Grand opening during the Vierdaagsefeesten with Pieter Derks


Posted: 07 July 2022, 14:29 hour
After more than 1000 nights, finalĀly shoulĀder-to-shoulĀder again at the VierĀdaagseĀfeesten, that is a moment to rememĀber togethĀer. ThereĀfore, for the first time we will organĀise a grand pubĀlic openĀing on SatĀurĀday afterĀnoon 16 July. Cabaret artist Pieter Derks will address the city, not on one, but on 17 stages simulĀtaĀneĀousĀly: āāThis is the week that this city norĀmalĀly holds its breath for and adjusts its heart rate toā.
What will happen?
Between 12.00 and 15.30 hours, the programme will start at various locations. At 16.00 sharp we raise our glasses, count down together and the Vierdaagsefeesten are officially opened. Your first cup is free on Saturday afternoon when you buy a drink. Per stage that participates in the opening a limited number will be made available, so be on time! From the opening moment at 16.00 hours, the new recycling cup system will start. You exchange your empty cup when you get a new drink at the bar, or you pay 50 cents sustainability surcharge. That way Nijmegen stays clean, and the cups that are handed in can be used to make new cups.


What is the openĀing programme?
Just as the VierĀdaagseĀfeesten offer someĀthing for everyĀone throughĀout the week, this is also reflectĀed in the varĀiĀous openĀing proĀgrammes of the parĀticĀiĀpatĀing venues. In a nutĀshell, alphabetically:
- De Kaaij (extra BloeĀmenĀreĀgen, art & Boomshakalak Soundsystem)
- De RegenĀboog (djās, drags and dansers with MegĀgie and Jill Helena)
- FesĀtiĀval op āāt Eiland (theĀatre perĀforĀmances, art instalĀlaĀtions and free nail paintĀing at Zaadelmakerij)
- GanzenĀheuvĀel (Nijmeegse Annie)
- Groots in de GrotesĀtraat (MoonĀspark, guest musiĀcians, fire spitting)
- HerĀtogĀplein (interĀacĀtive mulĀtiĀfacĀeted covĀers of Suitz)
- Joris IvenĀsplein OerĀholĀlands (songs of life from The MoonĀlights, AngeliĀno Heesbeen)
- KonĀingsplein (The RevĀerend, music specĀtaĀcle with covĀers on demand by The Originals)
- MarĀiĆ«nĀburgĀplein (blowĀing bubĀbles with Touria BenĀabĀbas of BubĀbleĀdutch, readĀing aloud and paveĀment chalkĀing with HarĀmen van Straaten)
- MolenĀstraat (hits, interĀacĀtion and show with The Euros)
- Park KroĀnenĀburg (CinciĀty, Philou LouzoĀlo, SenĀtinel Island DisĀco & more)
- RamĀblas (danceĀable and tropĀiĀcal mix of Querencia)
- SmaakĀmarkt (Driftās Danspaleis for the young and old, J Flavia, Ralph Could Be)
- Valkhof FesĀtiĀval (Foxlane & speĀcial guest)
- Van Ouds (dansĀable funk-pop of The DanceĀfloor Dandies and one-man-band JohnĀny Smokes)
- VilĀla Groots Plein (Sing-along parĀty Ć la pianoĀbar with Wilco Koster)
- World Street Kitchen (perĀsian pop with dj Radan).


What else is new? New stages and festival wristband
Besides this new joint public opening, the Vierdaagsefeesten has even more new things in store. There are no less than 6 new stages: Park Kronenburg, Bloem (from Valkhof Festival), Kelfkensbos Festival, Villa Groots Plein (In de Betouwstraat), Bloemerstraat and Ganzenheuvel. In addition, this year you can optionally purchase a festival wristband, and in a limited edition. This new wristband gives you exclusive access to a fun extra every day for just ten euros, and you can use the toilets all week long without having to pay. From ball pit disco caravan to ice cold art experience and from drag queen bingo show to intoxicating ritual: let yourself be surprised and immerse yourself in an extra party experience! Of course, our regular programme remains free of charge. The festival band programme is made possible by Nexperia from Nijmegen, the new premium partner of the Vierdaagsefeesten.
More inforĀmaĀtion about all openĀing events of the 51st VierĀdaagseĀfeesten can be found at vierādaagseāfeestenā.nl/āpārāoāgāramme or in our new app, in which you can immeĀdiĀateĀly comĀpose your own block schedĀule, optionĀalĀly receive push notiĀfiĀcaĀtions for the start of your favourite shows, and find a live presĀsure gauge on the map in case of crowds. You can buy a fesĀtiĀval tickĀet at vierādaagseāfeestenā.nl/āwāeābshop or via the app.


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