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American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium.

American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium.

British alternative rock duo Blood Red Shoes takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium. An energetic live performance from the acclaimed act.

Canadian band Walk Off the Earth brings their inventive covers and original music to De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

The Lemonheads, the influential American alternative rock band from the 1990s, play in Groningen with their new album Love Chant. Whipster opens.

American rock band Buffalo Tom performs at SPOT Groningen.

Progressive rock band Marillion performs at Muziekcentrum in Enschede.

BonteHond's award-winning interactive musical theatre piece Prikkels explores sensory processing through playful performance, designed for children aged 8 and up.

**ABBA GOLD - The Concert Show** returns to the Benelux following a successful world tour. The live production features a cast of vocalists and a live band,

Electronic musicians $quib and Chris Olsen take the stage together at Cinetol Amsterdam.

Panicbaby performs at EKKO Utrecht, an evening of indie-pop and electronic sounds.

American punk-hardcore band The Iron Roses headlines this show with support from Dutch-Belgian hard rock quartet MARCH.

Raymond Mens performs a mix of cabaret and singing at Parktheater Eindhoven.

A week of outdoor activities and adventure for children during the school holidays at the IJzeren Man in Vught.

Cinekid celebrates the 25th anniversary of the beloved Dutch film Minoes with a special screening. A charming family film for children aged 9 and up.

A Cinekid adventure film for children aged 7 and up, screening at LUX Nijmegen.

A children's show about a dolphin who grows legs, performed at Parktheater Eindhoven.

A comedy film about an outsider, screening at Theater vanBeresteyn in Veendam.

A relaxed group singing experience at the library - no preparation needed, just come and join in.

A culinary dinner experience at Grenswerk in Venlo featuring surprising dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Autumn Festival at BillyBird Hemelrijk with illuminated attractions, shows and family entertainment.

A musical performance celebrating 40 years of Flevoland, weaving together past, present and future through music.

A lively, interactive children's theatre show by Plien & Bianca featuring music and fun for families.

Team Leidse Schouwburg offers a theatre college for children aged 8 and up, part of the Kastanjerrr Theatre Festival.

A cheerful children's show for toddlers and preschoolers from age 2 onwards.

Interactive LEGO exhibition spanning five halls with hands-on building activities and creative experiences for all ages.

An exhibition transforming four Dutch colonial historical figures into action figures with packaging, films and origin stories, presented as heroes or villains.

Puppeteer Fritsie Duikelaar performs with the characters Jan Klaassen and Katreintje at the Speeltrein.

Autumn fair at Chasseveld in Breda with rides, games and food for the whole family.

Theatre production 'I'll be your daddy' makes its premiere at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.

Join a community knitting and crochet project decorating the village to promote Orange The World's message of safety and non-violence.

Girls' evening for ages 12+ featuring workshops, activities, and a chance to meet peers at ABC Atelier.

A cosy story reading event at the library featuring themed tales, games, and time to explore books for children.

A writing workshop exploring the ancient philosophical question of how body and mind relate to each other, with hands-on creative practice.

An intimate theatre piece where dance and dialogue interweave, alternating movement and conversation to tell a new story together.

A discussion on menopause, hormone therapy and the transition, featuring Samira Rafaela and others, moderated by Anna Visser.

Guided walk through Nationaal Park Veluwezoom in search of mushrooms in various shapes and colours.

A meeting place for people with dementia, their families, and interested others to connect informally, share experiences, and support one another.

Theater Pannenkoek brings the playful show Luiletterland to Bibliotheek Beilen, full of letters and humor for children aged 4 to 10.

Children's theatre performance exploring the theme of secrets during the KinderTheaterWeek in Nieuw-Beijerland.

Children craft clay characters and watch them perform in a stop-motion film.

Children create their own stop-motion film about a chaotic stage performance full of hilarious mishaps in this hands-on workshop.

A fortnightly writing workshop at the library offering a peaceful environment to work on your own projects.

Free genealogy meetup at Oss Library where family history enthusiasts can share research tips and get help with their family tree investigations.

Three scholars explore how emotions like anger, hope and empathy increasingly shape political decision-making and what this means for democracy.

A guided autumn forest walk for parents with children aged 4 to 8, exploring mushrooms, acorns, and nature.

Theatre company NIEMANDSLAND showcases an experimental work in progress at Theater Ins Blau.

Ineke reads aloud from the children's book 'Princess Arabella in the Theatre' by Mylo Freeman as part of Cultuurbarbaren, a programme for young readers.

Explore the Miniatuur Museum Zwolle's collection of intricate miniature buildings and detailed dioramas.

A relaxed knitting and crochet café at the library where you can work on your projects alongside fellow crafters.

