Sam Newbould
Sat 3.10.
18:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Sam Newbould performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 in Utrecht
Starting today
Yard Act
Sat 3.10.
19:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
British post-punk band Yard Act performs at TivoliVredenburg.
Dub Pistols
Sat 3.10.
19:00
dB's, Utrecht
Dub Pistols brings reggae and dub to dB's Utrecht.
Teis Semey
Sat 3.10.
17:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Danish singer Teis Semey performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Lera Lynn
Sat 3.10.
19:00
Stadsklooster Utrecht, Utrecht
American singer-songwriter Lera Lynn performs an intimate evening at Stadsklooster Utrecht.
DON'T MIND THE GAP x Keep Hush
Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10.
(2 days)
EKKO, Utrecht
DON'T MIND THE GAP and Keep Hush present a club night with electronic music and dancing until the early hours at EKKO Utrecht.
80's Verantwoord
Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10.
(2 days)
De Helling, Utrecht
A night of 80s hits with neon, iconic videos, and a Rubik's cube light show. Request your favourite tracks from Madonna to Depeche Mode.
EKKO Friends Live
Sat 3.10.
20:30
EKKO, Utrecht
A live evening with music and entertainment organized by EKKO Friends in Utrecht.
Catharijne & Co Festival - Silence & Art
Sat 3.10.
19:26
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Catharijne & Co Festival brings together music, yoga, art and storytelling around the theme of silence and mindfulness. A day to slow down, listen and leave with a renewed perspective.
The Void · Indoor Drum and Bass Festival Utrecht
Sat 3.10.
13:00
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
The Void brings an indoor drum and bass festival to Utrecht with nine artists including Artino, I.5.2.Y and Lukher.
BASIS / BIIA All Night Long
Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10.
(2 days)
BASIS, Utrecht
BIIA takes over BASIS Utrecht for an all-night electronic music session.
Dolgedraaid030 Festival
Sat 3.10.
15:00
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
Dolgedraaid030 Festival brings together diverse artists on 3 October at De Nijverheid in Utrecht for a day of music and performances.
CLITTEBAND
Sat 3.10.
15:00
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
CLITTEBAND performs a concert at De Nijverheid in Utrecht.
the owls and orcas
Sat 3.10.
19:00
't Oude Pothuys, Utrecht
The Owls and Orcas perform at 't Oude Pothuys in Utrecht on 3 October 2026.
Club Night / Afra & Richelle Soigni
Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
Club night at NAR Utrecht featuring DJs Afra & Richelle Soigni. An evening of electronic music and dancing.
Geheime Liefde, HRFST
Sat 3.10.
14:00
Fort Vechten, Utrecht
Two Dutch bands perform at Fort Vechten in Utrecht, with performances running from early afternoon through late evening.
No Diggity
Sat 3.10.
19:30
Werfkelder, Utrecht
No Diggity plays classic hip-hop and R&B all night at Werfkelder Utrecht.
Spot On! Talent Festival (ages 4-12)
Sat 3.10.
12:00
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
A talent festival for children aged 4-12 featuring workshops in rap, set design, and movement, followed by an open stage performance.
Bloed, Zweet & Braaksels: BLACKOUT
Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10.
(2 days)
ACU, Utrecht
BLACKOUT is the late-night edition of Bloed, Zweet & Braaksels at ACU Utrecht, featuring live music until the early morning.
UQCF 2026 | DIVA'S VAN DE DOM: Drags slaying together
Sat 3.10.
20:00
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
A spectacular drag show featuring multiple performers taking the stage together at Villa Concordia.
Patchwork Post
Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10.
(2 days)
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
An exhibition at Centraal Museum Utrecht showcasing contemporary art and creative practices.
Toevallig alles goed Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen
Sat 3.10. – Mon 26.10.
(24 days)
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum showcases an exhibition by Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen, a collaborative artist duo exploring their shared creative vision.
Graffiti
Sat 3.10. – Tue 30.3.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases graffiti art by street artists, tracing the history and cultural significance of the medium.
House of Saint Nicholas
Sat 3.10. – Sat 5.12.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Interactive exhibition at Museum Catharijneconvent featuring hands-on activities for children celebrating the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition.
Minami-no-tori - Daniel Cross
Sat 3.10.
Utrecht
Daniel Cross presents 'Minami-no-tori', a music theatre work blending Japanese and Western musical traditions.
Guided Tour of Wijk C
Sat 3.10.
Volksbuurtmuseum, Utrecht
€ 7,50
The Volksbuurtmuseum offers a presentation and guided tour of historic Wijk C with an expert guide.
