
Calefax & Quirine Viersen
Calefax performs with saxophonist Quirine Viersen at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen.

Calefax performs with saxophonist Quirine Viersen at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen.

Pianist Rembrandt Frerichs and three young musicians deliver an interactive jazz evening centred on ensemble playing and musical joy.

Bach Collegium Japan performs Handel's Messiah, a baroque masterpiece of vocal music, at De Oosterpoort.

Singer-songwriter and producer Ethan Regan brings his debut album 'YOUNG REGAN' to Amsterdam on the Young Regan Tour.

A poetic solo by Bureau Vergezicht and Romana Vrede exploring our perspective on the world, at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.

Andries Tunru and Stefan Hendrikx take the stage together at Parktheater Eindhoven.

An intimate evening celebrating singer-songwriters performing with a house band that reimagines their songs in new arrangements.

A culinary dinner experience at Grenswerk in Venlo featuring surprising dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Girls' evening for ages 12+ featuring workshops, activities, and a chance to meet peers at ABC Atelier.

A meeting place for people with dementia, their families, and interested others to connect informally, share experiences, and support one another.

A casual board games evening where enthusiasts gather to play and try out games together at the library.

A welcoming gathering where parents and babies enjoy shared reading and connect with other families at the library.

Laura de Kinkelder explores the life and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Interactive story time for toddlers aged 2-4 with picture books, songs, dance and activities at the library.

A casual board games evening at café OPEN Delft, held every two weeks for players of all levels to enjoy classic and new games together.

A game show and variety evening with April at DeLaMar Amsterdam, complete with prizes.

A group session where participants work together to develop their reading and writing abilities in a supportive setting.

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

VPRO's Tegenlicht hosts a meet-up where documentary clips and YouTube Specials spark conversation with guests and visitors about global developments.

A toddler-friendly performance at Bieblab Schollevaar in Capelle aan den IJssel.

Join fellow crafters at the Handcraft Café Middelburg. Bring your own project, enjoy refreshments, and share experiences with like-minded makers.

Interactive workshop where you solder your own measurement device and collect data about the urban environment.

Free workshop on responsible AI use: learn to ask good questions, evaluate answers critically, and protect your privacy.

A lecture by Jan van Zinderen exploring the fascinating history of Drachten's Minorite Monastery, a significant local landmark.

A movement class led by Ashley and Domenik at Dansateliers in Rotterdam.

Children craft their own Christmas figures from ping-pong balls and LED tea lights in this creative BiebFabriek workshop.

A festive craft workshop where children fold the pages of an old book to create unique Christmas decorations.

Weekly LEGO workshop where children learn storytelling through creative building, from adventures to funny animals.

Dorpstafel Moerdijk is a community gathering for locals at MFC de Ankerkuil.

Join a relaxed Monday morning conversation at the library about current events and personal topics.

Weekly informal Dutch conversation group led by trained volunteers, open to all learners.

A monthly discussion group for people with mental health challenges and their loved ones, facilitated by peer support specialists in Anna Paulowna.

Story time for toddlers aged 2-4 featuring stories, songs and play with picture books at Bibliocenter Nederweert.

Interactive art discussion group led by Juliette Verhofstad, with a different theme each time. A great way to learn how to appreciate art together.

A creative writing workshop where you record your personal stories through short exercises. No experience needed, all welcome.

A cosy gathering at the library where you share stories and poems with fellow readers.

A practical workshop where you'll learn step-by-step how to use your smartphone better and master all the essential skills.

Art appreciation session led by Juliette Verhofstad, with rotating themes. Perfect for discovering art in a relaxed setting.

Free discussion group for autistic people and their loved ones, organized by NVA Oldenzaal at the library.

Local poets from Alkmaar meet on the second Monday morning of each month at the library to share work, inspire each other and learn together.

A creative writing workshop where participants develop stories and poems under expert guidance and share ideas with fellow writers.

Monthly poetry workshop at Bibliotheek Helmond where you write your own poems around rotating themes and poetic styles.

An evening for vegetable garden lovers to exchange experiences at Geldermalsen Library.

A paper-cutting workshop in Delft where beginners and experienced artists work together, share techniques, and connect with fellow creative makers.

Learn how to protect yourself better online in this workshop in 's-Heerenberg.

Free advice from the BoekStartcoach about reading aloud and children's books at the health centre.

Hands-on workshop covering digital essentials: QR codes, apps, and safe online practices on your mobile device.

A dance class for toddlers combining movement and music. Children develop their motor skills playfully while dancing together with peers.

An open drop-in session at KinderLab Schenkel where parents and children can collaborate on projects, share ideas and enjoy refreshments.

Listen to stories read aloud by teacher Cetah, read independently, or borrow a book at LeesLab Schenkel. Registration required.

Homework support for children with breaks for outdoor play and games.

Creative workshop for children with teacher Yvonne, where you can let your imagination loose and create something special.

A social club for girls aged 8 to 12 to relax, chat and participate in activities with peers from the local area.

Free parent-child activity based on Charlotte Dematons' 'Alfabet', combining reading, play, and digital skills practice.

