Rowwen Hèze
Sat 17.10.
Nobel, Leiden
Rowwen Hèze brings traditional Limburgian folk music to Nobel in Leiden.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 in Leiden
Starting today
Edwin Evers Band
Sat 17.10. – Sun 18.10.
(2 days)
Stadsgehoorzaal, Leiden
The Edwin Evers Band performs at the Stadsgehoorzaal in Leiden for an evening of live music.
The Young Analogues - The Analogues
Sat 17.10.
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
The Young Analogues presents 'The Analogues', a theatrical performance at the Leidse Schouwburg.
90s Rave - UK Bass Special
Sat 17.10. – Sun 18.10.
(2 days)
Wibar, Leiden
A late-night rave at Wibar with UK bass music and performances by ISORA and Krunx.
Crashtest Ibsen
Sat 17.10.
20:15
Theater Imperium, Leiden
Theater Imperium presents Crashtest Ibsen, an experimental theatre production that reimagines classical drama.
Workshop: Biographical Writing
Sat 17.10.
Cultuurhuis Sijthoff, Leiden
Learn to write your own life story in this biographical writing workshop at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff.
Literair Podium Frontaal
Sat 17.10.
Cultuurhuis Sijthoff, Leiden
Writers and poets share their work in an intimate literary setting at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Edwin Evers Band - Nobel X
Fri 16.10. – Sun 18.10.
(3 days)
Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden, Leiden
The Edwin Evers Band performs their programme Nobel X at Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden.
Edwin Evers Band
Fri 16.10. – Sat 17.10.
(2 days)
Nobel, Leiden
The Edwin Evers Band performs live at Nobel in Leiden.
Metal Heads - Cancelled
Fri 16.10. – Sat 17.10.
(2 days)
Nobel, Leiden
The Metal Heads concert in Leiden on 16 October has been cancelled.
Voltbeat: The Volbeat Tribute
Fri 16.10. – Sat 17.10.
(2 days)
Nobel, Leiden
Voltbeat delivers a tribute show celebrating the music of Volbeat at Nobel in Leiden.
Welcome To The Guilty Pleasure Dome
Fri 16.10. – Sat 17.10.
(2 days)
De Nobel, Leiden
Club night with guilty pleasure music and dancing until the early hours at De Nobel.
Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp
Fri 8.5. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Internationally acclaimed artist Yuki Kihara presents her Dutch solo debut at Wereldmuseum Leiden with the exhibition Darwin in Paradise Camp.
Día de Muertos at Wereldmuseum Leiden
Tue 13.10.
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Wereldmuseum Leiden marks Día de Muertos with a special programme dedicated to the Mexican festival of remembrance, its cultural heritage and traditions.
Theatre Walk 'Hunger and Hutspot'
Fri 25.9. – Mon 28.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 20,99
A theatre walk through Leiden that brings the 1574 siege and the city's liberation to life.
Plants & Planets
Fri 7.2. – Mon 24.12.
in progress
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
A journey through time and space at the Hortus botanicus: from the Big Bang to 2125, where science, art, and nature tell the story of life on Earth.
Monsters and Mythical Creatures
Sat 31.5. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
An exciting adventure at the National Museum of Antiquities where stone statues of monsters and mythical creatures have come alive. Will you dare to find them?
The Forest of Suriname
Sat 11.10. – Sun 2.5.
in progress
Naturalis, Leiden
An exhibition exploring Suriname's rainforest, the threats it faces, and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
K-pop: A Snapshot Exhibition
Sat 18.10. – Sun 18.10.
(366 days)
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition exploring how Korean pop music evolved from underground roots into a global phenomenon, showcasing the intersection of music, fashion, and visual culture.
Hanuman Travels the World
Sun 7.12. – Sun 10.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition exploring Hanuman, the revered figure from Hindu mythology, and how his identity has evolved across different cultures and periods.
Time for Papua Dice Game
Fri 13.2. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Interactive family route through Wereldmuseum Leiden with search, drawing and thinking challenges exploring the Time for Papua exhibition.
Time for Papua
Fri 13.2. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition bringing together art, history and contemporary issues around Papua, exploring identity, resilience and a sustainable future.
Truth? Art of Doubt
Fri 24.4. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
Scientists and artists investigate how we determine truth in an era of misinformation and artificial intelligence.
Sámi Art, Land, Power
Fri 8.5. – Fri 5.11.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Sámi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.
Giselle Kuster - The Leiden Years
Fri 22.5. – Sun 25.10.
(157 days)
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
An exhibition of the most celebrated works by artist Giselle Kuster, focusing on her time in Leiden.
Galleria
Thu 11.6. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
Twelve mini-exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, from Moroccan jewellery to Egyptian symbols and a Roman barber shop.
SMAAKMAKERS
Tue 22.9. – Thu 21.1.
in progress
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
Theatre production SMAAKMAKERS at Theater Ins Blau in Leiden.
Light over Deshima
Thu 24.9. – Sun 28.2.
in progress
Japanmuseum SieboldHuis, Leiden
Exhibition exploring the historical connections between Japan and the Netherlands, housed in the former home of Philipp Franz von Siebold.
Garden of Earthly Delights - The Seventeenth Century in Bloom
Sat 26.9. – Mon 29.3.
in progress
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
Museum De Lakenhal and The Phoebus Foundation showcase seventeenth-century art and nature through an imaginative exhibition designed by fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck.
Kasper van der Laan - Ruim (try-out)
Thu 15.10. – Wed 12.5.
in progress
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Kasper van der Laan tries out his new stand-up show 'Ruim' at Leidse Schouwburg.
