Valkenswaard Summer Fair
Fri 16.7. – Wed 21.7.
(6 days)
Valkenswaard
A summer fair with rides, games and food for families in Valkenswaard.
Fri, 16 Jul 2027
Starting today
Dominator
Fri 16.7.
13:00
E3 strand, Eersel
Dominator is a hardstyle festival at E3 strand in Eersel, organized by Q-dance, Art of Dance and Dominator.
City of Dance
Fri 16.7. – Sat 17.7.
(2 days)
Veerseweg, Middelburg
City of Dance is a dance festival organized by You-Dance in Middelburg.
Fast Early Bird Weekend + 2-Night Camp
Fri 16.7. – Sat 17.7.
(2 days)
Rastaplas, Zoetermeer
Camping ticket for Rastaplas festival with access to the festival grounds and campsite from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 July. Check-in from 12:00 on Friday, with an afterparty Friday evening until 02:00.
Fast Early Bird weekend without Camping
Fri 16.7. – Sat 17.7.
(2 days)
Rastaplas, Zoetermeer
The Rastaplas Festival runs 16-17 July in Zoetermeer with shuttle service from the train station and practical facilities for all visitors.
Meeting Café at the Chocoladefabriek
Fri 16.7.
10:00
Chocoladefabriek, Gouda
Informal café gathering for Dutch conversation and socializing at the Chocoladefabriek, no registration required.
Games Afternoon for All Ages!
Fri 16.7.
15:00
Bibliotheek de Boekenberg, Spijkenisse
A fun board games afternoon at the library where people of all ages can play together.
Repair Café - Niedorp
Fri 16.7.
09:30
Nieuwe Niedorp – Fenixkerk, Nieuwe Niedorp
Free
Free repair service for appliances, clothing and jewellery at Repair Café Niedorp, held on the third Friday of each month from 9.30 to 11.30 in the Fenixkerk.
Parents & Co
Fri 16.7.
09:30
Bibliotheek Eemnes, Eemnes
free
A drop-in morning for parents and carers to meet, play with their children and share refreshments in a relaxed setting.
Conversation Café
Fri 16.7.
10:00
Stadkamer Kampen, Kampen
Weekly conversation café for non-native Dutch speakers. Every Friday morning at Stadkamer Kampen.
Vrij!dag-bieb
Fri 16.7.
15:00
Stadkamer Kampen, Kampen
Friday afternoon programme at Stadkamer Kampen's library where children do activities and meet each other after school.
Library Time for Little Ones
Fri 16.7.
10:00
Van Noord, Gouda
A story time session for young children at the library, designed to support language development and early literacy.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Groene Engel Concert Card '26-'27
Tue 1.9. – Tue 31.8.
in progress
Cultuurpodium Groene Engel, Oss
€ 99 voor jaarlijkse …
A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.
André Rieu at Het Vrijthof
Sun 20.9. – Mon 19.7.
in progress
Het Vrijthof, Maastricht
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform each summer at Het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the conductor's birthplace.
Wilddagen Buitenplaats Het Loo
Fri 25.9. – Mon 27.9.
in progress
Buitenplaats Het Loo, Ermelo
An outdoor nature exploration event at the Buitenplaats Het Loo estate, inviting visitors to discover the landscape and wildlife.
Sophie Calle - Something Missing?
Sun 21.3. – Sun 5.9.
(169 days)
De Pont Museum, Tilburg
Sophie Calle explores absence and loss through personal narratives and conceptual artworks in this compelling exhibition.
Beach event Putten
Sat 5.6. – Sun 2.7.
(394 days)
Zalencentrum de Aker, Putten
€ 60
A beach party featuring music and dancing at Zalencentrum de Aker, with a festive atmosphere and plenty of dancing.
Explorer Pass 2026-2027
Sat 1.8. – Sun 1.8.
in progress
MEZZ, Breda
An annual pass offering unlimited access to MEZZ in Breda with discounts on concerts, theatre and other events.
What's Behind It - Walk Around Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abbey
Tue 22.9. – Mon 13.9.
in progress
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abdij, Oosterhout
Guided walk around Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abbey in Oosterhout, discovering the monastery's history and cultural importance.
Live Surrealism
Fri 18.9. – Sun 29.8.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Exhibition exploring surrealism as a global artistic movement and creative mindset, beyond its European origins.
