Paceshifters performs a set of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' tracks plus other songs from the band. Support from Cloudsurfers, a garage punk and post-grunge quartet from Nijmegen.
New Cool Collective, the Amsterdam collective of Benjamin Herman and DJ Graham B, brings an evening of jazz, funk and danceable grooves with their signature horn arrangements and orchestral influences.
Buddy Vedder and Shelley Bos perform a show exploring loss, hope, and starting over.
De Unie 2026 is an electronic music festival in Tilburg with DJs and producers including Avalon Emerson, Jen Cardini and Young Marco.
Isabèl Usher, the 25-year-old multi-platinum artist, brings her energetic pop and hip-hop to De Helling. With hits like "Ik Kom Weer Thuis" and her debut album "Astronaut", she is one of the most striking Dutch artists of the moment.
Library Card, the distinctive post-punk band from Rotterdam, plays at MEZZ Breda. Their debut album 'Peeling an Orange in Just One Go' blends sharp guitar work with honest songwriting.
The Metropole Orkest performs The Beach Boys' greatest hits in a special arrangement at Ziggo Dome.
Bleach, a Nirvana tribute band from Breda, performs at Musicon. The trio meticulously recreates the classic songs and stage presence of Kurt Cobain and his bandmates.
Call It Off performs at Metropool Enschede on 19 December 2026.
Dutch indie rock band Bettie Serveert returns to Breda with their album 'Damaged Good', showcasing the same fierce passion that defined their three-decade career.
Tramhaus, the Rotterdam post-punk five-piece that won the VERA Poll in 2023, delivers an intense and energetic show blending shoegaze and punk.
Luminosity brings This Is Trance · Day with a strong line-up of international trance producers and DJs to Q-Factory Amsterdam.
Give Soul Indoor brings together a line-up of DJs and producers at Maassilo, featuring Benny Rodrigues, Sidney Charles and Gaskin.
Pianist Sjoerd van Eijck presents his album Pegasus with German cellist Jörg Brinkmann and Norwegian drummer Jarle Vespestad. An intimate trio blending jazz, chamber music and contemporary improvisation.
History of House Haarlem brings together Housequake, ROOG, Erick E and Funkerman for an electronic music night at Patronaat.
The Noord Nederlands Orkest presents Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium, a classical masterpiece of Christmas music, at De Oosterpoort.
World-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu brings his signature blend of classical music and entertainment to Maastricht.
Pink Floyd Project brings the classic Pink Floyd songs to life at Poppodium Iduna.
Lucky Fonz III takes the stage at Rotown. An evening of music and entertainment in Rotterdam.
A*Fever delivers a tribute show of ABBA's greatest hits at Grenswerk.
U2TWO delivers a full tribute show celebrating U2's greatest hits at Gebouw-T.
Concerto Köln performs a classical Christmas concert with festive music at the Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden.
BASS3 brings a night of live music to Panama, featuring performances by Simon Kidzoo and Kel Mozy.
Annual celebration with traditional activities and cultural highlights in Leeuwarden.
Family-friendly festival with music and entertainment for all ages at GelreDome.
Dutch punk rock band TAXITAXI brings high-energy, short songs and audience participation to Heerlen, with support from Rotzorg.
A hilarious adventure full of silly humour and great jokes for children aged 8 and up.
Three female-fronted bands - GASOLINE from Brittany, Vlissingen's Wild May West and Thee Shithole Shakers - deliver rockabilly, rock-'n-roll, blues and country at this festive rock night.
Winter festival in the Brabanthallen with Christmas cheer, shopping streets and a warm indoor setting.
Paul de Leeuw and Annick Boer perform the theatre show 'We Are Family' at Leidse Schouwburg in Leiden.
Dutch band De Unie takes the stage at 013 in Tilburg on 19 December for an extended set from 14:00 to 01:00.
Tribute acts celebrate classic rock bands at the Legends of Rock festival in Enschede.
