Nothing is more fun to visit entertaining events in the city during the summer vacations. From cultural events to enjoying music and film - there are all kinds of great events on the UITagenda. Watchone of the films at Film in the Garden, be surprised during Rockabilly Square and feast your eyes during Dordrecht Pride. They let you enjoy both the beautiful weather and the city.
The (inner) city is full of events in August.
Movies outdoors, with beach chairs
Of course, this summer there will again be Movie in the Garden. In August you will enjoy films in the beautiful Kloostertuin behind De Witt. The garden is then completely transformed in style into an atmospheric open-air cinema. You will see quality films, accompanied by music, a bar and options for dinner and picnic. So you can enjoy yourself before the film! Every night you will see a different movie. Like "The Surfer" with Nicolas Cage and "Challengers," a romantic drama from 2024 about a sultry love triangle on/around the tennis court. And, of course, many more films that give that real summer evening feeling. All to be seen during Film in the Garden! As always, bring your own chair, or rent one of the 200 beach chairs to watch the film, which gives that extra nice summer atmosphere!
10th edition Dordrecht Pride
The city's most colorful event: that's how Dordrecht Pride can rightly be called! This year they are celebrating an anniversary, with already the 10th edition of the event. The entire city celebrates the fact that everyone is equal, which unfortunately is not a given today. An important, but certainly festive event. The main stage can be found in the Grotekerkstuin, where you will be treated to dazzling live performances all day long: including Conchita Wurst, Ziggy Krassenberg, Corry Konings, Soul Sisters and Danny de Munk!
You can even get married for one day at City Hall! There is also a Pink Market on the Groenmarkt, with a mix of information, fashion and fun handmade products. From 3:30 p.m., the Pride Walk erupts from the Merwekade. Here you will see once again that everyone is equal! The entire region can join in and that means that you will undoubtedly encounter people dressed up on the Waterbus on their way to the Pride Walk. It's going to be a blast again!
Rock 'n' roll is alive and well at Rockabilly Square
Make a quiff, put on a polkadot dress: it's time for Rockabilly Square! This free festival in the heart of Dordrecht takes you back in time, to the 1950s, for an unforgettable weekend full of rock 'n' roll, roaring engines and vintage vibes. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the jukebox, leather jackets and swinging hips. Rockabilly Square has become a fixture on the Dordt event calendar and attracts retro and music lovers from all over the country every year. This year the event will be extra big with more bands, more stages, more fun and all of this spread over two days. Expect live music from international and local rockabilly acts, dance performances and lots of people in stylish vintage outfits. Whether you come to dance, browse around or just enjoy the atmosphere, Rockabilly Square lets you relive the golden days of rock and roll at its best. And all in the historic center of Dordrecht.
