Zwarte Cross
| Zwarte Cross Festival | |
|---|---|
Main stage in 2022 | |
| Genre | Rock |
| Dates | 12 July 2018–15 July 2018 |
| Location(s) | Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | http://www.zwartecross.nl |
The Zwarte Cross Festival is the largest paid festival in the Netherlands, and the largest motor event in the world. The 20th edition in 2016 numbered 220,000 visitors, the 26th edition in 2024 did count for 265,500 guests. The festival is a combination of motor cross, music, theatre and stunts. 'Zwarte Cross' literally means 'black cross'; it is a reference to the illegal motocross races in the 1960s. The organisation is in the hands of Dutch firm De Feestfabriek Alles Komt Goed B.V., sold in 2021 to Superstruct Entertainment, which in 2024 was acquired by U.S. investment firm KKR & Co.