
Smells Like Alternative
An alternative rock night at Merleyn, celebrating the sound of the 1990s and 2000s.

An alternative rock night at Merleyn, celebrating the sound of the 1990s and 2000s.

Rachmaninov's celebrated Piano Concerto No. 2 takes the stage at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging, a masterpiece of Russian Romanticism.

Housequake brings a night of house music to the Eivissa Boat with ROOG and Erick E. A floating dance party on the water in Nijmegen.

Dutch band De Contributie takes the stage at LUX in Nijmegen.

THUNK! and De BAB take the stage together at De Lindenberg in Nijmegen.

TOEN is a history festival at muZIEum in Nijmegen exploring the past through various programmes.

An evening celebrating diversity through stories and humour, featuring a range of voices and perspectives at De Lindenberg.

Theatergroep De Horde presents a new youth theatre production about home, loss, and displacement, designed for children aged 8 and up.

NYMA hosts a photography week focused on capturing autumn landscapes and scenes in France, ideal for photographers looking to develop their skills.

A sensory tour through Nijmegen where scent and history intertwine. Discover what aromas once filled the medieval city and how smell can unlock forgotten memories.

A guided walk exploring Nijmegen's queer history, tracing the city's vibrant community spaces and activism from the 1960s onwards.

Autumn fair on the Waalkade and Kelfkensbos featuring rides, games and food for families.

Art workshop for children aged 7-12 featuring drawing, painting, and crafts at Bibliotheek Muntweg.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

British singer-songwriter Fink takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Dutch rock band BLØF performs at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Dutch artist MEROL takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen for an intimate pop concert.

Orkest Phion performs Dvořák's Ninth Symphony under the Nova Nova label at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging.

Soulcrusher 2026 is a music festival on 9 October at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

RONDÉ plays a live concert at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

IOS takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Frytz takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Rikas takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Dutch artist Elmer takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Daoud takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

NAFT performs live at Poppodium Doornroosje in Nijmegen.

IDA takes the stage at Merleyn in Nijmegen for an evening of live music.

Forza takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

The artist néomí takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Dutch band Nobu performs at Merleyn in Nijmegen on 27 August 2026.

Rijck takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Hiigo takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Singer-songwriter Noor performs an intimate evening of her music at Doornroosje.

British punk band PISS takes the stage at Merleyn.

The musical Evita is performed at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen.

A behind-the-scenes tour of Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen, where you can explore the concert hall up close.

An evening of dance and movement at LUX Nijmegen, featuring the company Danslokaal 14.

DOPE takes the stage at LUX for a concert in Nijmegen.

An evening walk through Goffertpark featuring audiovisual art installations that blend art, nature and science around a unifying theme.

An evening of acoustic folk music with live performance at LUX in Nijmegen.

Artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo explores power and authority through provocative sculptures and installations in this thought-provoking show.

Photo exhibition Unseen at muZIEum where you can explore the works at your own pace.

Photographer Evert den Hartogh presents his exhibition 'Rondje Bottendaal' at the Thiemeloods, opening on National Heritage Day.

Four photographers transform their work into tactile images in this unique exhibition. Your hands become your eyes as you discover the photographs in an entirely new way.

Expeditie TOEN is a digital treasure hunt through Nijmegen's historic sites, using QR codes to reveal the city's past ahead of the TOEN Festival.

4XM takes the stage at De Lindenberg in Nijmegen.

Music quiz night at Pimpelmees where you can test your knowledge of classics and recent hits.

An exhibition by Fernando Sánchez Castillo exploring how those in power exercise authority and the ways they project that power.

Sapa Puja? brings Moluccan stories from Nijmegen to life in the Stevenskerk, where culture and history converge.

AI&IK is an event on 27 August 2026 at LUX in Nijmegen.

The Valkhof Museum reveals how it was created and developed over time.

Training on submitting multi-year subsidy applications in Nijmegen.

A writing course in Nijmegen exploring how to write from perception, feeling, and bodily experience through exercises, body mapping, and movement.

Learn the fundamentals of photography in this beginner course at NYMA in Nijmegen.

Hands-on course teaching creative flash photography techniques for photographers wanting to develop their technical abilities.

Advanced furniture-making course in Nijmegen where you build a cabinet with foundational woodworking skills.

Hands-on portrait photography course at NYMA in Nijmegen, focusing on lighting, composition, and posing techniques.

Every Wednesday, Pop Culture Arcade in Nijmegen hosts an evening of retro and modern arcade games where you can unwind or compete with others.

Advanced photography course at NYMA in Nijmegen for experienced photographers looking to develop technical skills and creative practice.

An exploration of technology and vulnerability in uncertain times, examining how technological optimism shapes daily life and social fragility.

A theatre performance exploring Moluccan identity and family history through the question 'Sapa punja?' - whose family are you from?

Explore how Nijmegen's landscape changed over millions of years and the remarkable sea creatures that once inhabited this region in this geological exhibition.

An exhibition centred on the experiences of Black women in Nijmegen, featuring personal stories about exclusion, discrimination, and visibility.

Hands-on ceramics workshop where you learn to cast cups and bowls at NYMA in Nijmegen.
+ 12 more long-running events — see the calendar.