Schagen is known for its lively square around the church, lively markets and various events. The city has a vibrant cultural center and offers various activities throughout the year for both residents and visitors.
Weekly market Schagen
Every Thursday on the Avenue and Gedempte Gracht in downtown Schagen is the weekly market.
Voorleesmiddag in de Bibliotheek
Je kunt in de bibliotheek in Schagen samen met je kind naar een mooi verhaal komen luisteren. Het voorlezen is voor kinderen van 4 jaar en ouder. Aanmelden is niet nodig.
Free Market Schagen
Schagen celebrates King's Day with a traditional free market.
King's party in the square
During King's Day - this year on Saturday, April 26 - there will again be a party for young and old on the Marketplace in Schagen.
Booklover Booktok Party
Op vrijdagavond 2 mei is er weer een gezellige avond voor alle Booklovers tussen 18:00 en 20:00 uur bij boekhandel Plukker. Tijdens deze avond hebben we verschillende acties en aanbiedingen, een high tea tafel, en een goodiebag voor mensen die zich aangemeld hebben via de mail. Maar er wordt ook een schrijfworkshop gegeven tijdens deze avond.
Liberation Pop
Schagen Celebrates the liberation of the Netherlands with lots of fun and various performances on the Market in Schagen.
Open Museumweekend Schagen
Bezoek op 10 en 11 mei, een van de negen musea die de gemeente rijk is. In het Open Museumweekend zijn de deelnemende musea tussen 11:00 en 16:00 uur gratis toegankelijk.
Schagen City Run
Op zondag 11 mei vindt de Schagen City Run plaats, met de start en finish op de gezellige Markt van Schagen.
Shopping Sunday
(Most) downtown stores are open from noon- 5 pm. Come shop in the always cozy Schagen.
Brocante markt
Kom lekker struinen op de Bohemian Brocante markt in centrum Schagen. Vind jij mooie, unieke items of naar een voor jou bijzondere vondst? De Bohemian Brocante vindt plaats rondom d de kerk, op de Markt van 10:00 - 16:30 uur.
Mokum in Schagen
Sing along with the most beautiful smartlappen and greatest Amsterdam songs during Mokum in Schagen.
Uit je pann (special edition)
Samen met de huis DJ van Piet Pann kan je maandelijks van 22.00 tot 02.00 uur feesten bij Piet Pann.
Convertible Day
De Heeren van Scaghen organiseren op zondag 1 juni de Cabriodag in Schagen. De dag is bedoeld om mensen met een handicap een onvergetelijke dag te bezorgen.
North Sea at North
Enjoy this day of fresh seafood, delicious seafood and appropriate beverages. North Sea at 't Noord brings the taste of the sea to your plate with pure ingredients and a touch of creativity.
Grillmasters
Fire, BBQ and flavor explosions come together during Grillmasters at Schagen on Whit Monday.
Magnus festival
Het Magnus festival vindt plaats op zaterdag 14 en zondag 15 juni op de natuurijsschaatsbaan van Schagen.
West Frisian market - Day of Crafts
Day of Crafts / Opening Day. Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. numerous old crafts to admire on the Nieuwstraat. So the real crafts! There is also a hand crank organ playing in the Nieuwstraat. And from 12.00 hours Tanning of sails, quill writing.
Sports Schagen
Discover, experience and enjoy all that sports and exercise has to offer during Sportief Schagen.
West Frisian Market - Day of Dance
Day of Dance. A fun day of dancing on the church platform, by several foreign dance groups from the Czech Republic, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico, as part of the World Dance Festival, the groups also march in the parade.
West Frisian Market - Day of the Animal
Animal Day. In the market square you can go see animal stalls with animals.It is a day of living heritage. There will now be some cattle with calves, and sheep will be clipped at the corner Posthoorn/Stiel.
Waiter Race
During the Waiter's Race, Schager waiters and waitresses compete for the title of fastest and most agile waiter!
West Frisian Market - Day of the Costume
Day of Costumes. Many delegations from all over the country display local or regional costumes including from Friesland, Groningen and North and South Holland. There will be around 100 guests from outside Schagen, but there may be more.
West Frisian Market - Day of Music
Day of Music. A very pleasant day with a variety of activities, including entertainment on the streets. In the New Street and in the Market Square various forms to listen to music.
Pop Weekend
The largest and most entertaining free music event in North Holland!
Summer Fair
De gezelligste braderie van Noord-Holland. Van 14.00 - 20.00 uur vullen de ruim 75 kramen de Gedempte Gracht en Nieuwe Laagzijde.
West Frisian Market - Guest Day
Open-air guest day. Peasant meal of 110 West Frisians in costume around the church in Market Square.
West Frisian Market - Day of the Child
Day of the child and old vehicles. It promises to be another wonderful entertaining day for young and old. Attractive activities have been found for all people.
West Frisian Market - Day of Ring Stitching
Ringstepping around the church. The absolute highlight of the season. The most beautiful harnesses come from all over the Netherlands competing for the title of 'best ringstealer'. In addition, there is competition in various categories for the prizes for the cleanest outfit and the best running horse. There is also a special prize for the most original combination.
West Frisian Market - Gathering Day
Collectors' Day. In the Nieuwstraat and in the Makado shopping center you will meet some 70 collectors; from stamps to dolls, from books to curiosities. It is always nice to see what people are collecting.
Hard Trotting
Experience the thrill of the annual Harddraverij, where horses and pikers compete for wins on the long track.
West Frisian Market - Final Day
Today is the grand finale of this folklore season. For years we have tried to thank all the volunteers by offering them a special program. This year it will be celebrated with an open-air bread meal in the Market Square.
UITmarkt
Uitmarkt Schagen bustles with music, theater and art, offering a taste of the new cultural season.
Fashion Weekend
This weekend is all about fashion, glamour, beauty and lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the latest (fashion) trends.
Electric Square Festival
Get ready for a day of banging beats, spectacular light shows and the best artists at Electric Square Festival.
Entry of St. Nicholas
The entry of Sinterklaas into Schagen Marktstad is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22. As soon as more information is known, we will mention it on this website.
