Dotan
Sat 10.10.
20:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Israeli singer-songwriter Dotan performs an intimate acoustic pop concert at TivoliVredenburg.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 in Utrecht
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John Coffey + Van Tastik
Sat 10.10.
20:30
dB's, Utrecht
John Coffey brings raw punk and rock 'n roll to dB's in Utrecht, with support from Van Tastik. An evening of energy and moshpits.
Dar Williams
Sat 10.10.
20:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
American singer-songwriter Dar Williams performs an intimate concert drawing on songs from her extensive career.
Jamie Grey
Sat 10.10.
19:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Jamie Grey performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Weval presents: CLUB CHOROPHOBIA
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
EKKO, Utrecht
Weval spins at CLUB CHOROPHOBIA, a dance night at EKKO Utrecht featuring electronic music into the early morning.
Diggy Dex
Sat 10.10.
19:30
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Dutch rapper and producer Diggy Dex performs his energetic hip-hop at TivoliVredenburg.
Imarhan
Sat 10.10.
18:30
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
VAN TASTIK
Sat 10.10.
20:00
dB's, Utrecht
Robert Jon and the Wreck
Sat 10.10.
19:30
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
American blues-rock band Robert Jon and the Wreck performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Di-rect
Sat 10.10.
16:30
Plato Utrecht, Utrecht
Dutch pop duo Di-rect performs a live show at Plato Utrecht, showcasing their distinctive sound and energetic stage presence.
Imidiwan Festival Utrecht
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
Imidiwan Festival Utrecht, Utrecht
€ 35
Two-day festival celebrating North African desert blues from Algeria, Mauritania and Mali. Featuring Imarhan, Tamikrest, Songhoy Blues and other acclaimed artists.
AFROBEATS NL: UTRECHT EDITION
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
De Helling, Utrecht
Afrobeats Netherlands brings a night of African and diaspora music to Utrecht, with MC Amartey and six DJs spinning from midnight to 5 a.m.
néomí
Sat 10.10.
19:00
EKKO, Utrecht
Imidiwan Festival 2026
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Imidiwan Festival 2026 brings music and culture to Utrecht on 10 October.
HVMZA
Sat 10.10.
23:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Susan Right
Sat 10.10.
23:30
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
The Funky Cat · Office Day Rave
Sat 10.10.
15:00
De Helling, Utrecht
The Funky Cat hosts an Office Day Rave at De Helling: an electronic dance party on Saturday afternoon.
ON&ON: HVMZA, Susan Right, DEMS
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
ON&ON night featuring Susan Right, HVMZA and DEMS at TivoliVredenburg. An evening of electronic music and live performances.
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BASIS Vinyl Special / 36framez / Line-O b2b ROBOITH / Narciss [extended set]
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
BASIS, Utrecht
Vinyl Special night at BASIS Utrecht with 36framez, Line-O b2b ROBOITH, and Narciss in an extended set.
CLUBNACHT / Pieter Jansen & ESTRELLA
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
Club night at NAR Utrecht with Pieter Jansen & ESTRELLA. An evening where chaos and comfort merge in an intimate, music-driven atmosphere.
& JULIET
Sat 10.10.
20:00
Beatrix Theater, Utrecht
& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.
DOMunder
Sat 10.10.
DOMunder, Utrecht
€ 14,50
Discover the underground archaeological treasures of Utrecht at DOMunder, an interactive historical attraction beneath Domplein where you explore with a flashlight.
Spot On! Talent Festival (ages 4-12)
Sat 10.10.
12:00
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
A talent festival for children aged 4-12 featuring workshops in rapping, set design and movement, followed by an open stage performance.
Utrecht Begint Hier
Sat 10.10.
Het Utrechts Archief, Utrecht
€ 5
A permanent exhibition exploring Utrecht's history and urban development from its origins to the present day, welcoming visitors of all ages.
Doloris Anoma Maze
Sat 10.10.
Doloris Anoma Maze, Utrecht
€ 25
An artistic labyrinth in Utrecht where visitors encounter unexpected discoveries.
Secrets of the Attic
Sat 10.10.
Domkerk, Utrecht
€ 17,50
Explore the medieval attics of Utrecht's Domkerk on a 16-metre-high guided tour, with roof access on fine days.
KABUL Club Night Teatro by Guitig
Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10.
(2 days)
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Club Night Teatro at KABUL à GoGo with DJ SWISHA. A late-night dance party in Utrecht.
Workshop: Making Pop-Up Cards (8+)
Sat 10.10.
11:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Design your own pop-up cards with Hedy Tjin. Draw, cut and paste your story into a card of your choice.
UQCF 2026 | SMOKE & MIRRORS - The Pink Bubble
Sat 10.10.
18:30
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
UQCF 2026 presents 'Smoke & Mirrors - The Pink Bubble', a queer cultural festival with performances, art and community at Villa Concordia.
Children of Zeus
Sat 10.10.
