Name: 538 King's Day
Start: 2025-04-26T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-04-26T23:00:00+00:00

Start Kings' Day in Breda with a special event! The day will traditionally kick off at the KMA with a ceremonial flag parade.

Ceremonial King's Day Kick-off: Extraordinary Flag Parade

Craving an unforgettable dance party on King's Day? Come to De Bommel and celebrate life with Flirt Perfect – the ultimate dance band from Breda! Since 1990, these “good old boys & girls” have been bringing the nightclub vibe to the stage. Expect an evening full of hits, moves, and pure nostalgia.

King's Day: Flirt Perfect

Celebrate Kings' Day in the most beautiful way with glitter, glamour and a generous dose of queer joy during the royal drag show by House of Salvia! Expect an evening full of fabulous outfits, spectacular performances and royal vibes.

Drag show | House of Salvia | Queer Prom

The largest King’s Day flea market in Breda can traditionally be found in Park Valkenberg.

Children's Vrijmarkt Park Valkenberg

This year, King's Day (Saturday 26 April) will again be a busy day in Breda. On this page, we share practical information to ensure it is a festive and safe day for everyone.

Practical info King's Day 2025

Looking for a King's Night that is just a little different? Pier15 will serve you the ultimate alternative Dutch-language club show with Don Melody Club, Staatseinde, and the v.v. EIGENBELANG Soundsystem.

King's Night at Pier15

Celebrate King's Day at STEK! Stroll along creative stalls, discover unique finds, and enjoy local delicacies in a charming setting filled with music and conviviality.

STEK King's Day

One of the most enjoyable traditions during King's Day is definitely visiting a flea market. In Breda and the surrounding area, there are various ones every year. We have compiled an overview of the markets that you definitely shouldn't miss on Saturday, 26 April! Whether as a visitor or to set up your own stall.

Flea markets during King's Day in Breda

Celebrate King's Day in Princenhage with activities for the whole family, delicious poffertjes, and a cheerful orange drink.

Kingsday in Princenhage

Celebrate Kingsday in Ulvenhout with decorated bicycles, children's games, a flea market, and more!

Kingsday in Ulvenhout

Mash Anarchy sets you off on the wrong foot with rock versions of iconic pop hits! From Madonna to Michael Jackson and Dua Lipa - you recognise them, but not immediately. This energetic band mixes rock, pop, and dance where staying still is not an option!

Lievense Live KINGSNIGHT: Mash Anarchy

Chasséveld

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The&nbsp;<a href="puuid#b12be6d7-b126-4c44-a6d1-41d84948d26f">Chasséveld</a> has been completely transformed into the festival ground for King's Day. A fantastic party is being built once again. Here’s a sneak peek of the line-up:<ul><li>Davina Michelle</li><li>STUK</li><li>Zoë Tauran</li><li>Claude</li><li>Kris Kross Amsterdam</li><li>La Fuente</li><li>Douwe Bob</li><li>Russo</li><li>Flemming</li><li>Suzan and Freek</li></ul>And of course, many more amazing artists! You can find much more information on the 538 website, such as a map of the festival grounds and the house rules.In the city, it is clearly marked how to get to the site. Are you still unsure? This information can also be found on the 538 website.

The national event 538 Koningsdag is also descending on Breda this year. Our king's birthday will be properly celebrated here!

Pull out your orange outfit because this year King's Day is once again a celebration! King's Day is never celebrated on a Sunday, which is why this year it falls a day earlier. On Saturday 26 April, the festivities will kick off in and around Breda, with lively flea markets, festivals, and numerous activities. But also on 27 April, the orange celebration in Breda continues as usual! This will be a weekend filled with music, fun, and festivities to celebrate the King's birthday in style. Don’t miss it!

538 King's Day

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