Dutch pop legends Het Goede Doel reunite with their original line-up for a concert featuring their 1980s hits.
Dutch rock band The Scene reunites after ten years with original members and new vocalist Syb van der Ploeg for a comeback tour.
Tafeltoppers presents a dragqueen bingo and dinner show with a 4-course menu at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.
The Matangi Quartet performs the second concert of the 72nd Theo Driessen Chamber Music Cycle, featuring guest violist Sedna Heitzman in the programme 'Mozartiade'.
A four-course culinary tour through Helmond, with each course served at a different venue and a rotating menu that surprises without overwhelming.
The French vocal trio Les Itinérantes performs a Christmas programme blending baroque and folk music, rooted in ancient midwinter traditions of light and hope.
Pasar Maluku celebrates Moluccan culture with food, music and crafts at De Cacaofabriek. Free entry for all.
HalloWiebe: Overdrive screens as part of the KinderFilmFestival. Children can watch for € 8,50, with juice and popcorn included.
Family film about Sinterklaas and his flying helpers, part of the KinderFilmFestival in Helmond. Children pay € 8,50 including juice and popcorn.
Yugly is part of the KinderFilmFestival at De Cacaofabriek. For € 8.50, each child gets a film, juice and popcorn.
Children's film Moppervis screens as part of the KinderFilmFestival in October. Admission is € 8.50 including juice and popcorn.
The Wine Bar's annual wine festival celebrates wines from around the world, held in Helmond over two days.
Ensemble Rustiek opens the 72nd season of the Theo Driessen Chamber Music Cycle with flute, oboe and bassoon.
Meet the cast of Hallowiebe: Overdrive at the premiere screening in Pathé Helmond, including Wiebe, for photos and a meet & greet.
A pub quiz night organized by De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit for teams of two to four people from the Helmond region.
Literary Café featuring writer Marijke Schermer discussing her novels and theatrical works.
Kluun explores screen time, social media, and how to help teenagers navigate balance in the digital age - relatable themes for parents.
A horror film marathon featuring four films screened consecutively through the night of Halloween at De Cacaofabriek.
Holland's Got Talent finalists The Diamond Baritones present a musical show combining opera, musical theatre, and pop.
Gold Festival returns to Helmond with party music, dance and popular hits for everyone.
Closing day of the Carat Concerts with four performances: De Rimboband, Jeugdband BIG WIK, Mannenkoor Lambardi and Bouw- & Infra Harmonie Nederland. Free entry.
First preliminary round of the Dutch humorous storytelling competition De Goeie To(o)n, organized by Stichting Klets en Zwets and Koninklijke Stadsharmonie Phileutonia in Helmond.
A Helmond festival celebrating 1960s pop music with classic hits and artists from the era.
A two-day theatre workshop where children and young people collaborate to create and perform their own show.
The Helmond Sports Festival and Uniek Sporten de Peeldag open National Sports Week 2026 at Carolus Borromeus College.
Maja emigrates as a six-year-old with her parents from Yugoslavia to Denmark in search of a better life. An intimate family drama about adaptation, loss, and the question of where you truly belong.
Historical drama film starring Andrew Scott as British meteorologist James Stagg, who must persuade General Eisenhower to reconsider the D-Day invasion plans.
A double feature of the French historical epic about Charles de Gaulle: Résistance and Liberté. Simon Abkarian stars in director Antonin Baudry's monumental film, one of 2026's major French cinema releases.
Shaun the Sheep returns in his latest adventure. This family film screens at De Cacaofabriek during the Cinema 10-Day Festival, with a special offer: buy one ticket, get the second free from 21-24 September.
An absurd Irish comedy about a bureaucrat tasked with evicting two stubborn siblings from their island home. Starring Domhnall Gleeson.
A French film about a devoted husband who discovers his wife has never experienced pleasure in their twenty-year marriage, and sets out to change that.
A French drama following a teenager navigating family crisis, economic hardship, and the first stirrings of adulthood in a Parisian suburb.
Two English brothers flee to Ireland's west coast to stay together, aided by a free-spirited street musician.
A children's theatre show about Sinterklaas's bakery where the secret pepernoten recipe has gone missing.
Ghost Elephants takes the stage at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
The Brioso Trio closes the 72nd Theo Driessen Chamber Music Cycle with a spirited piano trio performance.
Folk and Americana band Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls performs at Lokaal 42.
Carat Concert featuring three performances by Einfach Böhmisch, Joekskapel Rats d'r Nève, and Band Casual Blue.
The Piet Jeegers Clarinet Choir presents a concert of clarinet music at the Theo Driessen Institute.
Punk festival at the Annatheater featuring DRS Punk, a workshop, Beer & Biechten, and live music.
The Spekzullekes celebrate their jubilee with a traditional prince ball in Helmond.
The Blaasfestijn Centrum Helmond celebrates its twentieth edition with two days of brass band music and festivities.
The third concert in Musica Amphion's 72nd Chamber Music Cycle, featuring Baroque works by Buxtehude and others, performed with guest musicians Rie Kimura and Robert Smith.
Jeanne's carefully constructed child-free life is upended when her estranged sister abandons two young children on her doorstep. A gripping play about family, duty, and unexpected turns.
An Italian costume drama following young violinist Cecilia and composer Antonio Vivaldi as their paths cross, bound by music, talent, and the search for identity.
A magical family theatre show about children who travel through a wondrous tree to fantasy worlds.
A psychological thriller about a celebrated writer and the mysterious assistant she hires, set in post-attack Paris.
A historical drama set in 1936 Palestine, where journalists, resistance fighters, and refugees navigate censorship, repression, and conflicting ideals on the eve of a pivotal moment.
A preliminary round of the Kletstoernooi De Goeie Toon stand-up comedy tournament, where both newcomers and seasoned performers can try out their acts and build stage experience.
The final of the Kletstoernooi De Goeie Toon, where both newcomers and seasoned storytellers perform and develop their stage presence.
Cabaret duo 2Vliegen explores sustainability, guilt, and everyday frustrations in their show Never Enough.
Cabaret performer Thom Gerrits delivers an energetic show full of pace and substance, offering his personal take on the world.
UK blues act Carley's Wreck and Ruin delivers raw, roots-driven blues spanning Delta, gospel, and rock influences.
María Moctezuma and her band Sonido Raizoso bring live world music to Helmond.
Blues Rock Empire brings a live blues-rock and guitar programme to Helmond.
Theatre adaptation of Federico García Lorca's classic Spanish drama, performed in Helmond.
The Trouble Shakers take the stage live in Helmond with their energetic rock sound.
Belgian rock band Steve Leon & The Accusations takes the stage for a live performance in Helmond.
Emily Salvia's drag cabaret blends theatre, sketches and music in a touching yet hilarious exploration of growing older. A performance that is both poignant and wonderfully absurd.
American musician David Newbould takes the stage with his band in Helmond.
American rock band The Good Bad takes the stage for a live performance in Helmond.
Xam, 16, finds herself trapped in a swimming pool changing room amid chaos. A raw, intimate moment of confusion and self-discovery in this short theatre piece.
Scottish fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter Sam Grassie performs live in Helmond.
The Draaiorgelmuseum Helmond opens its doors free of charge during Open Monumentendagen on 12 and 13 September.
Transform a real oyster shell into a stylish artwork at this creative workshop by LABEL6 in Helmond, perfect for a friends' night out.
Acoustic music session where musicians share songs and play together, held monthly on the last Thursday.
Helmond's pub quiz where teams compete answering trivia questions while enjoying beer and bitterballen.
Interactive crime mystery dinner where you solve the case while enjoying a three-course meal.
An audiovisual guided tour through the cultural heritage of the former chocolate factory De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
Exhibition exploring the canal's role in Helmond's industrial development.
Exhibition tracing the history of the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Machinefabriek Begemann, a Helmond metalworks that operated for over 120 years along the canal.
Exhibition about J.A. Carp's yarn factories in Helmond and how this textile business grew into an international leader in yarn and colour technology.
An exhibition exploring the legendary Helmond textile weaver Didas, showcasing the craftsmanship behind its iconic blankets and the famous white kitten mascot.
The Jan Visser Museum opens free of charge on Open Monuments Day, featuring art, traditional crafts and games from everyday life in the past.
A bee market held on the second Sunday of May, July, August and September at the Warande, featuring local beekeepers and honey products.
Monthly poetry café where you write your own poems around rotating themes and poetic forms.
A lecture exploring two centuries of history of the Zuid-Willemsvaart, the canal that opened in 1826 and shaped regional development.
A lecture on scientific integrity: how researchers sometimes handle data selectively and what this means for the trustworthiness of research.
RTL Nieuws correspondent Jaap van Deurzen shares three decades of war reporting: from Belfast and Rwanda to 9/11 and the War on Terror.
A lecture exploring Parkinson's disease: is the diagnosis an ending or a new beginning? A reflection on living with this condition.
A lecture exploring how Helmond transformed from a drab industrial city into an appealing place to live over recent decades.
A lecture on the history of prayer cards and devotional prints, from their origins to the present day. Karel Spee explains how these small memorial cards came to be.
Weekly organic market at Brandevoort Shopping Centre in Helmond, featuring local and sustainable products every Friday.
Weekly market in Helmond's city centre with food and non-food stalls.
Weekly shopping Sunday in Helmond's city centre with open shops.
Weekly market in Helmond with clothing and fresh produce stalls.
Weekly market in Mierlo-Hout with clothing and fresh produce stalls.
A lecture exploring the history and significance of Helmond's canal, the waterway that has shaped the city.
Interactive guided walk through Helmond's castle gardens with Castle Lord Wesselman, exploring the history of the canal and the city's transformation.
Lia van Zalinge explores Helmond's early industrialization and how the Wesselman family prepared for the South Willemsvaart canal's arrival.
Bernard Vissers explores two centuries of the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal and its role as the economic artery of Helmond and the surrounding region.
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Nederland invites you to an open house in Helmond focused on health, wellbeing and balance.
A lecture exploring two centuries of mobility in Helmond, from dirt roads to railways and automobiles, and their impact on everyday life.
Hack The Future is a cybersecurity knowledge event in the Helmond-De Peel region, hosted by Ter AA on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Jan van der Heijden traces Vlisco's journey from imitation batik to a global producer of Dutch Wax textiles for the African market.
An interactive haunted house experience in a secret school in Helmond, organized by Helmond's First Malevolent Syndicate.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
English power-metal band Fellowship plays with Slovak support Signum Regis, bringing melodic anthems and high-energy performances.
The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and Duda Paiva Company present 'Breath of the Forest', a theatrical concert inspired by the Kamayurá people of the Amazon.
Three pianists explore The Beatles' music in a theatrical concert that showcases experimental arrangements and the diverse musical styles that made the band revolutionary.
Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.
Queen Must Go On presents a theatrical tribute show featuring Queen's greatest hits, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Love Of My Life.
Two Dutch musicians explore the collision of Dutch cabaret tradition with American Southern roots music in an imaginative musical dialogue.
Original vocalists from legendary Dutch pop bands perform together with Nederpop All Stars, celebrating the biggest hits from Nederpop history.
Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.
3JS celebrates their twenty-year anniversary with a show featuring musical highlights from two decades of Dutch folk-pop.
The Kik performs a night of Beatles classics, completely translated into Dutch. The Rotterdam band brings sixties pop with Dutch lyrics blending humour and poetry.
Surinamese stand-up comedian Jörgen Raymann, a pioneer of Dutch comedy television, returns with a live theatre show.
The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble performs Strauss and Schoenberg, exploring love and inner transformation through music.
Loïs Lane marks 40 years with a concert featuring their biggest Dutch pop hits. Sisters Suzanne and Monique Klemann perform their most beloved songs.
Belgian band Pater Moeskroen celebrates four decades with a retrospective of classics from Belgian pop history.
Dutch jazz ensemble New Cool Collective blends jazz, Latin, afrobeat and dance with live improvisation and grooves.
Efteling brings the Baron 1898 story to the stage in a new theatrical production for children aged 6 and up.
Johnny de Mol presents his second stand-up show 'Goed dat jij bestaat!', reflecting on family life and how the women around him influence his journey as a father.
