
thrown + Counterparts
Two bands, thrown and Counterparts, perform together in Tilburg.

Two bands, thrown and Counterparts, perform together in Tilburg.

Dutch-British composer and multi-instrumentalist Tessa Rose Jackson performs indie psych-pop with cinematic soundtracks and emotional resonance.

American bassist David Ellefson, former Megadeth member, performs an evening of bass music and career stories.

Italian singer Veronica Fusaro takes the stage at the Nobel in Leiden.

Dutch band Opus Kink performs at Rotown. An evening of energetic music from this talented group.

Grammy-winning R&B artist Bilal performs his landmark debut album '1st Born Second' in full, celebrating 25 years since its release.

Alain Clark performs in Groningen, sharing the stories and inspirations behind his songs in an intimate concert setting.

Fred van Leer takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 8 December 2026.

Progressive metal band Polyphia performs in Amsterdam with support from Perturbator and opener RJ Pasin.

Nusantara Beat showcases music from Indonesia and Malaysia at Rotterdam's Jazzpodium BIRD.

Boekestijn & De Wijk bring their annual year-end celebration to Leiden with live music and entertainment.

SHIFFT takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 8 December 2026.

Anne & Bas present their revue 'The Wet Dreams' at De Oosterpoort, an evening of funny sketches and musical numbers.

Writer and public intellectual Paul Scheffer discusses his latest book 'The Day After Liberation', an intellectual history of post-war Europe drawing on five decades of writing and travel.

& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.

Esther van der Voort takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven on 28 August 2026.

Writer Adriaan van Dis talks with Simon Dikker Hupkes about his work and life as he approaches his eightieth birthday.

Theater Oostpool explores Dutch class society in a production directed by Florian Myjer.

The National Theatre presents Mefisto, a theatrical production at the Leidse Schouwburg.

Psychiatrist Jim van Os explores the connection between psychological distress and physical health in this talk.

Workshop on safe banking: learn how to manage your online banking securely and recognize fraud.

A fortnightly book discussion group in Nijmegen where readers share recommendations and chat about books, led by Will Kranendonk.

A dialect programme celebrating the river Regge through images, words and music, performed by Diny Groothalle, Bert Jansen and Roelie van der Vegt.

Monthly open chess gathering at Bibliocenter Weert where chess players of all levels meet and play together.

Monthly board game evening hosted by Michel and Yasmine at Heythuysen library, free entry.

A classical opera exploring the love story between Venus and Adonis at Theater Ins Blau.

BoekStart baby library is a welcoming programme for babies aged 0 to 2 years featuring books, toys and a friendly atmosphere at the library.

A children's craft workshop with a Christmas theme, part of the monthly Klets&Dreumes programme at the library.

Wouter Mensink van Luttenberg explores the divide between city and countryside, from Finsterwolde to Budapest, and what ultimately connects us across these worlds.

The final evening of a beginner's knitting course where you learn the basics and work on your own knitting projects.

Pubquiz hosted by presenter Matthijs Wind at Theater De Liefde. Questions span current events, science, sports, music and theatre - fun for all levels.

Weekly Dutch reading and writing practice with guidance in a relaxed cafΓ© setting.

Weekly Russian storytelling sessions for children aged 4-8, led by volunteers from Stichting Bright Future at the library.

Beginner computer course covering web browsing, email, and file management for those new to digital technology.

A monthly discussion group for active older adults in Utrecht, where participants collectively choose the theme for each meeting.

Meet Werk & Vakmanschap and explore career paths in metal, electrical, process, and infrastructure technology.

Peuterpret is a toddler activity at Bibliotheek Krimpen where young children can play and have fun.

Theologian Menso Rappoldt explores how biblical stories have shaped language, art, and culture through a series of lectures.

Practical course on secure password management and account protection for everyone.

Free introductory workshop on safe internet use: learn to spot misinformation and create strong passwords, no technical background needed.