Creative workshop for toddlers aged 2 to 4 with a parent, featuring hands-on activities like touching, building, gluing and cutting. Series of 6 lessons.

Learn cozy coloring techniques with Bibi from Crea Bibi, mastering depth and shadow effects using alcohol markers in this hands-on workshop.

A group session where participants work together to develop their reading and writing abilities in a supportive setting.

Small-group Dutch reading and writing lessons for adults at your own pace, guided by volunteers in the library.

A cozy reading group where you practice your reading skills in a small group with a volunteer.

Visual artist Mirjam Peters showcases her new 'Industrial Paintings' series at the Kunst10daagse in Bergen.

Visual artist Sven Oyntzen explores the relationship between humans, technology and the world through paintings that blend realism with surrealism.

Artiance Art School showcases 50 artists with small, affordable works available for purchase at Bergen Library.

Exhibition of figurative oil paintings by artist Jacobijn Jonker, inspired by nature and open to interpretation.

An exhibition of paintings by Linda Goudsblom featuring women and birds, exploring themes of silence, nature, and serenity.

Exhibition by Alkmaar artist Maroesja Konijn-van Atten, exploring drawn rhythms and structures on paper through layered compositions.

Rachel van der Schaaf explores the Japanese repair art of Kintsugi through her artistic practice in this exhibition.

Photo exhibition 'I Keep Participating' about Alzheimer's, organized around World Alzheimer's Day, in various libraries.

A lecture on digital legacy: how to ensure your online inheritance is properly managed after death.

A toddler-friendly performance at Bieblab Schollevaar in Capelle aan den IJssel.

A children's fair with rides and games on Marktplein in Hilversum.

A children's fair featuring rides and games in Gerwen.

The annual fair in Bunde features rides, games and food for families on Sint Agnesplein.

Halloween fair in Volkspark featuring rides and a haunted house for families.

The annual fair in Boskant features rides, games and food for the whole family.

The annual Puiflijk fair features rides, games, and food for the whole family.

The annual fair in Beringe features rides, games and food for families of all ages.

The annual fair in Kapellebrug features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.

Halloween fair with rides and a haunted house on Van der Hagenstraat in Zoetermeer, specially set up for families.

The autumn fair on the Markt in Hoensbroek features rides, games and food for the whole family.

The annual Petten fair features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.

Autumn fair with rides, games and food for the whole family on Prins Willem Alexanderplein.

Annual fair with rides, games and food for families at Burgemeester Sweensplein.

Join fellow crafters at the Handcraft Café Middelburg. Bring your own project, enjoy refreshments, and share experiences with like-minded makers.

Interactive workshop where you solder your own measurement device and collect data about the urban environment.

A music class for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) with a parent or caregiver, featuring singing, movement and simple instruments.

Free workshop on safe internet use: learn to recognize misinformation and create strong passwords, no technical background needed.

A presentation exploring artificial intelligence: its history, how it works, and the practical applications transforming our world today.

Free smartphone course for beginners at De Bieb Krommenie. Learn to enlarge text, send WhatsApp messages, use apps, and take photos.

A three-day coding workshop for children where you build your own project using Microbit, AI and game design with De Computerjongens.

Learn from local police how to spot and defend yourself against common scam tactics used by fraudsters.

Learn to make short films with your phone and star in your own movie in this hands-on workshop.

Hands-on workshop exploring artificial intelligence: discover what AI is and how to use it safely and responsibly.

A course on digital safety and protecting yourself against online abuse.

Margaret Breukink presents a lecture on the life and work of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Nature guide Paul Cosijn shares practical techniques for spotting wildlife across the Netherlands, combining sensory awareness with field stories and footage.

An exhibition of paintings by Nicole de Vries at Bibliotheek Bergen, featuring vibrant and expressive works during the Kunst10Daagse.

Visual artist Mirjam Peters exhibits her 'Industrial Paintings' at Bibliotheek Bergen during the Kunst10Daagse, featuring her distinctive factory and river scenes.

An interactive movement class with Andreas Hannes at Dansateliers. Open to all levels and anyone looking to move.

Children aged 4-7 become characters in the picture book 'Where is the cake?' using green screen technology to step into the story.

Interactive technology workshop for children featuring lights, wires and electronic components at Bibliotheek Breukelen.

Learn to make short films with your phone and star in your own movie in this hands-on workshop.

Carve a pumpkin with your parents at the library during the autumn half-term break, just in time for Halloween.

Create your own drinkable witch's potion at the library during autumn half-term and take it home.

Join a relaxed Monday morning conversation at the library about current events and personal topics.

A monthly discussion group for people with mental health challenges and their loved ones, facilitated by peer support specialists in Anna Paulowna.

