
Diwali Festival
Almere Diwali is a vibrant cultural festival featuring music and traditions on the Esplanade.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Alain Clark performs at Kunstlinie in Almere.

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 comedian Guido Weijers dissects 2026 with his trademark wit and incisive observations.

Stand-up comedian Nabil Aoulad Ayad returns to the stage after a period away.

An evening combining music, art and performance at Kunstlinie. Hondsdol brings together different artistic forms in an experimental setting.

Najib and Roué share intimate conversations on stage, the kind they would have with or without an audience.

René van Meurs brings his new show to Kunstlinie in Almere. The Poelifinario award-winner delivers a hilarious and thoughtful exploration of what happiness truly means.

A Friday night combining live music, games, karaoke and DJs at Kunstlinie Almere.

A theatre and dance performance exploring drugs in society through the perspectives of four characters - a dealer, parent, customs officer and user.

BRO'S is a theatre show full of unexpected turns, awkward silences, and surprising comedy.

DAHOMEY blends African dance styles with contemporary dance and hip-hop in an energetic performance for young people and adults.

Four acrobats find themselves on a rubbish heap full of discarded items in this acrobatic family theatre show for children aged 5 to 12.

The Big Bike Film Night showcases cycling films with adventure stories and stunning landscapes from around the world, in English with Dutch subtitles.

Raveolutie Halloween Edition merges Halloween and rave culture on the dance floor with pounding beats and hypnotic light shows.

Dutch progressive rock pioneers Focus have been proving for over five decades that their genre remains vital and energetic.

KASBA fuses North African rhythms with rock, reggae and funk for an energetic live show.

De Warme Winkel presents 'Britt for President', a humorous theatrical take on politics and the possibility of change.

Learn oil painting in Almere and develop your artistic skills through hands-on practice in a creative studio environment.

Corrosia showcases work by graduating artists from Dutch art academies, selected in collaboration with Almere residents.

A cat disguised as a woman befriends a struggling journalist in this charming Dutch film about second chances and unlikely friendships.

Shirley Clavijo González showcases cut cardboard and silk tissue paper works at De Nieuwe Bibliotheek Stad, where light intensifies the colours.

Children's light sculpture workshop as part of the Lichtjesparade event organized by De Rode Haring in Almere Poort.

Drawing and painting classes for 50+ at artist Myriam Weisz's studio. Beginners and experienced artists alike are welcome to learn and explore.

A story time session for babies aged 0 to 2 years at the library, supporting early language development.

Monthly Chinese story time for children aged 3 to 8 who speak the language at home.

The third edition of KUNST=BOOS presents work by artists who speak out and ask difficult questions. An exhibition featuring art that challenges and provokes, potentially shifting your perspective.

Story-time session at the library for babies aged 0-2, supporting early language development through reading.

Monthly Italian story time for babies and young children aged 6 months to 6 years, part of the Nati per Leggere programme.

A monthly Spanish story time for young children at De Nieuwe Bibliotheek Stad, where kids aged 4-8 listen and learn through play.

Adult workshop to create light sculptures for the Light Parade in Almere Poort on December 20, 2026.

An intimate theatre performance about four girls growing up on a remote German farmstead, where past and present intertwine.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up with rotating themes and a variety of drawing materials.

A welcoming space for parents and babies to connect over refreshments while children play with soft toys and books.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up with rotating themes and a variety of drawing materials.

An intimate three-course dinner for up to 16 guests at one table at OSTRWLDR, with a glass of wine included.

A guided writing session led by Beau Karamoy where you work on your own project - novel, essay, thesis, or other text. Open to all.

A monthly philosophical discussion evening led by philosopher Ana Wissa, where participants explore diverse philosophical themes together.

A Halloween day in Almere Buiten featuring a spooky scavenger hunt, workshops, bouncy castles, a haunted house, and a maze.

A family-friendly afternoon at De Nieuwe Bibliotheek with guided tours and information about activities for families.

An extended story time session for toddlers and preschoolers featuring seasonal tales, singing, crafts, and games.

Guided birdwatching walk through the Oostvaardersplassen with a Staatsbosbeheer guide, observing various bird species in their natural environment.

This museum house reveals how Almere's earliest residents set up their homes and lives in the newly built city during the 1970s.

Creative workshop for children featuring crafts and art-making activities at the library.

Weekly free drawing and painting classes for children aged 7 to 14 at Luna Nguyen Atelier, no experience required.

A guided tour through Almere's Regenboogbuurt neighbourhood, exploring its architecture and the iconic Rooie Donders.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up with rotating themes and a variety of drawing materials.

An intimate storytelling evening featuring inspiring narratives, live music, and a shared meal.

Free Dutch-language course in Almere using art and poetry as teaching tools, led by Luna.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up with rotating themes and a variety of drawing materials.

Guided walk through the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve in search of raptors including sparrowhawks, marsh harriers and kestrels, led by a Staatsbosbeheer guide.
+ 35 more long-running events — see the calendar.