Davina Michelle
Sat 12.9.
20:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Dutch singer-songwriter Davina Michelle performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
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Hiromi
Sat 12.9.
20:15
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Japanese pianist and composer Hiromi performs at TivoliVredenburg.
Metropole Orkest
Sat 12.9.
08:15
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
The Metropole Orkest, a renowned Dutch jazz orchestra, performs at TivoliVredenburg with dynamic arrangements and international collaborations.
soheil shayesteh
Sat 12.9.
19:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Iranian singer and guitarist Soheil Shayesteh performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
The Kulture of Hype and Hope - Wind Edition
Sat 12.9.
12:00
De Helling, Utrecht
The Kulture of Hype and Hope - Wind Edition is an annual hip-hop dance event featuring 1vs1 battles in hip-hop and freestyle. Participants register on site; spectators purchase tickets.
Alkistis Misouli
Sat 12.9.
19:30
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Greek singer Alkistis Misouli performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Club EKKO w/ Lucky Done Gone & KINETIKS
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
EKKO, Utrecht
Club night at EKKO featuring DJs Lucky Done Gone and KINETIKS. Dance from 23:30 to 04:00.
Ratboys + support: Biddy Early
Sat 12.9.
20:30
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
American indie rock band Ratboys plays in Utrecht with Biddy Early opening the show.
BASIS x Smeerboel After / Anna Nymphaea / DART b2b Kyle Starkey / Jessie Dols
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
BASIS, Utrecht
Late-night club event at BASIS Utrecht featuring Anna Nymphaea, DART b2b Kyle Starkey, and Jessie Dols on the decks.
An Evening of Film Music with Mike Boddé
Sat 12.9.
13:41
Museum Speelklok, Utrecht
Mike Boddé explores the magic of film music at Museum Speelklok, from Mary Poppins to Star Wars.
Marmoucha Orchestra
Sat 12.9.
Gaudeamus, Utrecht
Marmoucha Orchestra performs at Gaudeamus in Utrecht.
Folie a Deux
Sat 12.9.
19:00
De Werfkelder, Utrecht
Folie a Deux performs at De Werfkelder in Utrecht.
Kaito-Kai
Sat 12.9.
23:45
Gaudeamus, Utrecht
Kaito-Kai performs at Gaudeamus in Utrecht.
Smeerboel
Sat 12.9.
12:00
Laagraven, Utrecht
Smeerboel is a major electronic music festival at Laagraven in Utrecht featuring an extensive line-up of DJs and producers.
CLUBNACHT / Sanctuary + Charmaine
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
Queer club night Maquillage returns to NAR Utrecht with soulful house, boogie and electronics from Sanctuary and Charmaine.
Ecofys Reunited
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
dB's Studios, Utrecht
One-time reunion show by Dutch synthpop band Ecofys in Utrecht on Saturday, 12 September.
Open Monumentendag 2026
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
Diverse locaties Utrecht, Utrecht
free entry
Dozens of Utrecht monuments open their doors free of charge during the 40th edition of Open Monumentendag. This year's theme is 'Resilient Heritage: Utrecht Protects!'.
Hiigo
Sat 12.9.
19:00
Speelveld Hamtoren, Utrecht
Hiigo performs on Saturday, 12 September at Speelveld Hamtoren in Utrecht.
Opening of the Iranian Community KeuzeKast
Sat 12.9.
16:00
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Opening celebration of the Iranian Community KeuzeKast featuring Iranian stories, literature, poetry and music. Journalist Mina Etemad discusses her book, Mehrnaz Salehi recites poetry and musician Mazis performs.
Open Monumentendag: guided tour of the Bieb from outside
Sat 12.9.
11:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
free
Free guided tour of the exterior architecture of the Bibliotheek Neude, with volunteer guides explaining the ornate facades and distinctive details.
Smeerboel Festival 2026
Sat 12.9.
Laagravense Plas, Utrecht
Smeerboel Festival 2026 brings a diverse line-up of DJs and artists to Laagravense Plas in Utrecht.
Open Monumentendag: Art Tour in the Library
Sat 12.9.
12:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
free
Free guided art tour through Bibliotheek Neude's collection of contemporary works and historic sculptures by Hendrik van den Eijnde.
Uphoria x Roots
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Uphoria x Roots brings an electronic music night with Mocrosoft, DJ Soyboy, Polli Panda, CHEM:EX, Argento, VOLPEVOLPE and Mattie (2) at KABUL à GoGo.
FLUID // BADSISTA • CEM • Guenter Råler • Nala Brown
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.9.
(2 days)
WAS., Utrecht
FLUID is a club night at WAS. with sets from BADSISTA, CEM, Guenter Råler and Nala Brown.
