Nationale Taptoe 2026 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
- Time
- from 20:00
- Where
- Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch
- Province
- Noord-Brabant
- Scope
- National
- Type
- Festival
The Nationale Taptoe, the annual music show of the Dutch armed forces, runs from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026 in the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. It is the first edition in the event’s new home: after nearly twenty years in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Taptoe has moved to Brabant. The Ministry of Defence describes more than two hours of music and light shows per performance, with the orchestras of all four armed forces joined by singers, dance groups and international guest acts.
Why it matters
The venue change is the story of this edition. The Taptoe played Rotterdam Ahoy from 2006 to 2025, and the move to the Brabanthallen was sealed with a rental agreement signed on 14 October 2025. According to the venue’s announcement, the Ministry of Defence wants the event to rotate between regions, and the central location should make it easier to reach for visitors from across the country. Any listing that still places the 2026 Taptoe in Rotterdam is out of date.
Programme highlights
Five performances are scheduled over the four days, per the venue’s agenda:
- Thursday 10 September, 20:00
- Friday 11 September, 20:00: the Veteranenvoorstelling, the performance dedicated to veterans
- Saturday 12 September, 14:00 and 20:00
- Sunday 13 September, 14:00
Each show features the orchestras of the Koninklijke Marine, the Landmacht, the Luchtmacht and the Marechaussee, together with singers, dance groups and international guests.
Practical information
The Brabanthallen are at Diezekade 2 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Tickets are sold through the organiser’s website, nationaletaptoe.nl. Ticket prices were not confirmed from an official page at the time of writing.
Common questions
When is the Nationale Taptoe 2026?
From Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026, with five shows: evening performances at 20:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and matinees at 14:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Why is it no longer in Rotterdam?
The Ministry of Defence wants the Taptoe to rotate between regions so more of the country can reach it. The rental agreement with the Brabanthallen was signed on 14 October 2025, ending a Rotterdam Ahoy run that began in 2006.
What does a show look like?
More than two hours of music and light shows, performed by the orchestras of the navy, army, air force and marechaussee with singers, dance groups and international guest acts, per the Ministry of Defence.
What is the Veteranenvoorstelling?
The Friday evening show on 11 September, dedicated to veterans.
Where do I buy tickets?
Through nationaletaptoe.nl, the organiser’s website, which both the Ministry of Defence and the Brabanthallen point to for ticket sales.