Discover Oerol

Porcelain id incorporate both classical pop and lofi electronics, always vulnerable, sincere and authentic.

Manu & .multibeat proudly present their crossover album De ontdekking van de hemel (the rediscovery of heaven) Exclusively at Oerol.

Two individuals sing into each other's mouths, using each other's bodies as resonating chambers. A song about refuge and seeking shelter, that intertwines past, present, and future.

LESTER DAVID combines dance, Venezuelan folklore, Caribbean rhythms, house, rap, spoken word, and opera. Sure to get you moving.

Bassist Marilonah is about to release her debut album, filled with funk-fusion, soul, and psychedelic influences. Get ready to be amazed by her magical sound.

"The Doga Sisters" from Ouagadougou blend traditional Burkinabe melodies with contemporary, infectious anthems. 100% positivity and energy on stage.

Amsterdam-based artist with Kurdish roots captivates audiences with a unique sound all of her own.

Under the new alias Metius, producer and performer Jacco Gardner crafts progressive electronic narratives that transport you to cosmic realms.

Imaginative, dreamy hyperpop from a captivating singer with bass guitar and electronic instruments. Enchanting and playful.

Enter a world of chaos and magic with Finnish pop voyager Jaakko Eino Kalevi!

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

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.

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

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.

A choreography for belly fat, a dance of navel and ribcage, the anatomy of a sigh... The portraits in this impressive exhibition capture human movement.

In this mysterious portal to another reality, time stops. Whoever steps into it momentarily lets go of their human nature but remains forever connected to this place, even after the festival.

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.

This is the first invitation in a multi-year project designed to—literally—pause and reflect on the island's protected natural landscape. Will you join in?

Arch explores the strength and vulnerability of humans and materials to expose the beauty and flaws of global systems that we conceive, construct, and use.

Can we repay debts with art? An exhibition and unique experiment at the intersection of visual art, language, and debt counseling.

De Wachtkamer is a performance in which the waiting time for gender care goes roughly 53,000 times quicker.

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.

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

Eerie cinematic portrait of a dismantling yard, the place where oil and gas platforms are taken to be broken down.

The dance of becoming one another.

Welcome to the flip side of the throwaway society. A passionate plea for consuming less.

From Congo to Venice: a conversation with the Art Collective CATPC

Hop on board with the parcel delivery service! Experience the entire journey of an order, from warehouse to doorstep.

The dance of becoming one another.

Two individuals sing into each other's mouths, using each other's bodies as resonating chambers. A song about refuge and seeking shelter, that intertwines past, present, and future.

LESTER DAVID combines dance, Venezuelan folklore, Caribbean rhythms, house, rap, spoken word, and opera. Sure to get you moving.

Expressive yet thoughtful, sharp yet melodic, explosive yet introspective, from angular post-punk to beautiful post-rock and fast-paced garage.

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

A (philosophical) horror about facing our own mortality. Through the eyes of a zombie.

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

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

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

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.

Songs and ancestral tales from deep within the Surinamese rainforest make their way to Oerol with the Totomboti artist collective. Mató! Tongôni!

A choreography for belly fat, a dance of navel and ribcage, the anatomy of a sigh... The portraits in this impressive exhibition capture human movement.

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

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?

This installation takes you on a journey to Terschelling's invisible landscape, home to drowned villages and vanished structures.

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

Songs and ancestral tales from deep within the Surinamese rainforest make their way to Oerol with the Totomboti artist collective. Mató! Tongôni!

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

Immerse yourself in this interactive installation where solar panels produce a magical symphony powered by renewable energy.

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

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

Michelle Samba invites the audience to participate in her interactive sound installation Gateways.

Feminist DJ Hellie spins her favorite vinyl from the golden era of '77 to '82, but you’ll also dance to the beat of today’s nightlife with her.

Amsterdam-based artist with Kurdish roots captivates audiences with a unique sound all of her own.

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.

The crown princess of Dutch alternative pop, S10, is set to deliver an electrifying festival show at Oerol.

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

With a dynamic blend of fashion and music, Mariseya lures you into her universe.

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.

Join the conversation between artworks about a new moral framework for capital. Contribute to building De Kapitalisten at Oerol 2025.

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.

Musical, absurd, and feverish performance about humanity in free fall, based on the dystopian 1970s novel High-Rise by J.G. Ballard.

Welcome to the flip side of the throwaway society. A passionate plea for consuming less.

From Congo to Venice: a conversation with the Art Collective CATPC

Hop on board with the parcel delivery service! Experience the entire journey of an order, from warehouse to doorstep.

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.

Verbal sex worker and founder of the music genre 'dyslexic-erotic disco' whispers intimate words to you and invites you to join in on his choreography to dirty songs.

