HAPPENING 27–29 AUG 2026 | CuliNESSE returns to Nesselande for three late-summer days of live music, food and drinks on the edge of the Zevenhuizerplas. It is one of the few festivals where you can spend the afternoon by the water and still catch major Dutch acts after sunset.
The 2026 edition takes place on Thursday 27 August, Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August at Oeverpark Nesselande, by the lake.
Music line-up for 2026
The festival has announced a full three-day programme, mixing big names with pop, hip hop and party sets across multiple stages.
Highlights include:
- Thursday 27 August: Acda en de Munnik and Bankzitters (plus acts including Diggy Dex and Daredevils).
- Friday 28 August: Kensington and Suzan and Freek.
- Saturday 29 August: DI-RECT and Chef’Special, with additional names across the day such as Antoon, Bente, Kraantje Pappie, The Partysquad, The Dirty Daddies and DJ Erick E.
Line-ups can change, so check the latest running order on the official programme page before you go.
Food and drink
CuliNESSE bills itself as a culinary music festival, and the food offering is a key part of the night: expect a spread of stalls and festival-friendly dishes alongside bars and drink tokens.
The full list of participating restaurants and food partners for 2026 is usually published in the build-up to the event. We will keep this page updated as the festival confirms the 2026 culinary line-up.
Want a sense of the vibe? In previous editions, the festival has worked with well-known Rotterdam and regional names, and it is designed to be welcoming for a broad crowd.
Tickets and entry rules
Tickets are sold online, with different options for single days and multi-day passes. Kids and youth tickets have specific conditions and are linked to adult tickets, so read the ticket notes carefully before you buy.
Prices move through phases, but early-bird pricing has recently been advertised around €46 for a day ticket and about €107 for a multi-day pass. Always confirm the current total (including any service costs) in the official ticket shop.
Directions to CuliNESSE
The entrance is officially listed at Kosboulevard. If you are navigating, use Laan van Dada, Rotterdam Nesselande. By metro: take Rotterdam Metro line B to Nesselande and walk from there. If you live nearby, cycling is one of the easiest ways to arrive. The festival publishes specific accessibility guidance, including parking arrangements for visitors with a disabled parking permit. Check this in advance if you need it.