Open Monumentendag: English-language guided tour
Sat 12.9.
11:30
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
English-language tour of the historic Bibliotheek Neude, a former post office from 1900 now serving as a public library.
Workshop Pick, Make & Taste in the Haarzuilens Food Forest
Sat 12.9.
14:00
Kapschuur Haarzuilens, Utrecht
€ 21
Hands-on workshop in the Haarzuilens Food Forest where you pick, prepare and taste food from the forest.
Domtoren Guided Tour
Sat 12.9.
Domtoren, Utrecht
Ascend the Domtoren, the Netherlands' highest church tower, and explore more than 700 years of history with a knowledgeable guide.
Tarot Reading
Sat 12.9.
14:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A tarot reading session where you discover the meaning of the cards and explore the influences currently at play in your life.
CoderDojo (ages 7-17)
Sat 12.9.
14:00
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
free
Free programming session for children and teenagers aged 7-17. Build websites, create apps and programs, or work on games and robots.
Book & Yoga with Deborah (ages 4-8)
Sat 12.9.
10:30
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
Children's yoga instructor Deborah pairs picture books with yoga lessons for ages 4-8 and their grown-ups at the library.
Image to Sound in Touchdesigner
Sat 12.9.
13:00
CCU Studio, Utrecht
Hands-on workshop where you build a video-to-sound generator in TouchDesigner. Learn to convert image data into sound and create your own synthesizer inspired by graphic scores.
Through an Artist's Eyes | Walking Club of City Readers
Sat 12.9.
14:00
RAUM & Venster, Utrecht
A guided art walk through Utrecht with Wandelclub der Stadslezers, discovering the city through a creative lens.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Diep in de Groef
Fri 25.9. – Sat 26.9.
(2 days)
EKKO, Utrecht
Late-night party at EKKO Utrecht featuring DJs spinning until dawn.
BASIS x Hardline / Alarico pres. Kenji Hina / DJ Cosworth b2b Oldboy / Hannah Hannah
Fri 11.9. – Sat 12.9.
(2 days)
BASIS, Utrecht
BASIS hosts a night with two programme segments: Hardline in the first part, Alarico with Kenji Hina in the second, and DJ Cosworth b2b Oldboy with Hannah Hannah on the dance floor.
Exhibition: Tightrope Walkers
Tue 1.9. – Tue 29.9.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Photo exhibition by Carla Kogelman exploring life with mental health conditions through portraits and personal testimonies from patients, families, and caregivers.
Nijntje Museum in Dutch Sign Language
Sat 18.4. – Sat 19.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
The Nijntje Museum in Utrecht presents its exhibition in Dutch Sign Language, welcoming deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors to experience the museum fully.
Gerard van Honthorst - In Everything Different from Rembrandt
Sat 25.4. – Sun 13.9.
(142 days)
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Gerard van Honthorst finally receives his own exhibition at the Centraal Museum Utrecht, in the city where he was born, married and died.
CLUBNACHT / askmelater (All Night)
Fri 20.11. – Sat 21.11.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
Resident Toine (askmelater) plays an all-night set at NAR, spinning breakbeats, house, garage and hip-hop.
PANN
Sat 19.9. – Sun 20.9.
in 3 days (2 days)
Tivoli de Helling, Utrecht
PANN and Pride are hosting an event at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht.
Blik op Bloemen
Sat 21.2. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Utrecht residents share personal stories about flowers in this exhibition at the Centraal Museum, created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Van Baaren Foundation.
Annex: Matthias Poledna
Sat 25.4. – Sun 13.9.
(142 days)
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Artist Matthias Poledna presents 'My Favorite Shop', a work exploring the intersection of fashion, music, and history.
Patchwork Post
Sun 10.5. – Sat 3.10.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Patchwork Post is a vibrant installation by Simone Post at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
Care at the Doorstep - History of District Nursing
Thu 18.6. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Volksbuurtmuseum, Utrecht
An exhibition exploring the history of district nursing in the Netherlands, focusing on the vital role district nurses played in working-class communities.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Exhibition of Frans Franciscus, a figurative artist who launched his career during the postmodern shift of the 1980s.
Exhibition Showcase: Kris Kras Atelier
Mon 13.7. – Mon 28.9.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Exhibition of works by children (ages 2-10) from the Kris Kras Atelier, where they develop their own creative ideas using simple materials.
Exhibition window: Hedy Tjin
Mon 31.8. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Illustrator and artist Hedy Tjin displays her work in the window of Bibliotheek Neude. Her illustrations appear on murals, textiles, and children's books.
