Liberation Day 2024 in Leeuwarden

In Leeuwarden

Liberation Day

in Leeuwarden

we celebrate and remember

On 4 May we commemorate the victims of World War II and on 5 May we celebrate our freedom. Therefore, in Leeuwarden, the provincial commemoration and wreath laying ceremony take place in the Prinsentuin on the 4^th of May. During the Liberation Festival Fryslân, you can enjoy music on the seven different stages in the Leeuwarden city centre, with popular faces on the main stage on the Oldehoofsterkerkhof. It is and remains important to reflect on what we have, because freedom is not something that can be taken for granted, not even in 2024.

On the 4^th of May, the provincial commemoration will take place in Leeuwarden in the Prinsentuin, with a speech by Mayor Buma and music by Brass Band Hosannah, among others. At 20:00 there will be two minutes of silence followed by wreath laying at the monument.The full and final programme is not yet known. Keep an eye on this page.

4th of may

In Leeuwarden

We commemorate and remember

Besides the seven stages that provide you with brilliant concerts and delicious parties, there is of course much more to do in the city centre during the Leeuwarden Liberation Festival. Explore the city centre, and enjoy lectures, art, fairs and much more during the liberation festival.

Groeneweg 12:00 - 18:00

Go in search of that awesome record you didn’t know you needed until you saw it at Groeneweg! From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, you'll find many gems at this record fair.
Kidsfestival 13:00 - 18:00

Going out with the kids? Then a visit to the children's festival in the Prinsentuin is naturally the place to be. Create your own poetry posters together with poets and illustrators.
Veterans' Day

This year, the Frisian Veterans' Day will once again be organized on May 5th, in cooperation with the Stichting Befrijdingsfestival Fryslân. The event will take place at the Wilhelminaplein / Zaailand in front of the Fries Museum.

untill the 4th of may

Second World War tour

A Guide to Leeuwarden
4 mei

Traces of Jewish Life

Discover the tour
3 mei

Open Jewish Houses

Visit The Historic Center Leeuwarden
Exposition

Erna Flees the war in drawings

Visit the exhibition

Leeuwarden is also easy to reach during Liberation Day, although we recommend you use public transport or cycle to the city. Check Arriva and NS for the latest info and departure times. Coming by car? Then check available parking here. Also handy: