
Massada
Massada plays Latin rock with Moluccan roots, fusing Western instruments and South American rhythms. A Dutch music legend since the 1970s.

Massada plays Latin rock with Moluccan roots, fusing Western instruments and South American rhythms. A Dutch music legend since the 1970s.

The Hague-based singer Chicco brings his mix of pop and folk music to Luxor Live. He gained national recognition through the TV show De Hollandse Nieuwe with his emotionally charged and humorous songs.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Saxophonist Scott Hamilton takes the stage with the Reinier de Graaff trio and vocalist Marcela Hendriks in Arnhem.

Monthly DJ session by Arnhem's streaming platform De Roulatie at Luxor Live, hosted by Vibrant this month. Free entry and available to watch live online.

Discophonic Orchestra performs a live act blending classical orchestral instruments with electronic music.

Two artist collectives present their work as part of Sonsbeek 2026, an exhibition exploring shared public space.

Food La Route is a culinary event where visitors stroll past different food stations and taste a variety of dishes.

The Big Draw, the world's largest drawing festival, brings drawing to Arnhem's neighbourhoods and city centre. From 16 to 20 September, activities on windows and squares in Presikhaaf, Malburgen, De Laar and beyond.

An annual celebration of science and technology with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages, held on 3 and 4 October.

Mystic & Beats and Flor Fina present The Grand Masquerade Ball, a festive evening in Arnhem.

A retrospective of artist Henk Mual's work at Museum Arnhem, marking 75 years of Moluccans in the Netherlands.

A cello recital featuring classical pieces you know. Close your eyes and let the music take over.

The Arnhem Promenade Orchestra takes you on a musical tour of Arnhem with 'Arnhem, My Town'.

The Arnhem Promenade Orchestra celebrates the city with a concert of classical and popular works honouring Arnhem.

Museum Arnhem showcases sculptures by Esma Yigitoglu in De Koepel during Sonsbeek 2026, with free entry.

An evening stroll through the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum during autumn half-term, with special lighting and atmosphere after hours.

Muziektheater De Plaats presents 'Bliksem bij Heldere Hemel', a performance exploring curiosity, idealism, and the desire to make the world better.

Australian punk artist Lothario and North Carolina rock band Designer bring raw, high-energy performances to CafΓ© Bosch.

Bakudengar takes the stage in Arnhem for a high-energy concert.

The bagpipe band Massed Pipes and Drums Market Garden leads a ceremonial march across the John Frost Bridge to Airborne Square in Arnhem.

The Big Draw Arnhem invites everyone to draw and create artworks together under the theme 'Make a Mark'.

Zeldzaam mooi is an event in Sonsbeekpark in Arnhem featuring art, culture and nature.

A day exploring technical innovation and practical applications, designed for anyone interested in technology and its future.

A children's festival during the autumn school holidays in Arnhem, featuring activities and entertainment for kids.

Ont-moeten is a collection presentation where you discover the artworks of Museum Arnhem and their stories at your own pace.

Bakudengar (Listen to Each Other) is an exhibition curated by a Public in Residence, featuring new work by visual artists focused on West Papuan, Moluccan, Minahasan, and Chinese-Indonesian communities.

Artists explore freedom, identity and inequality through the naked body in this exhibition. Beautiful and unsettling works that provoke thought.

The thirteenth edition of Sonsbeek, Europe's oldest periodic art exhibition, opens in Sonsbeekpark in Arnhem.

Musical group Jabber presents the musical theatre production 'Kristal van Avalon' in Arnhem.

Sonsbeek 2026 is a 100-day art exhibition in Park Sonsbeek featuring work by eighteen artists, with additional presentations at venues across Arnhem.

British artist Sarah Maple presents her first solo exhibition in a Dutch museum, exploring the intersection of personal and political themes.

Family-guided tours through Huis Zypendaal designed for children, with discovery walks at 12:00 and 13:00.

A theatre performance exploring intimacy and human connection in Arnhem.

Vocalists jam together every first Thursday of the month at Ketelhuis Sonsbeek in Arnhem.

Interactive exhibition of handmade miniature dioramas for all ages in Arnhem.

Cycle through Arnhem while sampling six wines with paired snacks at different stops.

Learn the cyanotype photo-printing technique from Winja and Corien. Create prints on paper and fabric using sunlight.

A practical workshop where you learn how to take better photos with your smartphone, covering composition and lighting.

Exhibition exploring the first major film about the Battle of Arnhem, a British production shot in 1945 shortly after the Netherlands' liberation.

Exhibition tracing the history of animals in Arnhem, from working animals to beloved pets.

Wijvenkraam is a vintage and design market for women of all ages, featuring clothing, accessories and design items.

Guided city walk through Arnhem exploring the Battle of Arnhem, a pivotal World War II event.

Guided walk through the historic sites of the September 1944 Battle of Arnhem.

Yoga instructor Denise teaches a calm yin-yoga session open to all, regardless of flexibility or fitness level.

Learn the fundamentals of charcoal drawing in this hands-on workshop in Arnhem, perfect for beginners.

Historian Ingrid D. Jacobs explores how music and theatre offered solace in Arnhem during the Second World War, speaking on the day of the Airborne commemoration.

A guided foraging walk with RenΓ©e where you discover which wild plants and flowers are safe to harvest.

A guided city walk through Arnhem's Transvaal neighbourhood, exploring its history and local stories.

Vroeg Pieken is an event in Arnhem on 12 September 2026.

Create your own care product from wild plants you forage yourself in this hands-on workshop.

The Bridge to the Future Conference 2026 brings together experts to discuss resilience and building a resilient society.

A commemoration honouring fallen British soldiers and Arnhem civilians from World War II, featuring music from the West Arnhemsche ensemble.
+ 4 more long-running events β see the calendar.