
Nena
German pop icon Nena brings her classic hits and energetic live performance to Groningen.

German pop icon Nena brings her classic hits and energetic live performance to Groningen.

American singer Lizz Wright performs an evening of gospel, jazz and soul in Groningen.

Two legendary reggae acts on one night: Culture with Kenyatta Hill and Cedric Myton in Groningen.

The youngest Kelly Family member brings his rock band to Groningen for an energetic evening of live music.

American singer Lizz Wright performs an evening of gospel, jazz and soul at De Oosterpoort.

The youngest Kelly Family member Angelo Kelly performs with his band as part of the 'READY TO ROCK' Tour 2026.

British singer-songwriter Jon Allen & The Luna Kings performs a blend of Americana and folk rock.

Alma Quartet and Nicolas van Poucke perform chamber music by Beethoven and Schumann in Groningen.

VERA celebrates the Groningen dialect with three bands: StAD (indie pop), Steernvanger (folk), and Olaf Vos (hip-hop) - all performing in Grunnegs.

Money & The Man performs at EM2 VENUE in Groningen.

Lisa Ostermann brings her acclaimed comedy show 'De Baas' back to the stage in Groningen.

Anas Younes performs his stand-up comedy show about anger and fatigue at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

The Grand Pillow Society presents 'Monstrosities' at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

Martini Grey brings together five leading Dutch jazz musicians for a refined ensemble performance.

Teun van de Keuken explores how the meat industry influences us and why it's so hard to stop eating meat in this engaging theatre lecture.

Learn comic drawing techniques with Loeki in this hands-on workshop for children aged 7 and up.

Create your own standing clock while learning to blend 3D design techniques with practical craftsmanship in this hands-on workshop.

Children and their (grand)parents bake cookies at Synagoge Groningen and discover Jewish culture and tradition.

A guided excursion through Groningen exploring the importance of city trees, from ancient monuments to modern avenue trees.

A cosy gathering where you read your own book in silence, surrounded by fellow readers at Forum Groningen.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis performs an evening of hits and classics from his extensive career.

Snelle performs his Clubtour 2026 with new tracks and fan favourites like 'De Overkant', 'Smoorverliefd' and 'ReΓΌnie'.

Black Sea Dahu combines indie folk, chamber pop and art rock on the Everything-tour in Groningen.

Dutch pop-rock artist Guus Meeuwis plays his greatest hits and classic songs at Martiniplaza.

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.

Lola Cedès performs her soft electronic pop at Simplon.

Music theatre series built around Haydn's Sun Quartets, performed by Chaos String Quartet with Schluter & van Leeuwen in Groningen.

Dutch electronic duo Velocity Made Good performs their new EP live at Vera with a support act.

Fred van Leer performs his new comedy show 'I Actually Don't Know' at Martiniplaza in Groningen.

Gabriel Palatchi brings a unique blend of Latin jazz, tango, funk and Middle Eastern and klezmer influences to the Synagoge Groningen.

De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.

Money & the Man bring heavy rock riffs, danceable grooves and soaring solos to EM2 Groningen.

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.

DJ Leedsizzer plays pop, rock, disco, new wave and world music on Sunday afternoon in Groningen.

The Grand Pillow Society takes the stage at the Grand Theatre in Groningen.

An interactive dinner theatre where you solve a murder case while enjoying a three-course meal - choose your role as observer, suspect, or investigator.

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.

An introductory course in Dutch Sign Language, combining learning with enjoyment for anyone interested in communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

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.

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.

A visual exhibition featuring images of Groningen at Forum Groningen.

A lecture exploring self-organization and how order arises spontaneously without central planning.

Exhibition featuring 25 visual artists exploring their relationship with Groningen's City Park, displayed in MartiniPlaza's theatre lounge.

Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.

Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.

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.

A lecture exploring the Groningen Scheurkalender and the logic of collective behaviour when there is no hierarchy.

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.

Morning programme for babies and toddlers featuring a story reading and playtime.

Kunstuitleen Groningen presents a selection of works by artist Harry Markusse.

A guided city walk through Groningen exploring its history and contemporary character.
+ 13 more long-running events β see the calendar.