Leidse Lakenfeesten — a city festival on and beside the water

What are the Leidse Lakenfeesten?

The name refers to Leiden cloth, the woollen fabric that was produced and traded in the city for centuries. The festival uses the canals, quays and squares of the old centre as its setting.

Admission to the Lakenfeesten is free. The format changes each edition; activities, locations and opening times are final only when the organiser publishes the new programme.

Planning a visit

• Arrive by train where possible; the old centre is a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk from Leiden Centraal.
• Parts of the centre may temporarily close to cars and bicycles during the festival.
• Check the official channels on the day for programme changes and safety information.
• No date or programme for a next edition has been officially announced.

Official information and nearby places

• Official Lakenfeesten websiteCheck the next confirmed date and current programme with the organiser.
• Explore the Nieuwe RijnPlan a walk through Leiden's historic centre.
• Arriving at Leiden CentraalPractical information for your journey into the centre.

Planning for a future Lakenfeesten edition

Leiden's Lakenfeesten returns as a city festival with music, culture and activities on and beside the water. The exact format can change between editions, so use only the programme published by the organiser for the next event.

Admission to the city festival is free. Activities are spread across the historic centre rather than one gated site. Before travelling, check the official locations, start times, accessibility information and temporary walking routes. Arriving by train is usually the simplest option for the centre.

• Explore Nieuwe Rijn
• Arrive via Leiden Centraal
• Official Lakenfeesten websiteCheck the next confirmed dates and final programme.