Teis Semey
Thu 1.10.
20:45
Neushoorn, Leeuwarden
Danish singer-songwriter Teis Semey performs at Neushoorn in Leeuwarden.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 in Leeuwarden
Starting today
Teus Nobel
Thu 1.10.
20:30
Neushoorn, Leeuwarden
Teus Nobel performs at Neushoorn in Leeuwarden.
Senia Reading Club Information Session for 20s and 30s
Thu 1.10.
19:00
dbieb Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
Information session for Senia reading club aimed at people in their 20s and 30s. Learn how the club operates and connect with other book enthusiasts.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Oldehove Glowup - Blood on the Clocktower X Spellekijn
Thu 27.8. – Thu 15.10.
in progress
Oldehove, Leeuwarden
Two bands perform at the historic Oldehove tower in Leeuwarden for a night of live music.
Acqua Forte Parade
Sat 12.9. – Mon 12.10.
in progress
Leeuwarden
French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.
From East and West
Mon 2.12. – Sun 1.12.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
Exhibition exploring ceramics from different periods and regions, tracing how artistic traditions, knowledge and taste travelled between east and west.
Tina Farifteh. When I Saw the Sun and Moon at the Same Time
Sat 24.5. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
An immersive installation by Iranian-Dutch artist Tina Farifteh exploring identity and cultural memory. A visual journey through personal and collective histories.
Mummy Mysteries
Sat 22.11. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Leeuwarden
An exhibition about mummies beyond ancient Egypt: discover how mummification occurred in Europe and other regions at Natuurmuseum Fryslân.
Robert Zandvliet - On the Shores of Time
Sat 23.5. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Fries Museum, 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.
Van Achterberghprijs 2026: StudioZAND
Sat 4.7. – Sun 10.1.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
StudioZAND wins the Van Achterberghprijs 2026 and exhibits its ceramic work at Keramiekmuseum Princessehof through January 2027.
Sustainable Ceramics #2
Tue 14.7. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
An exhibition exploring sustainable ceramics that examines how everyday objects like coffee cups connect to environmental and social issues.
The Poptaschat
Sat 1.8. – Sun 30.5.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
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.
REDBAD: The Legendary King
Sat 5.9. – Sun 7.2.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Frisian Museum in Leeuwarden explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary medieval Frisian king.
Sustainable Ceramics #2: Investigating a footprint
Sat 22.11. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Het Princessehof, Leeuwarden
An exhibition exploring the environmental impact of ceramic production, investigated by Het Princessehof and Lab AIR from Rotterdam.
Mummy Mysteries
Sun 13.9. – Mon 23.11.
in progress
Leeuwarden
€ 14
Exhibition exploring animal mummies from ancient Egypt and Friesland, bringing together artefacts and stories from both cultures.
Stargazing at the Oldehove
Sun 13.9. – Wed 21.10.
in progress
Oldehove, Leeuwarden
Climb the historic Oldehove tower and observe the autumn night sky through a telescope in Leeuwarden.
Mata Hari Walk
Sun 13.9. – Sat 10.10.
in progress
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
A guided walk through Leeuwarden exploring the historical sites linked to Mata Hari, the famous dancer and spy who was born here.
Climb the Oldehove
Sat 23.5. – Mon 26.10.
in progress
Oldehove, Leeuwarden
Ascend Leeuwarden's famous leaning tower and take in panoramic views of the city from the top.
Never Built Leeuwarden
Sun 13.9. – Mon 9.11.
in progress
Leeuwarden
Exhibition about unrealised architectural plans for Leeuwarden. Sketches, models and master plans reveal how the city might have developed differently.
REDBAD: The Legendary King
Sat 12.9. – Mon 8.2.
in progress
Leeuwarden
The Frisian Museum explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary king who ruled Frisia over a thousand years ago.
Street Art Scavenger Hunt
Wed 16.9. – Sun 1.8.
(320 days)
Leeuwarden
€ 3
A scavenger hunt following street art around Leeuwarden, designed for primary school children. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.
Raku Workshop: Make and Fire Ceramics
Mon 21.9. – Mon 21.12.
in 5 days (92 days)
Lies Keramiek, Leeuwarden
Learn the Japanese raku technique at Lies Keramiek: craft your own ceramics and fire them in a traditional raku kiln.
Bootverhuur Bonkevaart
Sun 1.3. – Mon 30.11.
in progress
Bootverhuur Bonkevaart, Leeuwarden
Rent a boat at Bootverhuur Bonkevaart in Leeuwarden and explore the water at your own pace.
Stargazing at the Oldehove
Sat 12.9. – Wed 21.10.
in progress
Leeuwarden
Climb the historic Oldehove tower and observe stars and planets through telescopes above Leeuwarden. An evening of astronomical discovery.