: The Hague
2. The Life I Live Festival, King’s Day – This festival has a bit for everyone: hip-hop, hard rock, funk, electronic, dance and indie-pop. So it’s good to go to if you want to please all your friends at once. Location: The Hague
4. Kingsworld – A festival for all tastes! These include house, urban, Latin, Dutch and rap. Location: The Hague
5.The Hague – Kingsnight– An event filled with many different genres including RnB, hip-hop, trap, pop, house, deep house, techno, classics and disco. Location: The Hague
King’s day festivals in the Netherlands: Let the orange madness begin! | Source: Pixabay
* We’ve got another guide to spending King’s day in The Hague in 2020 if that’s where you’re off to!
Brace yourselves: There’s so much choice and so much party. Don’t forget to dress up in orange and buy your tickets soon! Note: Some popular events may sell out beforehand.
See you out there, it’s going to be a gooden’.
What King’s Day festivals will you be going to this year? Any of these King’s Day festivals in the Netherlands? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to join our Facebook group for more Dutch stuff!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on 13 March 2019, but was updated for your reading pleasure on 14 February 2020.
So maybe it’s your first Koningsdagor maybe you’ve become a bit of a King’s Day pro over the years. Or maybe you’re into King’s Day festivals in the Netherlands. Don’t be scared – all you’ll need is anything orange or Dutch related, a great alcohol tolerance and your best dance moves. Here are all of the main King’s Day festival events in one place…’cos DutchReview are the best.
Not fancying a festival in a large city? No worries, there will be parties literally ALL OVER the country. Like, it’s literally impossible not to find one, no matter where you live. If festivals and large events aren’t your thing – then everywhere has the traditional flea market, street parties and copious amounts of alcohol. We already have an article for this, so check it out!
We also have a video to give you the lowdown on King’s day in the Netherlands and how it’s celebrated:
Where will the royal family be on King’s day in 2020?
If you’re wanting to see the king this year, then now’s the time to plan. This year he will be spending his 53rd birthday in Maastricht with his family. Every year they visit a different city and the public is welcome to come and join them. Read all about it here.
King’s day 2020 festivals in the Netherlands:
If you’re a festival fan, then read on. I warn you though, the Dutch love a good dance music party. Most events over the country incorporate some sort of Dutch DJ (+ jaws dragging along the floor). Not all events are for a dance lovers dream – we’ve managed to find a few disco and hip-hop events. Read on to see what tickles your fancy!
The best thing about many of these events is that there are free or just really cheap. With so much competition on this day, event prices are generally low and you have so much choice when it comes to what you want to see and where you want to go. Result!
5 King’s Day events in the 5 big cities [King’s Day festivals]
King’s day events in Rotterdam in 2020:
TIKTAK King’s Night – For all you folks who like Dutch house music. Location: Rotterdam, Utrecht, Amsterdam
2.Oranjebitter Festival – More Dutch music, but they make you work to see the lineup (you basically have to guess it), go on the website to see what I mean! Location: Rotterdam
3.Kralingse Bos Festival– If you’re into Dutch DJ’s, then this is another for you. Location: Rotterdam
4.Code Oranje Festival– For the Dutch DJ and hip hop lovers. Location: Rotterdam
5.Kingsland festival – If you like house, techno or hardstyle, then this is a festival for you. Location: Amsterdam, Groningen, Tilburg, Rotterdam.
* We’ve got another guide to spending King’s day in Rotterdam in 2020 if that’s where you’re off to!
King’s day events in Amsterdam in 2020:
TIKTAK King’s Night – For all you folks who like Dutch house music. Location:Rotterdam, Amsterdam
* We’ve got another guide to spending King’s day in Amsterdam in 2020 if that’s where you’re off to!
King’s day events in The Hague in 2020:
The Life I Live Festival, King’s Night– This festival has a bit for everyone: hip-hop, hard rock, funk, electronic, dance and indie-pop. So it’s good to go to if you want to please all your friends at once. Location: The Hague
2. The Life I Live Festival, King’s Day – This festival has a bit for everyone: hip-hop, hard rock, funk, electronic, dance and indie-pop. So it’s good to go to if you want to please all your friends at once. Location: The Hague
4. Kingsworld – A festival for all tastes! These include house, urban, Latin, Dutch and rap. Location: The Hague
5.The Hague – Kingsnight– An event filled with many different genres including RnB, hip-hop, trap, pop, house, deep house, techno, classics and disco. Location: The Hague
King’s day festivals in the Netherlands: Let the orange madness begin! | Source: Pixabay
* We’ve got another guide to spending King’s day in The Hague in 2020 if that’s where you’re off to!
Brace yourselves: There’s so much choice and so much party. Don’t forget to dress up in orange and buy your tickets soon! Note: Some popular events may sell out beforehand.
See you out there, it’s going to be a gooden’.
What King’s Day festivals will you be going to this year? Any of these King’s Day festivals in the Netherlands? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to join our Facebook group for more Dutch stuff!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on 13 March 2019, but was updated for your reading pleasure on 14 February 2020.
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