Black Sea Dahu
Sat 24.10.
19:00
SPOT Groningen, Groningen
€ 18,50
Black Sea Dahu performs at SPOT Groningen.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 in Groningen
Starting today
Lizz Wright
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 39
American singer Lizz Wright performs an evening of gospel, jazz and soul in Groningen.
Culture (ft Kenyatta Hill) & Cedric Myton
Sat 24.10. – Tue 27.10.
(4 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 31,50
Two legendary reggae acts on one night: Culture with Kenyatta Hill and Cedric Myton in Groningen.
Angelo Kelly & Band - "READY TO ROCK" Tour 2026
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 33,60
The youngest Kelly Family member brings his rock band to Groningen for an energetic evening of live music.
Black Sea Dahu: Everything-tour
Sat 24.10.
20:00
De Oosterpoort, Groningen
Black Sea Dahu brings indie folk, chamber pop and art rock to De Oosterpoort in Groningen with their Everything-tour.
Snelle: Clubtour 2026
Sat 24.10.
20:00
De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 48
Snelle brings his Clubtour 2026 to Groningen with new tracks and hits like 'De Overkant', 'Smoorverliefd' and 'Reünie'.
Guus Meeuwis
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Martiniplaza, Groningen
Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis performs an evening of hits and classics from his extensive career.
Snelle - Club Tour 2026
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 48
Snelle performs his Clubtour 2026 with new tracks and fan favourites like 'De Overkant', 'Smoorverliefd' and 'Reünie'.
Velocity Made Good (NL) + support
Sat 24.10.
21:30
VERA Mainstage, Groningen
Velocity Made Good celebrates their new EP release with an intense live set at VERA Groningen. The Frisian electronic duo combines synthesizers with the power of rock, supported by acts in both the Mainstage and Kelderbar.
Guus Meeuwis
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Martiniplaza, Groningen
Dutch pop-rock artist Guus Meeuwis plays his greatest hits and classic songs at Martiniplaza.
Lola Cedès
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Simplon, Groningen
Lola Cedès performs alternative pop with electronic touches and intimate songwriting. Her new single 'Wat Er Allemaal Al Is' marks the start of a transition toward her debut album arriving in 2026.
Snelle
Sat 24.10.
20:00
SPOT Groningen, Groningen
Dutch rapper Snelle delivers a high-energy live performance at SPOT Groningen.
Chaos String Quartet, Schluter & van Leeuwen - A Flat with a Thousand Windows
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 34,75
Music theatre series built around Haydn's Sun Quartets, performed by Chaos String Quartet with Schluter & van Leeuwen in Groningen.
Guus Meeuwis
Sat 24.10.
20:30
Martinihal, Groningen
Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis performs an evening of hits and classics from his extensive career in Groningen.
Velocity Made Good (NL) + support
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Vera, Groningen
Dutch electronic duo Velocity Made Good performs their new EP live at Vera with a support act.
Fred van Leer - I Actually Don't Know
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Martiniplaza, Groningen
Fred van Leer performs his new comedy show 'I Actually Don't Know' at Martiniplaza in Groningen.
Gabriel Palatchi Concert
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Synagoge Groningen, Groningen
€ 15
Gabriel Palatchi brings a unique blend of Latin jazz, tango, funk and Middle Eastern and klezmer influences to the Synagoge Groningen.
Chaos String Quartet, Schluter & van Leeuwen: A Flat with a Thousand Windows
Sat 24.10.
19:30
De Oosterpoort, Groningen
Music theatre series built around Haydn's Sun Quartets, performed by Chaos String Quartet and artists Schluter & van Leeuwen at De Oosterpoort.
NITE: Oersoep (Premiere)
Sat 24.10.
20:15
Stadsschouwburg Groningen, Groningen
NITE presents Oersoep, a contemporary passion play making its world premiere at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Money & The Man
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
EM2 Venue, Groningen
€ 15
Money & the Man bring heavy rock riffs, danceable grooves and soaring solos to EM2 Groningen.
The Grand Pillow Society
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
Grand Theatre, Groningen
The Grand Pillow Society takes the stage at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
Son De Aqui
Sat 24.10.
20:00
Latin Nights - Groningen, Groningen
Latin band Son De Aqui performs an evening of Latin music and dance in Groningen.
Introduction to Dutch Sign Language
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Forum Groningen, Groningen
€ 65
An introductory course in Dutch Sign Language, combining learning with enjoyment for anyone interested in communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
The Grand Pillow Society - Monstrosities
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
Grand Theatre, Groningen
The Grand Pillow Society presents 'Monstrosities' at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.
The Longest Image Story of Groningen
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Forum Groningen, Groningen
A visual exhibition featuring images of Groningen at Forum Groningen.
Nobody Invented This: The Remarkable Principle of Self-Organization
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Forum Groningen, Groningen
€ 12,50
A lecture exploring self-organization and how order arises spontaneously without central planning.