Insta-guided tours Pieterskerk Leiden
Sun 13.9. – Mon 7.12.
in progress
Pieterskerk, Leiden
€ 8,50
Weekly guided tours of Pieterskerk in Leiden exploring centuries of history, hidden stories, and the notable figures connected to this historic church.
Time for Papua
Fri 13.2. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Exhibition exploring Papua's culture, history and contemporary connections at the Wereldmuseum Leiden.
K-pop: A Snapshot
Mon 20.7. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
The Wereldmuseum Leiden showcases an exhibition on the history and cultural significance of K-pop.
Waterland Boerhaave
Thu 24.6.
17:00
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
An exhibition about water and the history of science at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden.
Truth? Art of Doubt
Fri 24.4. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave examining how artists and scientists approach the question of truth through different methods and perspectives.
The Forest of Suriname
Wed 2.9. – Mon 3.5.
in progress
Naturalis, Leiden
Naturalis presents a new exhibition exploring Suriname's nature, wildlife, and the indigenous cultures that have thrived there for centuries.
Houseplant Safari Through the Greenhouses
Sat 5.9. – Sun 25.10.
(51 days)
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
Guided tour through the Hortus botanicus Leiden greenhouses, discovering houseplants in their natural environment.
Workshop Botanical Art
Sat 12.9. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Leiden
€ 45
Learn botanical art techniques and work with flowers as your subject in this creative workshop.
Galleria - Twelve Exhibitions in One
Thu 10.9. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Leiden
€ 14
Twelve curated exhibitions in a single venue, featuring everything from Egyptian antiquities and Moroccan jewellery to contemporary art and personal narratives.
Paisley is Back
Thu 10.9. – Sat 30.1.
in progress
Leiden
The TRC showcases a refreshed exhibition tracing paisley from its historical origins to its status as a globally recognized design icon.
Monthly Book Exchange
Sat 26.9. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Leiden
A monthly book swap in Leiden where you can exchange books with other readers.
Eleonora, or the Farce of Tragedy (try-out)
Fri 16.10. – Sun 18.10.
(3 days)
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
Theater Ins Blau stages a try-out of the tragicomic play 'Eleonora, or the Farce of Tragedy' in Leiden.
Vinyl Evening 'On Full Grooves'
Wed 2.9. – Fri 4.12.
in progress
Café 't Praethuys, Leiden
Vinyl enthusiasts gather at Café 't Praethuys to spin records and enjoy music together.
Kintsugi Workshop
Sun 20.9. – Tue 29.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 44,50
Learn the Japanese art of kintsugi - repairing broken pottery with gold - in this hands-on workshop.
Zociëteit
Sun 13.9. – Mon 14.12.
in progress
Leiden
Informal and relaxed gatherings of Zociëteit in Leiden.
Houseplant Safari Through the Greenhouses of the Hortus
Sat 10.10.
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
Guided tour of the Hortus botanicus Leiden greenhouses exploring remarkable houseplants and how to care for them.
Kokedama Workshop
Sat 12.9. – Sat 6.2.
in progress
Leiden
€ 32,50
Learn to create a kokedama, a moss ball with a plant, using this traditional Japanese technique in a hands-on workshop.
Exhibition: Vrolijk Geef Ik Toe
Sat 10.10. – Sun 8.11.
in progress
Cultuurhuis Sijthoff, Leiden
An exhibition titled 'Vrolijk geef ik toe' at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff in Leiden.
Sacred Textiles from Mecca and Medina
Wed 14.10.
Leiden
Exhibition of sacred textiles from Saudi Arabia, revealing the significance of fabrics at two of Islam's most important pilgrimage sites.
Gelaagd
Fri 16.10.
Leiden
Artist collective Prikkel-Draad explores layering and depth in the exhibition 'Gelaagd' at the Leids Wevershuis.
Instant Tour Pilgrim Museum
Wed 16.9. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 12,50
Weekly guided tour of the Pilgrim Museum in Leiden led by curator Sarah Moine. English only, maximum 8 participants.
Plants & Planets
Thu 10.9. – Tue 9.2.
in progress
Leiden
A journey through time and space where science, art and nature combine to tell the story of life on Earth, from the Big Bang to 2125 and beyond.
Exhibition Lines & Layers
Thu 10.9. – Sun 20.12.
in progress
Leiden
An exhibition showcasing 15 artists, each bringing their own distinctive style and artistic method.
Gelaagd
Thu 24.6.
17:00
Leids Wevershuis, Leiden
Artist collective Prikkel-Draad presents 'Gelaagd', an exhibition exploring layering and depth in contemporary art.
Intro evening bouldering
Fri 25.9. – Sat 28.11.
in progress
Leiden
€ 7,50
Introductory bouldering evening in Leiden for beginners interested in trying this dynamic climbing sport.
Instaprondleidingen Pieterskerk Leiden
Sun 20.9. – Mon 7.12.
in progress
Leiden
€ 8,50
Weekly guided tour of Pieterskerk in Leiden exploring centuries of history and notable figures. Drop in anytime, no booking required.
Viewing the Murals by Chris Lebeau in the Old Catholic Church
Sat 12.9. – Sun 13.12.
in progress
Oud-Katholieke Kerk, Leiden
Guided viewing of Chris Lebeau's murals in Leiden's Old Catholic Church, early 20th-century artworks that have endured for almost a hundred years.
+ 4 more long-running events — see the calendar.