Dichterbij
Wed 11.11.
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden
Theatre performance Dichterbij at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 in Leeuwarden
Starting today
Fragments of the World
Wed 11.11.
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden
A theatre performance exploring fragments of culture and identity from different worlds, brought together in a compelling production.
Story Time Picnic & Tips from the BoekStart Coach (0-6 years)
Wed 11.11.
10:00
dbieb Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
A story time picnic with personalized reading advice from the BoekStartcoach for children aged 0-6 at dbieb Leeuwarden.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
From East and West
Mon 2.12. – Sun 1.12.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
Exhibition exploring ceramics from different periods and regions, tracing how artistic traditions, knowledge and taste travelled between east and west.
Tina Farifteh. When I Saw the Sun and Moon at the Same Time
Sat 24.5. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
An immersive installation by Iranian-Dutch artist Tina Farifteh exploring identity and cultural memory. A visual journey through personal and collective histories.
Mummy Mysteries
Sat 22.11. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Leeuwarden
An exhibition about mummies beyond ancient Egypt: discover how mummification occurred in Europe and other regions at Natuurmuseum Fryslân.
Robert Zandvliet - On the Shores of Time
Sat 23.5. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Fries Museum showcases an exhibition of work by artist Robert Zandvliet, a Frisian-born artist whose oeuvre is in the spotlight this year.
Van Achterberghprijs 2026: StudioZAND
Sat 4.7. – Sun 10.1.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
StudioZAND wins the Van Achterberghprijs 2026 and exhibits its ceramic work at Keramiekmuseum Princessehof through January 2027.
The Poptaschat
Sat 1.8. – Sun 30.5.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Fries Museum presents the original seventeenth-century silver ensemble known as the Poptaschat, a world-renowned artwork far less familiar to the public than its copies scattered across museums worldwide.
REDBAD: The Legendary King
Sat 5.9. – Sun 7.2.
in progress
Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
The Frisian Museum in Leeuwarden explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary medieval Frisian king.
Mummy Mysteries
Sun 13.9. – Mon 23.11.
in progress
Leeuwarden
€ 14
Exhibition exploring animal mummies from ancient Egypt and Friesland, bringing together artefacts and stories from both cultures.
Soft Power Playground
Sat 26.9. – Sun 20.12.
in 6 days (86 days)
Leeuwarden
An exhibition exploring powerful narratives through soft materials at SPOONK.
Schatkamer Guided Tours
Sun 4.10. – Sun 29.11.
(57 days)
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
Guided tours of the Schatkamer collection at Leeuwarden's historical centre, exploring remarkable artefacts and their histories.
Short Story
Fri 9.10. – Fri 18.12.
(71 days)
dbieb Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
An 8-lesson course on writing fictional stories, covering plot development, tension, character creation, dialogue, and narrative atmosphere.
REDBAD: The Legendary King
Sat 12.9. – Mon 8.2.
in progress
Leeuwarden
The Frisian Museum explores the life and legacy of Redbad, the legendary king who ruled Frisia over a thousand years ago.
Street Art Scavenger Hunt
Wed 16.9. – Sun 1.8.
in progress
Leeuwarden
€ 3
A scavenger hunt following street art around Leeuwarden, designed for primary school children. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.
Raku Workshop: Make and Fire Ceramics
Mon 21.9. – Mon 21.12.
(92 days)
Lies Keramiek, Leeuwarden
Learn the Japanese raku technique at Lies Keramiek: craft your own ceramics and fire them in a traditional raku kiln.
Bootverhuur Bonkevaart
Sun 1.3. – Mon 30.11.
in progress
Bootverhuur Bonkevaart, Leeuwarden
Rent a boat at Bootverhuur Bonkevaart in Leeuwarden and explore the water at your own pace.