The Hilversum One Foundation organizes two annual cultural events in Hilversum: Africa Day in May and One Hilversum Festival in September. At this free public festival, people can enjoy different cultures and different art disciplines, visual arts, music, dance, design, food and poetry.
Tropical Night will take place on Saturday April 8, 2023 in the Vorstin
Africa Day Festival will take place on Saturday 27 May 2023 in the Oude Haven park
Previous Events
Afrika Dag 2023
The 3rd edition of Afrikadag festival is a cultural event where diverse African cultures are shown to Hilversum with african themed art, live music, dancing, djembe workshops, children’s activities and african cuisine. Watch this event for the program!
Where: Oude Haven park, Hilversum
When: Saturday 27 May 2023
Time: 12:00 till 23:00
One Hilversum Festival 2022
The One Hilversum festival brings together all Hilversummers of different cultural backgrounds, ages and sexual preferences. A day in the park with varied musical performances from all over the world, a stage, stalls with food, drinks and non-food. There will be many activities also for children, including various cultural workshops.
Tropical Night 2023
On April 8, SHO is going to bring people together to enjoy a different kind of music than they hear on a night out at the Vorstin. We will offer two world bands and music from everywhere at an affordable price. You can enjoy music from Tabanka from Cape Verde, a The Hague group Passion UrbanKawina will bring a diverse mix of urban, merengue, bachata, zouk and more to Tropical Night. The and the evening will end with music by East African Sounds. Tickets are on sale on the platform of our partner in this project de Vorstin.