16:00
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
Children of Zeus takes the stage at De Nijverheid in Utrecht on Saturday, October 10.
Writing Café: Seeking Inspiration
Sat 10.10.
10:30
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A writing café where you discover techniques to start writing fast, finding inspiration in everyday moments.
WereldfietserCafé: 100 Cols TASTER Ride
Sat 10.10.
15:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Meet fellow world cyclists and discover the 100 Cols, a famous cycling challenge. Share your dreams of adventurous rides to distant cities.
Guided Tour Neude
Sat 10.10.
14:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.
World Cyclist Café
Sat 10.10.
14:30
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Meet fellow cycle travellers, share your plans and get inspired by stories of long-distance routes to Berlin, Rome and beyond.
Time Journey Paleis Lofen
Sat 10.10.
Paleis Lofen, Utrecht
€ 13,50
An interactive tour through the archaeological remains of Paleis Lofen, exploring how Utrecht developed into a major city in the 12th century.
Kruideniersmuseum Utrecht
Sat 10.10.
Kruideniersmuseum, Utrecht
Historic museum in Utrecht with an authentic grocery shop and exhibitions exploring food culture and retail history.
CoderDojo (ages 7-17)
Sat 10.10.
14:00
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
free
Free programming session for children and teenagers aged 7 to 17. Build websites, create apps, or work on games and robots.
Weekend Cruise De Meern 1
Sat 10.10. – Mon 26.10.
(17 days)
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 15
Explore Utrecht by boat aboard a replica Roman vessel, sailing past ancient fortifications and modern landmarks.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
![BASIS / Ghetto House Special / Böhm / DJ Assault [extended set] / DJ Godfather / ZORA Soundsystem — BASIS, Utrecht](/images/events/2208.webp)
BASIS / Ghetto House Special / Böhm / DJ Assault [extended set] / DJ Godfather / ZORA Soundsystem
Fri 9.10. – Sat 10.10.
(2 days)
BASIS, Utrecht
Ghetto House Special at BASIS with Böhm, DJ Assault, and DJ Godfather. An electronic dance music night in Utrecht.
Uncloud: 10 Years of Breaking the Binary
Thu 1.10. – Sun 11.10.
(11 days)
Beatrixgebouw, Utrecht
Uncloud marks a decade with an experimental music and performance art evening. Featuring Concepción Huerta, MONOCOLOR, Rafael Anton Irisarri and SPIME.IM at the Beatrixgebouw.
Distortion Disco
Fri 9.10. – Sat 10.10.
(2 days)
De Helling, Utrecht
A rock night featuring guitar solos, groovy drums and raw vocals, with a playlist ranging from Oasis and Pixies to Fontaines D.C. and Amyl and The Sniffers.
Diep in de Groef
Fri 23.10. – Sat 24.10.
(2 days)
EKKO, Utrecht
Late-night party at EKKO Utrecht featuring DJs spinning until dawn.
CLUBNACHT / Leroy Rey (All Night)
Fri 9.10. – Sat 10.10.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
Leroy Rey takes over NAR Utrecht for an all-night DJ set. Dance to carefully curated selections from his impressive vinyl collection.
Blik op Bloemen
Sat 21.2. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Utrecht residents share personal stories about flowers in this exhibition at the Centraal Museum, created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Van Baaren Foundation.
Henk Helmantel. In a New Light
Fri 25.9. – Sun 17.1.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Museum Catharijneconvent showcases master painter Henk Helmantel's work, from mystical reflections to subtle lighting in cloisters and still lifes.
Music in the Museum
Sun 27.9. – Sat 2.1.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
String ensemble Woodcraft performs live classical music, jazz and groove among the artworks of Henk Helmantel at Museum Catharijneconvent.
Nijntje Museum in Dutch Sign Language
Sat 18.4. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
The Nijntje Museum in Utrecht presents its exhibition in Dutch Sign Language, welcoming deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors to experience the museum fully.
Instant Guided Tours - Henk Helmantel
Thu 8.10. – Tue 5.1.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
free
Free guided tour through the Henk Helmantel exhibition, exploring paintings, medieval sculptures, and their stories.
Care at the Doorstep - History of District Nursing
Thu 18.6. – Sun 25.10.
(130 days)
Volksbuurtmuseum, Utrecht
An exhibition exploring the history of district nursing in the Netherlands, focusing on the vital role district nurses played in working-class communities.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Exhibition of Frans Franciscus, a figurative artist who launched his career during the postmodern shift of the 1980s.
Exhibition window: Hedy Tjin
Mon 31.8. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Illustrator and artist Hedy Tjin displays her work in the window of Bibliotheek Neude. Her illustrations appear on murals, textiles, and children's books.
Lichtjesvaart De Meern 1
Thu 1.10.
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
An evening boat tour through Utrecht's canals with illuminated vessels, passing shipyards and terraces along the water.
