Coroner
Thu 1.10. – Fri 2.10.
(2 days)
Nobel, Leiden
American metal band Coroner plays at Nobel.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 in Leiden
Starting today
TAR POND
Thu 1.10.
19:00
Nobel, Leiden
American indie band TAR POND performs at Nobel in Leiden.
12 Provinces Lecture: South Holland
Thu 1.10.
12:10
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
Six short lectures on archaeological discoveries and research from South Holland at the National Museum of Antiquities.
Waterland Boerhaave
Thu 1.10. – Mon 26.10.
(26 days)
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
An exhibition about water and the history of science at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden.
Cabaretdubbel
Thu 1.10. – Fri 2.10.
(2 days)
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
Two cabaret performers present an evening of cabaret and theatrical acts at Theater Ins Blau.
Visit the Young Rembrandt Studio
Thu 1.10.
Young Rembrandt Studio, Leiden
€ 2,50
A 7-minute 3D video experience about young Rembrandt in the house where he studied under Jacob van Swanenburgh.
EXHIBITION, FACE ALIENATION
Thu 1.10. – Mon 5.10.
(5 days)
Cultuurhuis Sijthoff, Leiden
An exhibition examining alienation and disconnection at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff.
Through the Three Mills
Thu 1.10. – Sat 3.10.
(3 days)
Leiden
Contemporary art exhibition in a historic listed building from the 1750s being renovated on Garenmarkt in Leiden.
Sacred Textiles from Mecca and Medina
Thu 1.10. – Sat 24.10.
(24 days)
Leiden
Exhibition of sacred textiles from Saudi Arabia, revealing the significance of fabrics at two of Islam's most important pilgrimage sites.
Gelaagd
Thu 1.10. – Mon 19.10.
(19 days)
Leiden
Artist collective Prikkel-Draad explores layering and depth in the exhibition 'Gelaagd' at the Leids Wevershuis.
ADJUST WAIST - Tailoring Your Trousers
Thu 1.10.
10:00
VNTG Atelier, Leiden
Learn how to take in the waist of your trousers for a perfect fit. Bring your own pair and work under Elize's guidance with all materials provided.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp
Fri 8.5. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Internationally acclaimed artist Yuki Kihara presents her Dutch solo debut at Wereldmuseum Leiden with the exhibition Darwin in Paradise Camp.
Caat Comedy: Kamagurka - Drawing up Comedy
Wed 30.9. – Thu 1.10.
(2 days)
Café Caat, Leiden
Kamagurka blends drawing and comedy in a live show full of humor and creative flair.
Feest op zondag: Midherfstfestival
Sun 27.9.
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Wereldmuseum Leiden celebrates the mid-autumn festival with music, culture and traditions from around the world.
Theatre Walk 'Hunger and Hutspot'
Fri 25.9. – Mon 28.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 20,99
A theatre walk through Leiden that brings the 1574 siege and the city's liberation to life.
Plants & Planets
Fri 7.2. – Mon 24.12.
in progress
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
A journey through time and space at the Hortus botanicus: from the Big Bang to 2125, where science, art, and nature tell the story of life on Earth.
Monsters and Mythical Creatures
Sat 31.5. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
An exciting adventure at the National Museum of Antiquities where stone statues of monsters and mythical creatures have come alive. Will you dare to find them?
The Forest of Suriname
Sat 11.10. – Sun 2.5.
in progress
Naturalis, Leiden
An exhibition exploring Suriname's rainforest, the threats it faces, and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
K-pop: A Snapshot Exhibition
Sat 18.10. – Sun 18.10.
(366 days)
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition exploring how Korean pop music evolved from underground roots into a global phenomenon, showcasing the intersection of music, fashion, and visual culture.
Hanuman Travels the World
Sun 7.12. – Sun 10.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition exploring Hanuman, the revered figure from Hindu mythology, and how his identity has evolved across different cultures and periods.
Time for Papua Dice Game
Fri 13.2. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Interactive family route through Wereldmuseum Leiden with search, drawing and thinking challenges exploring the Time for Papua exhibition.
