
Fay Claassen
Dutch jazz and pop vocalist Fay Claassen takes the stage at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.

Dutch jazz and pop vocalist Fay Claassen takes the stage at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie in Leeuwarden.

A short musical performance at midday in the Toonzaal, with fresh rolls from the in-house kitchen available beforehand.

Free punk and garage night featuring Mixed Waste and My Purse at the Cul in 013.

Dolf Jansen performs his stand-up show 'Shameless' as a New Year's Eve special in Groningen, blending comedy, poetry, improvisation and audience interaction.

Winter festival in the Brabanthallen with Christmas cheer, shopping streets and a warm indoor setting.

Cat Smits Company presents a powerful performance exploring domestic violence and its effects on families.

A theatrical adaptation of the classic children's book 'The Little Prince' at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie.

Lakshmi performs at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem on 23 December 2026.

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

Free event on 28 August at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

Satirical Christmas musical about consumerism and profit, with John Buijsman as CEO Santa. Includes vegetarian three-course menu.

ZO! Gospel Choir presents a festive programme of gospel music and Christmas carols at Leidse Schouwburg.

A festive singalong evening with Christmas classics, guilty pleasures and Top 2000 hits - lyrics on screen, live band, and audience participation encouraged.

A funny story about Santa's son who would rather become the Easter Bunny. For children from age 4.

Guided excursion about wolves in Dwingelderveld: learn to identify tracks, behaviour, and pack structure of these fascinating animals.

Story time sessions for toddlers at the library, with reading enjoyment, inspiration and book tips.

Family walk through Maastricht's ENCI quarry exploring fossils, mosasaurs and the wildlife living there today.

A friendly book club where readers share their favourite books and exchange reading tips.

Bieb CafΓ© Lemmer launches its season with the National Reading Lunch: hear Joke van Leeuwen read, meet fellow visitors, and share a catered lunch.

Christmas-themed music bingo at Fort Hoofddorp where you guess songs and compete for prizes on a festive game night.

Bi-weekly drop-in hour with COC volunteers at Bibliotheek LocHal, where you can ask questions about gender identity and sexual orientation in a welcoming space.

A theatrical picture-book reading with storytelling boards, followed by time to browse and choose books from the library collection.

A Dutch Sign Language workshop for children where you learn real signs, greet others, and ask for names.

Monthly story time and play session for toddlers at Bergen op Zoom library, featuring shared reading, learning and fun activities.

Guided walk with the forest ranger across the Sprengenberg estate, exploring its history and natural surroundings.

Doctor Reading Pleasure offers free advice to help children and parents find the right book, app or reading method. September 2 in Kampen.

The library reads aloud from engaging stories every Wednesday afternoon for children up to 8 years old.

Weekly workshop for children aged 6 to 12 featuring gaming, coding, building and creative play.

Free consultation hour for questions about digital media, run by Seniorweb volunteers at DOK Tanthof.

A French conversation group for speakers of all levels to practice and improve their language skills in a relaxed, social setting.

A nocturnal walk through the Ruiten Aa Valley under the full moon, where you'll encounter the natural world that comes alive after dark.

Children explore the countryside with a forest ranger, gathering natural materials to craft their own Christmas decorations.

Read stories and poems aloud with other participants in Grou. No preparation needed, everyone welcome.

A free reading session for parents and young children up to 4 years old, featuring stories, rhymes, and songs.

A weekly free drop-in morning at the library for crochet and knitting, where you can meet fellow craft enthusiasts and enjoy good conversation.

A welcoming gathering for crochet and knitting enthusiasts to share their hobby, meet like-minded people, and participate in regular workshops.

A crochet gathering at Bibliotheek Burgerhoes where participants work on projects together, exchange tips and learn from each other.

Weekly story time for toddlers and preschoolers featuring short, imaginative tales designed for children aged 0 to 4.

Interactive story time for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0-4) with new tales. Advance registration required.

Weekly story time for toddlers aged 2-4 at Drunen Library. Free and no registration required.

A monthly creative challenge delivered to your door: complete art assignments at home using basic drawing supplies and materials.

Monthly story time and craft session for children aged 3 to 7 at Bibliotheek Heerenveen.

Free monthly hour for grandparents and grandchildren (or parents and children) aged 0-4 with storytelling, games and songs.

A hands-on digital workshop where you learn programming, video production, and other practical digital skills at Udenhout Library.

The Weaving Club's hands-on session at Bibliotheek Keizerslanden focuses on learning and practising weaving techniques.

Weekly workshop for children aged 6 to 12 featuring gaming, coding, building and creative activities.

Bibliotheek Jubbega hosts a story time session with a craft activity for children during the school holidays.

