Utrecht – Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel 2027

Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel 2027 is expected to take place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht from Friday, 10 December 2027, to Sunday, 2 January 2028. The date follows the Friday start and duration of 2026/27; opening hours are based on the previous year's programme. The next edition has not yet been officially confirmed. This large indoor festival brings together a winter funfair, ice rink and shows.

Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel 2027: expected dates

The organisers announced the dates from 11 December to 3 January for the 2026/27 season. Based on the same December weekend and the end in the first week of January, the provisional dates for 2027/28 are 10 December to 2 January. The new dates have not yet been officially published. Opening times also vary on certain days, particularly shortly after opening, around Christmas and on New Year's Eve. You should check the exact schedule directly with the organiser before booking.

Winter world at Jaarbeurs, near Utrecht Centraal

The winter event takes place in the halls of Koninklijke Jaarbeurs at Jaarbeursplein. As most of the attractions are indoors, it is also a suitable day out in rainy or stormy winter weather. Several exhibition halls were used as one connected experience area at the previous edition. You can move between different areas without having to travel far through the city centre. Access to the event is via the exhibition grounds, not via a freely accessible Christmas market in a public square.

Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel 2027: Winter funfair and rides

The attractions in 2026/27 included a winter funfair with various rides, a roller coaster, a high swing and attractions for younger children. There were also games and seasonally decorated experience areas. The specific showmen and rides taking part in 2027 have not yet been confirmed. For this reason, the line-up of rides from the previous edition is not listed as a current attraction. The existing title image on kirmestermine.eu is an illustration, not a photograph of the actual exhibition grounds. New original photos require separate permission for use.

Large ice rink, curling and winter games

A central feature of the 2026/27 season was an ice rink of around 1.500 square metres. Visitors could go ice skating, try curling and have fun on a winter slide. Special areas and quieter activities were also available for young children. Depending on the ticket type, activities were included in the price or had to be unlocked separately with an activity wristband. This exact arrangement has not yet been announced for 2027/28. So when tickets go on sale, you should check which activities are actually included.

Shows, music and special evenings

The Winterspektakel also combined its attractions with entertainment programmes for families and adults. Well-known offerings included a circus programme, music performances and themed parties. Visitors could also round off the evening in the après-ski area. The organisers have not yet announced the artists, show times or special evenings for the following winter season. For this reason, past individual events are not listed as calendar dates. If you are mainly planning to come for a concert or show, you should wait for the new booking details.

Admission, tickets and opening hours

You need an admission ticket to visit Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel. In 2026/27, there were different ticket types with and without an activity wristband, and children up to three years old could enter for free. Ice skating, rides and shows were sometimes included in the ticket or wristband, while face painting and prize games had to be paid for separately. Future prices have not yet been set. Daily opening hours also varied considerably: some days it opened only in the afternoon, while on many holiday dates it opened in the morning. These time slots are provisionally recorded in the MEC schedule.

Getting there by train, bike and car

Jaarbeurs is immediately west of Utrecht Centraal station. You can reach the event areas from the station in about five minutes on foot, making the train a particularly convenient way to get there. Buses and trams also stop around the station. Drivers can use the signposted exhibition car parks, such as P2 or P4. The organiser also published special parking rates for the 2026/27 season. It is advisable to check the current prices and event hall before travelling.

You can find the latest information and book tickets on the official organiser's website. Find more winter funfairs in our event calendar.