Winter in Lelystad

So much to do

A feast for the eyes

What makes Lelystad so much fun? There is always something going on. Visit a festival with your friends! Have a blast together with indoor climbing, or go-karting. There are plenty of sports and leisure activities. Adventure and entertainment for families? Of course! From a day in the adventure forest to an afternoon at the cinema.

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  • Sinterklaas trail Oostvaardersplassen

    Sinterklaas trail Oostvaardersplassen
    Walking tour

    Sinterklaas is in an uproar. The big book is lost! Hoofdpiet saw it for the last time in the field. Do you come to Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplasse...

    Outdoor centre Oostvaardersplassen

    until 5 December

  • Sinterklaas trail for schools - Oostvaardersplassen

    Sinterklaas trail for schools - Oostvaardersplassen
    Event

    The Kabouterpad has been transformed into Sinterklaaspad. Wearing a Pietenmuts hat, you will search for Sinterklaas' sack like real helpers. Can you...

    Outdoor centre Oostvaardersplassen

    until 4 December

  • Gnome trail Oostvaardersplassen Lelystad

    Gnome trail Oostvaardersplassen Lelystad
    Varia

    Come find gnomes! Walk the gnome trail at Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplassen and experience all kinds of adventures. Fun for children aged 3 to 6.

    until 1 January 2027

  • YENTL AND THE BOER - Rekhalzen

    YENTL AND THE BOER - Rekhalzen YENTL AND THE FARMER
    Cabaret

    Cabaret duo Yentl and de Boer goes in search of their ability to dream in their brand new musical cabaret show Rekhalzen, in a time that...

    AGORA Theatre

    Thursday, 4 December

  • Birds of prey in the Oostvaardersplassen lelystad

    Birds of prey in the Oostvaardersplassen lelystad
    Walking tour

    Spot birds of prey in the Oostvaardersplassen on a unique guided walk! Every first Saturday of the month. Route changes, lunch option m...

    Outdoor centre Oostvaardersplassen

    6 December, 3 January 2026 and 3 more days

  • Experience the power of historic artillery

    Experience the power of historic artillery
    Museum visits

    Step aboard the imposing ship the Batavia and discover how this mirror-return ship protected itself with 32 powerful cannons, including self...

    Batavialand Museum

    6 December, 27 December and 28 December

  • André Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

    André Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas
    Event

    Watch André Rieu's unique concert at Kok CinemaxX on the big screen on Saturday 6 December or Sunday 7 December.

    Kok Experience & CinemaxX

    6 and 7 December

  • Stadshart market

    Stadshart market
    Market

    On Saturday, you can visit the Agorahof from 9am to 4pm for all your fish, cheese, fruit and vegetables, nuts, flowers, clothes, travel, hobby art...

    weekly

  • Christmas shopping at Palazzo Lelystad

    Christmas shopping at Palazzo Lelystad
    Shopping Sunday

    On Sunday 7 December, get into the Christmas spirit at Palazzo Lelystad. With Christmas songs playing in the background, you can quietly pick out your Christmas tree. Ki...

    Palazzo Shopping Mall

    Sunday 7 December

  • THE DUTCH EAGLES - 20 years on the road

    THE DUTCH EAGLES - 20 years on the road THE DUTCH EAGLES
    Tribute

    Sit back and relax and be transported to the most important years of The Eagles and kindred spirits.

    AGORA Theatre

    Thursday, 11 December

  • October Rust (Pantera Tribute) & Inner Self (Sepultura Tribute)

    October Rust (Pantera Tribute) & Inner Self (Sepultura Tribute)
    Concert

    The Type O Negative tribute October Rust and the Sepultura tribute Inner Self will be at Corneel on 12 December!

    Corneel venue

    friday 12 december

  • Day of Historical Maritime Archaeology in the Netherlands - Glavimans Symposium

    Day of Historical Maritime Archaeology in the Netherlands - Glavimans Symposium
    Museum visits

    The Glavimans Symposion is an annual meeting place for anyone with a passion for historical maritime archaeology. This event brings...

    Batavialand Museum

    friday 12 december

  • MARLON KICKEN - Maestro

    MARLON KICKEN - Maestro MARLON KICKEN
    Cabaret

    Laughter, emotion and a touch of music: Marlon Kicken is back with his brand new show 'Maestro'.

    AGORA Theatre

    friday 12 december

  • Presentation Winter, Christmas & Why?

    Presentation Winter, Christmas & Why?
    Theatre performance

    The days are short, the nights endless and the rain never seems to stop... Time for warmth, humour and recognition!

    The Cube

    Saturday 13 December

  • Light Parade

    Light Parade
    Cultural festival

    On Saturday 13 December, Lelystad's Stadshart will sparkle in the light of the Lichtjesparade - a day full of magic, music and winter cosy...

    Stadhuisplein Lelystad

    Saturday 13 December

  • CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR - The romantic Christmas comedy

    CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR - The romantic Christmas comedy CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR
    Theatre and theatre

    Christmas in the Air is the ultimate Christmas present! Come on board for the most musical and romantic flight of your life. Sit back, relax and enjoy...

    AGORA Theatre

    Saturday 13 December

  • Pene Corrida

    Pene Corrida
    Concert

    Imagine...what would happen if we gathered together the greatest hits of the past decades and smeared a thick layer of metal on them? Pe...

    Corneel venue

    Saturday 13 December

  • Christmas concert Apollo Ensemble

    Christmas concert Apollo Ensemble
    Workshop

    From Christmas Day to Epiphany, the Weihnachtsoratorium by Johann Sebastian Bach takes centre stage at Apollo - not as a long sit-down at one...

    The Anchor

    17 December, 27 December and 1 January 2026

  • Christmas market

    Christmas market
    Cultural festival

    Experience the warm and magical atmosphere of the Lelystad Christmas Market! At Agorahof, De Wissel and De Promesse on 18 December, walk past atmospherically decorated...

    Lelystad city centre

    Thursday 18 December

  • DUBBEL OP - with Irene Moors, Mylène d'Anjou and Joey Schalker

    DUBBEL OP - with Irene Moors, Mylène d'Anjou and Joey Schalker DOUBLE ON

    New

    Theatre and theatre

    This crazy, whooping comedy by Jon van Eerd is guaranteed to give you laugh-out-loud cramps and leave you roaring with delight. Joey Schalker shines in...

    AGORA Theatre

    Thursday 18 December

  • Talent night - Around The Corner

    Talent night - Around The Corner
    Pop and Rock

    Around the Corner is Corneel's talent night, where local artists can show their best side on Corneel's stage and where...

    Corneel venue

    friday 19 december

  • Silver on Water 2025

    Silver on Water 2025
    Cultural festival

    Zilver op Water is the light expo by and for everyone, and is taking place for the ninth time this year at the Zilverparkvijver in Lelystad.

    Zilverparkkade Lelystad

    19 to 26 December

  • THE DUTCH TENORS - A December to remember

    THE DUTCH TENORS - A December to remember THE DUTCH TENORS

    New

    Classical music

    Four young, charming tenors are ready to enchant you with their beautiful voices, sparkling charisma and a good dose of Christmas magic. The ge...

    AGORA Theatre

    Saturday 20 December

  • KERSTVLOKJES (3+) - Marianne van Houten

    KERSTVLOKJES (3+) - Marianne van Houten CHRIST FLOWER

    New

    Youth theatre

    Marianne sings the most beautiful and funniest Christmas songs in a new guise and wrapped in a special and surprising Christmas story.

    AGORA Theatre

    Saturday 20 December

Seize every moment - In the city that makes you curious

Staying for a night?

Where to stay in Lelystad

Want to experience the peace and space, enjoy all the beauty Flevoland has to offer and get to know its history, special architecture and nature? Then spend a night in one of the nice hotels and bed & breakfasts. From sleeping in a tree house to floating in a chalet, options abound.

Plan your stay
Tree house at Buytenplaats Suydersee to spend the night in. Two holiday homes. Van der Valk hotel exterior.

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