PROGRAM

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME - 2026

An impressive day out for all ages!

ENCAMPMENTS
Across the museumpark's outdoor grounds, various camps will be set up by participating groups. American, British and German units will be portrayed as they lived at and behind the front lines during the Second World War. Step back in time, see history come to life and experience how soldiers lived during wartime. Talk to the reenactors and learn more about this remarkable chapter of history. 

MOCK BATTLES ARENA
One of the most spectacular parts of the weekend are the mock battles between participating groups. From the grandstand you have an excellent view of all the action. Several times a day, groups will face off in professionally staged battle scenarios under the direction of a director and accompanied by voice-over commentary. Complete with blank ammunition, special effects and historical vehicles. A grandstand seat for one mock battle in the Arena is included with your admission ticket. You only need to select your preferred show time.

Mock battle Arena Saturday, 29 August

Mock battle Arena Sunday, 30 August

You can select your preffered grandstand time while ordering tickets!

LIVING HISTORY AT DE WERF AND THE OPEN-AIR THEATRE
In additon to the large Arena mock battles, performances will also take place at De Werf and the Open-Air Theatre. 

Mock battle 2.0 - De Werf
New during this edition of the Eyewitness Event: an impressive historical spectacle at De Werf. Three times a day, you can experience a compact yet intense mock battle-light based on the dramatic and chaotic days of May 1940. In a moving scenario, a true story from a Brabant village is brought to life, complete with historical vehicles, reenactors and realistic combat scenes. A unique experience where history feels closer than ever. 

A limited number of (seated) places are available - full = full. Tickets cannot be reserved for this performance. 

Open-air Theatre - Hotel De Wereld
At the open-air theatre of Overloon Warmuseum, visitors can experience a unique historical performance about the final days of the German occupation of the Netherlands. This short yet impressive performance takes you to Hotel De Wereld in Wageningen, where the surrender negotiations took place in May 1945. With reenactors, historical uniforms and authentic scenes, this important moment in Dutch history comes back to life. 

The performance takes place six times a day at the museum's open-air theatre. No tickets can be reserved for this performance and seating is limited - full = full.

Please note: loud bangs may be heard during these battles. 

FIREARMS TEAM
Would you like to learn more about real Second World War weapons and even hold one yourself? Our firearms team will tell you all about them. 

MILITARIA MARKET
Around 70 unique stalls offering objects and memorabilia from, about and related to the Second World War. Take a stroll around the market and discover unique finds and bargains. The market is located near the permanent catering area on the opposite side of the museum, to the right of the main entrance. 

And don't forget to visit our merchandise stand at the food court!

FOOD EN DRINKS
Of course, food and drinks are also taken care of. The museum café will be open, and a cosy food court area will be available near the mock battles and the militaria market.