Opening Ceremony Wednesday 27th of July
The venue opens at 17.00 for food and drinks. Official programme from 19.00. Our flag parade, opening acts, and a few not-too-long speeches will be followed by a stunning array of performing artists, singers, dancers, and musicians. This promises to be a spectacular evening.We are proud to showcase and welcome on stage the recent Edison winners, Son Mieux. This seven-piece band with lead-singer/songwriter Camiel Meiresonne plays irresistible dance music full of addictive beats, lyrics, and rhythm. The evening offers a contrasting line-up with short performances by the Dutch soprano Deirdre Angenent, and the theatrical star Ellen ten Damme. Pop singer, Merijn van Haren, dancers and poets. The whole dazzling show will close with DJ St. Paul.
Whole program of the Openingceremony
17.00: the venue at the Waalkade opens for food and drinks and background music
18.00 – 19.00: warming up by the presenter and the drag queens in the audience
19.00 – 21.15: Spectacular and varied show with:
– Haus of Thomtom
– Deirdre Angenent
– Shinshan
– Ellen ten Damme
– Merijn van Haren
– Ishwana
– Speeches
– Official opening of the EuroGames
– Flag parade
21.30 – 22.30: Son Mieux
22.30 – 24.00: DJ St. Paul
!! During the ceremonies, you can only pay for food and drinks by card. So please don’t forget to bring your debit card to the ceremonies. Cash is not accepted. !! Information for visitors: The Opening and closing ceremonies are free and open to everyone. However, be aware – the 2500 participants/volunteers have guaranteed access to the ceremonies. There is a maximum of 4000 people allowed on the Waalkade.
Closing Ceremony Saturday 30th of July
The venue opens at 17.00 for drinks and food. Official programme from 19.00. The closing ceremony on Saturday evening 30 July will also take place on the Waalkade. This time we will feature the pop and soul singer Julia Zahra and her band. Julia, a winner of The Voice and De Beste Zangers, is recognizable by her characteristic warm voice and acoustic guitar, she performs beautiful ballads, lyrical pop, and rhythmic R’n’B songs. Next up is the trippy electro hip-hop of Fata Boom, this will certainly get everyone dancing. Lastly, we’ll feature a variety of artists singing the best from the history of pop and rock.
Facebook event of the closing ceremony
Whole program of the Closingceremony
17.00 – 19.00: The venue at the Waalkade is open for food and drinks and background music
19.00 – 24.00: Spectacular and varied show with:
– Several great singers:
– Jasper Taconis
– Nicky van der Kuyp
– Peggy Sandaal
– Gitty Pregers
– Jordan Roy
– Emmaly Brown
– Julia Zahra & band
– Fata Boom
– DJ set and dance by Trinxx
– Speeches
– Hand-over to Bern
!! During the ceremonies, you can only pay for food and drinks by card. So please don’t forget to bring your debit card to the ceremonies. Cash is not accepted. !! Information for visitors: The Opening and closing ceremonies are free and open to everyone. However, be aware – the 2500 participants/volunteers have guaranteed access to the ceremonies. There is a maximum of 4000 people allowed on the Waalkade.
