Tim Akkerman, former frontman of DI-DIRECT, performs with his band The Ivy League. An evening of rock featuring songs from his solo albums and the new work 'Are We Strong Enough?'.
American rock band Dayseeker performs at Melkweg Amsterdam.
American singer-songwriter John Coffey takes the stage at Rotown. An intimate evening of folk-influenced music.
Dutch singer-songwriter Jett Rebel takes the stage in Alkmaar.
Tramhaus, the Rotterdam post-punk five-piece that won the VERA Poll in 2023, delivers an intense and energetic show blending shoegaze and punk.
Dutch rock band Van Dik Hout takes the stage in Leiden.
Tribute to Ronnie James Dio featuring songs from his time with Rainbow and Black Sabbath, led by vocalist John Cuijpers and guitarist Frank Pané.
South African a cappella legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring their distinctive vocal harmonies to Arnhem.
World-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu brings his signature blend of classical music and entertainment to Maastricht.
Call It Off performs a Taylor Swift tribute show at Neushoorn.
Dutch singer-songwriter Bertolf performs his album Bluefinger Volume 2 at De Oosterpoort. An intimate evening of distinctive original songs.
Saxophonist Tineke Postma presents her album VOYA with an international ensemble featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Theo Bleckmann.
Singer-songwriter Jaimi Faulkner brings a mix of intimate ballads and powerful songs to Het Penninckshuis.
Lebbis takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 18 December 2026.
Backfire! and Traumatizer perform at Baroeg Rotterdam in a late-night concert that runs into the early hours.
Minimalist masterpiece Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt performed on pianos, organ and cello in a unique lying-down listening experience at the Laurenskerk.
Time Bandits take the stage at Gebouw-T in Bergen op Zoom.
American singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc performs at the Lutherse Kerk with Barbara Forstner as support.
Najib & Roué perform their comedy show 'Alles Is Comedy' at Ziggo Dome.
An American musical about a family grappling with mental health and identity, featuring powerful music and an emotionally gripping narrative.
PACESHIFTERS performs a set of Nirvana classics plus tracks from Nevermind, with support from Nijmegen's Cloudsurfers, a garage punk and post-grunge outfit.
Pianist Jeroen van Veen performs Ludovico Einaudi's greatest works in a unique lying concert at the Laurenskerk. Listen to minimalist piano music while resting comfortably on a mat.
ABBA Gold Europe performs the greatest hits of the legendary Swedish pop group in a live tribute show.
Brandalarm is the Netherlands' biggest 16+ party, featuring new wave, house, urban and hit music at Luxor Live in Arnhem.
The Fortunate Sons brings a tribute show to Creedence Clearwater Revival, performing classics like 'Bad Moon Rising' and 'Proud Mary'.
Italian Queen tribute band The Vipers faithfully recreates the classic hits with authentic costumes and styling. An evening of rock music and nostalgia.
Arie & Silvester deliver an evening of sharp wit and raw energy at Kunstlinie in Almere.
Guido Weijers presents his New Year's conference 2026 at the Stadsschouwburg Groningen. An evening of humor as medicine for the year.
NO BARRIER's Christmas party at De Helling brings emo and alternative rock with mandatory Christmas jumpers, glühwein, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater on Gamecube.
Winter festival in the Brabanthallen with Christmas cheer, shopping streets and a warm indoor setting.
Nikola Meeuwsen, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, performs a solo concert with Liam Nassereddine as support.
Julika Marijn presents a theatrical performance exploring life without children and what that freedom means.
Two Dutch performers bring their theatrical production 'Waiting for Death' to the stage in Leiden.
Raoul Heertje takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven.
A visual and musical performance exploring the concept of home, created for toddlers and young children.
Amy Egbers and Muza Valiaddinzade perform at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 18 December 2026.
The Australian soprano Mirusia performs a festive Christmas concert at Theater vanBeresteyn.
Dutch performer Jasper van der Veen takes the stage at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.
Late-night party at Willemeen with music running into the early hours.
Theatre production Oersoep at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.
Vette Knepper takes the stage at Poppodium De Bosuil in Weert.
A bingo night with prizes and thrills at Vibes, stretching into the early hours.
Jazz musicians Cor Bakker and David Linx perform their collaborative project Crossroads, an intimate musical exchange between two experienced performers.
Antoon performs in Amsterdam on 18 December 2026 at 20:00.
