Nothing is more fun to visit fun 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, this year with beach chairs
In August, enjoy films on Fridays and Saturdays in the beautiful Monastery Garden of 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 picnics. So you can enjoy yourself before the film! Each night you will see a different film. Like "Air," about the rise of Nike and Michael Jordon, inextricably linked. Or the latest Indiana Jones movie, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. And how about films that evoke and enhance that true summer evening feeling? All to be seen during Film in the Garden! As before, bring your own chair, or take advantage of something new: sitting in one of the 200 beach chairs to watch the film. For even more atmosphere! In September there is an extra screening, on Saturday, September 14, during the weekend of theOpen Monument Days. Film in the Garden, in collaboration with the Dordrecht Museum, will then present a film about the Three Musketeers, matching the exhibition Liberté, on view at the museum from October.
Rockabilly Square at new location
Make a quiff, put on a polka dot dress: it's time for Rockabilly Square! The free festival will take you back in time for an evening and a full day, with a heavy dose of rock and roll. This eighth edition of Rockabilly Square begins on Friday night with a pub crawl through the city. Rockabilly bands will play in various pubs. The next day you will find stalls, food trucks and a stage on the Grotekerksbuurt - so no longer on the Statenplein - where plenty of music will be played. Around the Grote Kerk there is an intimate, cozy atmosphere. Rock 'n' roll enthusiasts from all over the country flock to the event, which is not surprising, because you can still find that family atmosphere, our-our-own. Rockabilly Square - for which a crowdfunding campaign has been set up - can no longer be left out of the event calendar! Come along and immerse yourself in the music and atmosphere of the fifties and sixties.
Pride, where freedom meets celebration
The city's most colorful event: that's how Dordrecht Pride can rightly be called! 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 on the Stadhuisplein, with performances throughout the day. You can even get married for one day at City Hall! There is also a pink market, with a mix of information and booths with products that fit the theme. Starting at 4 p.m., the Pride Walk will erupt 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. The festive trip includes a DJ bus and those who want to continue in the evening can go to an afterparty at Bibelot. It's going to be a blast again!