Marie Koet
Sat 7.11. – Sat 16.10.
in 6 days (344 days)
Het Speelhuis, Helmond
€ 22,50
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.
Pegasus Walking Festival
Thu 1.4. – Sun 26.9.
(179 days)
Ede
€ 5
A walking event in Ede tracing the historic Pegasus escape routes and the stories behind them.
Things That Matter
Mon 1.10. – Sun 31.12.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An exhibition exploring personal objects that speak to migration, identity, and belonging at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
From East and West
Mon 2.12. – Sun 1.12.
in progress
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
Exhibition exploring ceramics from different periods and regions, tracing how artistic traditions, knowledge and taste travelled between east and west.
We found your ship
Sat 18.1. – Sun 2.1.
in progress
Kasteel Radboud, Medemblik
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 - Meet the Collection of Museum Arnhem
Sat 25.1. – Fri 31.12.
in progress
Museum Arnhem, Arnhem
Ont-moeten is a collection presentation where you discover the artworks of Museum Arnhem and their stories at your own pace.
Plants & Planets
Fri 7.2. – Mon 24.12.
in progress
Hortus botanicus Leiden, Leiden
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.
The Story of Valkenburg
Fri 1.8. – Thu 1.8.
in progress
Museum Valkenburg, Valkenburg LB
Museum Valkenburg presents the rich history of this small Limburgian town through its collections and exhibits.
Maritime Women
Fri 3.10. – Tue 31.8.
in progress
Maritiem Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The Maritime Museum Rotterdam celebrates the women who have shaped maritime history and continue to make their mark on the industry today.
Modernism in Motion: From Glaspaleis to Parkstad
Sun 16.11. – Mon 31.12.
in progress
SCHUNCK, Heerlen
Semi-permanent exhibition exploring modernist architecture in Parkstad, featuring iconic buildings like the Glaspaleis and their contemporary significance.
Radboud, Between Sword and Soul
Sat 21.3. – Sun 18.3.
in progress
Kasteel Radboud, Medemblik
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.
The Taste of the Past
Fri 1.5. – Fri 5.5.
in progress
Kasteel Doornenburg, Doornenburg
An exhibition at Kasteel Doornenburg exploring how food and drink shaped society across centuries, from personal taste to social status and grand celebrations.
Sámi Art, Land, Power
Fri 8.5. – Fri 5.11.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Sámi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.
Collection Gallery
Thu 21.5. – Sun 27.5.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
The Collection Gallery at the Nieuwe Instituut displays over 150 years of design history in a permanent exhibition.
Cobra: More than Human
Sat 23.5. – Mon 22.5.
in progress
Museum Cobra, Amstelveen
Museum Cobra unveils a refreshed permanent collection exhibition titled 'Cobra: More than Human', showcasing works by the Cobra artist group.
Dreams in Wood. The Story of Zaanse Schans
Sat 6.6. – Mon 6.9.
in progress
Zaans Museum, Zaandam
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.
Collection as Cosmos
Sat 6.6. – Thu 2.5.
in progress
Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven
An exhibition presenting the Van Abbemuseum's collection as a cosmos, with 250 works spread across three floors arranged like constellations.
Dommelplein
Sat 6.6. – Thu 2.5.
in progress
Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven
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.
Funky Forest
Thu 18.6. – Fri 31.12.
in progress
Museum Natura Docet, Denekamp
An interactive digital forest installation where you become part of the ecosystem, complete with waterfall and wildlife.
Magnum. A World of Photography
Tue 28.7. – Sun 29.8.
in progress
Museum Helmond, Helmond
Magnum Photos, one of the world's most influential photo agencies, takes centre stage in this exhibition. Discover the stories behind iconic images.
Intertwined Past
Sun 11.10. – Sun 25.7.
in progress
Het Hof van Nederland, Dordrecht
An exhibition exploring the colonial history of Suriname and the Caribbean through the lens of contemporary Dordrecht.
The Value of Wool
Fri 23.10. – Sun 5.9.
in progress
Zuiderzeemuseum, Enkhuizen
Exhibition tracing the history of Dutch wool production and its modern-day uses.
All the Blue of the Sky
Sat 22.5. – Thu 21.10.
(153 days)
De Meerpaal, Dronten
Theatre performance 'All the Blue of the Sky' at De Meerpaal in Dronten on 20 October 2027.
