
Quatuor ΓbΓ¨ne - Beethoven String Quartets
French string quartet Quatuor ΓbΓ¨ne performs three Beethoven string quartets in Groningen.

French string quartet Quatuor ΓbΓ¨ne performs three Beethoven string quartets in Groningen.

Scottish singer-songwriter Michael McGovern brings his poetic songs and refined guitar work to the stage.

Emerging pianist Elizabeth Goh performs classical music during the SPOT Lunchbreak in Groningen.

IJsland delivers an uncompromising musical attack at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

American band Drink The Sea plays at Vera with a support act.

A hospitality industry event in Groningen featuring professionals and enthusiasts exploring innovation and trends in food service and catering.

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.

Joep van Deudekom and Rob Urgert reunite for a theatre show combining humour and audience interaction.

Huib Modderkolk discusses the realities of digital warfare and cyber attacks in modern conflict.

Steef de Jong's punk operetta 'Tulip Town' blends operetta, humour and cardboard magic at SPOT/Stadsschouwburg.

Weekly pub quiz by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Test your team's knowledge and compete for the top spot.

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 CafΓ©', a theatre performance at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

A lecture exploring how music affects the brain and connects people, featuring neuroscientist Eleanor Harding, conductor SigutΔ Ε½urauskaitΔ and professor Karolien Dons.

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.

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.

Morning programme for babies and toddlers featuring a story reading and playtime.

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.

Michiel Teeuw hosts a Thinking Hands Reading Club meeting for enthusiasts of fine prose and poetry.

A guided tour through the Groningen Archives depot exploring the theme of Body & Mind, part of the Month of History festival.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

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.

Collect 'O Fest 2026 brings a diverse programme to Martiniplaza in Groningen.

De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.

An interactive exploration of Dutch heritage and culture at Martiniplaza in Groningen.

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.

Children's Book Week Festival with stage performances and craft activities for kids aged 6 and up.

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.

Cantate Consort performs Bach's cantata 'Die Himmel erzΓ€hlen die Ehre Gottes' BWV 76 with soloists and baroque orchestra under the direction of Jelte Hulzebos.

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.

Musical performance featuring Marlene // Meldine with the Noordpool Orkest.

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.

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.

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.

Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.

Two soloists, Pieter Immenga and Joop Striker, share the stage in the programme DUO SOLO.

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.

A culinary walking tour through Groningen where you taste local dishes while exploring the city.

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.

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.

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.

Weekly creative workshop at the Medialab with craft projects, bracelet-making and watercolour painting for children aged 6 and up.

A guided bike tour through Groningen where you explore the city on two wheels and discover its highlights.
+ 24 more long-running events β see the calendar.