Exhibition: Marriage for Everyone
Thu 1.10. – Sun 25.10.
(25 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A special exhibition by the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival showcasing wedding photos from Utrecht couples celebrating 25 years of equal marriage rights.
The Making of: Henk Helmantel. In a New Light
Tue 6.10. – Fri 18.12.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Conservator Rianneke van der Houwen offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Henk Helmantel exhibition, exploring how it was created and the dialogue between his paintings and medieval art.
Centraal Collection | Centraal Museum Utrecht
Thu 1.1. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht's permanent collection showcases Dutch art and design spanning multiple historical periods.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases the work and legacy of Frans Franciscus in the exhibition Godenschemering.
Toevallig alles goed Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen
Fri 9.10.
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum showcases an exhibition by Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen, a collaborative artist duo exploring their shared creative vision.
Graffiti
Sat 3.10. – Tue 30.3.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases graffiti art by street artists, tracing the history and cultural significance of the medium.
House of Saint Nicholas
Sat 3.10. – Sat 5.12.
in progress
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Interactive exhibition at Museum Catharijneconvent featuring hands-on activities for children celebrating the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition.
StoryTrail Theatre Walk through Utrecht
Sun 20.9. – Mon 28.12.
in progress
Storytrail stadswandelingen, Utrecht
€ 19,95
A theatrical walking tour through Utrecht's history, guided by a storyteller who brings the city's past to life.
Toy Tonics Jam
Fri 9.10. – Sat 10.10.
(2 days)
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Toy Tonics Jam at KABUL à GoGo with DJs Sam Ruffillo, Cody Currie and Miss Nasty.
Super Sunday Solar Science Show
Thu 1.10. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Sonnenborgh Museum en Sterrenwacht, Utrecht
€ 13
An interactive show about the sun for children aged 8 and up and adults at Sonnenborgh Museum.
Family Tour: Land and Sky
Wed 25.2. – Wed 30.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A guided family tour exploring landscapes across the Centraal Museum and the nijntje museum in Utrecht.
Multilingual Story Time
Wed 4.3. – Wed 16.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A Dick Bruna picture book read in Dutch and another language by two native speakers at the nijntje museum.
Multi-sensory guided tour - History of fashion
Sat 15.8. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
A multi-sensory guided tour exploring fashion history, specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A treasure hunt through the library searching for Spot On! stickers during Children's Book Week. For ages 4 to 12.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors on the library's yellow bench, with fairy tales read aloud in multiple languages by university students.
Lichtjesvaart Roman Ship De Meern 1
Tue 13.10. – Sun 1.11.
last day
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
Evening cruise on Utrecht's canals aboard the Roman ship De Meern 1, with views of historic shipyards and waterfront terraces.
Exhibition: Drawn Life
Wed 2.9. – Sat 31.10.
(60 days)
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Exhibition of sketches and sculptures by visual journalist Myrthe van Heerwaarden, based on the graphic novel 'A Life Drawn'. Portraits of Utrecht residents living, learning, and working together.
KunstKeet (6+)
Wed 2.9. – Sat 6.3.
in progress
De Vrijstaat, Utrecht
€ 98
KunstKeet is an art workshop for children aged 6+ featuring 6 lessons per theme, culminating in a masterclass with a professional artist.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Sit on a yellow bench and listen to recorded stories by Utrecht children's authors, or enjoy traditional fairy tales read aloud in multiple languages.
Botanical Gardens Season Opening
Sun 30.8. – Wed 2.12.
in progress
Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht
The Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University welcome visitors for the new season.
Exhibition: 'A Soil Full of Roman Finds'
Fri 20.3. – Mon 4.1.
in progress
Utrecht
An exhibition of archaeological finds from across Utrecht province, featuring Roman artifacts, burial mounds, and medieval objects.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Zuilen, Utrecht
A self-guided treasure hunt at Bibliotheek Zuilen where children aged 4-12 hunt for stickers during Children's Book Week.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
Listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors on the yellow bench, or enjoy traditional fairy tales read aloud by students in multiple languages.
Utrecht Reading Benches
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
Settle on a yellow bench, scan a QR code, and listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors. Students also read classic fairy tales in multiple languages.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Lunetten, Utrecht
A self-guided treasure hunt at Bibliotheek Lunetten where children aged 4-12 hunt for stickers during Children's Book Week.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
A self-guided treasure hunt through the library hunting for Spot aan! stickers during Children's Book Week, for ages 4 to 12.
Spot aan! Treasure Hunt (ages 4-12)
Wed 30.9. – Sun 11.10.
(12 days)
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
A treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12 at the library: find the Spot On! stickers and explore the Children's Book Week.
Donatie Pleinotheek
Thu 16.7. – Sat 24.10.
(101 days)
RAUM & Venster, Utrecht
Benefit event for Pleinotheek on 16 July in Utrecht. An evening of fundraising for the open-air theatre.