Comic Drawing Workshop with Loeki (7+)
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
Forum Groningen, Groningen
€ 7,50
Learn comic drawing techniques with Loeki in this hands-on workshop for children aged 7 and up.
Excursion: The Secret Life of the City Tree
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
Groningen
€ 22,50
A guided excursion through Groningen exploring the importance of city trees, from ancient monuments to modern avenue trees.
Spreeuwenlogica: What If No One Is in Charge?
Sat 24.10. – Sun 25.10.
(2 days)
Forum Groningen, Groningen
A lecture exploring the Groningen Scheurkalender and the logic of collective behaviour when there is no hierarchy.
Baking Cookies!
Sat 24.10. – Mon 26.10.
(3 days)
Groningen
Bake traditional Jewish cookies with your grandparents at Synagogue Groningen and discover Jewish culture and customs.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Dotan
Wed 21.10. – Fri 23.10.
(3 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 38,60
Dotan delivers an intimate acoustic concert at SPOT/De Oosterpoort.
Black Sea Dahu - Everything-tour
Thu 22.10. – Fri 23.10.
(2 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 18,50
Black Sea Dahu combines indie folk, chamber pop and art rock on the Everything-tour in Groningen.
Celine Cairo
Wed 21.10. – Fri 23.10.
(3 days)
SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
€ 23,50
Celine Cairo performs a blend of indie folk and pop at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen.
Lola Cedès
Thu 22.10. – Fri 23.10.
(2 days)
Simplon, Groningen
Lola Cedès performs her soft electronic pop at Simplon.
IDA
Wed 21.10. – Fri 23.10.
(3 days)
Simplon, Groningen
Dutch hyperpop act IDA performs at Simplon in Groningen.
T.H.O.P. 15
Thu 22.10. – Fri 23.10.
(2 days)
VERA Mainstage, Groningen
T.H.O.P. 15 marks the final edition of The Hands Off Project, a Groningen series blending punk, experimental electronics and DIY performance.
De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents: Large-scale Paintings at Martiniplaza
Thu 1.10. – Thu 1.7.
in progress
Martiniplaza, Groningen
De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.
Marilyn
Tue 20.10.
Groningen
€ 15
Exhibition at Forum Groningen exploring the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe, a century after her birth.
T.H.O.P. 15: Taxi Lotta // De Kloe // Tekno Hunks in Raveyard
Thu 22.10. – Fri 23.10.
(2 days)
Vera, Groningen
An independent DIY night at Vera with Taxi Lotta, De Kloe, and Tekno Hunks in Raveyard.
Flanor Monthly Lecture
Sun 11.10. – Wed 11.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
€ 15
Monthly Flanor lecture featuring writer Yael van der Wouden on Tuesday, September 8 at Forum Groningen.
Dancing at Martinus
Sun 13.9. – Mon 5.4.
in progress
Groningen
DJ Leedsizzer plays pop, rock, disco, new wave and world music on Sunday afternoon in Groningen.
The Crime Dinner
Sun 13.9. – Sun 31.1.
in progress
Groningen
€ 89,90
An interactive dinner theatre where you solve a murder case while enjoying a three-course meal - choose your role as observer, suspect, or investigator.
Tabletop Testing Night
Wed 28.10. – Sat 31.10.
last day
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Try out board games for an evening at Forum Groningen. Meet fellow board game enthusiasts and discover new games to play together.
Storyworld Spotlight: Loeki de Leeuw
Sat 27.6. – Sat 9.1.
in progress
Storyworld, Groningen
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.
From Trial to Public
Tue 14.7. – Sun 8.11.
in progress
Universiteitsmuseum Groningen, Groningen
An exhibition at Universiteitsmuseum Groningen exploring the history and operations of a centuries-old society.
Puin Hoop: A Reprint of the 1980s
Sat 15.8. – Sun 31.1.
in progress
Universiteitsmuseum Groningen, Groningen
GRID Grafisch Museum showcases graphic design from the 1980s in an exhibition that feels unexpectedly contemporary.
Playing House
Thu 24.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 19,50
Interactive children's exhibition exploring play and domestic life, part of October Children's Month in Groningen.
Pubquiz
Sun 4.10. – Fri 27.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 3,50
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.
Pubquiz
Mon 5.10. – Fri 27.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 3,50
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.
Pubquiz
Tue 6.10. – Fri 27.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 3,50
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.
Pubquiz
Wed 7.10. – Fri 27.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 3,50
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.
Puin Hoop: A Reprint of the 1980s
Wed 9.9. – Mon 1.2.
in progress
Groningen
€ 8,50
GRID Grafisch Museum showcases graphic design from the 1980s in an exhibition that feels unexpectedly contemporary.
New Light - De Ploeg
Sat 25.10. – Fri 7.1.
in progress
Groninger Museum, Groningen
A refreshed presentation of works from the Groninger Museum's collection dedicated to De Ploeg, the artists' association founded in Groningen in 1918.
