Oerol is more than a festival — it’s a meeting place for cultural professionals working in dialogue with the landscape, public space, and site-specific arts. Each year, artists, programmers, producers, funders, and researchers come to Terschelling to experience bold new work, exchange ideas, and deepen their understanding of multidisciplinary arts.
Oerol Festival 2026 has come to a close! From 12 to 21 June, Terschelling was once again the vibrant backdrop for culture and landscape, featuring an inspiring professionals’ programme from 15 to 19 June. We look back on valuable encounters, sharp dialogues, and wonderful new connections. An extensive retrospective of this year’s professionals’ programme will be available here soon.
Already looking ahead? From 11 to 20 June 2027, Terschelling will once again transform into a ten-day stage for theatre, music, visual arts, street theatre, and unique encounters. We hope to see you then!
Applying as an Oerol Professional
Accreditation for Oerol Festival 2026 is now closed. Because we work with up-to-date information every year, we ask professionals to re-apply for each edition. Accreditation for Oerol 2027 will open in the spring of 2027.
With a professionals accreditation, you will once again be able to make the most of your time on the island:
- Join the professionals programme, featuring discussions, workshops, and networking moments.
- Get early access to tickets through the professionals presale, helping you curate your own schedule.
- Create a professionals profile to connect with like-minded peers, potential collaborators, and industry leaders.
Professionals Hub: Maritiem Instituut Willem Barentsz
The Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz in West Terschelling was once again our Professionals Hub for this edition: the place for inspiration, knowledge sharing, and new connections between cultural professionals. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the school and its staff for their warm hospitality and for providing such a wonderful space for our in-depth sessions and networking opportunities.