The Void
Sat 3.10.
The Void, Utrecht
The Void brings a ten-hour drum & bass festival to KABUL à GoGo with international headliners, underground legends, and rising local acts.
Repair Café
Sat 3.10.
13:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
free
Volunteers help you repair broken items instead of throwing them away. Free and open to everyone.
Story time in Serbian (ages 3-8)
Sat 3.10.
10:30
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A Saturday morning story session in Serbian for young children at Bibliotheek Neude in Utrecht.
Guided Tour Neude
Sat 3.10.
14:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.
Spanish Storytelling (ages 4-8)
Sat 3.10.
12:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Children aged 4 to 8 gather at Bibliotheek Neude for an afternoon of stories read in Spanish, bringing the language to life through engaging tales.
Reading Aloud in Italian (ages 2-6)
Sat 3.10.
15:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Italian story time for toddlers and preschoolers, where children aged 2-6 listen to tales read aloud in a warm, welcoming setting.
Weekend Cruise De Meern 1
Sat 3.10. – Mon 26.10.
(24 days)
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 15
Explore Utrecht by boat aboard a replica Roman vessel, sailing past ancient fortifications and modern landmarks.
Listen to a Good Story - from Sudan
Sat 3.10.
11:00
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
A cosy morning listening to a traditional Sudanese story together at the library.
Story Time in Tamil (ages 4-8)
Sat 3.10.
11:00
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
A Tamil-language story time for young children at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland in Utrecht.
Reading Aloud in Indian Languages (4-12 years)
Sat 3.10.
15:00
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
The Indian Center hosts story time sessions for children aged 4-12, with each event featuring stories in a different Indian language.
Ukkie Hour (0-2.5 years)
Sat 3.10.
11:30
Bibliotheek Zuilen, Utrecht
Interactive story and activity session for babies and toddlers with singing, movement and music around changing monthly themes.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Dirty House: BOVSKI, Vato Gonzalez, FJDR
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
18+
(2 days)
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Dirty House party at TivoliVredenburg with BOVSKI, Vato Gonzalez and FJDR on the decks.
Uncloud: 10 Years of Breaking the Binary
Thu 1.10. – Sun 11.10.
(11 days)
Beatrixgebouw, Utrecht
Uncloud marks a decade with an experimental music and performance art evening. Featuring Concepción Huerta, MONOCOLOR, Rafael Anton Irisarri and SPIME.IM at the Beatrixgebouw.
Avondklok
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
De Helling, Utrecht
An early club night at De Helling spinning quality tracks from Raye and Neptunes through to Charli XCX and Gorillaz.
Club Night / EYCEE & Itz3bby
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
Club night at NAR Utrecht featuring DJs EYCEE & Itz3bby. An evening of electronic music and dancing.
Diep in de Groef
Fri 9.10. – Sat 10.10.
(2 days)
EKKO, Utrecht
Late-night party at EKKO Utrecht featuring DJs spinning until dawn.
BASIS / DEF / Genetica / LESSSS / SANTØS
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
BASIS, Utrecht
Club night at BASIS Utrecht featuring DJs Genetica, LESSSS and SANTØS.
Blik op Bloemen
Sat 21.2. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Utrecht residents share personal stories about flowers in this exhibition at the Centraal Museum, created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Van Baaren Foundation.
Henk Helmantel. In a New Light
Fri 25.9. – Sun 17.1.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Museum Catharijneconvent showcases master painter Henk Helmantel's work, from mystical reflections to subtle lighting in cloisters and still lifes.
Music in the Museum
Sun 27.9. – Sat 2.1.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
String ensemble Woodcraft performs live classical music, jazz and groove among the artworks of Henk Helmantel at Museum Catharijneconvent.
Nijntje Museum in Dutch Sign Language
Sat 18.4. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
The Nijntje Museum in Utrecht presents its exhibition in Dutch Sign Language, welcoming deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors to experience the museum fully.
Patchwork Post
Sun 10.5. – Sat 3.10.
(147 days)
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Patchwork Post is a vibrant installation by Simone Post at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
Care at the Doorstep - History of District Nursing
Thu 18.6. – Sun 25.10.
(130 days)
Volksbuurtmuseum, Utrecht
An exhibition exploring the history of district nursing in the Netherlands, focusing on the vital role district nurses played in working-class communities.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Exhibition of Frans Franciscus, a figurative artist who launched his career during the postmodern shift of the 1980s.
Exhibition window: Hedy Tjin
Mon 31.8. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Illustrator and artist Hedy Tjin displays her work in the window of Bibliotheek Neude. Her illustrations appear on murals, textiles, and children's books.