Into Nature: Haunted by Waters
Thu 15.10.
Groningen
€ 17,50
Twelve international artists present work in the Onlanden during the fifth edition of Into Nature, exploring the relationship between art and water.
Ode to the City Park
Wed 20.1.
theaterlounge van MartiniPlaza, Groningen
Exhibition featuring 25 visual artists exploring their relationship with Groningen's City Park, displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.
Klik & Tik
Sun 18.10. – Tue 10.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
free
Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.
Pub Heroes: Dungeons, Dragons & Drinks
Thu 22.10. – Sat 14.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
€ 19,50
Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.
4AM
Fri 23.10. – Sat 24.10.
(2 days)
Palace, Groningen
Late-night club event at Palace with DJ sets until 4 a.m.
LEGO Robots Programming (9+)
Wed 7.10. – Thu 5.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
free
Team up to program a LEGO Mindstorms robot in this hands-on workshop. Every Wednesday at Wonderland, free to join.
WOODY: 5 Years Off Hook
Fri 16.10.
Groningen
Off Hook marks five years with a special jubilee edition of WOODY in Groningen.
From Trial to Public
Fri 10.4. – Mon 9.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 8,50
Jubilee exhibition at the University Museum celebrating 225 years of the Royal Society for Physics in Groningen.
Wijck Invites x Herberg Onder de Linden
Tue 22.9. – Tue 1.12.
in progress
Groningen
€ 60
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.
Marilyn
Sat 30.5. – Sun 25.10.
(149 days)
Forum Groningen | Expositie, Groningen
An exhibition exploring Marilyn Monroe's life and enduring cultural impact, presented at Forum Groningen a century after her birth.
Walk-in Smartlab
Sat 3.10. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Drop in to the Smartlab at Forum Groningen and try hands-on activities in this creative workshop space.
Medialab Drop-In (6+)
Sun 4.10. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Weekly creative workshop at the Medialab with craft projects, bracelet-making and watercolour painting for children aged 6 and up.
Bike Tour Around the City! Groningen
Sat 12.9. – Fri 1.1.
in progress
Groningen
€ 25
A guided bike tour through Groningen where you explore the city on two wheels and discover its highlights.
Fashion Repair
Thu 8.10. – Fri 6.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Repair your damaged clothing on-site at Forum Groningen. A hands-on workshop where you learn to fix your favourite garments yourself.
3D Printing and Laser Cutting
Wed 7.10. – Fri 6.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Hands-on workshop where you operate 3D printers and laser cutters under the guidance of a Smartlab instructor.
Meet-o-theek: open drop-in
Thu 8.10. – Fri 6.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Drop in to collect measuring tools and map your own neighbourhood at this free, open session.
Kleintje Koffie (0+)
Wed 7.10. – Thu 5.11.
in progress
Forum Groningen, Groningen
Morning programme for babies and toddlers featuring a story reading and playtime.
Coming Soon to Kunstuitleen: Harry Markusse
Tue 15.9. – Sun 8.11.
in progress
Groningen
Kunstuitleen Groningen presents a selection of works by artist Harry Markusse.
Groningen Chronological City Walk
Fri 11.9. – Sat 19.12.
in progress
Groningen
€ 12,50
A guided city walk through Groningen exploring its history and contemporary character.
Now at Kunstpunt
Sun 13.9. – Fri 1.1.
in progress
Groningen
Kunstpunt Groningen presents the exhibition Now at Kunstpunt, featuring contemporary art.
Ode to the City Park
Fri 16.10.
Groningen
Twenty-five visual artists explore their relationship with Groningen's City Park through works displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.
Beyond Reality
Fri 16.10.
Groningen
Three artists showcase their personal visions of reality in this Groningen exhibition.
Thinking Hands
Tue 25.8. – Mon 2.11.
in progress
Noorderlicht . Studio | Festival | On Tour, Groningen
An exploration of what we lose as technology takes over more and more of our daily tasks.
'The Elephant in the Room', exhibition Julius T. Chase ft. Ted Träger
Sat 26.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Groningen
Julius T. Chase presents 'The Elephant in the Room', an exhibition featuring work by Ted Träger in Groningen.
Exhibition '5 Years Stadsgalerie'
Thu 10.9. – Mon 7.12.
in progress
Groningen
A celebration of five years of Stadsgalerie, the artist-run gallery collective in Groningen.
Family Tour
Thu 24.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Groningen
€ 19,50
Digital interactive family tour during October Children's Month in Groningen.
Baxbier Brewery Tour and Tasting
Fri 11.9. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Groningen
€ 17,50
Guided tour of Baxbier Brewery with beer tasting. Offered daily Wednesday to Sunday at 4:30 PM, lasting about 45 minutes with three samples included.
+ 4 more long-running events — see the calendar.