The Doors Alive delivers a tribute show to The Doors, featuring all the classic songs and iconic sound of the legendary rock band.
An evening performance at EKKO Utrecht on 18 December, running from 19:30 to 22:30.
Tess Merlot and pianist Guillaume Marcenac perform French Christmas songs and chansons inspired by Piaf and Aznavour.
Rotterdam postpunk band Library Card brings their distinctive blend of spoken word, raw emotion and energetic guitar work to the stage as support act.
& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.
Three comedians wrap up the year with a geopolitical year-end show combining humour and current affairs.
Clarinetist Lina Gronemeyer's quintet performs original compositions blending jazz, classical music, and Balkan influences with unconventional arrangements.
Dutch tribute band Yellow performs Coldplay's biggest hits at De Theaterbakkerij, featuring songs like 'Viva la Vida', 'Clocks' and 'A Sky Full of Stars'.
The village of Laren glows with festive lights during this evening celebration, centered around Singer Laren.
Jan Van Duikeren performs at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem on 18 December 2026.
Free event on 28 August at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
A Christmas concert featuring 80 singers from Hét Projectkoor performing with a 14-piece orchestra under conductor Arwin Kluft.
The Carel Kraayenhof Quartet and singer Nuala McKenna blend Bach's baroque compositions with Argentine music in this imaginative concert programme.
Stand-up comedian Michael Prins takes the stage at Willem Twee Fabriek in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Satirical Christmas musical about consumerism and profit, with John Buijsman as CEO Santa. Includes vegetarian three-course menu.
Bibliotheek Neude screens the beloved classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' with James Stewart, introduced by filmmaker Maarten Peels.
British actor Pip Utton performs his one-man show about Donald Trump in Zierikzee.
Vroeg Pieken is an event at Markant Theater Maashorst in Uden, starting at 20:00.
A cosy story time event at the library where children enjoy tales from their favourite books.
Vocal ensemble Cantoría performs festive Spanish baroque music with humour and folk rhythms in a Christmas concert full of dancing melodies.
A nostalgic dance afternoon with classical music and retro-style dancing at the Weeffabriek, perfect for lovers of vintage elegance.
Dutch band DeLange performs at De Storm in Winterswijk.
The Clarks, a The Hague-based classic rock cover band, plays hits by The Rolling Stones, Queen and Golden Earring at Podium Aan Zee.
A private Christmas drinks event at Café de Cactus with festive cheer for invited guests.
Straô Ellemeet is an event on Strand Ellemeet in Ellemeet on 31 January 2027.
Rob Mostert Hammond Group delivers a soul and blues evening with classic tracks and the signature Hammond organ sound.
A tribute to Amy Winehouse's greatest hits and classic soul songs, performed in honour of the legendary artist.
HELP! delivers an authentic tribute show with classic Beatles songs in Zierikzee.
The Irish Eagles pays tribute to the legendary Eagles with their classic hits in Zierikzee.
The Bentleys Celebrating takes audiences back to the golden era of 1950s and 1960s music.
Beyond the Music performs U2's biggest hits in a lush orchestral arrangement, created especially for this night in Zierikzee.
Frank Blueka presents 'Love from Ireland', a theatrical show blending his original songs with Irish classics from U2, Rory Gallagher, and The Cranberries.
A free blues jam session hosted by Muziekpodium DJS, with Sinnermen as the resident band. Musicians and singers are welcome to join and perform.
Toneelgroep Altstadt presents a performance on guilt and forgiveness, based on Dostoyevsky, featuring Hans Kesting, Délano van den Berg and Jordy Vogelzang.
Create your own wooden Christmas tree or candle holder in this hands-on workshop for children aged 6 and up.
Open mic night for spoken word in Leiden where everyone is welcome to perform, regardless of experience. Free entry.
Story time for toddlers aged 2 to 4 with a new tale each session at Theek 5 Baarle-Nassau.
Prime Time Friday is a Dutch-language stand-up comedy night featuring local comedians at ComedyCity The Hague.
A lively music class for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their parents, with singing, movement and making music together.
Back To Base hosts an intimate night with Fiene spinning all night long at Wibar in Leiden.
Jay Francis brings his solo show 'Tunnelvisie' to Renesse on 18 December.
Soraya de Bakker brings her comedy show about marriage and love to Burgh-Haamstede.
Luuk Ransijn presents his performance 'Uitkijk' in Renesse.
