Castlefest

21/10/2026

You’ve probably already heard: there’s a lot going on at the moment regarding vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language. We’ve also decided to take our websites offline.

We hope to be back soon! You can still reach us via email and social media.

17/10/2026

Fiddler's Green comes to Castlefest!

Since their formation in 1990, Fiddler’s Green feels just as much at home in cozy clubs as they do on the stages of large concert arenas throughout Europe and Asia. The fiddlers combine a lot of energy with an unparalleled attention to detail and highlevel storytelling. This well-oiled Irish speedfolk machine has never forgotten its main goal: to have a good time and make sure their audiences do, too!

More info on our website: https://tinyurl.com/CF27Fiddlersgreen

12/10/2026

Get your favourite Castlefest 2026 items now!

Until 1 November, our merchandise webshop is filled with all the remaining Castlefest 2026 merchandise. Get your hands on your favourite items: T-shirts, hoodies, bags and, of course, the festival wristbands featuring this year’s designs.

Take a look in the shop: https://shop.vana-events.nl/

10/10/2026

Koza Mostra captivates audiences with its unique fusion of traditional Greek music with genres such as hard rock, ska & punk. Their performances at Castlefest 2027 promise raw emotion, high intensity, and a setlist that blends their musical journey into one big party.

The band delivers a unique artistic experience that unites audiences in celebration. With Koza Mostra, you’ll get a live show that doesn’t just seek for your attention… it commands it.

Don’t miss them at Castlefest 2027: https://tinyurl.com/CF27KozaMostra

03/10/2026

Have you seen the Castlefest TV livestream of 1 October? Then you’ll know we’re very happy to announce that our friends op FAUN will be joining us at Castlefest 2027!

For over 25 years, FAUN has been enchanting its audience with unique concert experiences. The have achieved tremendous international success through a combination of folk, archaic instruments, and modern musical influences. They created their own genre, “pagan folk,” and after all these years, they are more motivated than ever to bring the magic of ancient myths and legends back to life.

More info on our website: https://tinyurl.com/CF27Faun

01/10/2026

Tickets for Castlefest 2027 are now available!

From 5 to 8 August 2027, the Keukenhof Estates in Lisse will be the decor of our 22nd edition. We cannot wait to celebrate with you all.
Will we see you there?

Get yours in our ticketshop: tickets.castlefest.nl

P.S. Beware of scammers in the comments under our posts. Only purchase through our official channels.

30/09/2026

Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow at 20.00h!

Join us to celebrate the start of a new Castlefest season! To kick off ticket sales, we're hosting a special Castlefest TV broadcast featuring Femke and Klaartje.

We'll look back on last year's edition and look forward to the new one. Of course, you'll also get to enjoy music again, and we might even give you a sneak peek at the first band announcements...

The broadcast starts tomorrow, on 1 October at 20:00h (CEST) on YouTube. See you there!

28/09/2026

Are you ready for 1 October?
On 1 October at 12.00h (CEST) our ticket sales for Castlefest 2027 will start. But that’s not all!

🔴 At 20.00h you can tune in to a new Castlefest TV broadcast live on YouTube!
Together with Femke we’ll look back on last summer and look forward to the new edition. Of course, you'll also get to enjoy music again, and we might even give you a sneak peek of the line-up with the first band announcements…

🛍️ Our merchandise webshop will open its doors again for a limited time. From 1 October to 1 November, our remaining Castlefest 2026 items will be available in the webshop. Hoodies, T-shirts, bags and the festival wristband – this is your chance to get your hands on your favourite items after all.

Will we see you Thursday night in the YouTube chat?

24/09/2026

Who had ‘ The Trouble Notes perform an acoustic set in a pirate encampment’ on their Castlefest 2026 bingo card? We certainly didn’t, but enjoyed every minute of it! 🏴‍☠️

🎥 Coen Halmans Productions
📍 Castlefest 2026

23/09/2026

🍂 Blessed Mabon 🍂

Today the day and night will be of the same length. This autumn equinox marks the start of the second harvest festival, Mabon. We take a moment to bring balance back to ourselves and our surroundings.

While we feasted in abundance during the first harvest festival Lughnasadh, this festival is a bit different. We will be mindful and use this harvest to prepare us for what will come. It will help us through the winter. This is the time of apples, grapes, and pumpkins.

You can read more about Mabon in our Vana Grimoire:

During the autumn equinox we celebrate Mabon. Read more about it here in our Vana Grimoire blog.