British ska-punk band The Skints take the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
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.
Alain Clark performs in Groningen, sharing the stories and inspirations behind his songs in an intimate concert setting.
Dutch band Opus Kink performs at Rotown. An evening of energetic music from this talented group.
Scottish indie-pop legends Belle & Sebastian take the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
Grammy-winning R&B artist Bilal performs his landmark debut album '1st Born Second' in full, celebrating 25 years since its release.
Italian singer Veronica Fusaro takes the stage at the Nobel in Leiden.
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.
The Tubs take the stage at Merleyn for a concert on 8 December.
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.
Thrown performs at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg on 8 December 2026.
SHIFFT takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 8 December 2026.
Kosmetika performs at Musicon in Den Haag. An evening of music from 20:00 to 23:00.
Anne & Bas present their revue 'The Wet Dreams' at De Oosterpoort, an evening of funny sketches and musical numbers.
& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.
Psychiatrist Jim van Os explores the connection between psychological distress and physical health in this talk.
Esther van der Voort takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven on 28 August 2026.
Berry van Berkum performs a classical Christmas concert at the Stevenskerk with works celebrating the birth of Christ.
Writer Adriaan van Dis talks with Simon Dikker Hupkes about his work and life as he approaches his eightieth birthday.
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.
A fortnightly book discussion group in Nijmegen where readers share recommendations and chat about books, led by Will Kranendonk.
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.
A classical opera exploring the love story between Venus and Adonis at Theater Ins Blau.
Christmas-themed music bingo at NYMA where you guess the songs and compete for prizes.
Educational event in Nijmegen exploring innovative learning concepts and future-oriented teaching methods.
Film Cult presents the Oscar-winning film Moonlight in Rotterdam.
A monthly sing-along afternoon with Evelien where community, connection, and music bring people together.
Workshop on safe banking: learn how to manage your online banking securely and recognize fraud.
Frans Miggelbrink tries out his New Year's Eve comedy show 'Hulde' in Winterswijk.
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.
One-on-one talent coaching session for young people aged 8-18. Spend 30 minutes exploring your strengths and what motivates you with a professional coach.
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.
Pubquiz hosted by presenter Matthijs Wind at Theater De Liefde. Questions span current events, science, sports, music and theatre - fun for all levels.
A support and empowerment group for women focused on personal growth, meeting at Bibliotheek Enschede Centrale.
Weekly Dutch reading and writing practice with guidance in a relaxed café setting.
Beginner computer course covering web browsing, email, and file management for those new to digital technology.
Weekly Russian storytelling sessions for children aged 4-8, led by volunteers from Stichting Bright Future at the library.
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.
Workshop on alternatives to Big Tech companies, focusing on privacy and digital independence. Learn practical tips for choosing services that match your values.
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.
A BiebLAB workshop on managing your digital data safely and consciously, with practical tips and hands-on exercises.
Wouter Mensink van Luttenberg explores the divide between city and countryside, from Finsterwolde to Budapest, and what ultimately connects us across these worlds.
Free information session on health insurance with an expert. Ask your questions and learn how your coverage works.
Expert Kars Veling explores the lives of butterflies and dragonflies and shares practical ways you can help protect these fascinating insects.
A workshop on critical thinking that teaches you how to engage with information and beliefs, and understand the reasons behind your convictions.
The final evening of a beginner's knitting course where you learn the basics and work on your own knitting projects.
A lecture exploring Parkinson's disease from a new angle, combining scientific research and real-world examples to offer fresh insights and hope.
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.
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.
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.
An interactive session where local entrepreneurs share practical tips on making your home and surroundings more sustainable, organized by the Bollenstreek Library and Noordwijk municipality.
Free consultation hour for questions about digital media, run by Seniorweb volunteers at DOK in Delft.
A reading group for non-native speakers to practice Dutch together by reading and discussing books or articles.
Free weekly drop-in training in digital skills and language at cc Jan van Besouw in Goirle.