Hands-on workshop evening exploring AI tools like ChatGPT. Discover how to write texts, generate images, create music and produce videos through practical experimentation.

A workshop on critical thinking that teaches you how to engage with information and beliefs, and understand the reasons behind your convictions.

A lecture exploring Parkinson's disease from a new angle, combining scientific research and real-world examples to offer fresh insights and hope.

Monthly gathering for parents of young children at the library to meet neighbours, share experiences and swap parenting tips while the kids play together.

Free workshop where children design their own digital character using digital brushes, stamps, and shapes in a hands-on creative session.

Free legal advice on benefits, applications, and support schemes for low-income households, WMO, and youth services. Walk-ins welcome.

Multiple organizations offer free advice and support every Tuesday morning at the Dorpskamer, covering care, wellbeing, language, literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and volunteering.

A reading group for non-native speakers to practice Dutch together by reading and discussing books or articles.

Free drop-in session at the library where you can practise for your driving theory exam, with guidance or at your own pace.

A reading group for adults improving their Dutch. Participants read and discuss a book in simple language together in a small group, guided by a trained language volunteer.

A philosophical lecture series exploring classical thinkers as inspiration for reflecting on contemporary issues.

A VR experience at the library that simulates dementia, aimed at family members, caregivers, and anyone seeking to understand the condition better.

A study group open to all ages where participants explore a subject together at their own pace.

Free homework support for students from grade 8 and up at Culemborg Library, with tutors available to help with all school subjects.

HoeDan? is a free community space where residents help each other with language, maths, digital skills, and form-filling.

Weekly language club where you practice Dutch through games, free and without registration.

Free IT support for anyone needing help with computers, tablets, or smartphones. Every Tuesday at the library.

Free consultation hour for questions about digital media, run by Seniorweb volunteers at DOK in Delft.

Free weekly drop-in training in digital skills and language at cc Jan van Besouw in Goirle.

A friendly gathering where you share stories with others while enjoying coffee and tea at the library.

A writing group for anyone working on personal projects, sharing feedback, and collaborating with fellow writers.

The Bende van de Zwarte Hand hosts a dinner event at Verhalenhuis Belvedere in Rotterdam.

Learn to design and send a digital Christmas card using Canva, with guidance on sharing via WhatsApp or email.

Join a weekly Tuesday morning breakfast gathering at Bibliotheek Hellevoetsluis where locals meet, chat, and enjoy breakfast together.

A drop-in morning for parents and carers to meet, play with their children and share refreshments in a relaxed setting.

Weekly Tuesday morning story time at Bibliotheek Oirschot for young children aged 2-6, with a different theme and book each week.

Weekly free vegetarian soup and community gathering at Bibliotoop Tongelre, where you meet new people and exchange ideas.

The Tegelen library hosts a free board game afternoon every Tuesday where children and young people can play from the new collection.

Parents and caregivers join their young children for reading, singing and crafts in this interactive library activity for the very young.

Free art programme for over-60s featuring drawing and craft tasks, done at home or together at the library.

A cosy gathering for knitters, crocheters and embroiderers at the library, with complimentary coffee and tea.

A language salon for women improving their Dutch, practicing speaking and reading with volunteers using everyday topics.

TaalPlus is a language-learning activity run by Bibliotheek Rivierenland and Stichting Kompas to help you improve your Dutch.

A reading club in Capelle aan den IJssel for non-native speakers to practice Dutch together and develop their language proficiency.

A reading group for Dutch learners to practise the language together and build confidence in a supportive community setting.

A community support service offering advice on regulations, local activities, and social connections in the neighbourhood.

Weekly Dutch conversation group with trained volunteer instructors. Open every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30, drop-in welcome.

A reading room for adults looking to improve their reading skills at ZB Vlissingen.

Interactive story time for toddlers held every Tuesday and Thursday at OPEN Delft.

Weekly story time session for babies, toddlers and young children up to 4 years old in Beverwijk.

A cozy reading group where you practice your reading skills in a small group with a volunteer.

