Fantasy Fest Rijswijk

Fantasy Fest is a unique cultural and lifestyle event that has been held twice a year since its inception in 1996 at the renowned venue Expo Rijswijk De Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. Organized by the experienced team at Expo Rijswijk, the festival focuses on themes of fantasy, science fiction, and gaming. With its permanent location at De Broodfabriek, Fantasy Fest has become a key fixture in the Dutch fantasy scene, attracting thousands of visitors from both the Netherlands and abroad each year.

At the heart of the festival are intricately designed themed worlds that invite visitors to immerse themselves, participate, and marvel. Whether through elaborate costumes, role-playing, or engaging conversations, the event offers space for creative expression and alternative identities. Genres such as gothic, steampunk, and Victorian style add a unique atmosphere, blending nostalgic charm with imaginative technology. Anime, manga, and comics are also integral parts of the festival, celebrating the visual richness of pop culture.

The range of products and services on offer is just as diverse. From handcrafted items and exclusive fashion to literature, props, and design objects, the festival caters to creative minds of all kinds. Exhibitors come from a variety of artistic and cultural fields, appealing to long-time enthusiasts as well as newcomers looking to explore the fantasy genre for the first time.

More than just a marketplace, Fantasy Fest is a space for interaction and active engagement. A varied program of workshops, lectures, live music, performances, and interactive experiences offers far more than a conventional trade fair. Visitors are encouraged to discover new interests, develop their skills, and connect with like-minded individuals – community and exchange are at the core of the event.

Once an industrial bakery, De Broodfabriek is now a modern event venue with excellent infrastructure and transport links. It is easily accessible by both public transportation and car, with ample parking available on site.

Fantasy Fest is much more than a festival – it is a creative experience, a portal to other worlds, and a platform for artistic expression. Those who embark on this journey will encounter fantasy in its most vivid form – immediate, inspiring, and unforgettable.

The Fantasy Fest takes place half-yearly, and therefore for the twenty-fifth time previsibly in April 2026 in Rijswijk.