The Guest List
Thu 29.10.
20:00
EKKO, Utrecht
The Guest List takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute concert.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 in Utrecht
Starting today
Gökhan Çinar
Thu 29.10.
21:00
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Turkish singer Gökhan Çinar performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
& JULIET
Thu 29.10.
20:00
Beatrix Theater, Utrecht
& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.
Radio Thursday
Thu 29.10.
16:00
NAR, Utrecht
Every Thursday NAR hosts long listening sessions with pizzas and cocktails for € 5 each. Enjoy the bar, terrace, or dance floor.
Inherited + White Knuckle Grip + Cold Grip
Thu 29.10.
20:30
ACU, Utrecht
Three bands - Inherited, White Knuckle Grip, and Cold Grip - perform at ACU Utrecht.
Film Screening: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Thu 29.10.
19:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Thai comedy-drama about a student who cares for his dying grandmother while hoping to inherit her wealth.
Bring Me Back Home - Premiere
Thu 29.10.
20:30
Utrecht, Stadsschouwburg (SSBU), Utrecht
A personal theatre performance by Bright Richards and David Richards exploring origin, identity and the father-son bond through poetry, dance and intimate storytelling.
DE DANSVLOER / Camille Maria & Gropina
Thu 29.10. – Fri 30.10.
(2 days)
NAR, Utrecht
free
Free Thursday night dance sessions with Camille Maria & Gropina at NAR's dance floor in Utrecht.
Sint Maarten Parade: The Route of Sint Maarten
Thu 29.10. – Sun 8.11.
✨ New
(11 days)
Diverse locaties Utrecht, Utrecht
In this special anniversary edition of the Sint Maarten Parade, visitors walk their own route through Utrecht's city centre, encountering light sculptures, choirs, brass bands, circus acts and dancers.
Exhibition: Styx
Thu 29.10. – Sat 31.10.
(3 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
An exhibition exploring cremation, water and ritual through the lens of scattering ashes at sea.
Exhibition: Comforters
Thu 29.10. – Sat 31.10.
(3 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A portrait series exploring grief, loss, and the people who help us through difficult times. An exhibition honouring those who offer comfort and solace.
Workshop: Styx Clay Candleholder
Thu 29.10.
18:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Create your own clay candlestick in this hands-on workshop. No experience required; all are welcome to join and connect with others.
Workshop: Comforting
Thu 29.10.
19:30
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A workshop on grief and support: learn how to be present for someone who has lost a loved one and understand the processes people experience after loss.
Guided Tour Neude
Thu 29.10.
14:00
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.
Queer & Ally Make Space
Thu 29.10.
19:00
RAUM & Venster, Utrecht
An evening for queer people and their allies in Utrecht to meet and share experiences.
Story Time (Ages 2-4)
Thu 29.10.
10:30
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
A regular story time session for toddlers aged 2 to 4 at Bibliotheek Overvecht, where children can enjoy listening to stories in a comfortable setting.
Digital Workshop Kanaleneiland
Thu 29.10.
13:30
Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
Monthly digital skills workshop at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland where you learn at your own pace and practice alongside others.
Games Afternoon (ages 6-12)
Thu 29.10.
15:00
Bibliotheek Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht
Thursday afternoon games session at the library for children aged 6-12, featuring board games and active games.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Blik op Bloemen
Sat 21.2. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Utrecht residents share personal stories about flowers in this exhibition at the Centraal Museum, created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Van Baaren Foundation.
Music in the Museum
Sun 27.9. – Sat 2.1.
(98 days)
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
String ensemble Woodcraft performs live classical music, jazz and groove among the artworks of Henk Helmantel at Museum Catharijneconvent.
Sint Maarten Parade
Thu 15.10. – Sun 8.11.
(25 days)
Domplein, Utrecht
The Sint Maarten Parade winds through Utrecht with light sculptures, orchestras, choirs and theatrical performances for all ages.
Nijntje Museum in Dutch Sign Language
Sat 18.4. – Sat 19.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
The Nijntje Museum in Utrecht presents its exhibition in Dutch Sign Language, welcoming deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors to experience the museum fully.
StoryTrail Theatre Walk through Utrecht
Sun 20.9. – Mon 28.12.
✨ New
(100 days)
Storytrail stadswandelingen, Utrecht
€ 19,95
A theatrical walking tour through Utrecht's history, guided by a storyteller who brings the city's past to life.
The Making of: Henk Helmantel. In a New Light
Tue 6.10. – Fri 18.12.
