
Hans Klok in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil
Hans Klok teams up with Cirque du Soleil for a spectacular illusion show featuring world-class performers.

Hans Klok teams up with Cirque du Soleil for a spectacular illusion show featuring world-class performers.

Swedish stoner rock band Greenleaf brings heavy, guitar-driven riffs and haunting vocals to VERA Groningen.

Jett Rebel returns with a new band, blending funk, soul and rock-'n-roll with spontaneous improvisation at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.

Prins S. en de Geit returns to Luxor Live with new material, reimagined classics, and the high-energy performance their fans expect.

Lézard is a Ghent-based band playing discopunk - an explosive mix of post-punk, disco and new wave. They sing about the world's downfall with humour and melancholy.

FRIDAY brings darker, rawer material on their third album - an evening of introspective songs about sleepless nights and the weight of everyday life.

My Baby performs at 013 in Tilburg. An evening of live music in an intimate venue.

Irish vocal ensemble ANÚNA brings their distinctive a cappella sound to the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

Fortune Child takes the stage at Poppodium Iduna in Drachten.

Huub van der Lubbe and Jan Robijns take the stage together with a mix of new and classic songs, stories and musical performances.

Singer and theatre maker Sterre Konijn explores Dante's Inferno through music, blending classical, pop, and world traditions with vocals, text, and experimental instruments.

Dutch stand-up comedian Thijs Boontjes presents his show 'Campari Soda - so bitter and sweet' at 013 Tilburg.

Waylon performs at Parktheater Eindhoven, featuring his greatest hits alongside new material.

The Noord Nederlands Orkest presents a classical concert at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie.

Icelandic folk ensemble Árstíðir performs traditional songs at the Lutherse Kerk in Groningen.

SONS performs at EKKO Utrecht in a two-hour concert showcasing their energetic and dynamic sound.

De Niemanders perform at Theater Heerlen in Heerlen on 17 December 2026.

Amsterdam sextet Nusantara Beat fuses 20th-century Indonesian songs with contemporary sound. A band that honours tradition while pushing forward.

An interactive music concert with the trio Van Straalen, Cimadevilla and Pol, blending Bach, tango, pop and classical music with the game element Live HITSTER.

A striking artistic presentation that combines journalism, performance and life stories into a compelling whole.

Nathalie Baartman & De Bössels bring an evening of Twente songs, stories and humour to Cultura Ede.

Nilgün Yerli takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 17 December 2026.

Michael Varekamp & The Legends perform at Cpunt Hoofddorp with an evening of classic songs and stories.

Coldplace takes the stage at Poppodium De Bosuil in Weert.

An absurd comedy show by Tim Kanon and Leon Wohlrabe featuring sketches, chaos and sharp humour.

My Generation delivers a rock show featuring classic hits at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

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

A theater show combining stories, music and whisky tasting at Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit in Zutphen.

Stand-up comedians perform at Gebouw-T for an evening of comedy and laughs.

Monthly blues jam with a resident house band and rotating guest artists at Gelderlandfabriek. Spontaneous collaborations and international performers make each evening unique.

Toon Hermans' intimate One Man Show from 1993 screened in 2K and 5.1 surround sound, featuring songs about love and loss following his wife's passing.

Conny Janssen Danst presents 'Behind the Wall', a large-scale dance production exploring identity, connection and loss.

Tess Merlot brings her glamorous French-style Christmas show Oh La La Noel to Brinkhuis Laren.

A musical show exploring how The Beatles came to perform in Blokker, featuring the band Bolistic Smoke and a documentary discussion with a local expert.

Every Thursday NAR hosts long listening sessions with pizzas and cocktails for € 5 each. Enjoy the bar, terrace, or dance floor.

An educational morning session for seniors designed to spark imagination and foster meaningful connections.

Scapino Ballet Rotterdam's multimedia ballet La Mer celebrates the beauty and vulnerability of the ocean through dance and visual art.

Free event on 28 August at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

CineBieb Laarbeek presents The Holdovers at the Dorpshuis, a screening organized in partnership with the Laarbeek Senior Associations.

Free board game night every Thursday at Poppodium Phoenix. Bring your favourite games and play with fellow enthusiasts under the guidance of host Afra.

Documentary about John Davidson, diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at fifteen, who later became an advocate for raising awareness about the condition.

Theatre company De Verleiders performs their production 'Zoek dekking' at the Leidse Schouwburg in Leiden.

Private Christmas drinks event on 17 December at Café de Cactus in Hengelo.

The Clarinet Choir of Muziekvereniging Prinses Irene performs a varied programme at the library, actively engaging the audience throughout the show.

