Are you ready for the flood?
The next edition: 18 September to 1 October 2027 in Dordrecht.
About the festival
For ten days Dordrecht gets ready for the storm season. Street theatre in unexpected places, art installations across the city, music, workshops and adventures in historic attics — for all ages, and most of it is free.
This edition is over
Looking back at 2026.
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Join us in 2027
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De Dordtse Waterhelden 2027
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September 2027, Het Hof and the Voorstraathaven
Build a raft with your team, enter the water arena and compete for the Golden Bailer. The whole city is watching.
Art
Make a work for the art route through the city centre.
Find out more →Acts
Theatre, music, dance or a performance in the street. Companies, choirs and foundations are welcome too - this year OKK Dans and a gospel choir took part.
Find out more →Volunteer
Lend a hand during the festival, from build-up to welcoming visitors.
Find out more →Driving force
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