✨ New
(74 days)
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Conservator Rianneke van der Houwen offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Henk Helmantel exhibition, exploring how it was created and the dialogue between his paintings and medieval art.
Instant Guided Tours - Henk Helmantel
Thu 8.10. – Tue 5.1.
✨ New
(90 days)
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
free
Free guided tour through the Henk Helmantel exhibition, exploring paintings, medieval sculptures, and their stories.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Exhibition of Frans Franciscus, a figurative artist who launched his career during the postmodern shift of the 1980s.
Exhibition window: Hedy Tjin
Mon 31.8. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Illustrator and artist Hedy Tjin displays her work in the window of Bibliotheek Neude. Her illustrations appear on murals, textiles, and children's books.
Henk Helmantel. In a New Light
Fri 25.9. – Sun 17.1.
in 5 days (115 days)
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Museum Catharijneconvent showcases master painter Henk Helmantel's work, from mystical reflections to subtle lighting in cloisters and still lifes.
Graffiti
Sun 4.10. – Tue 30.3.
(178 days)
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases graffiti art by street artists, tracing the history and cultural significance of the medium.
Exhibition: Picture This!
Sat 17.10. – Fri 30.10.
(14 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Picture This! exhibition features award-winning picture book illustrations from 2026, bringing together talented illustrators from across the globe.
Exhibition: Lost Through Loss
Mon 26.10. – Sun 8.11.
(14 days)
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A photographic exhibition by Harry Slegh exploring grief and loss through portraits of Jana De Guchtenaere, capturing the emotional aftermath of bereavement.
Centraal Collection | Centraal Museum Utrecht
Thu 1.1. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht's permanent collection showcases Dutch art and design spanning multiple historical periods.
Godenschemering - Frans Franciscus
Fri 10.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
The Centraal Museum Utrecht showcases the work and legacy of Frans Franciscus in the exhibition Godenschemering.
House of Saint Nicholas
Sun 4.10. – Sat 5.12.
(63 days)
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Interactive exhibition at Museum Catharijneconvent featuring hands-on activities for children celebrating the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition.
Super Sunday Solar Science Show
Thu 17.9. – Mon 5.10.
in progress
Sonnenborgh Museum en Sterrenwacht, Utrecht
€ 13
An interactive show about the sun for children aged 8 and up and adults at Sonnenborgh Museum.
Lichtjesvaart De Meern 1
Thu 27.8. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
An evening boat tour through Utrecht's canals with illuminated vessels, passing shipyards and terraces along the water.
Family Tour: Land and Sky
Wed 25.2. – Wed 30.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A guided family tour exploring landscapes across the Centraal Museum and the nijntje museum in Utrecht.
Multilingual Story Time
Wed 4.3. – Wed 16.12.
in progress
nijntje museum, Utrecht
A Dick Bruna picture book read in Dutch and another language by two native speakers at the nijntje museum.
Multi-sensory guided tour - History of fashion
Sat 15.8. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
A multi-sensory guided tour exploring fashion history, specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
Exhibition: Drawn Life
Wed 2.9. – Sat 31.10.
in progress
Bibliotheek Overvecht, Utrecht
Exhibition of sketches and sculptures by visual journalist Myrthe van Heerwaarden, based on the graphic novel 'A Life Drawn'. Portraits of Utrecht residents living, learning, and working together.
KunstKeet (6+)
Wed 2.9. – Sat 6.3.
in progress
De Vrijstaat, Utrecht
€ 98
KunstKeet is an art workshop for children aged 6+ featuring 6 lessons per theme, culminating in a masterclass with a professional artist.
Exhibition: 'A Soil Full of Roman Finds'
Thu 1.10. – Tue 1.12.
(62 days)
Utrecht
An exhibition of archaeological finds from across Utrecht province, featuring Roman artifacts, burial mounds, and medieval objects.
Botanical Gardens Season Opening
Sun 30.8. – Wed 2.12.
in progress
Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht
The Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University welcome visitors for the new season.
Lichtjesvaart Roman Ship De Meern 1
Fri 11.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
De Meern 1, Utrecht
€ 17,50
Evening cruise on Utrecht's canals aboard the Roman ship De Meern 1, with views of historic shipyards and waterfront terraces.
De Betonnerie
Sun 13.9. – Mon 23.11.
in progress
Beton-T, Utrecht
Monthly second-hand market at Beton-T with over 100 stalls selling vintage, design, and curiosities.