Green experts share practical tips on sustainable living, from energy efficiency to reusable nappies at the Sustainability Square in Bibliotheek Centrum.

The Klittens present their annual Klitfest festival in Amsterdam, featuring the band alongside guest performances from their punk and pop circle.

Simple melodies from various cultures sung together in unison and harmony, with space for silence and reflection. Emiel Scholsberg provides guitar accompaniment.

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

A Dungeons & Dragons session at Bibliocenter Weert welcoming both newcomers and experienced players for a guided campaign.

A quiet reading club where book lovers gather to read in silence together, then discuss their books over refreshments.

Toneelgroep Altstadt presents a performance on guilt and forgiveness, based on Dostoyevsky, featuring Hans Kesting, Délano van den Berg and Jordy Vogelzang.

Titanique brings the Titanic story to life through Celine Dion's music, with accessibility support for visually impaired guests.

A queer social space for young LGBTIQ+ people aged 12-24 at Regenboogcafé.

Adults gather to share their favourite children's and young adult books, swapping recommendations and discovering new stories together.

A relaxing sound bath session featuring singing bowls, handpan, gong and ocean drum at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg.

Free living room café at ZB Middelburg where everyone is welcome for coffee, tea, and friendly conversation.

Theatre performance Biotopia at Theater Ins Blau in Leiden.

A relaxed knitting and crochet café where you can work on your projects alongside fellow enthusiasts.

A relaxed gathering for knitting, crochet, and embroidery with guidance from experienced crafters and beginner-friendly resources.

A gathering where participants read aloud from world literature together and discover unexpected connections with each other.

A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.

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

Monthly gathering of the Silent Book Club at LocHal, where readers share their books briefly and then spend an hour reading silently together.

MC Silvester Zwaneveld hosts a comedy night at De Muze, presenting a lineup of stand-up comedians to the audience.

Learn flower arranging in this Christmas workshop and create your own festive arrangement to take home.

Writer Lex Paleaux, winner of the Boekhandelsprijs 2025, visits Literary Café Gemert. An evening featuring his distinctive prose and witty reflections on life.

An evening of beautiful songs at Vestzak, celebrating the finest in music.

Cleo takes the stage at Theater Imperium in Leiden.

Free Linux installation for old laptops in Gorredijk. Repair Cafe, SeniorWeb, and the library help extend your computer's life.

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

Solve jigsaw puzzles together with others or borrow one to take home at this casual puzzle gathering in Middelburg.

Free drop-in advice service for questions about money, work, housing, care and debt. Expert staff available without appointment.

Learn to design and edit your own Christmas cards using Canva in this hands-on workshop. A perfect way to send something personal to loved ones.

Leadership expert Frank Schaper discusses how modern dictators gain power through democratic elections and the threats they pose to our democracy.

Guided bird-watching walk in the Waalenburg-De Marel nature reserve on Texel, where early winter migrants from the north gather.

A festive craft workshop where children turn an old book into Christmas decoration using the book folding technique.

A festive Christmas evening with stories, poems, music and art at Porgy en Bess, including mulled wine and seasonal treats.

Free homework support at the library for young people, with volunteers helping with planning and challenging subjects.

Weekly Dutch-language class for non-native speakers in Hilvarenbeek, focusing on speaking, reading and writing alongside community building.

Free drop-in sessions to improve your computer skills, Dutch, maths, and safe internet use at Wijkcentrum De Oever.

Free advice and assistance with questions about rent, insurance, energy, telephone services, and taxes at the neighbourhood shop.

Stories are read aloud in a warm setting where memories and conversation take centre stage. Free entry.

A French conversation group for speakers of all levels to practice and improve their language skills through group discussion.

Arduino User Group for experienced makers collaborating on projects in the library's MakerLab.

Deutsches Café is an informal conversation group for German speakers of all levels. Every Thursday evening, participants practice their German conversation skills with a facilitator.

Monthly book club for readers aged 20-35 at Bibliotheek Uden, where you discuss books and stories with fellow book enthusiasts.

A follow-up evening for 3D printing course participants to experiment, work on personal projects and share experiences with fellow learners.

A creative writing group where you develop your own style through themed assignments and share your work aloud. Open to beginners and experienced writers alike.

A weekly German conversation group for speakers who want to maintain and improve their language skills in a relaxed setting.

Monthly philosophy discussion group at the Huis van Waalre exploring life's big questions and contemporary issues.

A hands-on tech workshop for primary school students (grades 5-8) featuring VR, coding, robotics and AI experiments.

Gabriël Vriens guides you through classical music, discussing renowned composers and their works.