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.
Hands-on workshop for adults to experiment with digital and technical tools at the library.
Theologian Menso Rappoldt explores how biblical stories have shaped language, art, and culture through a series of lectures.
Children learn to prepare healthy cold meals together and taste their own creations at the end of the class.
Master Marco from the library reads a story, and children bring it to life through theatre, dance, music and movement.
Learn to prepare delicious and healthy meals in a real kitchen during this hands-on cooking workshop for children.
A friendly gathering where you share stories with others while enjoying coffee and tea at the library.
A philosophical lecture series exploring classical thinkers as inspiration for reflecting on contemporary issues.
A writing group for anyone working on personal projects, sharing feedback, and collaborating with fellow writers.
A VR experience at the library that simulates dementia, aimed at family members, caregivers, and anyone seeking to understand the condition better.
Learn to design and send a digital Christmas card using Canva, with guidance on sharing via WhatsApp or email.
The Bende van de Zwarte Hand hosts a dinner event at Verhalenhuis Belvedere in Rotterdam.
A drop-in morning for parents and carers to meet, play with their children and share refreshments in a relaxed setting.
Join a weekly Tuesday morning breakfast gathering at Bibliotheek Hellevoetsluis where locals meet, chat, and enjoy breakfast together.
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.
An open drop-in session at KinderLab Schenkel where parents and children can collaborate on projects, share ideas and enjoy refreshments.
A neighbourhood meeting place where boys gather to do activities together.
An outdoor play day where children meet new friends, discover hidden talents, and have fun together through games and activities.
Weekly Mini-Lab for young children in Capelle aan den IJssel with Miss Sophie. Bring your child for an activity and fruit snack.
A musical activity for toddlers with playtime and relaxation, while grandparents and caregivers enjoy refreshments.
Children prepare and share a meal together in this hands-on restaurant experience, with stories and laughter encouraged at the table.
Lunch for children and their parents or grandparents at KinderLab Oostgaarde. Registration required before 10:00.
Drop-in homework help session where children can ask questions and get support with their schoolwork from teacher Keesje.
A hangout space for boys aged 8 to 12 to relax and participate in activities with peers from the area.
Monthly gathering for parents of young children at the library to meet neighbours, share experiences and swap parenting tips while the kids play together.
A cosy morning of picture books and toddler songs with Evelien at the library, featuring singing and play for the youngest children.
Parents and caregivers join their young children for reading, singing and crafts in this interactive library activity for the very young.
Drop-in consultation hours with a reading and media consultant at Panningen Library for parents seeking advice on literacy and media use.
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 gathering space for seniors featuring culture, lectures and creative workshops at the Culture Café.
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 social gathering for people aged 80+ in the Theatercafé, featuring conversation, companionship, and information about local library and Sociom programmes.
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.
Beginner Russian course at Volksuniversiteit IJmond in Beverwijk, taught by an experienced instructor.
Volunteers from Wonen plus Welzijn offer free help with questions about smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers at the Langedijk library.
German beginner course (A1 level) at Volksuniversiteit IJmond, welcoming both complete newcomers and those refreshing their foundation skills.
Experiment with Snap Circuits and discover the basics of electricity and renewable energy. For children aged 8 and up.
Free help and advice service in Tilburg offering assistance with forms, DigiD, and general questions.
Learn to speak Dutch in an informal setting at Goirle Library's community language programme.
A Dutch language class for mothers with children, combining language learning with creative activities and community.
A casual gathering at the library to read the newspaper, enjoy coffee, and chat about current events.
Weekly gathering of the Historical Society of Zuidlaren Municipality at the Heritage Centre, where visitors can share local history stories and ask questions.
A language exchange event in Vlissingen where Spanish and Dutch speakers help each other practice their target language.
An informal reading club where you choose which book to discuss. No fixed list, no obligations - just the pleasure of reading and sharing.
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 story time session for young children at the library, designed to build language skills and early literacy.
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.