Story time for toddlers aged 2-4 featuring stories, songs and play with picture books at Bibliocenter Nederweert.

Derek Ogilvie delivers a three-hour intimate show with messages from the spirit world and personal readings in a relaxed, lounge-style setting.

A cosy gathering at the library where you share stories and poems with fellow readers.

A French conversation group for speakers of all levels to practise and improve the language together with fellow learners and an experienced facilitator.

Monthly storytelling circle featuring storytellers Anneke van Telgen and Els Holland at Bibliotheek Raalte.

Monthly philosophical lecture series with discussion, held every third Monday at the Philosophical Café.

Monthly storytelling circle with storytellers Anneke van Telgen and Els Holland at Bibliotheek Heino.

Meet fellow book enthusiasts and discuss your favourite books, characters and quotes at this cosy reading club.

Free four-part workshop series on internet safety: basics, strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and phishing awareness.

Presenter Benjamin Blankesteijn explores how visual art and music influence each other, with examples of music inspired by paintings, stories and landscapes.

Hands-on workshop covering Windows 11 security essentials - protecting yourself from online threats and backing up your files.

Four-part workshop series for children aged 8-12 where they build, program, and create robots using LEGO SPIKE.

Monthly gathering for people with dementia, caregivers, and those interested in learning more. A space to share experiences and support one another.

An informative evening about menopause featuring shared experiences and insights, organized by Nijkerk Library and Sigma around World Menopause Day.

Free coffee and tea with neighbors every Monday at Bibliotheek Vries. Neie Noaber joins every other week to discuss neighborhood matters.

Interactive programme for parents and young children featuring reading, singing, playing and crafting at the library.

Weekly story club for children aged 8-12 with books, stories and creative activities at the library.

A cosy gathering at the library where you share stories with others over coffee or tea.

Mill Library's monthly story time for children, held on the last Monday of each month at 3:00 PM.

Children aged 6 to 12 build and experiment with Engino construction sets, learning about science, technology and engineering through hands-on play.

Learn programming and logical thinking with the mTiny robot. Children use instruction cards to guide the robot and solve problems step by step.

Play board games for free at the library during autumn break. Bring your own game or choose from the library's collection.

Play board games at the library during the autumn holiday. Bring your own games if you like, no advance sign-up needed.

Drop-in consultation hours with a reading and media consultant at Bibliotheek Baarlo. Parents can ask questions and get advice on literacy and media education.

Practise Dutch in a relaxed group setting by having conversations with fellow learners.

TaalPlus is a Dutch-language improvement activity organized by Bibliotheek Rivierenland and Stichting Kompas.

Weekly informal Dutch conversation group led by trained volunteers, open to all learners.

Work independently on your Dutch in a supportive group setting, no registration needed.

Interactive Dutch conversation group where participants choose the topics. Build vocabulary and speak with confidence through discussions, writing tasks, and guest speakers.

Drop-in consultation hours with a reading and media consultant at Bibliotheek Reuver for parents seeking guidance on literacy and media support.

Monthly gathering where Oirschot residents share memories and stories to preserve the town's local heritage.

A discussion circle for people over 50 to explore current social issues and share perspectives together.

Weekly baby library session with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for the youngest children and their parents.

Informal advice session where parents can discuss parenting questions and receive guidance from the Opvoedpunt team.

Beginner Italian course at Volksuniversiteit IJmond, ideal for holiday travellers and those curious about the language.

Continuation Italian course for those with basic knowledge or prior beginner experience. Develop your language skills further in Beverwijk.

Beginner Spanish course at level A1 with Volksuniversiteit IJmond, for learners with no prior experience.

A hands-on drawing workshop using permanent materials like wax crayon, spray paint and markers. The irreversible nature of the medium encourages bold, intuitive choices and creative risk-taking.

Weekly play morning for toddlers aged 2 to 4 at Bibliotheek Huizen's Speel-o-theek, held every Monday.

A drop-in morning for parents and carers to meet, play with their children and share refreshments.

Women meet for a casual morning of coffee, tea and conversation at Zuidwolde library.

A cosy knitting and crochet café at the library where you can work on your own project while enjoying coffee or tea.

A Monday morning programme for toddlers and young children featuring shared reading, songs and nursery rhymes at the library.

Monthly Monday morning story time for toddlers with the BoekStart coach at Tanthof in Delft.

A weekly gathering for knitters, embroiderers and crocheters at Zevenbergen library. Drop in with your work - no sign-up required.

Dementheek in Bibliotheek Elburg: a meeting place for people with dementia, caregivers and family members, featuring books, materials and memory boxes.