Airborne Landings and Commemoration
Fri 25.9. – Sun 19.9.
in progress
Schaapskooi Ginkelse Heide, Ede
Commemoration of the Airborne Landings at Ginkelse Heide featuring a military parachute drop and family activities.
Sneekweek
Wed 16.9. – Fri 13.8.
in progress
Sneek
A week-long celebration of water and festivities in Sneek, featuring diverse activities and events.
Vlegeldag Bennekom
Fri 19.3. – Thu 26.8.
(161 days)
Bennekom
Bennekom's annual celebration with a festive, nostalgic atmosphere and traditional folk elements, part of Heideweek.
Zwarte Cross
Thu 15.7. – Fri 16.7.
(2 days)
De Schans, Lichtenvoorde
Annual festival in Lichtenvoorde combining live music, motorcycles and entertainment.
New Light - De Ploeg
Sat 25.10. – Fri 7.1.
in progress
Groninger Museum, Groningen
A refreshed presentation of works from the Groninger Museum's collection dedicated to De Ploeg, the artists' association founded in Groningen in 1918.
Dreams in Wood. The Story of Zaanse Schans
Wed 9.9. – Tue 7.9.
in progress
Zaandam
€ 17
Discover how Zaandam's wooden houses and mills were saved from demolition in the 1950s and how the Zaanse Schans came to be.
Exhibition | Warner's Wonderful World
Sun 18.10. – Mon 1.11.
in progress
Miramar zeemuseum, Vledder
Miramar Zeemuseum celebrates its 70th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to founder Jeanne Warners and her remarkable legacy.
Magnum: A World of Photography
Fri 28.8. – Mon 30.8.
in progress
Museum Helmond locatie Kunsthal, Helmond
A rare look inside the legendary Magnum Photos agency, featuring iconic images and stories from photographers around the globe.
Van Gogh and the Hat - Paintings from the Museum's Own Collection
Sat 17.10. – Sun 3.10.
in progress
Het Noordbrabants Museum, 's-Hertogenbosch
The Noordbrabants Museum explores Van Gogh's fascination with hats through paintings from its permanent collection.
Prince Maurice
Sun 27.4. – Fri 31.12.
in progress
Museum Het Bolwerk, IJzendijke
Museum Het Bolwerk showcases an exhibition on Maurice of Orange, the influential prince, count and stadtholder of the Dutch Republic.
Butterflies, Flying Jewels at Huis ter Heide (NB)
Sat 22.8. – Thu 22.8.
in progress
Parkeerplaats Tussenbaan, De Moer
€ 11
Guided nature walk to spot butterflies at Huis ter Heide near Tilburg. Discover the remarkable butterfly species in their natural habitat.
Coke aan de Kust - How Strong Are You?
Mon 31.8. – Fri 23.7.
in progress
Maritiem Muzeeum Zeeland, Vlissingen
Interactive serious game exploring drug smuggling through Vlissingen's harbour. Discover how cocaine trafficking impacts society.
Pop-up Museum Martien Coppens
Sat 22.8. – Sun 22.8.
in progress
Lieshout
A pop-up museum celebrating Martien Coppens in a vacant office space in Lieshout.
Cooking from the Fridge
Sun 20.9. – Mon 6.9.
in progress
Bonnefanten, Maastricht
Exhibition featuring works from three collections, curated by 27 guest curators at Bonnefanten.
Fotoclub Kimswerd/Harlingen Photo Exhibition
Tue 16.6. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Bibliotheek Harlingen, Harlingen
The Fotoclub Kimswerd/Harlingen photography club showcases their work at the local library.
Café de Cactus Closed for Holiday until 28 July 2027
Mon 12.7. – Wed 28.7.
(17 days)
Café de Cactus, Hengelo
Café de Cactus is closed for holiday from 18 to 28 July 2027.
Shopping Sunday Asten - Halloween and Pumpkin
Sat 17.10. – Mon 11.10.
in progress
Asten
Shopping Sunday in Asten with Halloween and pumpkin decorations; shops open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Street Art Scavenger Hunt
Wed 16.9. – Sun 1.8.
in progress
Leeuwarden
€ 3
A scavenger hunt following street art around Leeuwarden, designed for primary school children. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.
Join Reddingsbrigade Nieuwegein!
Tue 15.9. – Thu 9.9.
in progress
Nieuwegein
Become a volunteer with Reddingsbrigade Nieuwegein, a rescue organization committed to water safety and emergency response in the region.
+ 4 more long-running events — see the calendar.