Wanted: Dordrecht teams for the Waterhelden
On 26 and 27 September the Voorstraathaven turns into an arena. Dordrecht clubs, neighbourhoods, companies and groups o…
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The fourth edition — 19–30 September 2026 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. The heart of the festival is at Het Hof and in the Kloostertuin.
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Preparations for the 4th edition are in full swing
From 19 to 30 September, you can once again get ready for storm season. The fourth edition promises festivities at Het …
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26 and 27 September 2026, Het Hof and the Voorstraathaven, Dordrecht
Featured program
A selection from the 2026 program. The full line-up keeps growing over the coming months; some items are still concept.
High & Dry Tour
Find out where you can take shelter if the city floods. Without light or electricity, but with art, music, and culture.
Safety Square
At the Safety Market you meet the organisations that keep Dordrecht's feet dry.
De Dordtse Waterhelden
Clubs, neighbourhoods, businesses and groups of friends from Dordrecht will build their own rafts on Saturday and compete for the Gouden Hoosbeker on Sunday.