Volunteers from Wonen plus Welzijn offer free help with questions about smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers at the Langedijk library.

Weekly gathering of the Historical Society of Zuidlaren Municipality at the Heritage Centre, where visitors can share local history stories and ask questions.

Experiment with Snap Circuits and discover the basics of electricity and renewable energy. For children aged 8 and up.

A language exchange event in Vlissingen where Spanish and Dutch speakers help each other practice their target language.

Learn to speak Dutch in an informal setting at Goirle Library's community language programme.

Beginner Russian course at Volksuniversiteit IJmond in Beverwijk, taught by an experienced instructor.

German beginner course (A1 level) at Volksuniversiteit IJmond, welcoming both complete newcomers and those refreshing their foundation skills.

A Dutch language class for mothers with children, combining language learning with creative activities and community.

A support gathering for people with eye conditions in the Land van Cuijk area, where participants exchange experiences and offer mutual support.

Meet the Movement Broker at Terborg Library for guidance on physical activity and wellness.

A casual handicrafts group meeting every other Tuesday morning at the library's reading cafΓ©, with knitting, conversation, and refreshments.

A story time session for young children at the library, designed to build language skills and early literacy.

A craft club where enthusiasts meet every two weeks at the library. Drop in anytime and join in.

Bibliotheek Haastrecht reads aloud to toddlers every Tuesday morning. Drop in with your child - no booking required.

A cosy sewing workshop on Tuesday mornings where you bring your own project or learn to sew, with coffee and tea. Open to everyone, including Dutch learners.

Creative workshop for children aged 6-13, every Tuesday afternoon at the library. Make things and experiment with your ideas.

Weekly 30-minute story time for children in grades 1-4 and their parents learning Dutch at Bibliotheek Schoonhoven.

Drop by the library cafΓ© every Tuesday afternoon for a conversation, a listening ear, or simply to spend time with someone who has time for you.

Story time for the youngest with parents: picture books, movement, play and music around a changing monthly theme.

Monthly story-reading session for children at De Hoge Hof community centre in Echteld, held every second Tuesday.

Children's activity at the library featuring story readings, games and songs for young children.

Story time session for babies and toddlers up to 2 years old featuring engaging picture books.

Interactive story and activity time for babies and toddlers with singing, movement and music. A different theme each month.

A peaceful reading evening at Barneveld Library where you can enjoy your book in a calm, distraction-free environment.

A drop-in morning hosted by Quiet Eindhoven, an initiative that fights poverty and gives everyone access to enjoyable activities.

Weekly story time for young children at the library, followed by craft and colouring activities.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.

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.

Herman van Veen performs in Almere with his show 'Today'. An evening with the versatile artist and performer.

AndrΓ© Rieu brings a winter concert to his native Maastricht at the MECC.

Sabrina Starke performs her intimate musical show 'Weather the Storm', exploring resilience and personal growth at Cultura Ede.

A sharp and hilarious comedy about two friends on a bizarre road trip following a funeral, starring Jelka van Houten and Sanne Wallis de Vries.

Angela Groothuizen performs 'Sexy Sixty', a theatre show celebrating womanhood with humour, music and dance for audiences of all ages.

Sven Figee and Matthijs van Nieuwkerk perform 'The Best of Sven en Matthijs' with a full band, featuring highlights from their TV show and successful summer tour.

A music theatre piece about two strangers embarking on a camper journey after one receives a young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. A moving road trip adapted from MΓ©lissa Da Costa's bestselling novel.

Nanine Linning and her international artistic team present a new production for Scapino Ballet, the company known for energetic and innovative dance work.

Stephanie Struijk performs her intimate concert 'Always and Never' at Cultura in Ede, two decades after her debut. A show exploring time, change, and what endures.

The Scratch takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen.

Journalists Ruben Terlou and Jelle Brandt Corstius explore geopolitics in Eastern Europe and Asia through personal narratives in this theatre evening.

Three pianists explore The Beatles' music in a theatrical concert that showcases experimental arrangements and the diverse musical styles that made the band revolutionary.

