
Poetry Competition Prize Ceremony
Prize ceremony for a poetry competition featuring winning entries from local schools in Baarle-Nassau.

Prize ceremony for a poetry competition featuring winning entries from local schools in Baarle-Nassau.

Voorleespret is a storytelling session for the very youngest (ages 0-4) full of adventures and fun.

Popcultuur Wageningen presents an evening of new music in 'Quiet is the New Loud!' - a concert full of fresh discoveries.

Weekly Turkish storytelling sessions for children aged 3 to 7 at Amstelveen library.

Writer Dik van der Meulen discusses his biography of pioneering Dutch nature conservationist Jac. P. Thijsse, with a chance to meet the author.

A weekly story time for babies and toddlers at Theek 5 Gilze, with a fresh tale each session.

A creative writing workshop where participants collaborate on writing assignments inspired by words, sentences, poems, or columns.

Monthly gathering for teenagers aged 12-18 who enjoy discussing books and connecting with fellow readers at the library.

A relaxed writing gathering where you share stories and experiences with others, without pressure or commitments.

Free story time session by BoekStart for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) at Bibliotheek Holten.

Free repair cafΓ© where volunteers help you fix small electronics and wooden furniture. No registration required - just drop in for repairs, refreshments and friendly conversation.

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

Monthly writing workshop with instructor Carla combining creative writing and personal development.

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

A relaxed writing cafΓ© for anyone who loves to write or wants to start - share your work or listen to others in a welcoming space.

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

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.

Fortnightly Doelab session for toddlers aged 2-4 at the library, centred on language development through play and movement.

A cosy morning for parents and toddlers featuring stories and crafts at Bibliotoop Tongelre.

Monthly story time celebration for toddlers aged 2-4 with a theme, crafts and games at the library.

Monthly story time celebration for toddlers aged 2-4 with a themed programme and craft or play activity at the library.

A library reading consultant shares picture books with toddlers at the city farm, using visual storytelling aids to bring stories to life.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.

AndrΓ© Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform each summer at Het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the conductor's birthplace.

ZO! Gospel Choir performs a musical tribute to the strength and perseverance of enslaved ancestors.

An evening of humour, inspiration and reflection with Jay Francis at Kunstlinie.

Four ensembles from the AJSO Foundation perform together in their season-closing concert at Kunstlinie.

De Stadsgalerie Groningen presents an exhibition of large-scale paintings at Martiniplaza.

An outdoor nature exploration event at the Buitenplaats Het Loo estate, inviting visitors to discover the landscape and wildlife.

Harlingen Street Festival brings music, dance, theatre and circus acts to the city centre for the whole family.

Roel C. Verburg blends sharp comedy and absurdist observations with funny guitar songs in a unique mix of stand-up and music.

The Laughing Lizard takes the stage on 26 and 27 October at Parktheater Eindhoven.

Kor Hoebe performs his show 'Korrelatie', a sharp-eyed comedy about everyday life filled with recognizable moments and street-smart observations.

Multi-day midsummer retreat aboard the Rode Swan on the Wadden Sea, centred on rest, reflection and connection with nature.

Sophie Calle explores absence and loss through personal narratives and conceptual artworks in this compelling exhibition.

A beach party featuring music and dancing at Zalencentrum de Aker, with a festive atmosphere and plenty of dancing.

Stand-up comedian Rob Scheepers takes the stage at Parktheater Eindhoven with his comedy show.

An annual pass offering unlimited access to MEZZ in Breda with discounts on concerts, theatre and other events.

Guided walk around Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abbey in Oosterhout, discovering the monastery's history and cultural importance.

Exhibition exploring surrealism as a global artistic movement and creative mindset, beyond its European origins.

Marie Koet, hailed as the comedy talent of 2026, performs her debut show Eindspel - a sharp, honest exploration of staying ahead in life, delivered with wit and self-deprecation.

A walking event in Ede tracing the historic Pegasus escape routes and the stories behind them.

An exhibition exploring personal objects that speak to migration, identity, and belonging at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.

Exhibition exploring ceramics from different periods and regions, tracing how artistic traditions, knowledge and taste travelled between east and west.

Exhibition examining how colonialism shaped the modern world, featuring stories of resistance, survival, and personal agency.

An immersive experience that transports you to the wreck of the frigate Huis te Warmelo, 60 metres down on the North Sea floor.

Ont-moeten is a collection presentation where you discover the artworks of Museum Arnhem and their stories at your own pace.

A journey through time and space at the Hortus botanicus: from the Big Bang to 2125, where science, art, and nature tell the story of life on Earth.

Museum Valkenburg presents the rich history of this small Limburgian town through its collections and exhibits.

The Maritime Museum Rotterdam celebrates the women who have shaped maritime history and continue to make their mark on the industry today.

Semi-permanent exhibition exploring modernist architecture in Parkstad, featuring iconic buildings like the Glaspaleis and their contemporary significance.

Exhibition about Radboud, the Frisian prince from the early Middle Ages, and the conflict between the Frisii and the Franks. Discover why Kasteel Radboud bears his name.

An exhibition at Kasteel Doornenburg exploring how food and drink shaped society across centuries, from personal taste to social status and grand celebrations.

SΓ‘mi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.

The Collection Gallery at the Nieuwe Instituut displays over 150 years of design history in a permanent exhibition.

Museum Cobra unveils a refreshed permanent collection exhibition titled 'Cobra: More than Human', showcasing works by the Cobra artist group.

An exhibition presenting the Van Abbemuseum's collection as a cosmos, with 250 works spread across three floors arranged like constellations.

Dommelplein is an interactive space on the ground floor of the Van Abbemuseum where art comes alive through daily rituals, workshops, conversations and quiet moments.

Exhibition exploring how the iconic Zaanse Schans open-air museum, with its wooden houses and mills, was rescued and became a symbol of Dutch heritage.

An interactive digital forest installation where you become part of the ecosystem, complete with waterfall and wildlife.

Magnum Photos, one of the world's most influential photo agencies, takes centre stage in this exhibition. Discover the stories behind iconic images.

An exhibition exploring the colonial history of Suriname and the Caribbean through the lens of contemporary Dordrecht.

Exhibition tracing the history of Dutch wool production and its modern-day uses.

Retrospective exhibition of artist Juane Xue, exploring light and atmosphere as central themes in her work.

Theatre performance 'All the Blue of the Sky' at De Meerpaal in Dronten on 20 October 2027.

Commemoration of the Airborne Landings at Ginkelse Heide featuring a military parachute drop and family activities.

A week-long celebration of water and festivities in Sneek, featuring diverse activities and events.

Bennekom's annual celebration with a festive, nostalgic atmosphere and traditional folk elements, part of Heideweek.

A refreshed presentation of works from the Groninger Museum's collection dedicated to De Ploeg, the artists' association founded in Groningen in 1918.

Interactive exhibition with a treehouse theme at the Waterline Museum, where children can engage in hands-on activities and creative play.

Discover how Zaandam's wooden houses and mills were saved from demolition in the 1950s and how the Zaanse Schans came to be.

Miramar Zeemuseum celebrates its 70th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to founder Jeanne Warners and her remarkable legacy.
+ 37 more long-running events β see the calendar.