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Crossing Border Festival

Internationaal literature and music festival
Wed 5 Nov - Sun 9 Nov
Wed 5 Nov 2025
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Sun 9 Nov 2025

From 5 to 9 November 2024, the Koninklijke Schouwburg will once again be the stage for Crossing Border. One of Europe's longest-standing and most innovative literature and (pop) music festivals.

More than 100 international writers and musicians will visit The — from the biggest names to emerging talent.

The first wave of artists for Crossing Border 2025 is here! Including literary giants like Sandro Veronesi, Antjie Krog, and Kamel Daoud. The music line-up features amazing acts including Annahstasia and Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek. And the beloved Spiegeltent at Lange Voorhout is making its grand return!

This is just the start, expect many more names and the full program soon. Visit the website of Crossing Border for the program so far, practical info and tickets:

crossingborder.nl

For many, many writers, musicians and artists, Crossing Border Festival IS Holland and the Netherlands – it is what we associate the country with: an engine of meeting and discoveries and memorable concerts and book events.

Alan Warner
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