31 October 2026: call for ideas closed
Until 31 October, residents, businesses and organisations could submit ideas for King’s Day 2027. The programme team is now assessing each idea to see whether and how it fits, taking into account feasibility, public space and safety. Source: Visit Lelystad (Dutch).
18 September 2026: up to 4 million euros
The municipality of Lelystad and the province of Flevoland intend to spend up to 4 million euros together on King’s Day 2027 and the city’s 60th anniversary, each paying about half. The city council and the provincial council still have to approve this. Source: Omroep Flevoland (Dutch).
16 September 2026: preparations in full swing
The municipality reports that a programme team has started work. Many ideas have already come in from residents, businesses and associations. The executive asks the city council for an extra 367,000 euros. Sources: Municipality of Lelystad (Dutch), Flevopost (Dutch).
6 July 2026: King’s Day 2027 in Lelystad
The Netherlands Government Information Service (RVD) announces that the royal family will celebrate King’s Day 2027 in Lelystad. The King turns 60 that day, and the city turns 60 that year. Source: Municipality of Lelystad (Dutch).