The beach is your dance floor, the island is your stage. Oerol is not just a festival – it is an adventure. Here, on Terschelling, you will experience theatre, music, art and partying in the middle of nature. Whether you come for one day or the entire ten days, one thing is certain: Oerol surprises, amazes and will not let you go.
A festival like no other
Theater in the dunes, music under the stars, art in the middle of the forest and parties until the sun comes up. Oerol is a unique mix of theater, music, visual arts, spoken word and inspiring talks. It’s a lot – but it feels like just enough. The nature of Terschelling makes it magical and captivating.
When and where?
Oerol takes place every year in June on the Wadden Island of Terschelling – and this year from 13 to 22 June 2025. It won’t be long now, and it will be here!
Admission and tickets
You may have heard that Oerol sells out quickly. That’s partly true! Tickets for some theatre performances sell out quickly, but that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the festival. There are always dozens of performances, shows and visual art installations left to discover. You can plan your days completely full – or just let go and let the adventure come to you.
When I dance at Oerol I feel completely happy. Rutger (visitor, 25 years old)
Why Oerol
Oerol started in 1981, and maybe your parents or grandparents have even been there. But make no mistake – Oerol remains fresh, innovative and experimental. Here you discover the makers of the future, with performances that may be seen in large theatres a year later. Oerol is art, party and the ultimate feeling of freedom.
Stay at Oerol
You can stay overnight on Terschelling in hotels, camping farms, holiday homes and campsites. Our tip: pitch a tent on one of the campsites and experience Oerol in the middle of nature.
