Grazing Swan: Theater Festival on the Kleine Vennep Estate

Did you know that a unique theater festival is organized in Nieuw-Vennep in the summer? During Grazende Zwaan you can experience an adventurous festival full of theater performances for a portion of uninhibited fantasy! The festival takes place at a special location: Landgoed Kleine Vennep, in the middle of Haarlemmermeer. Read quickly what there is to experience during this creative festival!
Festival site with seated visitors of the Grazende Zwaan

What is there to experience during Grazing Swan? 

Grazende Zwaan is a theatre festival in the polder and in 2024 the 8th edition will take place. This edition was tackled bigger than ever! The programming is intended for young and old. In addition to theatre, much more was planned in the beautiful polder landscape of Haarlemmermeer. From music to street theatre and from a circus to workshops. There was a swing ride, you could cut fabric flags from a large dress and there was a large game show outside. In the 2024 edition there was also a new experience: the spectacular dinner show on Friday evening. 

In addition to the various performances, there are also terraces where you can sit and enjoy a snack and a drink. So you can have a great time here all day, or even the whole weekend. A cheerful and special program on and around monumental farm and estate Kleine Vennep in Nieuw-Vennep.  

With a family ticket you have access to the Grazende Zwaan festival with the whole family. A family ticket allows you to enter the festival grounds with 2 adults and a maximum of 3 children. You can enjoy the performances all day long, a circus, a special agricultural show, various workshops, and much more. There is also plenty for the little ones to discover, such as a theatrical treasure hunt! 

Coffee shop at theater festival De Grazende Zwaan
Children watch and walk at the performance at Grazende Zwaan

Where and when?

This cheerful theatre festival for the whole family will take place from 19 to 21 September 2025. Grazende Zwaan is held annually on the monumental farm and estate Kleine Vennep in Nieuw-Vennep. You will find this estate in the middle of the Haarlemmermeer, on the edge of the brand new PARK21.  

You should definitely not miss this special festival! Love the website Keep an eye on the organization for news about the upcoming edition.