Jalen Ngonda takes the stage in Groningen with Brooke Combe opening the show.
Philip Sayce brings blues, rock and soul to Groningen, with The Hoochies opening the show.
Dutch singer-songwriter Tim Knol performs an intimate acoustic concert with poetic songs at SPOT De Oosterpoort.
French string quartet Quatuor Ébène performs three Beethoven string quartets in Groningen.
British rock band The Magic Numbers play Vera with a support act to be confirmed.
Scottish singer-songwriter Michael McGovern brings his poetic songs and refined guitar work to the stage.
Tim Knol & The Wandering Hearts celebrate the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with a tribute show.
Electronic funk act Daft Funk Live performs a live set at SPOT De Oosterpoort.
IJsland delivers an uncompromising musical attack at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
A playful performance by Maas Theater and Dance & Grote Mensen designed for children aged 5 and up.
Grand Night Out celebrates ABBA's greatest hits with glitter and disco flair at the Grand Theatre Groningen.
Dutch pop band IOS performs their distinctive sound at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Kika Sprangers presents the vocal work Hera, performed by an ensemble of nine female voices at the Lutherse Kerk.
American band Drink The Sea plays at Vera with a support act.
Collect 'O Fest 2026 brings a diverse programme to Martiniplaza in Groningen.
A hospitality industry event in Groningen featuring professionals and enthusiasts exploring innovation and trends in food service and catering.
Daft Funk Live pays tribute to Daft Punk at Stadsschouwburg Groningen, with support from ANU.
Dutch stand-up comedian Berit Companjen takes the stage with her show "Did I Say That Out Loud?".
Large textile market with fabrics, yarns and craft supplies at Martiniplaza.
A playful performance by Maas theater en dans & Grote Mensen designed for children aged 5 and up.
Aaf and Lies bring back their entertaining show about love and relationship troubles to Groningen.
Electronic music night at Simplon with four acts: Nendis, Sannergy, V-Nix and Shylodelic.
Joep van Deudekom and Rob Urgert reunite for a theatre show combining humour and audience interaction.
An interactive exploration of Dutch heritage and culture at Martiniplaza in Groningen.
Free family afternoon with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Australian powerpop and rock band The Prize takes the stage at Vera.
Interactive party for children aged 8 and up where you bring a book's story to life together.
Three metal bands - Perdition Temple, Force of Darkness, and Witchfukker - perform at Walrus.
Children's Book Week Festival with stage performances and craft activities for kids aged 6 and up.
Steef de Jong's punk operetta 'Tulip Town' blends operetta, humour and cardboard magic at SPOT/Stadsschouwburg.
ARK/Connor Schumacher explores love and loss through dance and movement in this theatrical performance.
Cantate Consort performs Bach's cantata 'Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes' BWV 76 with soloists and baroque orchestra under the direction of Jelte Hulzebos.
Musical performance featuring Marlene // Meldine with the Noordpool Orkest.
Weekly pubquiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on current events, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete to be the cleverest in the room.
Barn session 3 brings local musicians, fresh pinsa pizzas, and drinks to EM2 in Groningen on 4 October.
Theatre company URLAND brings their production 'Before the Story Starts' to the Grand Theatre.
An avant-garde theatre piece blending poetry, technology and performance. It examines the tension between human desire and digital control.
Profound Play presents 'Play Café', a theatre performance at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
A lecture exploring why knowledge about climate change fails to translate into meaningful action.
A programme examining climate fatigue: why do many people stay passive on climate issues? Forum Groningen investigates the reasons behind the lack of concrete action.
De Republiek presents a dance night for experienced dancers featuring rock 'n roll, soul, disco, brit pop and new wave at EM2.
Free monthly gathering in Groningen where you can repair, swap, and give new life to clothing in a welcoming community space.
A reading club exploring Bregje Hofstede's novel Oersoep, which inspired the new NITE and K.O. Brass production.
Create your own pumpkin lantern with a laser cutter and prepare for Halloween with a unique handmade design.
Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.
A culinary walking tour through Groningen where you taste local dishes while exploring the city.
Clergy from several Groningen churches bless animals and their owners at the Nieuwe Kerkhof, celebrating Animal Day.
An open stage where you can present your own initiative or programme to a live audience.
Weekly creative workshop at the Medialab with craft projects, bracelet-making and watercolour painting for children aged 6 and up.
Morning programme for babies and toddlers featuring a story reading and playtime.
Guided walking tour through Groningen with the Groninger Gidsen Team, every Saturday and Sunday. Discover the history and highlights of the Martinistad.
An exhibition of paintings by Edith Snoek exploring the complexity and fragility of childhood and adolescence.
Guided animal scavenger hunt through Groningen's city centre, discovering wildlife hidden in the urban environment.
A 31 km cycling tour through Groningen's countryside, inspired by the paintings of the Plough Art movement.