A live tribute to Queen performed at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Two tribute bands honour Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath with an evening of metal classics: Ultimate Ozzy performs his solo work, Bloody Sabbath brings the early Sabbath years to life.
A performance exploring how we shift and change color without realizing it, at Kunstlinie in Almere.
A Christmas concert blending Baroque and jazz, featuring traditional and rare carols from across Europe and America, performed by soprano Johanette Zomer and pianist Bert van den Brink with their ensemble.
Oldschool Gangsters is a hip-hop and rap festival featuring a diverse line-up of Dutch artists at Markant Theater Maashorst.
Dijkhonger takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 19 December 2026.
The Fortunate Sons take the stage at Nobel in Leiden on 19 December 2026.
The Illusionists brings a spectacular show of magic and illusions to Leeuwarden, featuring visual effects and impressive tricks.
Progproms honours Edward Reekers with a progressive rock tribute show at this Weert venue.
Luminosity marks 19 years with a special night at Melkweg, celebrating trance music from classic to contemporary.
An ABBA-themed party at Panama featuring the Swedish pop group's greatest hits.
SOBREVO presents a DJ night with M1CH3L and DieKale at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
Funhouse XMas Edition is a nighttime party at Westweelde, organized by Rapido and Pride.
Theatre performance exploring food, time and identity at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
Nusantara Beat brings traditional Indonesian music into a modern context. The Amsterdam ensemble performs on 19 December at Willem Twee Fabriek.
De Kraaien, the cult hip-hop act from The Hague with bird masks and dark humour, returns to Podium Aan Zee. Last year's show sold out instantly.
& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.
A nostalgic 80s night with classics from Bowie, Prince and Duran Duran, music videos and an Atari arcade console.
Dutch cabaret performer Jan Beuving takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven on 19 December 2026.
Raving Charlie performs one evening at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
A*Fever performs an ABBA tribute show at De Meerpaal in Dronten for New Year's Eve.
Legends · Diamond Edition brings together a stellar line-up of DJs and producers at Now&Wow Rotterdam for an electronic music night.
Hard techno and rave night at Melkweg with electronic beats running into the early hours.
Tzigani Gipsy Band brings traditional Hungarian and Balkan music with vocalist Emilia Kirova. An evening of passion and direct audience engagement.
An interactive evening of duelling pianos featuring two pianists, saxophonist and drummer playing hits from across the decades - audience requests welcome.
The National Military Museum in Soest presents a family-friendly programme of activities during the Christmas holiday.
An indoor festival organized by Nachtcollege and Dagcollege, bringing together music and entertainment at WTC Expo Leeuwarden.
Hidden Garden is a festival at Klokgebouw in Eindhoven, organized by Minority Events and Hidden Garden Festival.
Dance and live music merge in 'Ghosts', a collaborative performance by Denden Karadeniz, Zero Dance Theatre and AAO exploring fresh artistic directions.
A Christmas concert featuring 80 singers from Hét Projectkoor performing with a 14-piece orchestra under conductor Arwin Kluft.
Margarethe von Trotta's German classic about two sisters who each rebel against the establishment in their own distinct ways during the 1960s.
Satirical Christmas musical about consumerism and profit, with John Buijsman as CEO Santa. Includes vegetarian three-course menu.
Tribute band Toto Recall brings the classic rock hits of Toto to life at De Kroepoekfabriek.
A festive Christmas sing-along celebration at Theater vanBeresteyn where you can enjoy the holiday with family and friends in Christmas attire.
The closing party of Big Bang at Poppodium de Pit, featuring music and dancing until late.
An illuminated tractor parade with decorated vehicles winds through Valkenswaard on 19 December.
Annihilation · Ready to Rise is a hardcore festival at Autotron featuring over 30 DJs and producers, including Partyraiser, Noise of Aggression and Screecher.
Soenda and Club No WiFi present an electronic music night with Kara Okay, LAMMER, Lisa Korver and more DJs at Paradigm.
