haarlemsdagbladJun 22, 2026, 09:19

'Everyone' is looking forward to the Hillegom Music Festival after a year away; organizer Klaas Slootweg takes a small step back for the 24th edition.

The Hillegoms Muziekfeest is set to return to the Hoftuin on June 27 after a one-year hiatus caused by police resource constraints during a NATO summit. The event's 24th edition has seen high demand, with almost all 5,000 available tickets already sold.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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