Grazing Swan: Theater Festival on the Kleine Vennep Estate

Did you know that a unique theater festival for the whole family is held in Nieuw-Vennep in late summer? During Karavaan's Grazing Swan, you'll experience three days of fun family performances, adventurous theater, music, dance, exhibitions, and much more. Grazing Swan takes place at a unique location: the Kleine Vennep Estate, in the heart of Haarlemmermeer. Read on to find out what's on!
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. This 9th edition is all about family, and you'll experience the best theatre performances by both young and well-known theatre artists. For example, attend the circus performance for curious children, or do some laundry and meet the singing t-shirts. Besides theatre, there's much more planned in the beautiful polder landscape of Haarlemmermeer, from music to street theatre and from circus to workshops. Order your own songs at the song counter, follow the wolf's trail, or stamp your own flag. 

Adults can enjoy Clean Pete's farm concert on Friday evening. Besides the various performances, there are also terraces where you can relax and enjoy a snack and a drink. The ABSOLUUT collective will perform their hit show FLITS, and parents and children can enjoy the family musical George & Madonna: a mega diva festival. 

A family ticket gives you and your whole family access to the Grazende Zwaan festival. A family ticket allows you to enter the festival grounds with two adults and up to three children (up to 2 years old). This way, you can enjoy everything on the program all day long.

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

Where and when?

This cheerful theater festival for the whole family takes place annually. The 2026 date will be announced soon! Grazing Swan is held annually at the historic Kleine Vennep farm and estate in Nieuw-Vennep. You'll find this estate in the heart of Haarlemmermeer, on the edge of the brand-new PARK21.  

This unique festival is absolutely not to be missed! Keep an eye on the organizers' website for news about the upcoming edition.