Experience the city center
Events in the city center
Many events take place in the center of Kerkrade throughout the year. These include markets, performances, cultural activities, and special events during the festive months. Examples include Zwaailichtendag (Flashing Lights Day), the Euregional Living Statues Festival, the fair, and the fabric market. These events create a lively atmosphere and make a visit to the city center even more enjoyable. Events are also important for entrepreneurs. Large events often attract more visitors, which benefits shops and restaurants.
Always an up-to-date overview
Would you like to know what events are coming up in Kerkrade? All activities are clearly listed on the Beleef Kerkrade calendar. This makes it easy to plan what you want to do.
Here you will find, among other things:
- events in the city center,
- activities in the neighborhoods,
- cultural programs,
- sports events and family activities.
City game Mystery Unlocked
In 2025, a new city game was developed using augmented reality. During the game, participants discover the city via a fixed route. This route runs from Rolduc via Schacht Nulland to the city center and ends at the Markt.
The city game is currently in its final testing phase and will be officially launched in the spring of 2026.
Hiking trails Knopen Lopen
By 2025, the Knopen Lopen walking network will have been established throughout South Limburg. Various walking routes have been created, which can be found online and are also available in print. A number of walking routes pass through the city center.
The entire walking network will be officially opened in the spring of 2026. Walking junction maps will also be available for purchase at that time.
The Park City Route
The Parkstad Route is a new cycling and walking route of more than 35 kilometers through Parkstad. The route runs from Schinnen to Simpelveld. Along the way, the route passes through Beekdaelen, Heerlen, Brunssum, Landgraaf, and Kerkrade. You will pass nature and special places from the past.
In Kerkrade, the route deliberately runs through the center, connecting the park and the city. The restaurants and cafés in the center are also shown on the Map people follow the route digitally.