
Drake Milligan
American country artist Drake Milligan performs at SPOT De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

American country artist Drake Milligan performs at SPOT De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

Three Dutch bands exploring experimental and electronic music: Plus Instruments (improvisation and minimalism), Desinteresse (coldwave) and Hondenfokker (rave and guitar).

Turkish artist Min Taka blends indie, synth and hyperpop with vocals in Turkish and English. Her debut English EP hit a million streams in a week and charted globally.

Naaz blends English and Kurdish music, with Maya Maria opening the show.

Drake Milligan brings his Tumbleweed World Tour to Groningen with traditional country and early rock 'n roll, supported by Koen Vael.

Bengali music group Min Taka performs at Simplon Poppodium in Groningen.

Koen Vael performs at SPOT Groningen.

A tribute band celebrating the Beach Boys, this group won The Tribute Battle of the Bands competition.

TechNorth's Sixth Sense event brings together Bengy, Pien, Lars B2B Morgan and VSSR for an electronic music night at Simplon.

South African braai with barbecue, drinks and socializing until the early hours at Simplon.

A theatrical performance based on striking climate speeches from the past fifty years.

German accordion band Die Amigos performs in Groningen.

The band MORLEY performs at the Lichterfest at Koppelschleuse in Groningen.

Komodo brings his hypnotic sound with exotic melodies and dreamy vocals to EM2 in Groningen, with dance as the central element.

The Harvest Festival in Groningen showcases the culinary wealth of the province with local products and dishes.

Visit the Open Energy Day in Groningen to discover circular wind turbines designed for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Pianist Frank Muschalle performs a solo piano concert at the Conversationshaus in Norderney.

Chamber choir Musica Retorica performs Baroque and Classical works with an instrumental ensemble, including Durante's Magnificat and Michael Haydn's Requiem.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Drake Milligan performs his Tumbleweed World Tour in Groningen, blending traditional country with early rock 'n roll energy.

Dutch pop singer Davina Michelle performs her Afterparty Tour 2026 in Groningen at SPOT/De Oosterpoort.

Min Taka performs bubbly bilingual pixie pop at this Groningen venue.

Three Dutch no-wave and coldwave acts perform at Vera: Plus Instruments, Desintresse and Hondenfokker deliver experimental electronic music.

Beach Boys' Best - Keepin' The Summer Alive! is a tribute band that won The Tribute Battle of the Bands, performing the classic hits of The Beach Boys.

The Reality 2026 is an event at Martiniplaza in Groningen on 17 September.

Indie rock evening with Quiet Bloom and Floris Kegel at Simplon.

Martha Canga Antonio presents HOLY, an intimate and personal performance at the Grand Theatre.

Two underground bands perform at Vera: Groningen's Suffering Quota delivers grindcore, while UK-based Trading Hands brings powerviolence.

An interactive dinner theatre where you solve a murder case while enjoying a three-course meal - choose your role as observer, suspect, or investigator.

VICEFEST 2026 takes place at SPOT De Oosterpoort in Groningen on 19 September, doors opening at 19:30.

SFYN Groningen hosts a harvest dinner with De Blije Bodem and Van Hartig, featuring a completely plant-based menu by Noor de Vries.

Stefan Pop performs his stand-up show with clever observations and sharp humour.

Weekly pubquiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete for the title.

A board game fair at the Martinikerk where enthusiasts can explore new and classic games.

Weekly pub quiz hosted by Northern Sky Events covering current events, history, language, and biology. Test your knowledge against other teams.

Twenty artists examine how cultures and religions perceive nature and how these perceptions shape our values and worldviews.

Try out board games for an evening at Forum Groningen. Meet fellow board game enthusiasts and discover new games to play together.

A refreshed presentation of works from the Groninger Museum's collection dedicated to De Ploeg, the artists' association founded in Groningen in 1918.

Discover how Loeki de Leeuw comes to life: a behind-the-scenes look at over fifty years of stop-motion animation and digital effects at Storyworld.

An exhibition at Universiteitsmuseum Groningen exploring the history and operations of a centuries-old society.

GRID Grafisch Museum showcases graphic design from the 1980s in an exhibition that feels unexpectedly contemporary.

An exploration of what we lose as technology takes over more and more of our daily tasks.

Twelve international artists present work in the Onlanden during the fifth edition of Into Nature, exploring the relationship between art and water.

Multiple museums across Groningen open their doors for an evening of art, culture and live performances.

A theatrical adaptation of Gogol's classic satire about corruption and power in a provincial town.

Herman Schlooz presents his exhibition 'Home' in Groningen, a personal exploration of the concept of home.

DJ Leedsizzer plays pop, rock, disco, new wave and world music on Sunday afternoon in Groningen.

Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.

Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.

Team up to program a LEGO Mindstorms robot in this hands-on workshop. Every Wednesday at Wonderland, free to join.

A guided bike tour through Groningen where you explore the city on two wheels and discover its highlights.

An exhibition exploring Marilyn Monroe's life and enduring cultural impact, presented at Forum Groningen a century after her birth.

A celebration of five years of Stadsgalerie, the artist-run gallery collective in Groningen.

A guided city walk through Groningen exploring its history and contemporary character.

Weekly pub quiz by Northern Sky Events with questions spanning current events, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete for the crown.

Weekly pubquiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete to be the cleverest in the room.

Repair your damaged clothing on-site at Forum Groningen. A hands-on workshop where you learn to fix your favourite garments yourself.

Hands-on workshop where you operate 3D printers and laser cutters under the guidance of a Smartlab instructor.

Drop in to collect measuring tools and map your own neighbourhood at this free, open session.

A monthly story time session for toddlers and young children at Wonderland, held on the third Thursday of each month.

Guided tour of Baxbier Brewery with beer tasting. Offered daily Wednesday to Sunday at 4:30 PM, lasting about 45 minutes with three samples included.

Drop in to the Smartlab at Forum Groningen and try hands-on activities in this creative workshop space.

Weekly creative workshop at the Medialab with craft projects, bracelet-making and watercolour painting for children aged 6 and up.

An open stage where you can present your own initiative or programme to a live audience.

Sunday afternoon creative workshop for children: design your own wrapping paper at the Kinderwerkplaats.

Group 7 officially begins in Groningen on 17 September.