Time for Papua
Fri 13.2. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition bringing together art, history and contemporary issues around Papua, exploring identity, resilience and a sustainable future.
Truth? Art of Doubt
Fri 24.4. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
Scientists and artists investigate how we determine truth in an era of misinformation and artificial intelligence.
Sámi Art, Land, Power
Fri 8.5. – Fri 5.11.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Sámi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.
Giselle Kuster - The Leiden Years
Fri 22.5. – Sun 25.10.
(157 days)
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
An exhibition of the most celebrated works by artist Giselle Kuster, focusing on her time in Leiden.
Galleria
Thu 11.6. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
Twelve mini-exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, from Moroccan jewellery to Egyptian symbols and a Roman barber shop.
SMAAKMAKERS
Tue 22.9. – Thu 21.1.
in progress
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
Theatre production SMAAKMAKERS at Theater Ins Blau in Leiden.
Light over Deshima
Thu 24.9. – Sun 28.2.
in progress
Japanmuseum SieboldHuis, Leiden
Exhibition exploring the historical connections between Japan and the Netherlands, housed in the former home of Philipp Franz von Siebold.
Garden of Earthly Delights - The Seventeenth Century in Bloom
Sat 26.9. – Mon 29.3.
in progress
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
Museum De Lakenhal and The Phoebus Foundation showcase seventeenth-century art and nature through an imaginative exhibition designed by fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck.
Film Screening: Tis maar eens per jaar
Mon 28.9. – Thu 1.10.
(4 days)
Trianon Theater, Leiden
Documentary following four Leiden residents during the 450th celebration of Leiden's Deliverance, exploring tradition and local identity.
Insta-guided tours Pieterskerk Leiden
Sun 13.9. – Mon 7.12.
in progress
Pieterskerk, Leiden
€ 8,50
Weekly guided tours of Pieterskerk in Leiden exploring centuries of history, hidden stories, and the notable figures connected to this historic church.
Time for Papua
Fri 13.2. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition exploring Papua's culture, history and contemporary connections at the Wereldmuseum Leiden.
K-pop: A Snapshot
Mon 20.7. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
The Wereldmuseum Leiden showcases an exhibition on the history and cultural significance of K-pop.
Truth? Art of Doubt
Fri 24.4. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave examining how artists and scientists approach the question of truth through different methods and perspectives.
The Forest of Suriname
Wed 2.9. – Mon 3.5.
in progress
Naturalis, Leiden
Naturalis presents a new exhibition exploring Suriname's nature, wildlife, and the indigenous cultures that have thrived there for centuries.
Houseplant Safari Through the Greenhouses
Sat 5.9. – Sun 25.10.
(51 days)
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
Guided tour through the Hortus botanicus Leiden greenhouses, discovering houseplants in their natural environment.
Workshop Botanical Art
Sat 12.9. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Leiden
€ 45
Learn botanical art techniques and work with flowers as your subject in this creative workshop.
Colorful Furniture and Bowls Made from Discarded Skateboards
Thu 24.6.
17:00
Leiden
Peter Kiewied transforms discarded skateboards into colorful furniture and bowls, celebrating recycling and creative reuse.
Galleria - Twelve Exhibitions in One
Thu 10.9. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Leiden
€ 14
Twelve curated exhibitions in a single venue, featuring everything from Egyptian antiquities and Moroccan jewellery to contemporary art and personal narratives.
Paisley is Back
Thu 10.9. – Sat 30.1.
in progress
Leiden
The TRC showcases a refreshed exhibition tracing paisley from its historical origins to its status as a globally recognized design icon.
Monthly Book Exchange
Sat 26.9. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Leiden
A monthly book swap in Leiden where you can exchange books with other readers.
Helstone in Het Pand der Goden
Wed 30.9. – Thu 1.10.
(2 days)
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
Helstone performs at Het Pand der Goden in Leiden as a guest of the theatre company Theater Ins Blau.