A hands-on workshop teaching practical digital skills like QR codes and apps, with guidance on safe digital use in a welcoming environment.

A quiet craft session at the library where you can continue your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other creative project.

Work on your own handicraft project and meet neighbors at Bibliotoop Woensel-Noord. Free coffee or tea, drop-in welcome.

Free repair café where volunteers help fix your broken electronics and furniture. No registration required - just come along.

A monthly drop-in playgroup at the library for toddlers and parents, featuring play activities and a chance to connect with other families.

A storytelling session for parents and grandparents with young children (0-4 years) at the library, held monthly.

Toddlers and babies aged 0 to 4 enjoy reading, play and music at the library. A cosy hour for parents and children together.

A story time session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) at Theek 5 Rijen, with a new tale each time.

A casual games night at Weert's library featuring board games and card games for all.

A creative space where you can experiment, develop ideas and bring them to life in the Facet Lab and Facet Studio.

A beginner-friendly computer course covering web browsing, email, and file downloads for people new to digital technology.

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

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

A reading club for teenagers aged 15-18 exploring various genres and themes, with refreshments provided.

Learn how to use Google services like Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Maps on your smartphone or PC in this practical course.

A reading club at Bibliotheek Krimpen where non-native speakers practice Dutch together and develop their language proficiency.

Watch the news in simple language and discuss it with others while practising Dutch in a relaxed group setting.

Free financial advice in Nunspeet on benefits, forms, and debt problems.

Creative writing group for short stories and poetry. The group is currently full.

Beginner computer course covering websites, email, and file downloads for those new to digital technology.

Self-directed practice in language, maths, digital skills and more via Oefenen.nl at Stadkamer centrum.

A creative writing workshop where prompts and wordplay help you discover new ideas. Open to anyone who loves writing or wants to begin.

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.

Adult lesson group for improving reading and writing skills at your own pace and level.

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

Monthly gathering for people with acquired brain injury, organized by Library Drunen. A social and informational evening with the motto 'you don't have to do it alone'.

Energy Café at Bibliotheek Tuinwijk: meet energy ambassadors and local experts to discuss sustainable home improvements, green roofs, heat pumps and solar panels.

A philosophical discussion evening where participants explore everyday dilemmas together, valuing doubt and diverse viewpoints.

A relaxed group reading session where participants share stories and poems, discuss them together, and discover new perspectives through conversation.

Beginner Portuguese course (A1) at Volksuniversiteit IJmond in Beverwijk. Learn to speak and understand at a comfortable pace.

Monthly writing café at the library with guidance from writing instructor Marjan Leunissen. Two hours of creative writing and inspiration.

UP! Conversations brings young people together to discuss meaningful topics like loss and family in a relaxed, peer-led setting.

A weekly Thursday morning gathering at the library where locals read the newspaper and share coffee together.

A weekly social drop-in café at the library where you can enjoy coffee, conversation, and games with others.

Every Thursday morning, local organizations at Bibliotheek Goirle offer support with digital skills, reading, numeracy, and financial matters.

A morning where parents and caregivers share stories and reading with their little ones in a warm, welcoming setting.

A relaxed coffee morning at the library where you can enjoy a hot drink and work on your own projects.

Thursday afternoon games session at the library for children aged 6-12, featuring board games and active games.

Weekly 30-minute story time for toddlers and preschoolers at Bibliotheek Schoonhoven, drop-in welcome.

A social craft café at the library where you work on your own project alongside others. Beginners and experienced crafters alike are welcome.

Residents and volunteers at Broedplaats Tuinwijk collaborate on initiatives to gradually improve their neighbourhood.

A bi-weekly sewing and handicraft group meeting Thursday mornings at the library, welcoming anyone interested in crafting or socializing.

A welcoming gathering space at the library where you can chat, do creative activities, or discuss books with others.

Children's books are read aloud at the library, with games and songs for young children.

A gathering space in Kerkrade for autistic individuals to share experiences and build community.
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.

Charly Luske performs a tribute to his musical hero.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 € 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.

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

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.

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

An evening of humour and recognition about hormones and life changes, packed with laughter and new perspectives.

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.

A musical celebrating the life and work of cabaret artist Frans Halsema, whose influence endures decades after his passing.

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

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

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

The FlevoEnsemble celebrates New Year's Eve with a musical spectacle at Kunstlinie.

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.

Singer-songwriter Festival at Cultura Ede showcasing established artists, emerging talent and local musicians.

The Even Bigger Slime Musical is an expanded and spectacular version of the hit musical, packed with slimy effects and fun for children aged 6 and up.

Black Pencil performs music inspired by Almere's landscape at Kunstlinie.
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