A hands-on workshop exploring what your hands feel and learn while cutting onions - a surprising investigation into sensory awareness and motor skill.
The artist behind this work discusses digital identity and absence in an intimate conversation.
A thematic meeting in Groningen exploring how to keep GP care accessible to all, drawing on feedback from 450 residents surveyed by Zorgbelang Groningen.
Blanks shares his expertise in songwriting, production, and track completion in this workshop for musicians at all levels.
A guided tour through the Groningen Archives depot exploring the theme of Body & Mind, part of the Month of History festival.
Free guided walking tour of Groningen led by local guides, conducted entirely in Dutch.
Open day at De Jonge Onderzoekers in Groningen where children can explore different departments and take part in hands-on activities.
Children in Groningen can borrow artworks for free in October and take them home to enjoy for a month.
At Kunstpunt during October Children's Month, choose an artwork with guidance from an art educator to display at home for free and discover what art means to you.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
American blues-rock guitarist Philip Sayce plays a blend of blues, rock and soul in Groningen.
De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.
Electronic music night at Simplon with a full dancefloor.
An ABBA tribute show full of glitter and disco at the Grand Theatre Groningen on Saturday 3 October.
Exhibition at Forum Groningen exploring the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe, a century after her birth.
Australian pub rock band The Prize plays the basement bar at VERA Downstage in Groningen, featuring three guitarists and energetic solos.
The largest market in the North sets up in Groningen's city centre with a wide range of products and crafts.
An early-morning dance party in Groningen for those who like to get on the dance floor before the sun rises.
DJ Leedsizzer plays pop, rock, disco, new wave and world music on Sunday afternoon in Groningen.
De Filmclub hosts a film evening at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
An interactive dinner theatre where you solve a murder case while enjoying a three-course meal - choose your role as observer, suspect, or investigator.
Try out board games for an evening at Forum Groningen. Meet fellow board game enthusiasts and discover new games to play together.
Twenty artists examine how cultures and religions perceive nature and how these perceptions shape our values and worldviews.
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.
Interactive children's exhibition exploring play and domestic life, part of October Children's Month in Groningen.
Weekly pubquiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete for the title.
Weekly pub quiz hosted by Northern Sky Events covering current events, history, language, and biology. Test your knowledge against other teams.
Weekly pubquiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete to be the cleverest.
Weekly pub quiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete for the title.
Weekly pub quiz with questions spanning current events, history, language, and biology. Gather your team and battle for bragging rights.
An evening for the over-30 crowd who prefer to party on their own schedule.
A guided route through Groningen's creative enterprises and cultural entrepreneurs, showcasing how arts and business intersect in the city.
GRID Grafisch Museum showcases graphic design from the 1980s in an exhibition that feels unexpectedly contemporary.
Herman Schlooz presents his exhibition 'Home' in Groningen, a personal exploration of the concept of home.
A refreshed presentation of works from the Groninger Museum's collection dedicated to De Ploeg, the artists' association founded in Groningen in 1918.
Twelve international artists present work in the Onlanden during the fifth edition of Into Nature, exploring the relationship between art and water.
Exhibition featuring 25 visual artists exploring their relationship with Groningen's City Park, displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.
Two artists of the same generation showcase their distinctive work in DUOSOLO, a joint exhibition on the upper floor of Pictura.
Shadowlands Rave - The Grunniger Edition is a late-night electronic party at Graanfabriek featuring J.D.A. and MD&A.
Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.
Walter's Showcase presents emerging artist Hana Zare in Groningen.
Two soloists, Pieter Immenga and Joop Striker, share the stage in the programme DUO SOLO.
Meso takes the stage in Groningen.
PINK PILLOW takes the stage in Groningen on 26 September 2026.
Team up to program a LEGO Mindstorms robot in this hands-on workshop. Every Wednesday at Wonderland, free to join.
Two artists of the same generation showcase their distinctive poetic work together at Pictura.
Off Hook marks five years with a special jubilee edition of WOODY in Groningen.
Jubilee exhibition at the University Museum celebrating 225 years of the Royal Society for Physics in Groningen.
Chef Steven Klein Nijenhuis brings his Herberg Onder de Linden to Groningen for the first Wijck Invites event, marking a decade of his distinctive restaurant.
An exhibition exploring Marilyn Monroe's life and enduring cultural impact, presented at Forum Groningen a century after her birth.
Herman Schlooz presents the theatre performance Home in Groningen.
A monthly story time session for toddlers and young children at Wonderland, held on the third Thursday of each month.
Drop in to the Smartlab at Forum Groningen and try hands-on activities in this creative workshop space.
A guided bike tour through Groningen where you explore the city on two wheels and discover its highlights.
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.
Kunstuitleen Groningen presents a selection of works by artist Harry Markusse.
+ 17 more long-running events — see the calendar.