Weekly digital play activity for children aged 4 to 12 at the library, featuring experiments and interactive games.

Children discover how to transform their ideas into real objects using a 3D printer in this hands-on workshop.

Children discover how to program and control robots at MAAKpunt through hands-on activities.

Office hours for volunteers at Bibliotheek Twello offering advice, guidance on the volunteer vacancy bank, and community input on local volunteering.

Study circle for people aged 50+ interested in exploring diverse subjects and sharing knowledge with fellow members.

A morning programme where the BoekstartCoach introduces you to reading aloud, followed by a reading session in the library.

A regular study circle for people aged 50+ that meets every two weeks with 10 to 15 participants.

A Spanish language cafΓ© at Bibliotheek Oirschot where you can practice the language and meet other Spanish speakers.

A cosy book club where you discuss books in a small group over coffee or tea.

Meet a reading and media consultant at Bibliotheek Kessel to discuss parental support and get answers to your questions.

Digiplein is an informational session at Bibliotheek Purmerend where you can ask digital questions and learn safe online practices.

Stichting Erfgoed Gennep welcomes visitors every Wednesday afternoon at Bibliotheek Gennep. Bring your questions about Gennep's history or offer historical materials and photographs for loan.

Weekly story time sessions for children at libraries in Muiden, Bussum, Laren and Naarden.

An informal gathering for genealogy enthusiasts to share questions and explore family history with fellow researchers.

Spanish storytelling session for children aged 4 to 8 at Bibliotheek Oog in Al, bringing stories to life in Spanish.

Monthly workshop for beginners covering practical digital skills, from file management to safe internet use.

A picture book reading for toddlers with storytelling cards at the city farm.

A welcoming gathering spot in Kerkrade where parents and carers with young children can meet and connect over coffee.

A neighbourhood coffee gathering where residents share hobbies and talents while supporting each other. The For Each Other team fosters community connection and mutual care.

A social crafting session where you crochet, knit, embroider, or do other needlework alongside fellow enthusiasts, sharing patterns and ideas.

Parents and caregivers share stories with young children at this cosy BoekStart morning in Kampen.

A story time session for young children at the library, designed to build language skills and early literacy.

A weekly gathering at the library for coffee, tea, and casual conversation with locals.

A relaxed gathering for knitters and crocheters at the library, where you can work on your projects over coffee or tea.

Drop-in afternoon at HerstelXL in Oudenbosch: come by for coffee, conversation, and support in a welcoming space.

A cosy knitting cafΓ© at the library where you can knit or crochet alongside others and share tips.

PrutsHub is a creative workshop for children aged 6-13, held every Wednesday afternoon at Bibliotheek Centrum in Deventer.

Join a weekly games afternoon at Grand CafΓ© St. Jozef in Nijkerk - play Rummikub, shuffleboard, and traditional Dutch games with people of all ages.

A chess gathering at the library open to players of all skill levels, from young to old.

Enthusiastic readers share imaginative stories with children at the library.

Volunteers and guests collaborate on technology projects and share knowledge at MAAKpunt.

A gathering space for young parents and children at the library where you can meet, share experiences, and play.

A casual gathering spot for parents with young children to chat and enjoy coffee together.

Library volunteers read stories aloud to children on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

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

Drop by ZB Vlissingen for a LEGO building session. Materials are supplied and no advance sign-up is required - just come and create.

Mobile waste collection point where you can properly dispose of your waste at the Weekmarkt car park in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht.
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.

Buddy Vedder and Shelley Bos perform a show exploring loss, hope, and starting over.

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.

Spinvis presents MOM, a musical performance by Neveldieren about identity, security, and technology.

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.

AndrΓ© 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 & BuitensociΓ«teit.

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.

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.

Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.

Unlimited theatre subscription for the 2026-2027 season at Cultuurpodium Groene Engel in Oss. Attend all adult performances without choosing, for β¬ 199,-.

Surinamese stand-up comedian JΓΆrgen 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.

A hilarious musical about the Titanic, brimming with crackling humour and CΓ©line Dion's megahits.

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

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

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

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.

WHAMANIA! brings Wham!'s greatest hits live with a twelve-piece band, featuring Jordan Roy as George Michael. An afterparty with 80s and 90s classics follows the concert.

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.

A hilarious adventure full of silly humour and great jokes for children aged 8 and up.

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

Paskal Jakobsen performs an intimate solo show featuring personal songs and a new album, a different sound from his work with BLΓF.

A theatrical celebration of BZN's greatest hits, featuring live performances of classics like 'Mon Amour', 'Just an Illusion' and 'The Old Calahan' by a band of musicians and singers.
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