A series of lectures on masterworks of classical music, from Mozart to Brahms. No prior knowledge needed.
Pathé Leeuwarden presents a classic crime film from its Mystery Classic series.
A lecture series exploring influential books, with specialists from the University of Groningen discussing literary works.
A workshop for young people aged 16-27 to discover their talents and strengths, and explore how to use them for their future.
A lecture on Mozart's 'Symphony No. 41 Jupiter', one of the most perfect compositions in classical music.
Literary discussion of Sandro Veronesi's 'Black September', in which a boy comes of age in Tuscany. Dr. Els Jongeneel explores the novel.
A facilitated discussion group for people 65+ exploring aging and life, with refreshments.
Join De Stadsreporters for a meet-up where you can share your creative perspective on the city through stories, poetry, photography, podcasts or video.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Two bands perform at the historic Oldehove tower in Leeuwarden for a night of live music.
French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.
Exhibition exploring ceramics from different periods and regions, tracing how artistic traditions, knowledge and taste travelled between east and west.
An immersive installation by Iranian-Dutch artist Tina Farifteh exploring identity and cultural memory. A visual journey through personal and collective histories.
An exhibition about mummies beyond ancient Egypt: discover how mummification occurred in Europe and other regions at Natuurmuseum Fryslân.
An exhibition of personal stories and experiences presented in Frisian and Dutch at Tresoar in Leeuwarden.
The Fries Museum showcases an exhibition of work by artist Robert Zandvliet, a Frisian-born artist whose oeuvre is in the spotlight this year.
StudioZAND wins the Van Achterberghprijs 2026 and exhibits its ceramic work at Keramiekmuseum Princessehof through January 2027.
An exhibition exploring sustainable ceramics that examines how everyday objects like coffee cups connect to environmental and social issues.
The Fries Museum presents the original seventeenth-century silver ensemble known as the Poptaschat, a world-renowned artwork far less familiar to the public than its copies scattered across museums worldwide.
The Frisian Museum in Leeuwarden explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary medieval Frisian king.
The Pier Pander Museum presents Eveline van der Pas's exhibition 'How fragile we are' this summer, exploring human vulnerability and our place in the natural world.
An exhibition of 'How fragile we are', a work by artist Eveline van der Pas, at the Pier Pander Museum.
An exhibition exploring the environmental impact of ceramic production, investigated by Het Princessehof and Lab AIR from Rotterdam.
Exhibition exploring animal mummies from ancient Egypt and Friesland, bringing together artefacts and stories from both cultures.
Climb the historic Oldehove tower and observe the autumn night sky through a telescope in Leeuwarden.
A guided walk through Leeuwarden exploring the historical sites linked to Mata Hari, the famous dancer and spy who was born here.
Ascend Leeuwarden's famous leaning tower and take in panoramic views of the city from the top.
Exhibition about unrealised architectural plans for Leeuwarden. Sketches, models and master plans reveal how the city might have developed differently.
An exhibition exploring the history of Frisian institutions during World War II (1940-1945).
The Frisian Museum explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary king who ruled Frisia over a thousand years ago.
A scavenger hunt following street art around Leeuwarden, designed for primary school children. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.
Learn the Japanese raku technique at Lies Keramiek: craft your own ceramics and fire them in a traditional raku kiln.
Rent a boat at Bootverhuur Bonkevaart in Leeuwarden and explore the water at your own pace.
Climb the historic Oldehove tower and observe stars and planets through telescopes above Leeuwarden. An evening of astronomical discovery.