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

This year, the children of Terschelling are teaming up with the Jut Fabriek to create perhaps the coolest sandcastle toolkit ever: made from recycled beach plastic!

"The Doga Sisters" from Ouagadougou blend traditional Burkinabe melodies with contemporary, infectious anthems. 100% positivity and energy on stage.

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

The acoustics of the coast play an important role in this rhythmic experience where shells play you a symphony.

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.

Become a Beach Shaper and experience the power of creation.

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

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

Michelle Samba invites the audience to participate in her interactive sound installation Gateways.

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

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.

A (philosophical) horror about facing our own mortality. Through the eyes of a zombie.

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

LESTER DAVID combines dance, Venezuelan folklore, Caribbean rhythms, house, rap, spoken word, and opera. Sure to get you moving.

A hypnotising tribute to the diversity of human expression and the transformative power of clothing.

Two individuals sing into each other's mouths, using each other's bodies as resonating chambers. A song about refuge and seeking shelter, that intertwines past, present, and future.

The very first theatre show by singer S10. Groeipijn (growing pains) is a musical performance about her search for safety.

De Wachtkamer is a performance in which the waiting time for gender care goes roughly 53,000 times quicker.

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

The dance of becoming one another.

Michelle Samba invites the audience to participate in her interactive sound installation Gateways.

Amsterdam-based artist with Kurdish roots captivates audiences with a unique sound all of her own.

An extraordinary expedition to a newly discovered human species. Will you join the exploration?

Two accomplices confront their past and reveal the humanity of the criminal underworld. A story about irreversible choices, love and family.

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

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

A tidal installation on the mudflats near Oosterend, continuously influenced by the ebb and flow. Experience the Wadden Sea in motion.

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.

The acoustics of the coast play an important role in this rhythmic experience where shells play you a symphony.

A giant man with a saxophone for a head!

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

Songs and ancestral tales from deep within the Surinamese rainforest make their way to Oerol with the Totomboti artist collective. Mató! Tongôni!

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?

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 choreography for belly fat, a dance of navel and ribcage, the anatomy of a sigh... The portraits in this impressive exhibition capture human movement.

A groundbreaking form of partner acrobatics from three circus artists who distinguish themselves with a unique, wordless language.

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.

Welcome to the flip side of the throwaway society. A passionate plea for consuming less.

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.

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

Exciting psych band from Tokyo blends groovy 70s sounds with traditional Japanese music.

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.

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

Become a Beach Shaper and experience the power of creation.

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.

This year, the children of Terschelling are teaming up with the Jut Fabriek to create perhaps the coolest sandcastle toolkit ever: made from recycled beach plastic!

The acoustics of the coast play an important role in this rhythmic experience where shells play you a symphony.

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

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?

Arch explores the strength and vulnerability of humans and materials to expose the beauty and flaws of global systems that we conceive, construct, and use.

A choreography for belly fat, a dance of navel and ribcage, the anatomy of a sigh... The portraits in this impressive exhibition capture human movement.

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

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

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

This installation takes you on a journey to Terschelling's invisible landscape, home to drowned villages and vanished structures.

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

Experience the magic of light and movement on the beach under the cover of darkness. A dance performance about crossing boundaries.

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

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.

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

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

A sensual and oppressive love story that makes you a witness to the many facets of a relationship on the border between love and violence. Often disturbingly relatable.

A hypnotising tribute to the diversity of human expression and the transformative power of clothing.

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.

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

The acoustics of the coast play an important role in this rhythmic experience where shells play you a symphony.

Michelle Samba invites the audience to participate in her interactive sound installation Gateways.

Eerie cinematic portrait of a dismantling yard, the place where oil and gas platforms are taken to be broken down.

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.

A tidal installation on the mudflats near Oosterend, continuously influenced by the ebb and flow. Experience the Wadden Sea in motion.

A groundbreaking form of partner acrobatics from three circus artists who distinguish themselves with a unique, wordless language.

A giant man with a saxophone for a head!

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.

This installation takes you on a journey to Terschelling's invisible landscape, home to drowned villages and vanished structures.

Bassist Marilonah is about to release her debut album, filled with funk-fusion, soul, and psychedelic influences. Get ready to be amazed by her magical sound.

Imaginative, dreamy hyperpop from a captivating singer with bass guitar and electronic instruments. Enchanting and playful.

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?

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

Arch explores the strength and vulnerability of humans and materials to expose the beauty and flaws of global systems that we conceive, construct, and use.

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

The acoustics of the coast play an important role in this rhythmic experience where shells play you a symphony.

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

The dance of becoming one another.

Experience the magic of light and movement on the beach under the cover of darkness. A dance performance about crossing boundaries.