Band of Horses performs a special anniversary show celebrating two decades of their landmark debut album Everything All the Time.
Canadian band Walk off the Earth plays in Groningen with special guests Luminati Suns, blending pop, folk and alternative sounds.
Dutch singer-songwriter Douwe Bob performs his popular tracks including 'This World Is Our Home' and 'Nothing To Lose'.
American rock band Band of Horses performs at SPOT Groningen.
The multi-instrumental trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis takes the stage at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Buffalo Tom brings their signature grunge-rock with infectious choruses to Groningen, supported by Grateful Cat.
James McMurtry brings Texas country-folk with melancholic songwriting to Groningen, supported by BettySoo.
Herman van Veen performs his show 'Today', featuring stories, songs and moments of wonder at the Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Sons of the Culture Clash brings an explosive collision of rock, hip-hop, funk and electronics with Rudeboy and DJ DNA. A new formation with fresh material and Urban Dance Squad classics.
Herman van Veen performs live at SPOT Groningen with an evening of his own work.
NOBU performs at De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Dutch melancholic rock band Wounded returns to VERA Groningen. With seven albums and decades of experience, they bring their distinctive sound to the stage.
Sons of the Culture Clash unites Rudeboy and dj DNA for a night of bold, unconventional music at Simplon.
Singer-songwriter Nobu blends hip-hop and emo-rap on his Highs & Lows Clubtour, bringing his distinctive sound to venues across the Netherlands.
American alternative rock band The Lemonheads plays at Vera with local opener Whipster.
The Voice finalist Thijs Veldhuis performs an intimate evening of piano ballads.
Stand-up comedian Thijs Veldhuis performs an evening of comedy in Groningen.
Doriene Marselje performs at SPOT Groningen.
Experimental post-punk power trio Alien Chicks from Brixton brings surrealist social commentary and infectious live energy to Simplon's Bovenzaal.
Herman van Veen performs Vandaag, a musical evening blending storytelling, songs and reflection.
Spanish string quartet Cuarteto Rotterdam performs classical music at Groningen's Martinikerk.
Experimental post-punk trio from London performing in Groningen.
Travel fair at Martiniplaza featuring travel-oriented activities and inspiration for travellers.
Hybrid Festival 2026 in Groningen has been cancelled.
Danish hardcore punk band Status Symbol performs at Vera.
Copenhagen punk band Status Symbol brings raw energy and fast guitar work to VERA's basement.
Mystery Ensemble brings the iconic film scores from Harry Potter to life in a live concert in Groningen. A family-friendly evening of magical music.
Saturday ticket for Wild Festival Groningen on October 17, 2026 with access to one of two sessions (13:00-17:00 or 18:00-22:00) including a glass and bottle of water.
Session 2 of Wild Festival 2026 at Em2 with live music and performances from 13:00 to 17:00.
Session 3 of Wild Festival 2026 at Em2 with live music and performances from 18:00 to 22:00.
Oktofest returns to Groningen with beer, music and Bavarian-style festivities.
A masquerade ball at Der Aa-Kerk in Groningen, organized by Rumors Are True and After Supper.
Jurre Geluk guides children through an interactive performance celebrating the performing arts during Children's Book Week.
The Original Warehouse Rave 89/05 at Groningen's Graanfabriek with DJs Alexander Koning and Ven.
A dance night in Groningen with DJs Groeftang and Jovel spinning timeless hits for an evening of pure dancing fun.
Theater Sonnevanck's musical about goodness and boundaries, designed for children aged 6 and up.
Red Events takes place at the Nieuwe Kerk Groningen on 17 October 2026 at 20:00.
Learn documentary theatre techniques from Hossein Tavazonizadeh in this hands-on workshop exploring how to bring true stories to the stage.
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.
Free guided walking tour of Groningen led by local guides, conducted entirely in Dutch.
An interactive workshop where you make music with your hands by sticking bands together and experimenting with sound.
A creative afternoon of autumn activities: crafting with leaves, pumpkins and seasonal materials.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Band of Horses performs a special anniversary show celebrating 20 years of their debut album Everything All the Time.
Bökkers delivers raw rock 'n roll with their album 'Nooit Meer Noar Huus' in Groningen.
Grandmaster Flash, one of hip-hop's founding pioneers, performs at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Housequake, the DJ duo of Roog and Erick E, brings an evening of house classics. A dance phenomenon that generations of clubbers have grown up with.
A large indoor bouncy castle festival with many inflatable attractions for children at Martiniplaza.
An evening celebrating the history of house music with DJs and dancing guests at Simplon.
The European Hanseatic Ensemble performs Renaissance and Baroque vocal and instrumental music with period instruments and Baroque organ at the Lutherse Kerk.
The European Hanseatic Ensemble performs music from the Hanseatic League under the direction of Manfred Cordes.
Mr. Jones and Just In Case take the stage together with their collaborative show 'From Here To Las Vegas' at Martiniplaza.
De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.
Dutch band Wounded (NL) performs atmospheric melancholic rock at Vera.
Exhibition at Forum Groningen exploring the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe, a century after her birth.
Monthly Flanor lecture featuring writer Yael van der Wouden on Tuesday, September 8 at Forum Groningen.
Multi-session pass for the Wild Festival 2026 in Groningen with access to three sessions across Friday and Saturday, including a drink and water each day.
A musical bingo night aboard the terrace boat in Groningen, where hits and fun combine on the water.
A music-themed bingo night on the terrace boat in Groningen, combining classic hits with the fun of bingo.
DJ Leedsizzer plays pop, rock, disco, new wave and world music on Sunday afternoon in Groningen.
The tenth edition of the iAfrica Film Festival comes to Groningen on 16 October 2026 as a satellite screening event.
An interactive dinner theatre where you solve a murder case while enjoying a three-course meal - choose your role as observer, suspect, or investigator.
ElectricClouds returns with music, dance and drinks in a lively atmosphere at Fixy in central Groningen.
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 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.
Katja Heitmann's contemporary dance piece 'Motus Mori: Perpetuum' explores movement and mortality at the Grand Theatre.
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.
Discover the art of film grime in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up. Work as a special make-up artist and explore how grime is used in movies.
Exhibition featuring 25 visual artists exploring their relationship with Groningen's City Park, displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.
Get hands-on experience creating special-effects makeup for film in this workshop designed for children aged 8 and up.
Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.
Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.
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.
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.
+ 15 more long-running events — see the calendar.