Memorylane is an event by Minority Events at Klokgebouw, a venue for music, culture and community in Eindhoven.
Late-night club party at HAL4 aan de Maas with DJs and dancing until dawn.
A tribute band festival in Panningen featuring five acts: Californicated, Present Danger, RearViewMirror, St Jimmy's and Volbeatz.
Boban Braspenning presents his new musical cabaret show BRUTO, a sharp take on extreme wealth and its consequences.
A contemporary musical take on Dickens' "Scrooge" performed by Frans Hendriks and students of the Theaterschool Landgraaf, with all proceeds benefiting CliniClowns.
A dance party featuring the most popular songs from the Top 2000, performed live.
Music trivia night with live band performances during the break and after the quiz. Test your pop music knowledge in Culemborg.
Christmas celebration at DJS Music Lab with classic holiday hits and live brass performances, featuring both seasoned musicians and emerging talent.
Straô Ellemeet is an event on Strand Ellemeet in Ellemeet on 31 January 2027.
An electronic music night at Gietijzer featuring DIØN.
Six to eight comedians test new material at this rapid-fire stand-up night. Your ticket includes a drink to toast the new year.
Hard Attack takes the stage at Antia nightclub in Enschede for an electronic music night.
Eye of Melian presents 'Forest of Forgetting', a musical performance in Zierikzee.
Monthly rainbow café at Bibliotheek Uden for LHBTIQA+ people in the region. A welcoming gathering on Saturday from 13:00 to 15:30, free entry.
Toneelgroep Altstadt presents a performance on guilt and forgiveness, based on Dostoyevsky, featuring Hans Kesting, Délano van den Berg and Jordy Vogelzang.
Winter celebration at Almere Buiten Centrum featuring Father Christmas, treats, and photo opportunities with Elsa and Olaf.
Monthly shared lunch and activity at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg, featuring dishes from Café Zinnig.
An interactive storytelling session in Arabic for children, featuring craft activities. Bsant guides young listeners through reading and creative play in their mother tongue.
Stories are read aloud in Mongolian at Eindhoven Library, offering a unique introduction to the language and culture.
Gods House celebrates the end of 2026 with a party at the historic Fort St. Gertrudis in Geertruidenberg.
Soenda hosts an all day long event featuring DIØN at KABUL à GoGo in Utrecht.
An 8-hour rave at Club Ruis featuring a collaboration between RUIS and THE BEGINNING, with electronic music and dancing.
MAAS Indoor is an event organized by MAAS at the Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam.
A dancing party for adults aged 30 and over at Fletcher Familiehotel Groningen, featuring music and dancing into the night.
A 1990s hip-hop and rap night party at Markant in Emmen for fans of classic hip-hop.
Winter White Party at EDEN Breda with DJs Cindylicious, Doctor of Conduction, Ed Mission and Ko-c.
Volunteer Maya reads English stories every last Saturday of the month to children aged 2-5 at Bibliotheek LocHal.
Volunteers help you repair broken items instead of throwing them away. Free and open to everyone.
Community repair workshop where volunteers fix broken clothing, electronics and toys. You pay only for materials used.
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.
Nijntje hops on her bike in this musical children's theatre show for toddlers and preschoolers, packed with movement and adventure.
The World Stars Circus brings international performers to Bevrijdingspark in Uden.
A festive evening lantern walk along the Adventure Trail in Schaijk, perfect for families with Docus the Badger as your guide.
Onderuit performs a tribute show featuring the biggest hits of De Dijk at The Little Church.
A gathering place for knitters, crocheters, and craft enthusiasts in Twello. Everyone is welcome to work on projects together.
Annual commemoration of the 1953 Watersnood disaster on 1 February at the Watersnood Museum in Ouwerkerk, honouring those who lost their lives.
Test your bird knowledge and learn how to hang fat bird treats in winter at this afternoon event in the Informatiepunt Zwaakse Weel.
A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.
A Saturday morning story session in Serbian for young children at Bibliotheek Neude in Utrecht.
