What is "3 Oktober" ?

What do the people of Leiden celebrate on October 2nd and 3rd?

What are the traditions? How do you get through these festive days?

What kind of activities are there? Herring? Hutspot? Taptoe parade? Reveille at dawn?

All the things you need to know before diving into the October 3rd celebrations.

Over a drink, with an attempt of humor and very little preparation, we'll introduce you to the October 3rd Festival — so you can celebrate like a true local this year!

You may also like the following events from Hutspot Alley:

• This October, 2nd October, 03:00 pm, Hutspot Alley 2025!!!! in Leiden
• This October, 2nd October, 07:00 pm, Van Beukering Happy-Brasscore in Leiden
• This October, 2nd October, 08:30 pm, Rubberen Henkie direct na de Taptoe! in Leiden

Also check out other Festivals in Leiden.