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Leeuwardenopenair

Leeuwarden Open Air is, for now, taking a year off. The team behind the festival made the call to skip this edition instead of putting on something half-baked or jacking up ticket prices to cover rising costs. Fair enough, honestly. They'd rather hit reset than water down what made it worth going to. When it does come back, it's a proper summer kickoff in the middle of Leeuwarden. Think big Dutch names on stage, a lineup built for singing along, plus decent food trucks and a solid drink selection. There's also a VIP Skydeck if you want to watch it all from above with a bit more room to breathe. The whole thing runs on that specific energy: sun going down behind the tower, two warm summer nights, and a crowd that's there for the same reason you are. It's not trying to be anything it isn't. It's just a well-run festival in the north that knows exactly what it's about. They're aiming for a return next year, stronger and fresher. If you missed the earlier editions, that's the one to keep a…