Drop by the library café every Tuesday afternoon for a conversation, a listening ear, or simply to spend time with someone who has time for you.
Creative workshop for children aged 6-13, every Tuesday afternoon at the library. Make things and experiment with your ideas.
Doarpskeamer is an informal community gathering where locals can meet, share activities, and enjoy conversation together.
A casual handicrafts group meeting every other Tuesday morning at the library's reading café, with knitting, conversation, and refreshments.
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 drop-in morning hosted by Quiet Eindhoven, an initiative that fights poverty and gives everyone access to enjoyable activities.
Free art programme for over-60s featuring drawing and craft tasks, done at home or together at the library.
Children discover collaborative learning and build self-confidence at LeerLab, with registration through school.
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.
The GGD reads children's books to young children at the library. A fun morning full of adventures for the little ones.
Interactive story and activity time for babies and toddlers with singing, movement and music. A different theme each month.
A cosy gathering for knitters, crocheters and embroiderers at the library, with complimentary coffee and tea.
A peaceful reading evening at Barneveld Library where you can enjoy your book in a calm, distraction-free environment.
Weekly 30-minute story time for children in grades 1-4 and their parents learning Dutch at Bibliotheek Schoonhoven.
Municipal information evening about Wageningen's temporary parking facility at the Gevangentoren, with input from residents and business owners on the design and integration.
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.
Dutch indie band HAEVN takes the stage at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen.
Dutch indie band HAEVN takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
Herman van Veen performs in Almere with his show 'Today'. An evening with the versatile artist and performer.
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.
André 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.
Dutch country singer Waylon brings his 'Time Jumper' show back to ATLAS Theater in Emmen, featuring his own songs.
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.
Nanine Linning and her international artistic team present a new production for Scapino Ballet, the company known for energetic and innovative dance work.
Irish a cappella ensemble ANÚNA presents a winter programme of multi-voice vocal music.
Paul de Leeuw, Annick Boer and fellow performers explore family themes in a theatrical production at ATLAS Theater Emmen.
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.
Dutch stand-up comedian Ronald Goedemondt takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven.
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 Mélissa Da Costa's bestselling novel.
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.
The Glamrocks deliver an energetic glamrock show featuring classic rock songs and dazzling outfits.
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform each summer at Het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the conductor's birthplace.
Paul de Leeuw and Annick Boer star in 'We Are Family', a new theatre production from the team behind 'Ver van je bed'.
Original vocalists from legendary Dutch pop bands perform together with Nederpop All Stars, celebrating the biggest hits from Nederpop history.
Timebox performs an evening of British Isles hits, taking audiences back to the origins of modern pop music.
Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.
Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.
The Voice of Holland winner Ruben Hillen takes the stage in Maastricht.
A theatre performance with Simone Kleinsma and Brigitte Heitzer at the ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
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 € 199,-.
Surinamese stand-up comedian Jörgen 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.
Willemijn Verkaik stars in the acclaimed Broadway musical Next to Normal, a powerful story about a family navigating mental health and modern life.
Join Theaterschool Almere and AJSO for a festive Christmas sing-along filled with music and cheer.
Loïs 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.
Huub Stapel returns with his relationship comedy 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' at De Nieuwe Kolk in Assen.
The Noord Nederlands Orkest opens the new year with a concert conducted by Lucie Leguay and soprano Annemarie Kremer.
Andries Tunru and Stefan Hendrikx deliver a witty New Year's Eve show rooted in local Zutphen stories and audience participation.
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.
Najib & Roué bring their comedy show 'Alles is Comedy' to ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
The Dancefloor Classics celebrates 90s and 00s house and eurodance hits with DJ Ruud van Rijen and special guest DJ Jean.
German psychedelic rock band Kadavar brings their energetic live show to Helmond, blending stoner, proto-metal and classic hard rock.
The Margaretha Consort performs Renaissance and Christmas music from 1640, conducted by cellist and gambist Marit Broekroelofs.
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