
Quatuor Ébène - Beethoven String Quartets
French string quartet Quatuor Ébène performs three Beethoven string quartets in Groningen.

French string quartet Quatuor Ébène performs three Beethoven string quartets in Groningen.

Rapper Elmer delivers an energetic show packed with bouncy beats, humor, and self-deprecating wit.

Julia Sabaté performs raw pop with Spanish influences at Simplon.

French string quartet Quatuor Ébène performs three Beethoven string quartets in Groningen.

SPOT and the Northern Philharmonic Orchestra present Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique in the fourth edition of the Masterpiece concert series.

Dutch alternative pop artist Jesse Hoefnagels performs at Simplon.

The Masterpiece Festival explores Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique in depth, dedicating the entire event to this classical masterpiece.

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

British singer-songwriter Jamie Grey brings raw emotion and compelling melodies to the Nieuwe Kerk in Groningen.

Pianist Elizabeth Goh performs classical works in a lunchtime concert at De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

Fat White Family brings their boundary-pushing art rock to Vera. The British band is known for death disco grooves and an unconventional sound.

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

An electronic music night at Simplon with five artists: Spor, KROON, ring noord, AutopsKi and Fremi.

Dutch rock bands Wodan Boys and Badminton deliver a night of loud, energetic rock at Vera.

Pianist Elizabeth Goh presents a lunchbreak concert of classical music at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.

An electronic music night at Simplon Groningen with live sets from Spor, KROON, ring noord, AutopsKi and Fremi.

Carnage brings 'Uptempo Therapy', an electronic music and dance show, to Martiniplaza.

Popronde brings multiple bands to Vera in one night as part of a city-wide traveling music festival.

VISION presents an electronic and experimental music night with Spor, ring noord, KROON, AutopsKi, and Fremi at Simplon.

Girlhead performs at Vera in Groningen.

Eyesores performs at Het Pakhuis in Groningen on 8 October 2026.

A jubilee celebration of 20 years of cantata services at the Lutheran Church in Groningen, featuring a special concert on Thursday evening.

MAYTE performs at Simplon Poppodium in Groningen.

A festival dedicated to money, finance, and economics. Time to talk about money.

Let's Talk Money is Forum Groningen's major money festival, bringing financial themes and discussions to the forefront.

The Best Groningen Book Festival announces the winners of the Best Groningen Book of 2026 award.

Exhibition at Forum Groningen exploring the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe, a century after her birth.

CAH performs at Stichting Folkingestraat Synagoge in Groningen.

MAHA performs at Simplon Poppodium in Groningen.

Post Ella performs at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

Nastaran Razawi Khorasani's theatre production 'Heartbeats' comes to the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

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

Stand-up comedian Jim Gardner performs at Buckshot Café in Groningen.

Dutch author Connie Palmen discusses her latest novel 'Johnnie Walker' at this Naked Lunch event.

Classical guitarist Filippos Manoloudis performs a solo recital at the Doopsgezinde Church in Groningen.

Performance by mariekeschenk at Plato.

Music concert at Academie Minerva in Groningen.

Nyarko performs at Het Concerthuis.

Nelles performs at Café Lily in Groningen on 8 October 2026.

LÖNA performs at Het Concerthuis in Groningen.

FEMI performs a late-night show at Café Lily in Groningen.

Imme performs at Huis de Beurs in Groningen.

Twenty artists examine how cultures and religions perceive nature and how these perceptions shape our values and worldviews.

An avant-garde theatre piece blending poetry, technology and performance. It examines the tension between human desire and digital control.

Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists perform across twenty different venues in Groningen in one night.

A guided route through Groningen's creative enterprises and cultural entrepreneurs, showcasing how arts and business intersect in the city.

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

An informal drawing session where you sketch and socialise with fellow creative people in a relaxed atmosphere.

A long-running sing-along night in Groningen where audiences join live musicians performing classic hits from Ede Staal, The Rolling Stones, and more.

Guided tour of Groningen's Jewish cemeteries exploring traditions, monument symbolism, and the stories of the local Jewish community.

A guided walking tour through Groningen starting from the Grote Markt. Discover the city's history and highlights.

Repair your damaged clothing on-site at Forum Groningen. A hands-on workshop where you learn to fix your favourite garments yourself.

Drop in to collect measuring tools and map your own neighbourhood at this free, open session.

Twenty-five visual artists explore their relationship with Groningen's City Park through works displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.

Three artists showcase their personal visions of reality in this Groningen exhibition.

WIJS students prepare a healthy meal for neighbourhood residents in Groningen for the third consecutive time. A one-off initiative that has become a regular community gathering.

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.

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

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

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.

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

DJ Leedsizzer plays pop, rock, disco, new wave and world music on Sunday afternoon 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.

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.

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.

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.

Weekly pubquiz by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language and biology. Bring your team and compete to be the cleverest in the bar.

Weekly pubquiz by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete to be the cleverest in the bar.

Profound Play presents 'Play Café', a theatre performance at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

GRID Grafisch Museum showcases graphic design from the 1980s in an exhibition that feels unexpectedly contemporary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hands-on workshop where you operate 3D printers and laser cutters under the guidance of a Smartlab instructor.

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

Kunstuitleen Groningen presents a selection of works by artist Harry Markusse.

A guided city walk through Groningen exploring its history and contemporary character.

Kunstpunt Groningen presents the exhibition Now at Kunstpunt, featuring contemporary art.

An exploration of what we lose as technology takes over more and more of our daily tasks.

Julius T. Chase presents 'The Elephant in the Room', an exhibition featuring work by Ted Träger in Groningen.

A celebration of five years of Stadsgalerie, the artist-run gallery collective in Groningen.

Weekly pub quiz by Northern Sky Events with questions spanning current events, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete for the crown.

Weekly pubquiz hosted by Northern Sky Events featuring questions on news, history, language, and biology. Bring your team and compete to be the cleverest in the room.

Weekly pub quiz by Northern Sky Events with questions spanning current events, history, language, and biology. Test your team's knowledge.

Weekly pub quiz with questions spanning current events, history, language, and biology. Gather your team and compete against other players.
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