Guided stargazing walk with natural scientist Theo Jurriens. The library also lends telescopes for independent exploration of the night sky.
Practical first aid course for beginners covering wound care, resuscitation, and AED use.
A welcoming gathering where parents and babies enjoy shared reading and connect with other families at the library.
A quiet reading session where participants share book tips with each other afterwards.
A cozy reading group where you practice your reading skills in a small group with a volunteer.
Theologian David van Veen reads Genesis as literature across seven evenings, exploring family drama, power and betrayal. For anyone who loves a compelling narrative.
A toddler-friendly performance at Bieblab Schollevaar in Capelle aan den IJssel.
A creative game event for children aged 7-12 where you become part of the story, with thrilling adventures and imaginative gameplay.
Learn how to digitize old photos easily using the Photomyne app on your smartphone in this hands-on workshop.
Weekly informal Dutch conversation group led by trained volunteers, open to all learners.
Learn to create haiga in this course, a Japanese art form combining poetry and visual imagery. You'll work on your own designs using a computer.
BabyBieb brings parents and babies together to share stories, songs and books in a warm, interactive setting.
Weekly LEGO workshop where children listen to stories about adventures and heroes, then build together at the LEGO tables.
Weekly LEGO workshop at the library: hear a story and build your own creation with LEGO tables.
TaalPlus is a Dutch-language improvement activity organized by Bibliotheek Rivierenland and Stichting Kompas.
Weekly baby library session with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for the youngest children and their parents.
Beginner Italian course at Volksuniversiteit IJmond, ideal for holiday travellers and those curious about the language.
Beginner Spanish course at level A1 with Volksuniversiteit IJmond, for learners with no prior experience.
Continuation Italian course for those with basic knowledge or prior beginner experience. Develop your language skills further in Beverwijk.
A writing workshop where you can develop and practice your writing skills at ZB Vlissingen.
A Monday morning programme for toddlers and young children featuring shared reading, songs and nursery rhymes at the library.
A cosy knitting and crochet café at the library where you can work on your own project while enjoying coffee or tea.
Dementheek in Bibliotheek Elburg: a meeting place for people with dementia, caregivers and family members, featuring books, materials and memory boxes.
Monthly story time celebration for toddlers aged 2-4 with a themed programme and craft or play activity at the library.
A weekly coffee gathering at Mierlo library where locals can meet and socialise in a relaxed setting.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
A performance exploring Pet Sounds and the creative genius of Brian Wilson, the mind behind The Beach Boys.
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.
Anneke van Giersbergen brings her 'The Irish Road Trip' programme of Irish classics and contemporary songs to Cultura in Ede.
A tribute band performs The Beatles' greatest hits in authentic costumes with period-correct instruments.
Richard Groenendijk delivers sharp humour and heartfelt observations in a stand-up show full of wit and warmth.
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.
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.
Astronaut André Kuipers and writer Sander Koenen guide you on an interactive moon mission in this theatre show for ages 8 and up.
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.
Loes Luca and Quartet Royaal perform French chansons and jazz in a danceable arrangement at Theater de Veste.
Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.
Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.
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.
Micheline van Hautem pays tribute to Rob de Nijs with reimagined versions of his classic songs at Cultura Ede.
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 hilarious adventure that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with nervous energy and bursts of laughter.
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.
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.
+ 689 more long-running events — see the calendar.