Tuesday, 27 April 2027 · Lelystad
King's Day 2027

Programme King’s Day 2027

What do we know so far?

The official programme has not yet been announced. Here is what is already certain, and what such a day usually looks like. We will update this page as soon as there is news.

The King and Queen on a stage in Emmen, surrounded by crowds
King’s Day 2024 in Emmen. Photo: Richard Broekhuijzen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

What is confirmed

  • Date: Tuesday 27 April 2027.
  • Host city: Lelystad, in the province of Flevoland. The Netherlands Government Information Service (RVD) announced this on 6 July 2026.
  • Double anniversary: the King turns 60 and Lelystad turns 60.
  • Organisation: the municipality of Lelystad has set up a programme team. It is developing the programme together with residents, businesses, clubs and organisations.
  • Budget: the municipality and the province intend to spend a maximum of 4 million euros together. The city council and the provincial council still have to approve this (as of 18 September 2026).

Share your ideas

Residents, businesses and organisations can submit ideas until 31 October 2026: a location, an activity or a way to help. You can do so via the Visit Lelystad page (Dutch) or by email to Koningsdag2027@lelystad.nl.

Still to be announced

  • The royal family’s programme.
  • The route through the city and where you can watch.
  • Road closures, parking and extra public transport.
  • The rest of the festivities in Lelystad, such as the flea market and music.

How does the day usually go?

Every year the visit is a little different, but the pattern is often the same. During the morning the royal family arrives. The family then walks a route through the city. Along the way, residents, clubs and schools show what their city is proud of: music, dance, sport, traditional crafts and local specialities. The visit ends in the early afternoon. Dutch public broadcaster NOS shows the visit live for several hours.

In the rest of the city it is simply King’s Day, with a flea market, music and parties. Every year Lelystad has a large flea market, music events and the King’s Fair (Koningskermis) on De Meent. Whether these will take place in the same form in 2027 is not yet known.

Timeline

DateWhat
6 July 2026The RVD announces that King’s Day 2027 will be in Lelystad
16 September 2026The municipality reports that preparations are in full swing
31 October 2026Last day to submit ideas
LaterProgramme, route and travel information
Monday 26 April 2027King’s Night and the shower of ribbons
Tuesday 27 April 2027King’s Day in Lelystad

Tips for visitors

  • Come by public transport or bike. See Map and getting there.
  • Be early: spots along the route fill up quickly.
  • Wear something orange.
  • Can’t be there? NOS broadcasts the visit live on television and online.

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