Opening Watersports Season Sneek

Opening Watersport Sneek 2026

May 9, 2026: a day full of water fun and entertainment

Preparations for the program of Opening Watersport Sneek 2026 are in full swing! On this festive day, on which Sneek celebrates its rich water sports tradition, there is an extensive program for young and old. Watersport activities, street theater, live music & children's activities: there is plenty of entertainment in the bustling center of Sneek.

The Opening Watersport Sneek 2026 promises to be a day full of fun, sports, culture and music. Come and experience it for yourself at this spectacular start of the water sports season!

Program, locations & times

Opening Watersport Sneek 2026

Marktstraat
12:00 - 19:00 Old Dutch games for young and old

Schaapmarktplein 12:00 - 16:00 Street theater acts
De Kolk 13:00 - 16:00 Waterpoort open for visitors

Kleinzand
13.05 - 13.55 hrs.
DF 65 (DragonForce65) Sneek does 2x competition of up to 60 = 50 minutes with radio controlled model sailing boats
14.35 to 15.25 hours
DF 65 (DragonForce65) Sneek does 2x competition of maximum 60 = 50 minutes with radio controlled model sailing boats.

Fries Scheepvaart Museum 10:00 - 17:00 open for free and free audio tour, museum bios & the Kleinzand walking tour pick up at the museum 12:00 - 17:00 book a canal cruise (free, but sign up first through Fries Scheepvaart Museum)
Grootzand 14:00 - 15:00 Fishing competition (up to 14 years) Centrum 14:00 - 16:00 Shantykoor De Brûskoppen 14:00 - 17:00 Dweilorkest Jouster Skomkoppen 09:00 - 17:00 Weekly market Round organ in center Bridges
Zwettebrug and Stuiversebrug are open all day for a round trip to Sneek.