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State of Fashion Biennale Arnhem is an international fashion and culture festival that approaches fashion from a social and critical perspective, featuring exhibitions, talks, workshops, and performances. The event focuses not only on clothing, but especially on the systems behind the fashion industry (production, logistics, labor, and environmental impact).

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In the delightful, green surroundings of Sonsbeek Park, with a beautiful panoramic view of the skyline, various kitchens from Arnhem's hospitality industry are presenting themselves once again this year. They will let you sample the finest and most delicious dishes and serve the trendiest drinks. With this, Arnhem puts itself in the spotlight.

Together with your company, you will enjoy performances, surprising treats, delicious summer drinks, and tasty food. And of course, you will enjoy each other's company, because SonsbeekProeft! has developed into a true meeting place.

From 2 July through 11 October 2026, the thirteenth edition of Sonsbeek will take place, Europe’s oldest recurring exhibition for art in public space. Sonsbeek 2026 offers a compact yet in-depth experience that can be enjoyed in a single day. The historic Park Sonsbeek forms the heart of the manifestation, complemented by presentations at partner institutions.

The Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden, went down in history as a heroic battle fought by the British (and Polish) paratroopers who were dropped behind German lines to capture the Rhine bridge.

The first air raid alarm sounded at 9:30 a.m. on September 17, 1944. However, the resistance from the German occupation was much stronger than expected. Every meter was fought for, houses and churches were destroyed, and 1,700 of the 10,000 paratroopers were killed. During the night of September 25 to 26, the remainder of the British Airborne Division withdrew across the Rhine to the southern bank at Oosterbeek. The Battle of Arnhem was lost.

With a Guild guide, you will visit the places where the battle at the bridge took place.

The best weekend of the year is coming up. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Dreamfields Festival returns to Rhederlaag Recreation Area! Expect 6 areas featuring the best EDM, Urban, House, Hardstyle, and Party artists.

On several Sundays in 2026, a Zeldzaam Mooi event will once again take place in the beautiful Sonsbeek Park in Arnhem. It is an event featuring rare and beautiful products from local and regional artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs. Musical accompaniment has also been taken care of, with delightful live music. It is precisely the unusual items that make this market so special.

And of course, your taste is part of it too. Just think about it: theatre, dance, music, cabaret, variety, art installations, acrobatics, mime, and cultural expressions that do not even have a name yet are blended at this festival with the overwhelming natural landscape of the Kootwijkerzand. This year once again, you can indulge yourself in pure enjoyment, because Theater on the Sand proudly presents a wonderful line-up of acts. Follow our website, save the date, and come enjoy this unique festival once again this year with family and friends, framed by the stunning scenery of the Kootwijkerzand.