Custom Corporate Festival

It started with an innocent comment during Friday afternoon drinks: “Why do we always go to a festival… when we could organize one ourselves?” Before anyone could point out that we’d probably need a permit for that, the plan was born. A company festival on our own premises. And let’s be honest: that sounds a lot more fun than “yet another get-together in the cafeteria.” Before you know it, the parking lot, warehouse, or the area behind the office transforms into a lively festival grounds. Where cars are usually parked and coworkers rush inside with a cup of coffee, there are now food trucks, string lights, live music, and cozy seating areas. And of course, there’s always that one colleague who says, “I’m just stopping by to check it out.” An hour later, that same colleague is up front singing along as if he were the festival’s headliner.

Can’t find a suitable venue? No problem. Thanks to an extensive network of event venues throughout the Netherlands, there’s always a spot that’s a perfect fit—from a charming country estate and an industrial warehouse to a beach location or a meadow where that festival vibe comes naturally. The only thing missing is a pair of mud boots… though in the Netherlands, you can sometimes get them surprisingly fast. The festival is completely tailored to your wishes. Choose a laid-back food festival with cocktails, appetizer platters, and acoustic music, or go for a high-energy music festival with live bands, DJs, and a dance floor packed all night long. And let’s be honest: there’s always someone who says they “definitely won’t sing karaoke”. Ten minutes later, they’re singing “Brabant” or “Sweet Caroline” with three coworkers as if they were performing in front of a sold-out stadium.

From the invitations and decorations to the catering, entertainment, and maybe even an aftermovie: everything is taken care of. All you have to do is enjoy yourselves. And trust us, as soon as the first notes of music play, everyone will surprisingly quickly forget that this is normally just the office parking lot. A company festival is the perfect way to bring colleagues together in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. And the Monday after? During coffee break, the conversation won’t be about the overflowing inbox, but about that legendary food truck, the CEO’s unexpectedly good dance moves, and the coworker who still insists he “wasn’t that into it” at the silent disco.