Celebrating 200 years of seaside resort Zandvoort
In 2026, Zandvoort will celebrate 200 years as a seaside resort. This milestone dates back to the construction of the toll road (1826-1828), which made Zandvoort accessible and developed from a fishing village to a popular seaside resort.
The anniversary year will be celebrated with a year full of activities, events and stories in which past, present and future come together. The jubilee agenda is organised by cultural institutions, makers, sports organisations and entrepreneurs from Zandvoort – together we put the village and its special history in the spotlight.
Check out the jubilee agenda below and keep an eye on it as there are more activities to come. Celebrate the year with us.
View the anniversary diary of 200 years of Zandvoort seaside resort
Tales of 200 years of beachcombing past and present
Especially for the Jubilee year, there is an opening of the Juttersmu-ZEE-um on beachcombing past and present: from ‘beachcombing out of poverty’ to raising awareness of jetted items a.o. as harmful to the environment/reuse.
Target groups: all ages (young and old)
Date/period: on request via info@juttersmuseum.nl
Fixed opening hours are: Wednesday 13:00 – 16:00 / Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 16:00
Location: Juttersmu-ZEE-um, Strandweg 2 in building the Rotunda
Photographer of the photo in this item: Bert Mutter
Verhalen over 200 jaar jutten van vroeger en nu
Speciaal voor het Jubileumjaar is er een openstelling van het Juttersmu-ZEE-um over jutten vroeger en nu: van ‘jutten uit armoede’ naar bewustmaking van gejutte spullen oa als schadelijk voor het milieu/hergebruik.
Doelgroepen: alle leeftijden (jong en oud)
Datum/periode: op aanvraag via info@juttersmuseum.nl
Vaste openingstijden zijn: woensdag 13:00 – 16:00 uur / zaterdag en zondag van 12:00 – 16:00 uur
Locatie: Juttersmu-ZEE-um, Strandweg 2 in gebouw de Rotonde
Fotograaf van foto in dit item: Bert Mutter
Outdoor exhibition 200 years of Zandvoort - Zandvoort in colour
The outdoor exhibition Zandvoort in colour shows thirty historical posters depicting the development of Zandvoort as a seaside resort. Posters from different collections show how railways, hotels, events and races contributed to Zandvoort’s image. At the same time, the designs provide insight into changing styles and visual trends over the years.
Location: Boulevard de Favauge
Date: until the end of April
Festival VLOED - special anniversary activities
Three days of art, nature and surprise in Zandvoort with special 200 years of seaside Zandvoort Jubilee activities. During the Ascension weekend (14 to 16 May), enjoy three days of art, music, theatre and dance – at surprising indoor and outdoor locations. Discover. Experience. Enjoy.
VLOED brings local stories to life at iconic locations in the village and in the middle of the Zandvoort dunes. The vibrant festival heart in the town centre features free performances, street theatre and creative activities. Festival VLOED is open to all ages, sales start in early March.
Location: the Dorpskerk, the lifeguard station and Theatre De Krocht.
Fish meal - Special Anniversary Edition
Besides the traditional Fish Supper on the Gasthuisplein (12 June), Fish Supper is organising an extra beach edition. With your feet in the sand, enjoy delicious local fish at long tables. Fish, sea, sand, beach and Beachcomber activities. A unique experience to experience local traditions.
Date: Saturday 13 June
Time: from 17:00
Price: soon to be announced
Tickets: available soon
Location: beach Zandvoort
Madonnari Chalk Art Festival Zandvoort 2026
During the Madonnari Chalk Art Festival, the Badhuisplein in Zandvoort will transform into a temporary 200-metre-long chalk artwork. With drawings of historical milestones from 200 years of the resort as well as contemporary stories, professional artists and illustrators of all ages will bring the jubilee theme of 200 years of the Zandvoort resort to life. An accessible activity for residents and visitors who want to learn about chalk art and be creative together.
Location: Badhuisplein, Zandvoort
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Age: All ages
Sign up: donna@corbani.com
The road to Zandvoort - 200 years of the seaside resort
The exhibition ‘The road to Zandvoort’- 200 years of the seaside resort in the Zandvoorts Museum is about the origins of Zandvoort as a seaside resort. On the basis of original documents, drawings and objects, the construction of the road to Zandvoort and the building of the Groot-Badhuis in 1826 are highlighted. The exhibition gives a special insight into the origins of Zandvoort as a seaside resort.
Date: 28 March – 6 September 2026
Location: Zandvoort Museum
Times: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open Monuments Days 2026
On 12 and 13 September 2026, Open Monumentendag Zandvoort 2026 is part of the jubilee year 200 years of the seaside resort and ties in with the national theme Heritage at Risk. Activities will take place in the village around history, stories and encounters. The programme consists of storytelling sessions, monument trails, lectures, theatre and music, provided by local organisations and makers. Together, they provide an insight into the development of Zandvoort and its heritage.