Children's Village Activities
Children experience Irish folk tales and crafts in a dedicated kid’s zone, while parents enjoy the music, reflecting the community bond of the event.
Celtic Folk Music & Craft Market
Zomerfolk Festival
Groningen, Netherlands
Jun 5 - 6, 2026ExpectedSource
Each summer, the Stadspark of Groningen fills with reels and jigs for the two-day Zomerfolk Festival. Dutch and international folk bands play lively Celtic music, in a celebration founded by the Celtic folk band Rapalje that draws on the Dutch passion for the music of the Celtic lands.
Key moments
Main Stage Concerts
Attendees gather on the park lawns to watch the main acts. The evening shows are the cultural highlight, with dancing and singing along to lively Celtic folk numbers.
~20:00
Where it happens
Stadspark Groningen (Paviljoenlaan)
Groningen, Netherlands
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Crowd level: moderate.
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Ticket required: €17.5 - €25
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Celtic Folk Music & Craft Market
Zomerfolk Festival
Groningen, Netherlands
Each summer, the Stadspark of Groningen fills with reels and jigs for the two-day Zomerfolk Festival. Dutch and international folk bands play lively Celtic music, in a celebration founded by the Celtic folk band Rapalje that draws on the Dutch passion for the music of the Celtic lands.
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The story behind it
The festival celebrates Groningen’s folk heritage and the Dutch passion for Celtic music. Inspired by centuries of Northern Netherlands and Scottish/Irish folk traditions, it showcases how global folk influences have been embraced locally. Rapalje’s leading role reflects the region’s contemporary identity in world music, uniting locals and visitors with Celtic-rooted community celebrations.
Key moments to know
Children's Village Activities
Children experience Irish folk tales and crafts in a dedicated kid’s zone, while parents enjoy the music, reflecting the community bond of the event.
~20:00Expected
Main Stage Concerts
Attendees gather on the park lawns to watch the main acts. The evening shows are the cultural highlight, with dancing and singing along to lively Celtic folk numbers.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
No special restrictions. The event welcomes all; respectful behavior and care for instruments and exhibits are...
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Jun 5 - 6, 2026
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Groningen
Groningen
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€17.5 - €25
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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