The Dirty Denims
Sat 17.10.
20:00
Neushoorn, Leeuwarden
Rock band The Dirty Denims performs at Neushoorn in Leeuwarden.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 in Leeuwarden
Starting today
CRIPPLED FINGERS
Sat 17.10.
15:30
Neushoorn, Leeuwarden
Crippled Fingers performs an afternoon concert at Neushoorn in Leeuwarden.
Berg
Sat 17.10. – Sun 18.10.
(2 days)
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden
Berg takes the stage at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.
GO!
Sat 17.10. – Sun 18.10.
(2 days)
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden
GO! is a dynamic theatre performance staged in Leeuwarden.
Outbreak Safari
Sat 17.10. – Sun 18.10.
(2 days)
Het Neushoorn Café, Leeuwarden
An all-night electronic party in Leeuwarden with eight DJs and live acts, running from 22:00 to 05:00 at Het Neushoorn Café.
Fajtfest Fryslân
Sat 17.10.
Fajtfest Fryslân, Leeuwarden
Fajtfest Fryslân brings the Czech metal and core festival to Leeuwarden, featuring bands including Crippled Fingers, Disdain and Nonsense.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Chromatique
Fri 16.10. – Sat 17.10.
(2 days)
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden
Chromatique takes the stage at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.
From East and West
Mon 2.12. – Sun 1.12.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
Exhibition exploring ceramics from different periods and regions, tracing how artistic traditions, knowledge and taste travelled between east and west.
Tina Farifteh. When I Saw the Sun and Moon at the Same Time
Sat 24.5. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
An immersive installation by Iranian-Dutch artist Tina Farifteh exploring identity and cultural memory. A visual journey through personal and collective histories.
Mummy Mysteries
Sat 22.11. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Leeuwarden
An exhibition about mummies beyond ancient Egypt: discover how mummification occurred in Europe and other regions at Natuurmuseum Fryslân.
Robert Zandvliet - On the Shores of Time
Sat 23.5. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Fries Museum showcases an exhibition of work by artist Robert Zandvliet, a Frisian-born artist whose oeuvre is in the spotlight this year.
Van Achterberghprijs 2026: StudioZAND
Sat 4.7. – Sun 10.1.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
StudioZAND wins the Van Achterberghprijs 2026 and exhibits its ceramic work at Keramiekmuseum Princessehof through January 2027.
Sustainable Ceramics #2
Tue 14.7. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
An exhibition exploring sustainable ceramics that examines how everyday objects like coffee cups connect to environmental and social issues.
The Poptaschat
Sat 1.8. – Sun 30.5.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Fries Museum presents the original seventeenth-century silver ensemble known as the Poptaschat, a world-renowned artwork far less familiar to the public than its copies scattered across museums worldwide.
REDBAD: The Legendary King
Sat 5.9. – Sun 7.2.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Frisian Museum in Leeuwarden explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary medieval Frisian king.
Sustainable Ceramics #2: Investigating a footprint
Sat 22.11. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Het Princessehof, Leeuwarden
An exhibition exploring the environmental impact of ceramic production, investigated by Het Princessehof and Lab AIR from Rotterdam.
Mummy Mysteries
Sun 13.9. – Mon 23.11.
in progress
Leeuwarden
€ 14
Exhibition exploring animal mummies from ancient Egypt and Friesland, bringing together artefacts and stories from both cultures.
Soft Power Playground
Sat 26.9. – Sun 20.12.
(86 days)
Leeuwarden
An exhibition exploring powerful narratives through soft materials at SPOONK.
Schatkamer Guided Tours
Sun 4.10. – Sun 29.11.
(57 days)
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
Guided tours of the Schatkamer collection at Leeuwarden's historical centre, exploring remarkable artefacts and their histories.
Short Story
Fri 9.10. – Fri 18.12.
(71 days)
dbieb Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
An 8-lesson course on writing fictional stories, covering plot development, tension, character creation, dialogue, and narrative atmosphere.
Climb the Oldehove
Sat 23.5. – Mon 26.10.
in progress
Oldehove, Leeuwarden
Ascend Leeuwarden's famous leaning tower and take in panoramic views of the city from the top.
Stargazing at the Oldehove
Sun 13.9. – Wed 21.10.
in progress
Oldehove, Leeuwarden
Climb the historic Oldehove tower and observe the autumn night sky through a telescope in Leeuwarden.
Become a Water Hero During the Autumn Holiday
Sat 10.10. – Sun 25.10.
(16 days)
Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Leeuwarden
Children take part in water-conservation assignments and experiments at Natuurmuseum Fryslân during the autumn holiday.
Make Your Own Brooch - October Children's Month
Tue 13.10. – Wed 28.10.
(16 days)
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
Children create their own decorative brooch in this hands-on workshop during October Children's Month at the Fries Museum.
Never Built Leeuwarden
Sun 13.9. – Mon 9.11.
in progress
Leeuwarden
Exhibition about unrealised architectural plans for Leeuwarden. Sketches, models and master plans reveal how the city might have developed differently.
REDBAD: The Legendary King
Sat 12.9. – Mon 8.2.
in progress
Leeuwarden
The Frisian Museum explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary king who ruled Frisia over a thousand years ago.
Street Art Scavenger Hunt
Wed 16.9. – Sun 1.8.
in progress
Leeuwarden
€ 3
A scavenger hunt following street art around Leeuwarden, designed for primary school children. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.
Raku Workshop: Make and Fire Ceramics
Mon 21.9. – Mon 21.12.
in 2 days (92 days)
Lies Keramiek, Leeuwarden
Learn the Japanese raku technique at Lies Keramiek: craft your own ceramics and fire them in a traditional raku kiln.
Bootverhuur Bonkevaart
Sun 1.3. – Mon 30.11.
in progress
Bootverhuur Bonkevaart, Leeuwarden
Rent a boat at Bootverhuur Bonkevaart in Leeuwarden and explore the water at your own pace.
Stargazing at the Oldehove
Sat 12.9. – Wed 21.10.
in progress
Leeuwarden
Climb the historic Oldehove tower and observe stars and planets through telescopes above Leeuwarden. An evening of astronomical discovery.