Dutch folk singer Gerard van Maasakkers performs solo with guitar at Het Speelhuis. An intimate evening of songs and stories.
Niels Geusebroek brings his 'Because of You' theatre tour to Helmond with intimate concerts featuring his greatest hits and fresh songs.
German psychedelic rock band Kadavar brings their energetic live show to Helmond, blending stoner, proto-metal and classic hard rock.
Five-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Robben Ford brings his distinctive blend of blues, jazz and rock to De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
A tribute band bringing The Eagles' classic rock hits to life with authentic guitar work and tight vocal harmonies from the 1970s era.
Dutch comedian Jandino marks two decades of performing with a special anniversary show featuring his signature humour and storytelling.
Tineke Schouten brings her new show 'Femme Vitaal' to Het Speelhuis, exploring how she maintains her energetic performances well past retirement age.
The Dutch Tenors bring vocal power, humour and audience interaction to their theatre show 'Rise Up'.
A new Dutch theatre play about events from 2005 in Haaksbergen, featuring Stefan de Walle and a talented cast of young actors.
Sven Ratzke presents a new solo show that takes audiences on a musical and theatrical journey through over 130 years of cinema history.
Lil Ones presents a musical theatre adventure for children aged 3 and up, featuring the story of an angry dinosaur with songs and fun.
Swedish black metal legends Marduk bring their uncompromising sound to De Cacaofabriek. Three decades of extreme metal intensity from one of the genre's most respected acts.
Stef Bos performs solo across the Netherlands and Belgium. The audience shapes the setlist by submitting song requests in advance, making each evening unique.
The legendary American soul and disco group The Three Degrees performs at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
British progressive rock band The Tangent, fronted by keyboardist Andy Tillison, delivers dynamic live shows combining ambitious compositions with jazz and electronic elements.
Flat Earth Society pays an unconventional tribute to John Coltrane on what would have been his 100th birthday, exploring his legacy through unexpected musical paths and bold reinterpretations.
Canadian metal legends Anvil perform songs from their first three albums, with Belgian support band KILLER.
American sludge metal pioneers EYEHATEGOD perform in Helmond, with support from fuzz rock trio Baardvader.
Paskal Jakobsen performs an intimate solo show featuring personal songs and a new album, a different sound from his work with BLØF.
A theatrical celebration of BZN's greatest hits, featuring live performances of classics like 'Mon Amour', 'Just an Illusion' and 'The Old Calahan' by a band of musicians and singers.
Joël Borelli performs a theatre concert of music, humour and personal stories from his piano.
Two brothers perform a playful show of talking, playing and singing, where every word gets hilariously misunderstood.
Irish blues guitarist Dom Martin brings a powerful voice and distinctive style to the stage, performing solo and with his rock-driven power trio.
British blues-rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang brings a dynamic blend of blues, rock, punk and funk. Named UK Blues Emerging Act in 2024, they've played major festivals including Eric Clapton's Crossroads.
Virtuoso guitarist Mike Keneally, celebrated for collaborations with Frank Zappa and Steve Vai, brings his solo project to Helmond. Dave Cureton opens the show.
Angela Groothuizen presents her theatre show 'Sexy Sixty', a humorous and interactive performance about aging, aimed at women of all ages.
Freek de Jonge stages the fourth instalment of his memoirs, reflecting on 1969-1980 when his career began and took a pivotal turn.
British rock band These Wicked Rivers brings soulful performances rooted in rock and blues heritage to Helmond.
Nasrdin Dchar presents his most intimate theatre show yet, a new production created with director Floris van Delft.
A bold staging of Vondel's 'Lucifer' by Het Zuidelijk Toneel, with Sarah Moeremans and Joachim Robbrecht exploring the fate of rebellious angels.
Blues-rock guitarist Philip Sayce brings his powerful live shows to Helmond, with raw guitar tones rooted in the tradition of Hendrix and Clapton.
British progressive metal band Threshold performs their classic album Hypothetical in full to mark its 25th anniversary.
Bizet's Carmen directed by Damiano Michieletto, featuring Ginger Costa-Jackson in the title role and Russell Thomas as Don José.
+ 200 more long-running events — see the calendar.