Cultuurbarbaren: Spot on Stip! is a creative workshop for children where you use stamps, paint and stickers to make circles and dots on paper while exploring how shapes and colours interact.

A peer support group for people with dementia and their families to share experiences and provide mutual support.

Schagen municipality holds an information evening on the municipal budget where residents can ask questions and learn about the financial plans.

A study circle that meets every four weeks at the library for shared learning and discussion.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

British progressive rock legends Marillion take the stage in Groningen with Unbelievable Truth as support.

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'.

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

American blues rock guitarist Walter Trout performs an evening of guitar solos, personal stories, and raw blues rock in Maastricht.

A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.

Dutch rock band Van Dik Hout performs their classic hits at Muziekgieterij.

The multi-instrumental trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis takes the stage at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.

3JS performs their distinctive Dutch-language narrative folk with guitar and vocals. An evening featuring the songs that have defined the band since their 2007 breakthrough.

Dutch rock band BLØF performs at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Buffalo Tom brings their signature grunge-rock with infectious choruses to Groningen, supported by Grateful Cat.

Dutch rapper Snelle takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.

Rolf Sanchez performs his Club Tour in Maastricht with new music and Latin rhythms.

Dutch pop singer Davina Michelle performs in Maastricht as part of her Aterparty Tour.

James McMurtry brings Texas country-folk with melancholic songwriting to Groningen, supported by BettySoo.

American soul, funk and gospel singer Judith Hill performs in Groningen.

André Rieu brings a winter concert to his native Maastricht at the MECC.

British soul and jazz vocalist Myles Sanko takes the stage at Muziekgieterij.

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

English power-metal band Fellowship plays with Slovak support Signum Regis, bringing melodic anthems and high-energy performances.

Waylon and his band take you on a country music journey in the theatrical performance 'Time Jumper'.

Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and OFFprojects present 'In Storm', a turbulent fusion of jazz and contemporary dance centred on spontaneity.

Dutch comedian Dolf Jansen takes a sharp look at the arrogance of wealth and power in this stand-up performance.

Bauke Bakker & Band plays Supertramp hits, with drummer and vocalist Bakker combining familiar and hidden gems from the band's catalogue.

Anne Wil Blankers and Hans Croiset perform an intimate portrait of a lifelong love, told through letters.

Swiss indie pop band Soft Loft performs at Simplon with infectious melodies and hooks.

Flemming brings Dutch-language pop to an intimate venue. An evening of recognizable songs in a cosy setting.

The Dirty Daddies perform a live show full of hits at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht.

The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and Duda Paiva Company present 'Breath of the Forest', a theatrical concert inspired by the Kamayurá people of the Amazon.

Three pianists explore The Beatles' music in a theatrical concert that showcases experimental arrangements and the diverse musical styles that made the band revolutionary.

MEAU performs her theatre tour 'Liefde Onderschat' with a mix of classic hits and new material.

American alternative rock band The Lemonheads plays at Vera with local opener Whipster.

André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform each summer at Het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the conductor's birthplace.

Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.

Stef Bos performs an interactive evening where the audience selects songs from his catalogue via the website.

RONDÉ plays in Groningen with Melle as support. The Dutch indie pop band is known for their catchy songs.

Two Dutch musicians explore the collision of Dutch cabaret tradition with American Southern roots music in an imaginative musical dialogue.

Original vocalists from legendary Dutch pop bands perform together with Nederpop All Stars, celebrating the biggest hits from Nederpop history.

NH MetalFest XL brings six metal bands to Poppodium De Kade, from death and thrash to extreme metal.

The Flevolands Philharmonisch Orkest performs two classical masterworks under conductor Hans Welle: Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' and Moussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'.

The Flevoland Philharmonic Orchestra presents two classical masterworks: Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' and Moussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'.

Sara Kroos takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven.

Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.

3JS celebrates their twenty-year anniversary with a show featuring musical highlights from two decades of Dutch folk-pop.

The Kik performs a night of Beatles classics, completely translated into Dutch. The Rotterdam band brings sixties pop with Dutch lyrics blending humour and poetry.

Unlimited theatre subscription for the 2026-2027 season at Cultuurpodium Groene Engel in Oss. Attend all adult performances without choosing, for € 199,-.

Surinamese stand-up comedian Jörgen Raymann, a pioneer of Dutch comedy television, returns with a live theatre show.

The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble performs Strauss and Schoenberg, exploring love and inner transformation through music.

Dirk Scheele and Dikkie Dik take children on a musical adventure with dancing, singing and cat antics. For toddlers and young children from 2 years old.

Dutch comedian Bert Visscher marks his 65th birthday with an evening of humor and personal stories told his own way.
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