BabyBieb brings parents and babies together to share stories, songs and books in a warm, interactive setting.

Parents and caregivers can relax with a massage, coffee, and pastries during this pampering morning at KinderLab Oostgaarde.

Weekly LEGO workshop where children learn to construct stories with adventures, heroes, and funny animals.

Weekly LEGO workshop for children at Bibliotheek Monster where you learn to construct stories with adventures, heroes and funny animals.

Read quietly alongside others, then share your favourite books. A peaceful evening for book lovers.

Stadstafel Willemstad is a community gathering where local residents meet for conversation and socializing.

Write your New Year's wish or Christmas greeting and hang it on the Wish Tree at Drachten Library.

Neighborhood police officers hold office hours at Valkenburg library to address local safety concerns and take reports from residents.

Practise Dutch in a relaxed group setting by having conversations with fellow learners.

TaalPlus is a Dutch-language improvement activity organized by Bibliotheek Rivierenland and Stichting Kompas.

A discussion circle for people over 50 to explore current social issues and share perspectives together.

Weekly baby library session with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for the youngest children and their parents.

Beginner Italian course at Volksuniversiteit IJmond, ideal for holiday travellers and those curious about the language.

Beginner Spanish course at level A1 with Volksuniversiteit IJmond, for learners with no prior experience.

Interactive Dutch conversation group where participants choose the topics. Build vocabulary and speak with confidence through discussions, writing tasks, and guest speakers.

Drop-in consultation hours with a reading and media consultant at Bibliotheek Reuver for parents seeking guidance on literacy and media support.

Continuation Italian course for those with basic knowledge or prior beginner experience. Develop your language skills further in Beverwijk.

A writing workshop where you can develop and practice your writing skills at ZB Vlissingen.

A discussion evening where participants think together about a theme and listen to each other's viewpoints.

A reading group where you practice Dutch together through books, discussion and conversation with fellow learners.

A Monday morning programme for toddlers and young children featuring shared reading, songs and nursery rhymes at the library.

Weekly play morning for toddlers aged 2 to 4 at Bibliotheek Huizen's Speel-o-theek, held every Monday.

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

Women meet for a casual morning of coffee, tea and conversation at Zuidwolde library.

A relaxed meetup for knitters and crocheters at Bibliocenter Weert. Get creative and connect with fellow makers.

A weekly gathering for knitters, embroiderers and crocheters at Zevenbergen library. Drop in with your work - no sign-up required.

A cosy knitting and crochet café at the library where you can work on your own project while enjoying coffee or tea.

Dementheek in Bibliotheek Elburg: a meeting place for people with dementia, caregivers and family members, featuring books, materials and memory boxes.

Women's quilting circle meeting every second and fourth Monday at Bibliotheek Nijkerk in Nijkerk.

Monthly drop-in morning at Dorpshuis Swanla with coffee and community time for locals.

A welcoming meeting place for people with visual impairments and eye conditions, open to all without advance registration.

A relaxed coffee morning at the library where you can chat with others about topics of your choice.

A hands-on workshop where you transform old books and magazines into new creative works. Sustainable crafting for everyone.

A study circle that meets every four weeks at the library for shared learning and discussion.

A weekly coffee gathering at Mierlo library where locals can meet and socialise in a relaxed setting.
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.

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.

Huub Stapel brings his theatrical adaptation of relationship therapist John Gray's international bestseller to the stage.

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.

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.

Rob Urgert and Joep van Deudekom present their popular New Year's Eve Quiz, a festive evening of trivia and entertainment.

Irish a cappella ensemble ANÚNA presents a winter programme of multi-voice vocal music.

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.

Huub Stapel explores the differences between men and women in this theatrical performance at ATLAS Theater Emmen.

The classic ballet Swan Lake is performed at Kunstlinie Almere, suitable for everyone from age 6 to 99.

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

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

Rayen Panday and friends present a Christmas show blending comedy and music at Kunstlinie.

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

The Bentleys celebrate the golden age of rock and roll with a tribute show featuring the biggest hits of the 1950s and 1960s.

The Dutch Eagles deliver two decades of authentic Eagles country rock, complete with soaring guitar work and tight vocal harmonies.

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.

Tineke Schouten brings her 28th tour with the programme 'Femme Vitaal', reflecting on how she maintains her energy and passion for performing despite being well past retirement age.

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.

Orkest Phion rings in the new year with a Scandinavian concert led by conductor Wilson Ng and violinist Rebecca Roozeman.

Jandino marks two decades of performing with a special retrospective show at Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit.

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.

A Christmas concert for the whole family at Kunstlinie, filled with festive music and holiday cheer.

Hermine Deurloo and Anton Goudsmit perform together at LUX Nijmegen.

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

A night of classic hits from the Evergreen Top 1000, performed live at Kunstlinie.

Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet about a girl transported to an enchanted realm on Christmas Eve. A festive spectacle for all ages.

The Noord Nederlands Orkest opens the new year with a concert conducted by Lucie Leguay and soprano Annemarie Kremer.

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.

The Dutch Film Orchestra performs film scores by Italian composers in the Maestro del Cinema programme.
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