Lichtjesvaart De Meern 1
Thu 27.8. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
An evening boat tour through Utrecht's canals with illuminated vessels, passing shipyards and terraces along the water.
Exhibition: Marriage for Everyone
Thu 1.10. – Sun 25.10.
(25 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A special exhibition by the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival showcasing wedding photos from Utrecht couples celebrating 25 years of equal marriage rights.
Insta Tour of the Oude Hortus
Sun 30.8. – Sun 4.10.
(36 days)
Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht, Utrecht
Explore the Oude Hortus, a historic garden at the University Museum Utrecht, and learn about its remarkable plants and fascinating past.
Orange Jazz Days
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
Orange Jazz Days, Utrecht
€ 10
Orange Jazz Days is a compact indoor festival in Utrecht celebrating Dutch jazz in all its forms. Over three days, TivoliVredenburg presents strong artistic voices, the breadth of today's scene, and emerging talent.
Centraal Collection | Centraal Museum Utrecht
Thu 1.1. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht's permanent collection showcases Dutch art and design spanning multiple historical periods.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases the work and legacy of Frans Franciscus in the exhibition Godenschemering.
StoryTrail Theatre Walk through Utrecht
Sun 20.9. – Mon 28.12.
in progress
Storytrail stadswandelingen, Utrecht
€ 19,95
A theatrical walking tour through Utrecht's history, guided by a storyteller who brings the city's past to life.
The Funk
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
A funk night featuring Lenson and Jazz Dalia.
Super Sunday Solar Science Show
Thu 1.10. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Sonnenborgh Museum en Sterrenwacht, Utrecht
€ 13
An interactive show about the sun for children aged 8 and up and adults at Sonnenborgh Museum.
Family Tour: Land and Sky
Wed 25.2. – Wed 30.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A guided family tour exploring landscapes across the Centraal Museum and the nijntje museum in Utrecht.
Multilingual Story Time
Wed 4.3. – Wed 16.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A Dick Bruna picture book read in Dutch and another language by two native speakers at the nijntje museum.
Multi-sensory guided tour - History of fashion
Sat 15.8. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
A multi-sensory guided tour exploring fashion history, specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A treasure hunt through the library searching for Spot On! stickers during Children's Book Week. For ages 4 to 12.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors on the library's yellow bench, with fairy tales read aloud in multiple languages by university students.
Lichtjesvaart Roman Ship De Meern 1
Fri 11.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
Evening cruise on Utrecht's canals aboard the Roman ship De Meern 1, with views of historic shipyards and waterfront terraces.
Exhibition: Drawn Life
Wed 2.9. – Sat 31.10.
in progress
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Exhibition of sketches and sculptures by visual journalist Myrthe van Heerwaarden, based on the graphic novel 'A Life Drawn'. Portraits of Utrecht residents living, learning, and working together.
KunstKeet (6+)
Wed 2.9. – Sat 6.3.
in progress
De Vrijstaat, Utrecht
€ 98
KunstKeet is an art workshop for children aged 6+ featuring 6 lessons per theme, culminating in a masterclass with a professional artist.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Sit on a yellow bench and listen to recorded stories by Utrecht children's authors, or enjoy traditional fairy tales read aloud in multiple languages.
Botanical Gardens Season Opening
Sun 30.8. – Wed 2.12.
in progress
Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht
The Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University welcome visitors for the new season.
Exhibition: 'A Soil Full of Roman Finds'
Fri 20.3. – Mon 4.1.
in progress
Utrecht
An exhibition of archaeological finds from across Utrecht province, featuring Roman artifacts, burial mounds, and medieval objects.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Zuilen, Utrecht
A self-guided treasure hunt at Bibliotheek Zuilen where children aged 4-12 hunt for stickers during Children's Book Week.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
Listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors on the yellow bench, or enjoy traditional fairy tales read aloud by students in multiple languages.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
Settle on a yellow bench, scan a QR code, and listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors. Students also read classic fairy tales in multiple languages.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Lunetten, Utrecht
A self-guided treasure hunt at Bibliotheek Lunetten where children aged 4-12 hunt for stickers during Children's Book Week.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
A self-guided treasure hunt through the library hunting for Spot aan! stickers during Children's Book Week, for ages 4 to 12.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
A treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12 at the library: find the Spot On! stickers and explore the Children's Book Week.
Donatie Pleinotheek
Thu 16.7. – Sat 24.10.
(101 days)
RAUM & Venster, Utrecht
Benefit event for Pleinotheek on 16 July in Utrecht. An evening of fundraising for the open-air theatre.