Vintage Veenendaal Guitar Show, coming Saturday, 20 September 2025

Guitar lovers, mark your calendars! On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the renowned Vintage Veenendaal Guitar Show returns to De Basiliek in Veenendaal for another incredible day of guitars, gear, and great vibes. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, casual player, or vintage enthusiast, this is Europe’s biggest and best vintage guitar event – and it’s not to be missed!

What & Where

The International Vintage Guitar Show Veenendaal – also known as Vintage Veenendaal – has become a biannual highlight for guitar fans across Europe. With nearly 100 exhibitors and over 1,200 vintage guitars, this one-day event attracts professional dealers, collectors, luthiers, shops, and players from all over the continent.

Location:
De Basiliek
Wiltonstraat 56
3905 KW Veenendaal, Netherlands

Official website: https://www.vintageveenendaal.eu

Date & Time

🗓 Saturday, 20 September 2025
🕙 Open from 10:00 to 17:00

Tickets & Admission

• Entry: €10 per person
• Kids under 12: Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
• Bring your own guitar? Yes – you can bring one guitar to show, sell, or have appraised (must be checked at the entrance).

Parking & Accessibility

• By car: Easily accessible from the A12 highway, with ample parking nearby.
• By train: A short walk from Veenendaal-De Klomp train station.
• Hotel accommodation: The Van der Valk Hotel is located right next door – perfect if you’re coming from out of town.

Show Highlights

Here’s what makes Vintage Veenendaal a can’t-miss event:

• Over 100 exhibitors from the Netherlands, Belgium, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Luxembourg.
• Hundreds of vintage guitars, amps, pedals, and accessories for sale and trade.
• Live demonstrations and artist clinics. Past guests have included The Blue Mask, Arnold Rutjens, John F. Klaver, and more.
• Vintage Veenendaal Awards – prizes for the most authentic and most unusual guitar on display.
• Raffle giveaways – win guitars, pedals, or accessories.
• Guitar Market – a dedicated area for private sellers. Visitors may bring one guitar for sale or trade.
• Noticeboard – post ads (A5 size max) if you’re looking to buy or sell specific gear.
• Guitar Café – relax, refuel, and chat with other gearheads.

Guitar Check-in & Security

If you bring a guitar, it will be tagged at entry and you’ll receive a proof of ownership. This tag must be shown upon exiting. You can also choose to leave your instrument in a secure display room during your visit.