Interactive story time for babies and toddlers with their parents, featuring books, movement and music.
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht - a live ice show in which beloved Disney characters set off on a journey together.
Shamaryah Koehler presents 'Heart Awakening', a show blending music with spiritual themes.
A neighbourhood meeting place for parents with young children in Zuilen, where you share experiences about parenting over coffee.
Gaming sessions for young people every third Friday at Bibliotheek Drunen. Play together, help organize activities, and experience the positive effects of gaming.
A weekly board game evening at Bibliotheek Voorburg where you can play games and connect with other enthusiasts every two weeks on Friday.
Weekly card-game evening in Oostzaan with prizes and a raffle. Doors open at 19:30, play starts at 20:00.
Annual commemoration of the 1953 Watersnood disaster on 1 February at the Watersnood Museum in Ouwerkerk, honouring those who lost their lives.
An interactive reading of the classic fairy tale 'The Little Match Girl' with slides and a creative craft activity for children aged 6 and up.
Parents can visit the Parenting Point to discuss parenting questions and receive support with raising their child.
Bi-weekly meetings for groups of older adults (50+) in a fixed composition at ZB Middelburg.
Weekly English story time for children aged 4 to 8 at Bibliotheek Neude Utrecht.
Peuterpret is a toddler activity at Bibliotheek Capelle Centrum.
Cleo takes the stage at Theater Imperium in Leiden.
Create your own miniature world to display between your books in this hands-on workshop for ages 16-21.
Informal café gathering for Dutch conversation and socializing at the Chocoladefabriek, no registration required.
A fun board games afternoon at the library where people of all ages can play together.
A Boekstart Babybieb session with live music for babies aged 0-2 at Amstelveen library.
Build together with others at this Lego workshop in the library, creating whatever you can imagine.
A hands-on workshop where you'll design custom Christmas cards using Canva - ideal for creating personal holiday greetings.
Learn to create personalized Christmas cards online in this hands-on workshop.
Children craft their own Christmas figures from ping-pong balls and LED tea lights in this creative BiebFabriek workshop.
Learn to design your own digital Christmas card using online tools. Add images, colors, text, and effects to create a personalized holiday greeting.
Free homework support at the library for young people, with volunteers helping with planning and challenging subjects.
Drop by the Smartphone & Tablet Café in Heerhugowaard with your questions about phones and tablets. Free advice on photos, email, apps and more.
Free help from library volunteers with questions about computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Explore medicinal herbs and their uses in your own garden and the wider world.
A creative making workshop where you work on your own project using 3D printers, laser cutters and textile printing. Adults only, 18+.
A story time session at the library for grandparents and parents with young children aged 0-4, featuring read-alouds and shared picture books.
A story time session for toddlers and their parents or grandparents at the library, held on the fourth Friday of each month.
A creative writing workshop where you practice through exercises and style experiments while meeting fellow writers.
Art historian Doris Schillings explores artists from world history and the creation of historic buildings in this engaging lecture.
A themed café celebrating how Bussum hosted the Netherlands' first TV broadcast in 1951 and pioneered colour television in 1967.
Author Josyanne Groot discusses her vision of love and how to craft your own life narrative, drawing on her book 'The Life Book' and personal insights.
A drop-in morning for parents and carers to meet, play with their children and share refreshments in a relaxed setting.
A free reading session for parents and young children up to 4 years old, featuring stories, rhymes, and songs.
An interactive programme for parents and young children featuring reading, singing, playing and crafts together at the library.
Free repair service for appliances, clothing and jewellery at Repair Café Niedorp, held on the third Friday of each month from 9.30 to 11.30 in the Fenixkerk.
A creative handcraft club where you work on projects and meet fellow enthusiasts at Bibliotheek Malden.
Weekly story time for toddlers and preschoolers at Bibliotheek Hapert, featuring different themes each week.
A crochet morning at Bibliotheek Nuth where participants hook together, share ideas, and learn from one another.
Free seed library where you borrow seeds, grow the healthiest plant, and return your harvest for others to use.
Programming workshops for children aged 8-14 at Bibliotheek Centrum in Deventer.
Free story time session by BoekStart for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) at the library.
Free morning programme for babies and parents with BookStart coach Ingrid, exploring the best children's books at the library.
Monthly programme for babies and toddlers up to two years old with their parents at Theek Oosterhout.
Story time, play and music for toddlers and young children up to age 4, with parents and carers.