Vinyl Evening 'On Full Grooves'
Wed 2.9. – Fri 4.12.
in progress
Café 't Praethuys, Leiden
Vinyl enthusiasts gather at Café 't Praethuys to spin records and enjoy music together.
Kintsugi Workshop
Sun 20.9. – Tue 29.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 44,50
Learn the Japanese art of kintsugi - repairing broken pottery with gold - in this hands-on workshop.
Zociëteit
Sun 13.9. – Mon 14.12.
in progress
Leiden
Informal and relaxed gatherings of Zociëteit in Leiden.
Houseplant Safari Through the Greenhouses of the Hortus
Sat 10.10. – Sun 25.10.
(16 days)
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
Guided tour of the Hortus botanicus Leiden greenhouses exploring remarkable houseplants and how to care for them.
Kokedama Workshop
Sat 12.9. – Sat 6.2.
in progress
Leiden
€ 32,50
Learn to create a kokedama, a moss ball with a plant, using this traditional Japanese technique in a hands-on workshop.
ARS Members' Exhibition
Sun 27.9.
Leiden
Annual exhibition by the artists' association Ars Aemula Naturae featuring diverse works by its members.
Expo#6 'Schlafen & Wachen', dry point etchings by Burkhardt Söll
Wed 30.9.
Leiden
Burkhardt Söll's autobiographical series of dry point etchings 'Schlafen & Wachen' is on view at the Atelier van drukdrukpaint as part of Kunstroute Leiden 2026.
Drawings by Astrid van den Berg: "Sometimes I See More Than I Can Say"
Thu 24.6.
17:00
Leiden
Drawings by Astrid van den Berg, where graphite, charcoal and ink tell stories across paper and cardboard.
Instant Tour Pilgrim Museum
Wed 16.9. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 12,50
Weekly guided tour of the Pilgrim Museum in Leiden led by curator Sarah Moine. English only, maximum 8 participants.
Plants & Planets
Thu 10.9. – Tue 9.2.
in progress
Leiden
A journey through time and space where science, art and nature combine to tell the story of life on Earth, from the Big Bang to 2125 and beyond.
Glenn Ederveen's Cassette Line
Thu 24.6.
17:00
Leiden
Glenn Ederveen showcases his acclaimed Cassette table, a design merging nostalgia with high-end craftsmanship, back in his Rotterdam studio.
Exhibition Lines & Layers
Thu 10.9. – Sun 20.12.
in progress
Leiden
An exhibition showcasing 15 artists, each bringing their own distinctive style and artistic method.
Gelaagd
Thu 24.6.
17:00
Leids Wevershuis, Leiden
Artist collective Prikkel-Draad presents 'Gelaagd', an exhibition exploring layering and depth in contemporary art.
Intro evening bouldering
Fri 25.9. – Sat 28.11.
in progress
Leiden
€ 7,50
Introductory bouldering evening in Leiden for beginners interested in trying this dynamic climbing sport.
Instaprondleidingen Pieterskerk Leiden
Sun 20.9. – Mon 7.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 8,50
Weekly guided tour of Pieterskerk in Leiden exploring centuries of history and notable figures. Drop in anytime, no booking required.
Viewing the Murals by Chris Lebeau in the Old Catholic Church
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.12.
in progress
Oud-Katholieke Kerk, Leiden
Guided viewing of Chris Lebeau's murals in Leiden's Old Catholic Church, early 20th-century artworks that have endured for almost a hundred years.
Autumn Drop-in Garden Tour
Sat 26.9. – Sun 20.12.
in progress
Leiden
A guided autumn garden tour in Leiden, offered every Saturday morning from late September through December.
Sewing Class Pass (strippenkaart)
Mon 23.3. – Sun 17.1.
in progress
VNTG Atelier, Leiden
Flexible sewing lessons on a punch card at VNTG Atelier in Leiden. For those with basic skills, available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Stencil Printing
Sat 10.10. – Sun 25.10.
(16 days)
Leiden
Learn the graphic technique of stencil printing with artist Rob van Es. Cut stencils, roll them with acrylic paint, and create your own prints.