
The Dutch Queen
The Dutch Queen performs a full evening of Queen tribute music with live performances of classics and deep cuts at MEZZ Breda.

The Dutch Queen performs a full evening of Queen tribute music with live performances of classics and deep cuts at MEZZ Breda.

New Cool Collective brings an energetic blend of jazz, dance, Latin, salsa and afrobeat to De Oosterpoort.

Dutch band De Niemanders performs their album 'Cafe Habibi' live in Leiden.

Boi Akih & Voices of the Moluccas reimagine traditional music with layered vocals and rich grooves in an intimate setting.

Astronaut André Kuipers and writer Sander Koenen guide you on an interactive moon mission in this theatre show for ages 8 and up.

A retrospective on the past year from women's perspectives, with performances by Yora Rienstra, Vera Marijt and other artists.

Club Motion 16+ presents a new wave night at Poppodium De Bosuil, running from 21:00 to 01:00.

A festival specially designed for children aged 2 to 12 at De Oosterpoort.

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

A music quiz night at Rotown where you test your knowledge of your favorite tracks against other players.

40UP Big Bang brings a festive year-end concert to De Oosterpoort.

An interactive concert by Krulmuziek for toddlers and young children with lively music and movement.

Interactive concert by Krulmuziek for toddlers and preschoolers from age 2.5, with upbeat music and movement activities.

Classic Hits in Concert presents an evening of classic hits at Grenswerk.

A performance of the classic ballet Swan Lake at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

The two neighbours Buurman & Buurman invite children aged 4+ to a musical and dance-filled celebration in Leiden.

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

A theatre production at Parktheater Eindhoven in Eindhoven.

The Diamond Baritones present 'The Circle of Life', a show blending opera, musical and pop with live band and ensemble, featuring guest performances by The Sapphire Sopranos.

My First Festival turns De Oosterpoort into a family-friendly festival space with activities, dancing and live music for children aged 2-12 and their relatives.

An evening walk through Nationaal Park Veluwezoom for children aged 4 to 12, with storytellers sharing tales along the route.

Guided winter walk with a forest ranger through the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen, discovering the quiet beauty of the woodland in winter.

Learn fermentation techniques in this hands-on workshop and take home your own spruce needle drink, sourdough starter, and fermented vegetables.

A wordless performance for children aged 4+ based on the picture book Sjoerd and the Stacking City. Performers use building blocks and slapstick comedy to tell the story of a young architect-in-the-making with a daring plan.

A quiet reading club where you read in silence and can afterwards share your reading experience with fellow participants.

Toneelgroep Altstadt presents 'God Only Knows', a confrontational play based on Dostoevsky about guilt and forgiveness, paired with a Christmas dinner by chef Hany.

A children's performance about a spirited princess at Plein Theater.

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.

A cosy knitting and crochet café in Schoonhoven where enthusiasts meet every two weeks on Tuesday mornings to work on projects and exchange tips.

A reading club for book lovers where participants meet to read together and share their passion for literature.

Peuterpret is a toddler activity at Bibliotheek Krimpen where young children can play and have fun.

A family theatre show about wandering through the woods, performed by Grondtonen for ages 9 and up. This is a try-out staging of 'The Wooden House'.

Children aged 8 to 12 design and build their own LED noodle lamp using a 3D printer, taking it home at the end.

A guided family walk through Landgoed Eerde with the forest ranger, exploring the estate's historic lanes and scenic locations.

A digital security workshop teaching you how to protect your accounts and devices while identifying online risks.

An escape room challenge at the library where you have 45 minutes to unlock a mysterious suitcase. Fun for families and groups.

Weekly story time for toddlers at the library, no registration required. Arrive early for a spot.

Queer Gym's boxing workshop teaches children aged 6+ the fundamentals of boxing while building strength and confidence in a welcoming, inclusive space.

A creative LEGO building session for children inspired by the book Ruby Crusoe. Perfect for young builders with imagination.

Multiple organizations offer free advice and support every Tuesday morning at the Dorpskamer, covering care, wellbeing, language, literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and volunteering.

Weekly language club where you practice Dutch through games, free and without registration.

Free IT support for anyone needing help with computers, tablets, or smartphones. Every Tuesday at the library.

A reading group for non-native speakers to practice Dutch together by reading and discussing books or articles.

A gathering space for creative people to meet, share ideas, and work on projects together. Free entry.

Join a weekly Tuesday morning breakfast gathering at Bibliotheek Hellevoetsluis where locals meet, chat, and enjoy breakfast together.

Weekly Tuesday morning story time at Bibliotheek Oirschot for young children aged 2-6, with a different theme and book each week.

Children create homemade bird snacks to help birds through winter at this hands-on event in 's-Graveland.

Drop-in consultation hours with a reading and media consultant at Panningen Library for parents seeking advice on literacy and media use.

TaalPlus is a language-learning activity run by Bibliotheek Rivierenland and Stichting Kompas to help you improve your Dutch.

A reading club in Capelle aan den IJssel for non-native speakers to practice Dutch together and develop their language proficiency.

A reading group for Dutch learners to practise the language together and build confidence in a supportive community setting.

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

A gathering space for seniors featuring culture, lectures and creative workshops at the Culture Café.

Weekly Dutch conversation group with trained volunteer instructors. Open every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30, drop-in welcome.

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

Weekly social gathering for people aged 80+ in the Theatercafé, featuring conversation, companionship, and information about local library and Sociom programmes.

Volunteers from Wonen plus Welzijn offer free help with questions about smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers at the Langedijk library.

Fortnightly reading group at Bibliotheek Vleuterweide for people aged 55 and over, where participants read and discuss stories, poems and literary passages together.

Experiment with Snap Circuits and discover the basics of electricity and renewable energy. For children aged 8 and up.

Free help and advice service in Tilburg offering assistance with forms, DigiD, and general questions.

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

Weekly gathering of the Historical Society of Zuidlaren Municipality at the Heritage Centre, where visitors can share local history stories and ask questions.

Karen reads aloud to children at Cuijk library on the last Tuesday of each month.

Explore the tools at Makersplaats in Bibliotheek Centrum: 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl plotter and more.

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

A games morning at the Bibliotheek Wijchen where you can play board games and other games with others.

A cosy sewing workshop on Tuesday mornings where you bring your own project or learn to sew, with coffee and tea. Open to everyone, including Dutch learners.

Drop by the library café every Tuesday afternoon for a conversation, a listening ear, or simply to spend time with someone who has time for you.

Doarpskeamer is an informal community gathering where locals can meet, share activities, and enjoy conversation together.

A quiet hour at the library designed for people sensitive to sensory stimulation.
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.

Charly Luske performs a tribute to his musical hero.

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.

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.

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.

Dutch stand-up comedian Ronald Goedemondt takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven.

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

HJ Bökkers returns with a new cabaret show performed entirely in Low Saxon, blending witty humour with heartfelt moments.

Remko Vrijdag presents an evening of original songs, humorous stories and parodies from surprising perspectives.

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.

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.

Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.

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

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.

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.

Donna's Hot Stuff celebrates the golden era of disco with glamour, freedom and infectious grooves.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Slagerij van Kampen performs 'Rhythm of Freedom', blending drums, percussion and keyboards to unite cultures in a celebration of freedom.

The LSB Experience performs a theatre concert celebrating Paul McCartney's music, from Beatles classics to Wings and solo hits.

Arie & Silvester deliver an evening of sharp wit and raw energy at Kunstlinie in Almere.

The Ruggeds performs live music at Parktheater Eindhoven.

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.

A thriller based on Saskia Noort's bestseller, starring Isa Hoes and Edwin Jonker.

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.

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