Grazing Swan – Theater Festival at 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 can you experience during Grazende Zwaan 

Grazing Zwaan is a theater festival in the polder. The programming is intended for young and old. In addition to theater, much more is planned in the beautiful polder landscape of Haarlemmermeer. From street theater and estate theater to a farmer's concert in a monumental barn - you can experience it all here!  

Theater with ladies in white dresses bowing and walking
Performance by 2 men with their arms in the air and a drum set in the background

 

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 theater festival for the whole family took place on September 13, 14 and 15, 2024. 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 of the organization for news regarding the next edition. 

Colored signage at the Grazende Zwaan theater festival