Overijssel funds 17 regional events with €204,000 to boost local culture and sports
Overijssel is investing €204,000 in 17 unique cultural and sporting events across the province, fostering community spirit and attracting visitors. Residents can enjoy festivals, runs, and celebrations, with each event reflecting the region’s character.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total funding | €204,000 |
| Max contribution/event | €12,000 |
| Number of events | 17 |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Focus areas | Culture, sports, community |
| Examples | BigBand Festival Twente, Corso Vollenhove, Dutch Athletics Championships |
| More info | www.overijssel.nl/evenementen |
The province of Overijssel plays a key role in supporting regional events to enhance cultural and sporting life, strengthening local communities. This funding is part of its broader policy to promote tourism and social cohesion across the region.
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New special events announced
Overijssel annually supports organisers of special regional events. These events are valuable for the province. They add more colour to the local and regional landscape in both sporting and cultural areas. In total, the province is making €204,000 available for these events, with a maximum contribution of €12,000 per event.
Connection and togetherness
“These events are important for the local communities in which they are held, but they also attract visitors from outside the town or village itself. This is precisely what fosters greater connection and togetherness,” says Deputy Tijs de Bree.
Special events in 2026
The events in 2026 that can count on financial support from the province are:
- BigBand Festival Twente
- Corso Vollenhove
- Diepe Hel Holterbergloop
- Dudok Muziekdagen
- Full Color Festival Kampen
- Glasrijk Tubbergen
- Jeugdcorso Sint Jansklooster
- Kattegat Festival Zwolle
- Kerst in Oud Kampen
- Kopje Cultuur Steenwijk
- Landgoed Twente Marathon
- Nationale Sleepbootdagen Zwartsluis
- Dutch Athletics Championships in Hengelo
- Singelloop Enschede
- Ster van Zwolle
- Survivalrun Vollenhove
- Triathlon Holten
Each of these events is distinctive and fits perfectly with the character of the region.
More information about these and other events, as well as the event policy of the province of Overijssel, can be found at www.overijssel.nl/evenementen.