Hands-on workshop where you learn programming and video-making at the library.
Children enjoy a reading session followed by a hands-on craft activity at the library.
Samen Zingen Zwolle is a community singing event in Zwolle. This session is cancelled due to heat code; the new season begins in September.
Children aged 2 to 6 gather for an interactive story time featuring reading, singing and play with picture books.
Stad & Natuur hosts a monthly gathering at the Herdershut featuring art, stories, and nature. This edition showcases a seasonal special.
A Christmas Eve candlelit remembrance at war graves in Mierlo, honouring fallen soldiers and the freedom they secured.
Free drop-in clinic for parents and young people with questions about parenting and growing up, every Friday from 9 to 13:00 at Startpunt Wageningen.
Regular meeting for seniors (50+) in 's-Heerenberg where a small group gathers to share experiences and discuss current topics.
Weekly conversation café for non-native Dutch speakers. Every Friday morning at Stadkamer Kampen.
Free help with writing your CV and applying for jobs.
Weekly story-reading session for toddlers at the library, with parents and grandparents invited to join.
Adult study group for improving reading and writing skills. Participants work at their own pace and level.
Drop-in consultation hours with a reading and media consultant at Bibliotheek Maasbree for parents seeking guidance on literacy and media support.
The Eye Café is a meeting place for people with visual impairments and their companions, where volunteers share practical tips and personal experiences.
A monthly open discussion at the library exploring the theme of strength through personal experiences and perspectives of participants.
A cosy story time session for children aged 4 to 6 at Bibliotheek Zuilen, with no need to book ahead.
Learn programming with Fischertechnik models in the Roboc@r workshop. Every Friday afternoon at the library, discover how devices like washing machines and traffic lights work.
A welcoming gathering for anyone curious about Dutch culture, customs and traditions, held regularly at the library.
Monthly gathering for people with acquired brain injury and their families in Schiedam, featuring peer support and expert speakers.
Study group in Hoevelaken/Nijkerk discussing diverse topics in a welcoming, open environment for all.
English-language story time for children aged 4 to 8 featuring beautiful stories at the library.
Weekly story time for children in the picture book corner at the library, every Wednesday and Friday at 10:00.
A Boekstart Babybieb session with live music for babies aged 0 to 2 years at Uithoorn library.
A library activity for toddlers and young children (0-4 years) with their parents, featuring stories, songs, play and craft activities.
Weekly meeting place for parents and grandparents with toddlers aged 0-4, every Friday at MFC De Roef.
A social puzzle session at the library where you can work on puzzles together with fellow enthusiasts.
Chess afternoon for hobby players of all levels at the Ootmarsum library.
Friday afternoon activity at the library where children play, build with Lego and Magnetic Tiles, and make new friends.
A Friday afternoon gathering where volunteers crochet shawls and blankets for local care homes. All are welcome to participate.
Seniors gather for board games and card games on Friday afternoons at Bibliotheek Wassenaar with Palaver.
Friday afternoon programme at Stadkamer Kampen's library where children do activities and meet each other after school.
Weekly story time session at Stiens library where enthusiastic teachers read from engaging children's books. A fun gathering for young listeners.
A monthly craft session at the Zoomerij where you create at your own pace under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Build freely with Lego at Hellevoetsluis Library. An informal gathering for Lego enthusiasts of all ages.
Build with Lego, create stop-motion films, or program robots in this hands-on afternoon where you decide the activities.
A relaxed evening at the library where you play board games, read books and chat with others. Open to everyone, whether you come solo or with friends.
Children explore digital and hands-on creative activities at the library's Creation Lab.
Women from different countries meet over coffee or tea to discuss parenting, living in the Netherlands, schools and language.
Monthly gathering for people who have lost a loved one, where you can speak with others who share your experience in a safe setting.
Friday afternoon chess sessions at Bibliotheek Harlingen for players of all levels.
A weekly Friday afternoon gathering at Bibliotheek Twello where you can enjoy coffee or tea and meaningful conversation with others.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Hans Klok teams up with Cirque du Soleil for a spectacular illusion show featuring world-class performers.
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.
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.
Fortune Child takes the stage at Poppodium Iduna in Drachten.
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.
Huub van der Lubbe and Jan Robijns take the stage together with a mix of new and classic songs, stories and musical performances.
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.
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.
A Christmas concert for the whole family at Kunstlinie, filled with festive music and holiday cheer.
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