Exhibition: How Collaboration Works
Mon 7.9. – Sun 20.9.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Artists Quita Felix and Maarten de Goede explore how collaboration works, inviting visitors to reflect on their own experiences of working together.
Installation: Intertidal zone(s)
Thu 10.9. – Sun 13.9.
(4 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A textile, metal and glass installation exploring the flora and fauna of Dutch tidal zones, from micro-organisms to water's wider planetary effects.
Gaudeamus Festival
Wed 9.9. – Sun 13.9.
(5 days)
Gaudeamus Festival, Utrecht
€ 29
International festival for contemporary music featuring concerts, symposia and sound installations. A meeting place for emerging composers from around the world.
Insta Tour of the Oude Hortus
Sun 30.8. – Sun 4.10.
in progress
Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht, Utrecht
Explore the Oude Hortus, a historic garden at the University Museum Utrecht, and learn about its remarkable plants and fascinating past.
Exhibition: A Fort for Bats
Fri 3.4. – Wed 30.9.
in progress
Fort de Gagel, Utrecht
Outdoor exhibition at Fort de Gagel showcasing Gitte Spee's story and illustrations about bats.
Centraal Collection | Centraal Museum Utrecht
Thu 1.1. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht's permanent collection showcases Dutch art and design spanning multiple historical periods.
Patchwork Post
Sun 10.5. – Sat 3.10.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
An exhibition at Centraal Museum Utrecht showcasing contemporary art and creative practices.
Gerard van Honthorst - In Everything Different from Rembrandt
Sun 13.9. – Mon 14.9.
(2 days)
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht explores Gerard van Honthorst, a Baroque master whose bold approach to light and colour set him apart from Rembrandt.
Annex: Mathias Poledna
Sun 13.9. – Mon 14.9.
(2 days)
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum showcases works by Austrian artist Mathias Poledna in the exhibition Annex.
Toevallig alles goed Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen
Sat 28.3. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum showcases an exhibition by Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen, a collaborative artist duo exploring their shared creative vision.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases the work and legacy of Frans Franciscus in the exhibition Godenschemering.
Het DansFeest
Fri 11.9. – Sat 12.9.
(2 days)
Maggy, Utrecht
Dance party at Maggy with Nick Wijnand, featuring music and dancing through the night.
Lichtjesvaart De Meern 1
Thu 27.8. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
An evening boat tour through Utrecht's canals with illuminated vessels, passing shipyards and terraces along the water.
Family Tour: Land and Sky
Wed 25.2. – Wed 30.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A guided family tour exploring landscapes across the Centraal Museum and the nijntje museum in Utrecht.
Multilingual Story Time
Wed 4.3. – Wed 16.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A Dick Bruna picture book read in Dutch and another language by two native speakers at the nijntje museum.
Multi-sensory guided tour - History of fashion
Sat 15.8. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
A multi-sensory guided tour exploring fashion history, specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
Music in the Museum
Tue 24.3. – Fri 2.10.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
Lively music workshops at the nijntje museum where children and adults explore the fun of making music together.
We All Love House Music
Sat 6.3. – Sun 7.3.
(2 days)
CitySense, Utrecht
House music night at CitySense Utrecht with DJs spinning classic and contemporary tracks for dancers and fans of the genre.
Exhibition: Drawn Life
Wed 2.9. – Sat 31.10.
in progress
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Exhibition of sketches and sculptures by visual journalist Myrthe van Heerwaarden, based on the graphic novel 'A Life Drawn'. Portraits of Utrecht residents living, learning, and working together.
KunstKeet (6+)
Wed 2.9. – Sat 6.3.
in progress
De Vrijstaat, Utrecht
€ 98
KunstKeet is an art workshop for children aged 6+ featuring 6 lessons per theme, culminating in a masterclass with a professional artist.
Rapunzel 2026
Fri 11.9. – Sun 13.9.
(3 days)
Utrecht
A family-friendly staging of the classic Rapunzel fairy tale in Utrecht.
Lichtjesvaart Roman Ship De Meern 1
Fri 11.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
Evening cruise on Utrecht's canals aboard the Roman ship De Meern 1, with views of historic shipyards and waterfront terraces.
Botanical Gardens Season Opening
Sun 30.8. – Wed 2.12.
in progress
Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht
The Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University welcome visitors for the new season.
Weekend Cruise De Meern 1
Sat 29.8. – Mon 26.10.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 15
Explore Utrecht by boat aboard a replica Roman vessel, sailing past ancient fortifications and modern landmarks.
Donatie Pleinotheek
Thu 16.7. – Sat 24.10.
in progress
RAUM & Venster, Utrecht
Benefit event for Pleinotheek on 16 July in Utrecht. An evening of fundraising for the open-air theatre.