A September to Remember: Apeldoorn’s Best Attractions This Month

05.09.2025

City Offers a Host of Parties, Cultural Events and Fun Activities

September has just begun, and if you’re looking for the best ways to enjoy the month in Apeldoorn, you’ve come to the right place. Explore the city’s highlights in the guide we’ve prepared for you:

Dance your worries away

Throughout the month, Apeldoorn will host no lack of concerts and parties. This Saturday, 6 September, from 16:00 to 00:00, Zwitsalterrein (Vlijtseweg 104) will be the stage for Summer End Techno Edition, featuring hard bass, strobes and raw energy. More information and tickets are available on the event’s website.

On the same day, from 15:00 to 23:00, the Zwitsalhal (Vlijtseweg 126B) hosts Toxic Trait Outdoor, with a line-up including dancehall, afro, hip hop and R&B. Alongside the music, food trucks will be serving snacks and drinks.

If you’re into pop music, don’t miss Popronde Apeldoorn on the evening of 19 September at various locations in the city centre – with free entry. It’s a great opportunity to discover Dutch musical talent and enjoy a night out with friends.

Closing the month, on 28 September at 15:00, Theatre Orpheus (Churchillplein 1) will present The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams, bringing some of the best cinematic orchestral music. A must if you love epic soundtracks.

Explore Apeldoorn’s heritage on Open Monument Days

On 13 and 14 September, more than 20 unique locations in Apeldoorn will open their doors for free during Open Monument Days 2025. With this year’s theme, ‘Architectural Heritage’, the event includes both well-known landmarks such as the Orpheus Theatre and Zwitsal’s historic boiler house, as well as hidden gems like the Wenum watermill, Castle Ter Horst and the Masonic Temple.

The Open Monument Days App enables users to create their own routes, mark favourites, navigate between monuments and discover the stories behind Apeldoorn’s most iconic buildings. It’s a perfect opportunity to experience culture, history and architecture up close.

Unleash your theatrical side in English

How about improving your acting skills while having some fun and meeting new people?

The English Theatre Workshop takes place on 9, 16 and 23 September, from 19:30 to 21:30 at GIGANT (Nieuwstraat 377). A €5 ticket gives you access to all three evenings. If you enjoy the workshop, you can officially participate in the team’s upcoming production. For more details, visit the workshop’s website.

Discover bargains, natural products and more

To discover plenty of bargains, household items and antiques, make sure to visit Apeldoorn’s Flea Market & Car Boot Sale near the city’s roller-skating rink (De Voorwaarts 440) on Sunday, 7 September, from 09:00 to 16:00, with more than 200 stalls participating.

If you enjoy buying natural products, the Harvest Market at the StadsAkkers organic farm offers fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and flowers. The next edition of the market will be on Saturday, 6 September, from 10:00 to 16:00 at Dommeweg 5b.

On 20 September, the Honey, Nature and Hobby Market at Ugchelens Belang (Bogaardslaan 81) is the perfect way to sweeten your day. Organised by the Apeldoorn-Ugchelen Beekeeping Association, the event brings together local beekeepers and other producers from 10:00 to 16:00.

Art and creativity in focus

Until 14 September, Apeldoorn’s main historical church, the Grote Kerk (Loolaan 16), will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:30. On all open days, there is a varied music programme with performances from 14:00 to 16:00. The exhibition FREE-LIMITED?! also features works by students from six Apeldoorn schools and a group of local artists.

The 7th Apeldoorn Photo Festival will take place from 14 September to 26 October. This year’s theme, “Seeing is a Lie”, explores the fine line between reality and illusion. During the festival, there will be several exhibitions, workshops and meetups to enjoy, most of which are free. Nearly 100 photographers and image makers will present their work in 46 projects. One of the highlights is the Urban Photo Race, a compact four-hour photo marathon where participants explore three surprising themes. Check the festival’s full programme here.

A toast to laughter

Finnegan's Irish Pub (Hoofdstraat 176) is turning 25, and they’re kicking off the celebrations with a Big Comedy Night on Sunday, 21 September, from 20:00 to 22:30. In collaboration with Comedy Huis, this special evening features five top comedians, one mic, loads of laughs, and all in English.

It’s a great opportunity to enjoy world-class comedy from Rachel Morton-Young, Kendra Borgen, Zuva Martens, Shaz Memon and Alina Sharipova. Get your tickets here.