# Event Details - **Event Name**: European Drum Corps Championships 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: Come and support your favourite corps/band at this year's European Drum Corps Championships !About this EventOn Saturday September 26, the 2026 European Drum Corps Championships will once again be held in Dordrecht, the Netherlands.Corps/bands will compete in the following classes/divisions:* Premier Class* Junior Class* Concert Class* Show Classand* SOUNDSPORT ©The FC Dordrecht stadium is a tried and trusted venue which was the home of the Dutch national Championships for many years, and will now serve again as European Championships venue for the fifth year in a row.The participating corps/bands represent five European countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Poland and Ireland.A band from Italy is currently getting their trip to Dordrecht organised, but has yet to register.All units will compete in their respective class prelims during the day and will return to the field in the evening for the Championships finals and full retreat.A special guest performance will be given by the 120+ member Jubal Legacy Project, followed by a full retreat.The championships line-up and performance schedule will be posted two weeks prior to the event.Check www.dceurope.org and/or the event Facebook page www.facebook.com/europeandrumcorpschampionships for further updates and the Championships timetable.Presale tickets are € 20 each. (+ Eventbrite service/ticket handling fee)That is less than € 1 per performance! Tickets on the day of the event at the stadium will cost € 23,50 each.(Available at the EDCC Info Stand)Please note: Tickets to the 2026 European Championships will be General Admission, so tickets are NOT for allocated numbered seats. The earlier you arrive, the better choice of seat you will get! Tickets include prelims and finals.Stadium rules DO NOT ALLOW spectators to bring any food or drinks from outside into the stadium premises. All bags are subject to search by the stadium stewards and/or event staff.Food and drinks will be available from the bar and concession stand.We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 European Drum Corps Championships !on behalf of the European Drum Corps Championships team,Hans Kloppert, European Drum Corps Championships 2026 event host https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/95fcde60-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w906-h740-dc282818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/960f7c00-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w845-h740-dc282818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/961f0c60-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w834-h740-dc282818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/965e8660-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1030-h740-dc484838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/967542b0-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/96d1ba90-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/971ea210-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/972fe020-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/978e53d0-a860-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dordrecht/european-drum-corps-championships-2026/100001998130618468 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, music, entertainment, concerts, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-26T09:00:00Z - Duration: 12 hours - Location: FC Dordrecht - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.08, max: 21.08, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dordrecht - **state**: ZH - **country**: Netherlands - **location**: FC Dordrecht - **lat**: 51.8019811 - **long**: 4.6904219 - **full address**: FC Dordrecht, 210 Krommedijk, Dordrecht, Netherlands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: European Drum Corps Championships 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/de4dd1c1513ab581e69233bfae5179a64a1820adefa8bc1cf15eb96bdb418266-rimg-w591-h591-dc486848-gmir.png?v=1787260073 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is European Drum Corps Championships 2026 being held? - **A:** European Drum Corps Championships 2026 takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm at FC Dordrecht, 210 Krommedijk, Dordrecht, Netherlands. - **Q**: Who is organizing European Drum Corps Championships 2026? - **A:** European Drum Corps Championships 2026 is organized by European Drum Corps Partners. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** European Drum Corps Championships 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dordrecht, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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