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Open your root chakra, Muladhara, in this yoga class and explore, under the guidance of spiritual guide Abhishek Divine, the commercialisation of Western yoga practices.

The Ladder is a performative exercise on trust, an singular open symbol that’s structure offers a basis for investigating situations of safety and connection

Joyful, sweet sounds from perhaps the hardest-working man in the tropical music industry.

Get an exclusive glimpse into the creative process of a young artist and performer. Join her as she navigates the challenge of transforming the ancient Arabic tale of Majnun into a site-specific dance performance, infused with elements of hip-hop, waacking, house dance, and flamenco.

A musical extravaganza presented by the Amsterdam Klezmer Band and the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra.

The sensual language of poet Astrid Haerens and the intoxicating music of MARIS and Jasmijn Lootens result in an impressive fusion of language and music.

Live television show by AVROTROS. From Monday till Friday, Opium op Oerol will be reporting live from the festival. Join us!

Uplifting underground disco, jazz-funk, boogie, and world grooves from the '70s and '80s delivered with lots of peace & love.

Bamba Wassoulou Groove understands the power of hypnotic Malian guitars, effortlessly transporting you to the dusty roads and red earth of Mali.

A versatile band with musicians from all over the world, blending afrobeat, chakacha, and afrojazz among other genres.

In an ongoing performance, artist Bart Eysink Smeets takes up residency in an kitchen on Het Groene Strand, carrying on even as the tide rises around him.

With her chaotic heart on her sleeve and singing her lungs out, Birgit shares tales and songs about falling down and getting up, losing and finding again.

Aren't we all stumbling forward through life?

Seeing Poetry! Poetry isn't just meant to be heard; it's meant to be seen too!

During the Visual Language Weekend, we also play with language. Sign language, of course!

Listening to music is great, but seeing music – that's music for your eyes!

Let yourself be carried away by warm, danceable rhythms from Africa, Brazil, and Latin America!

Immerse yourself in the sound bath of Echo’s Chamber, a multimedia space dedicated to silence and listening to the world around us.

In BRAS BOT dives into the inspiring powder keg of the interwar period. In doing so, BOT questions our current '20s, in which tension is once again in the air.

If you're into house and techno, then Brandaris Records is the name to remember! This DJ and producer collective shines a spotlight on up-and-coming talent, showcasing Daniel Williamsen, Lenz b2b Vinorocas this time around.

In the surf, musicians construct a moving playground. For six hours, following the tide, their rhythms and melodies resound, accompanied by the whispering of the sea.

Boundary-pushing punk artist who surprises crowds with a unique blend of theatricality, storytelling, and electrifying punk energy. All while wearing a bee costume.

Embark on a musical journey through the natural history museum of Theo Jansen's impressive Strandbeasts.

From Congo to Venice: the voices of the women of art collective CATPC.

A psychedelic groove band from Utrecht, born out of a love for funk, disco, and afrobeat.

A psychedelic groove band from Utrecht, born out of a love for funk, disco, and afrobeat.

Reflections on art and life on the plantation by the women of the Congolese Workers Art League (CATPC).

Charming, humorous circus and dance performance featuring six acrobats aged between 55 and 68, showcasing the capabilities of the human body. Clearly, age is no limit.

A fusion of vintage funk, mind-bending psychedelic rock, and laid-back surf guitar riffs: altogether crafting a groovy, retro vibe. Stir your imagination.

Before there was theatre or religion, there was celebration. With NAU, Collective Walden is building new festivities from the ground up. With you.

The renowned French acrobatic collective shines a light on the human need to be nurtured and supported. How long has it been since you were last carried?

Embark on an adventure in the Hoornse forest with Compagnie XY.

Dive into an immersive 3D audio journey, where you're enveloped in a captivating sound landscape, right alongside the performer.

Let’s celebrate self-exploration in a vibrant display of curiosity and courage!

A dance concert on the brink of the future. An exploration of interdependence, not as weakness but as an ideal.

The Dutch 'Philosopher laureate' takes a closer look at Oerol. 

Immerse yourself in an absurd world where the weight you carry is brought to life.

An 'indie-glam band' inspired by the early 2000s garage-rock revival, with hints of '80s rock and modern pop.

A treat for all your senses!

Rock 'n' roll sensation Doctor Velvet brings an unforgettable show to the closing day of Oerol where you simply can't sit still!

Druiprek is a rave formation with live musicians.

Electrifying feminist punk cabaret that both wakes up and shakes its audience. Celebrate your anger with Elfie Tromp and change the world!

A small sound. A big warning. What lies dormant in this constructed forest landscape? Surround yourself with creaking trees and explore decay as a teacher.

Do you hear the fabricated landscape creaking? Following an installation route and guided forest experience, we curiously explore with constellations the lessons of decay and neglected relationships.

From archival material to new creations.

A musical documentary narrative about Suriname during the time of World War II.

What's better: to die or to reproduce? Within Werkplaats Oerol, Eva Bartels explores poignant questions that align with the painful phases of our human existence on Earth.

Women in the visual arts and theatre world: how do we restore the (im)balance?

Enjoy a local meal with a story in Flang's beautiful tasting garden!

Experience an absurd, brief performance by young artists/performers/disruptors and winners of the Kunstbende: FloenK!

Florence Adooni seamlessly blends the meandering melodies of the Ghanaian Frafra gospel with the rhythm of Ashanti highlife music.

Discover yourself on an mesmerising operatic journey through language, time, and space.

A one-man band from Malawi performs on a three-meter-long homemade Babatoni—a one-string bass guitar—producing irresistibly catchy and danceable tunes with a message.

A musical celebration of friendship, humanity, and living passionately. Even when confronted with the harsh reality of loss.

Small songs about big themes that are the result of Gerson Main's exploration of aging.

Small songs about big themes that are the result of Gerson Main's exploration of aging.

In this realm, the law of the jungle applies: who will become The Grand Percussionist in the world of classical music?

Let yourself be captivated, expanding your view to the rhythm of the landscape, the music, and the performers swaying against the horizon.

The wind, sensual and furious, takes on a tangible form and invites you to travel across the world through images and shadows.

Jangly indie rock delivered by the lead singer of De Dansers and his three-piece band.