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Discover what you can do during the Christmas holiday in Breda: winter events, atmospheric light trails, and gezelligheid in the city. Plan your visit!

Christmas holiday in Breda

Breda has a new event: TURF. An annual event in November where music, tech, and culture come together. For three days, the city is transformed into a showcase of surprising crossovers, featuring leading AV artists, DJs, and producers. TURF highlights Breda's incredible creative talent and demonstrates how innovative and versatile the city is.

TURF brings together the creative energy of the city

“The night is young, just like us forever.” The Breda night culture is more than partying until dawn. It is the space where you can let go of everything for a moment and be completely yourself. Where strangers become friends in one night. Where the noise embraces you and the beats take over your heartbeat. The energy of sweaty dance floors, flashing lights, and moments of pure release. Outside, among smokers or in the silence of the toilets, you find a moment of calm before diving back into the chaos.

This is the night. And in Breda, it grows into something bigger. We take you along the places where you truly feel the night(culture).

Night culture in Breda

Every November, Breda is filled with music, art, culture, and technology during TURF. During this 3-day city-wide event, there is plenty to do at various locations. Curious about the highlights of 2025? Read on quickly.

The highlights of TURF 2025

Graphic designer Sebastian (@foreverneverstudio) is one of the Breda creators who were in the spotlight during TURF 2025. His signature: designs with a deeper layer, a story or message. And: with humour. “Whatever I create, there's always a wink in it.

TURF puts Breda makers in the spotlight

An event like TURF, where creativity, innovation, and technology come together, suits Handpicked like no other. The event is all about what drives this collective of creative and technological agencies: connecting people, ideas, and disciplines, all with a shared passion for progress.

Handpicked X TURF: Where creativity, technology, and Breda come together

New Year's in Breda is always something special. The historic city centre with its charming streets, the beautiful Christmas lights on squares and facades, and the bustling warmth of cafes and parties instantly give you that typical New Year's Eve feeling.

New Year's in Breda

It's time to get your skates out again! Want to know where you can skate in Breda this winter? Here are five ice rinks in Breda for a fun day of skating during the Christmas period.

Ice rinks in Breda

Mama, can I have a look at the toys?’ During a day of shopping with children, you can’t avoid visiting children’s stores. That’s why we’ve gathered a few nice shop addresses for you and your children. You’ll also find the nicest gifts for children here!

The coolest shops for you and your children

Whether you're opting for a special movie night, a cozy workshop, or a festive performance, there is plenty to do culturally in Breda during the Christmas holidays. Do you enjoy exploring the city or do you prefer to enjoy a atmospheric Christmas show? Here you will find all the activities you don't want to miss.

Cultural activities during the Christmas holidays

Starting from November 27th, it's happening: Breda transforms once again into a vibrant playground of creativity and technology during Dutch Game Week 2025. For a whole week, you'll discover everything about the world of games and the people who create them. Expect inspiring talks from international professionals from leading game studios, try out the latest game demos, and seize the opportunity to share your portfolio with renowned game developers. Plenty to experience! We’re already listing a few highlights you don't want to miss.

These are the highlights of Dutch Game Week 2025 in Breda

With the second edition of Dutch Game Week approaching, Breda is once again preparing for a special game week. The city is bursting with creative talent who are taking their passion for video games to the next level. Why Breda is the place where the gaming world comes to life, you can read here.

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