Cleo takes the stage at Theater Imperium in Leiden.
Christmas market with stalls at the mill in Valkenswaard.
Children build their own vibrating robot and learn how technology works through playful experimentation.
A boat trip to Bird Island in the Zwarte Meer, where dozens of bird species breed and deer roam. Departing from Kadoelerbrug in Kraggenburg.
Guided bird-watching walk in the Waalenburg-De Marel nature reserve on Texel, where early winter migrants from the north gather.
Children build a Christmas course together and program a Duplo train with commands. For ages 4 to 6.
A hands-on Christmas craft workshop for children aged 5 and up, led by Hester from End of April.
Hanzi Adventure returns to Bibliotheek Helmond. Discover how accessible Mandarin and Chinese characters can be in this interactive workshop.
Weekly Saturday morning story time at Bibliotheek Bergeijk for young children aged 2-6, with rotating themes and picture books.
A drop-in session with the Heemkundekring where you can chat about local history and heritage.
Informal gathering for people from Suriname or with an interest in the country. Free coffee and conversation at Rijswijk's Huis van de stad.
Valkenswaard Library hosts monthly story time sessions for young children aged 2-6, with a different book and theme each month. Parents and grandparents are welcome.
A philosophy café where curious minds and thoughtful people meet for meaningful conversations beyond the everyday.
A monthly creative writing café where you explore your thoughts and emotions through poetry, with a different theme or poetic form each session.
Guided walk through the Fochteloërveen, one of Western Europe's last raised bogs, exploring its dark history and why this vulnerable landscape has endured.
Monthly story time and craft session for children aged 3 to 7 at the library.
Code Club Rijsbergen offers free programming and 3D design workshops for children aged 7 to 17, held on the third Saturday of each month.
CoderDojo is a free coding workshop where children learn programming, web design and game development.
Hands-on workshop where you learn the fundamentals of programming by building games and smart devices yourself.
Weekly Saturday morning story time at Eersel Library for young children aged 2 to 6, with a different book and theme each week.
Children aged 0 to 9 read, draw and speak Spanish with their parents at this free library event.
Free repair café where volunteers help fix your broken appliances - you only pay for materials.
Hands-on workshop where you learn programming and video-making at the library.
Hands-on workshop where you learn programming, video production, and other digital skills at the library.
A creative space where you can experiment, develop ideas and bring them to life in the Facet Lab and Facet Studio.
A treasure hunt for children at the library during the Christmas holiday.
CoderDojo is a free coding workshop where children learn programming, web design and game development.
Learn to write your own life story in this biographical writing workshop at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff.
Monthly gathering for (soon-to-be) retirees exploring what to do with retirement. Share experiences and discover new perspectives with others in the same life stage.
A beginner's mindfulness and meditation workshop in Venlo designed to help you manage stress and worry while building inner calm and better sleep.
Monthly writing café at the library with guidance from writing instructor Marjan Leunissen.
Philosophical walks where participants discuss and debate various topics while strolling together.
A creative workshop where you can paint, draw, and create freely at Kunstlokaal.
Drop-in creative and tech workshop for children aged 6+: build robots, make podcasts, draw in virtual reality, and learn DJ skills.
Jong&Out Limburg hosts a gathering for young people up to age 18 at Bibliocenter Weert.
A walking event for and by veterans, organized from the Vrijheidsboom at the town hall in Stein.
Bring broken items and fix them together with volunteers at the library.
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.
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.
Backfire! and Traumatizer perform at Baroeg Rotterdam in a late-night concert that runs into the early hours.
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.
The classic ballet Swan Lake is performed at Kunstlinie Almere, suitable for everyone from age 6 to 99.
Brandalarm is the Netherlands' biggest 16+ party, featuring new wave, house, urban and hit music at Luxor Live in Arnhem.
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.
Arie & Silvester deliver an evening of sharp wit and raw energy at Kunstlinie in Almere.
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.
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.
+ 904 more long-running events — see the calendar.
