American indie rock band Young the Giant performs their Victory Garden Tour in Groningen, featuring new songs.
050 LIVE is a live music festival in Groningen showcasing a diverse range of Dutch artists.
Bill Callahan performs indie folk and alt-country in Groningen, supported by Nathan Bowles.
Electronic pop with melancholic club beats and Dutch lyrics. Jesse Hoefnagels' tour traces a journey from heartbreak to healing, with live-reconstructed productions and visual accompaniment.
Fat White Family, the provocative British band from South London, returns to VERA in Groningen with a show full of art rock, post-punk and hypnotic live energy.
One of today's most prominent fado singers, Cuca Roseta brings her distinctive voice to the stage.
Dutch singer-songwriter Spinvis performs his intimate, poetic songs at De Oosterpoort.
Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray plays an intimate acoustic set at the Lutherse Kerk, supported by Brett Wood.
The Noord Nederlands Orkest performs an evening of classical music at SPOT Groningen.
Dutch DJ duo Kris Kross Amsterdam brings electronic dance music to 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.
A large indoor bouncy castle festival with many inflatable attractions for children at Martiniplaza.
A dance party at Martiniplaza with an extensive line-up of DJs and producers.
A festival celebrating Tuareg music and culture at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Dutch rock band Di-rect performs at Plato 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.
The Masterpiece Festival is dedicated entirely to Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, a classical masterpiece performed in full from start to finish.
Steef de Jong's punk operetta 'Tulip Town' blends operetta, humour and cardboard magic at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Saartje Van Camp performs at De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray performs an intimate acoustic concert in Groningen.
050 LIVE is a party concert in Groningen featuring Wat Aans, André Hazes, Glennis Grace, Samuel Welten, Ronnie Flex and Paul Elstak.
Club VERA returns for a night of indie, underground pop and electro. Residents Thomas, Lemke, Peter and Ralf spin classics and new tracks.
Carnage brings 'Uptempo Therapy', an electronic music and dance show, to Martiniplaza.
Dutch rap group 050 takes the stage at Martiniplaza.
A festival dedicated to Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, exploring this classical masterpiece in depth.
Club Voltaire hosts a festival at Suikerunie with a diverse line-up of DJs and artists.
Those Penny Pinchers brings bluegrass to Vera in Groningen.
Exhibition at Forum Groningen exploring the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe, a century after her birth.
Sam Hofman performs at EM2 suikerunieterrein in Groningen.
Those Penny Pinchers explore fresh musical territory in an experimental evening at VERA Downstage.
Club VERA hosts a night with three DJs - Gmail, Faptax and Cathy B. - for a dance evening in Groningen.
Hanneke van der Paardt presents her show BANG at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
A club night at Vera Groningen featuring electronic music and dancing.
The largest market in the North sets up in Groningen's city centre with a wide range of products and crafts.
Steef de Jong's punk operetta 'Tulip Town' blends operetta, humour and cardboard magic at SPOT/Stadsschouwburg.
Stadssafari is an interactive performance for children aged 6 and up, created by the makers of 'De Nieuwe Wildernis' and 'De Wilde Noordzee', presented by Luc Hoogenstein.
Organist Erwin Wiersinga performs Baroque organ works by Buxtehude and Tunder at the A-kerk in Groningen.
Onder de Vulkaan brings a comedy show full of laughs to the Grand Theatre.
Happy Feelings Groningen is a dance party at Graanfabriek with DJs Tonno Disko and DOA (2).
Theatrical performance at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
A-Theater celebrates a century of theatre and music with an open afternoon featuring Grunneger Laidjesfestival winners and local musicians.
A-Theater marks a century of theatre and music with a Roaring Twenties celebration featuring Them Dirty Dimes and Bert Brandsma's orchestra.
Twelve international artists present work in the Onlanden during the fifth edition of Into Nature, exploring the relationship between art and water.
Learn to fly drones and play Drone Soccer in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up.
PINK PILLOW takes the stage in Groningen on 26 September 2026.
Off Hook marks five years with a special jubilee edition of WOODY in Groningen.
An afternoon exploring the short story: its form, style, and the craft of telling tales with precision.
A guided walking tour through Groningen starting from the Grote Markt. Discover the city's history and highlights.
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.
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.
An exhibition exploring Helpman 1, an artwork that transcends both the self and the city of Groningen.
In this episode of The Given Horse, you'll make the craziest and most awkward gifts - things you're not quite sure what to do with.
City poet Jaimy Hindriks presents Literary Café Rilke with four poets reciting Rilke's work and poems inspired by him.
Guided cycling tour through Groningen exploring nature and water from the city centre to Paterswoldsemeer. This edition has been cancelled.
Free guided walking tour of Groningen led by local guides, conducted entirely in Dutch.
Children in Groningen can borrow artworks for free in October and take them home to enjoy for a month.
HEILIGE AARDE is an event in Groningen on 16 September 2026.
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.
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.
British singer-songwriter Jamie Grey brings raw emotion and compelling melodies to the Nieuwe Kerk in 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.
Drum-and-bass and experimental electronic music with Spor, ring noord, KROON and more at this Groningen club night.
An electronic music night at Simplon Groningen with live sets from Spor, KROON, ring noord, AutopsKi and Fremi.
VISION presents an electronic and experimental music night with Spor, ring noord, KROON, AutopsKi, and Fremi at Simplon.
De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.
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.
Nastaran Razawi Khorasani's theatre production 'Heartbeats' comes to the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
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.
Classical guitarist Filippos Manoloudis performs a solo recital at the Doopsgezinde Church in Groningen.
Guitarist Filippos Manoloudis performs a classical guitar recital at the Doopsgezinde Church.
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 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.
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.
Exhibition featuring 25 visual artists exploring their relationship with Groningen's City Park, displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.
Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.
Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.
Team up to program a LEGO Mindstorms robot in this hands-on workshop. Every Wednesday at Wonderland, free to join.
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.
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.
Guided tour of Groningen's Jewish cemeteries exploring traditions, monument symbolism, and the stories of the local Jewish community.
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.
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.
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.
+ 8 more long-running events — see the calendar.
