The Beatles in Blokker – Live On Tour

Friday 8 May 2026 | 18:00

On Friday, May 8th, you are warmly invited to a special evening full of music, stories, and West Frisian history. During The Beatles in Blokker – Live On Tour, you will experience the story behind the legendary performance of The Beatles in Blokker, still considered the most iconic pop concert ever in the Netherlands. How did the most famous band in the world end up in a horticultural village in West Friesland? And why is it still talked about today?

The program starts at 6:00 PM at Van der Valk Hotel Hoorn and is entirely dedicated to this unique event from 1964. For €72.50 per person, you can enjoy a fully catered evening with dinner, live music, and special stories.

The evening begins with the extensive Live Cooking Buffet, including drinks. The program then focuses on the legendary concert in Blokker.

The band Bolistic Smoke will play the original setlist from 1964 live, supplemented with well-known Beatles classics such as Hello, Goodbye, Penny Lane, Let It Be, and Hey Jude.

The documentary The Miracle of Blokker will also be shown, followed by an in-depth conversation with Beatles expert Gert Elzinga. The presentation is hosted by NH journalist Michiel Baas, who brings the story and the impact of this special evening to life.

The Beatles performed only once in the Netherlands, and that happened in Blokker. This extraordinary story forms the basis for an evening full of recognition, music, and memories.

Whether you experienced it yourself at the time, know the story from hearsay, or simply enjoy an atmospheric evening out: The Beatles in Blokker – Live On Tour is a special experience that will stay with you for a long time.