AndrΓ© Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform each summer at Het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the conductor's birthplace.

The Glamrocks deliver an energetic glamrock show featuring classic rock songs and dazzling outfits.

Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.

Original vocalists from legendary Dutch pop bands perform together with Nederpop All Stars, celebrating the biggest hits from Nederpop history.

Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.

3JS celebrates their twenty-year anniversary with a show featuring musical highlights from two decades of Dutch folk-pop.

The Kik performs a night of Beatles classics, completely translated into Dutch. The Rotterdam band brings sixties pop with Dutch lyrics blending humour and poetry.

Unlimited theatre subscription for the 2026-2027 season at Cultuurpodium Groene Engel in Oss. Attend all adult performances without choosing, for β¬ 199,-.

Surinamese stand-up comedian JΓΆrgen Raymann, a pioneer of Dutch comedy television, returns with a live theatre show.

The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble performs Strauss and Schoenberg, exploring love and inner transformation through music.

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

Join Theaterschool Almere and AJSO for a festive Christmas sing-along filled with music and cheer.

LoΓ―s Lane marks 40 years with a concert featuring their biggest Dutch pop hits. Sisters Suzanne and Monique Klemann perform their most beloved songs.

Muiters brings humour, music and a Christmas quiz to Cultura Ede for an interactive festive evening with Thijs Kemperink and Erwin Nyhoff.

Timebox performs an evening of British Isles hits, taking audiences back to the origins of modern pop music.

Dutch jazz ensemble New Cool Collective blends jazz, Latin, afrobeat and dance with live improvisation and grooves.

Efteling brings the Baron 1898 story to the stage in a new theatrical production for children aged 6 and up.

Johnny de Mol presents his second stand-up show 'Goed dat jij bestaat!', reflecting on family life and how the women around him influence his journey as a father.

Dutch folk singer Gerard van Maasakkers performs solo with guitar at Het Speelhuis. An intimate evening of songs and stories.

Niels Geusebroek brings his 'Because of You' theatre tour to Helmond with intimate concerts featuring his greatest hits and fresh songs.

Andries Tunru and Stefan Hendrikx deliver a witty New Year's Eve show rooted in local Zutphen stories and audience participation.

Paul de Leeuw, Annick Boer and fellow performers explore family themes in a theatrical production at ATLAS Theater Emmen.

German psychedelic rock band Kadavar brings their energetic live show to Helmond, blending stoner, proto-metal and classic hard rock.

Paul de Leeuw and Annick Boer star in 'We Are Family', a new theatre production from the team behind 'Ver van je bed'.

The Voice of Holland winner Ruben Hillen takes the stage in Maastricht.

The Margaretha Consort performs Renaissance and Christmas music from 1640, conducted by cellist and gambist Marit Broekroelofs.

The Dutch Tenors bring vocal power, humour and audience interaction to their theatre show 'Rise Up'.

A new Dutch theatre play about events from 2005 in Haaksbergen, featuring Stefan de Walle and a talented cast of young actors.

Sven Ratzke presents a new solo show that takes audiences on a musical and theatrical journey through over 130 years of cinema history.

Lil Ones presents a musical theatre adventure for children aged 3 and up, featuring the story of an angry dinosaur with songs and fun.

The Jeugdorkest Nederland, a symphony orchestra featuring the best young musicians aged 14 to 20, performs after an intensive rehearsal period.

Dutch stand-up comedian Ronald Goedemondt takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven.

Paskal Jakobsen performs an intimate solo show featuring personal songs and a new album, a different sound from his work with BLΓF.

A theatrical celebration of BZN's greatest hits, featuring live performances of classics like 'Mon Amour', 'Just an Illusion' and 'The Old Calahan' by a band of musicians and singers.

JoΓ«l Borelli performs a theatre concert of music, humour and personal stories from his piano.

Dutch pop legends Het Goede Doel reunite with their original line-up for a concert featuring their 1980s hits.
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