Blaudzun
Sun 15.8.
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Dutch indie band Blaudzun plays a live show in Hoogeveen.
Sun, 15 Aug 2027
Starting today
Het Goede Doel
Sun 15.8.
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Dutch rock band Het Goede Doel takes the stage in Hoogeveen.
Status Quotes
Sun 15.8.
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Status Quotes takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen.
Bert Hadders and Herman Sandman - Where Are the Streamers?
Sun 15.8.
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Cabaret performers Bert Hadders and Herman Sandman present their collaborative show 'Where Are the Streamers?' in Assen.
De Hollandse Zomer
Sun 15.8.
14:00
Goffertpark, Nijmegen
Summer festival in Goffertpark featuring music and entertainment, organized by PSG Concerts and De Hollandse Zomer.
CulTinair Hoogeveen
Sun 15.8.
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
A culinary festival in Hoogeveen with food, drinks and live entertainment for all.
BookTokFestival - Cute & Creepy
Sun 15.8.
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
BookTok Festival brings the online book trend to real life: an evening of books and fellow readers, no screens required.
Garden Theatre - How the Two Ivans Got Into a Quarrel
Sun 15.8.
Madre Mia Cultuurplaats Veenhuizen, Veenhuizen
Garden Theatre presents an absurdist fairy tale about two friends caught in a petty squabble. Through slapstick and obstinacy, the company shows how not to resolve a conflict - a family-friendly show for ages 8 and up.
Prosecco Night: F*ck the Family
Sun 15.8.
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Prosecco Night with welcome drink, photobooth, and goodie bag at De Nieuwe Kolk.
Exhibition | Warner's Wonderful World
Sun 15.8. – Mon 1.11.
(79 days)
Miramar zeemuseum, Vledder
Miramar Zeemuseum celebrates its 70th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to founder Jeanne Warners and her remarkable legacy.
Opening Cultural Season 2026/2027 De Plataan & Ogterop on Tour
Sun 15.8.
De Plataan (Ogterop on Tour), Meppel
Opening of the 2026/2027 cultural season at De Plataan & Ogterop on Tour with a preview of the coming programme.
Open Food Forest Day at Voedselbos Drenthe
Sun 15.8.
Voedselbos Drenthe, Geesbrug
Explore one of the Netherlands' oldest food forests on a guided tour of the sustainable growing site.
Nijsinghhuis
Sun 15.8.
Drents Museum De Buitenplaats, Eelde
A 17th-century mansion with striking wall paintings by Northern figurative artists, now the highlight of Drents Museum De Buitenplaats.
Toy Museum Chooses!
Sun 15.8.
Speelgoedmuseum Roden, Roden
The Toy Museum Roden invites visitors to explore hidden treasures from its collection and vote on the museum's future direction.
Merula Quartet | Chamber Concert
Sun 15.8.
De Huiskamer, Nieuw Amsterdam
The Merula Quartet presents an intimate chamber music performance in a cosy living-room atmosphere.
Garden Concert: Les Chansons Françaises - Alexander Broussard
Sun 15.8.
De Hoofdmeesterstuin, Emmer-Compascuum
Alexander Broussard performs classic French chansons by Piaf, Brel and Aznavour in an intimate garden setting.
Open Monuments Day: Nijsinghhuis
Sun 15.8.
Drents Museum De Buitenplaats, Eelde
free entry
The Nijsinghhuis opens its doors free of charge on Open Monuments Day, Saturday 12 September.
Open Monumentendag at Museum De Wemme - Free Entry and Extra Activities
Sun 15.8.
Cultuurhistorisch streek- en Handkarrenmuseum De Wemme, Zuidwolde
free entry
Museum De Wemme opens its doors free of charge on Open Monumentendag with guided tours and activities for all ages.
Wolderhuus Super Bingo! Winter Edition
Sun 15.8.
Wolderhuus | Ontmoetingsplek, Zuidwolde
€ 25
Wolderhuus presents Super Bingo! in its winter edition. A fun bingo night for everyone.
College Veenhuizen
Sun 15.8.
Nationaal Gevangenismuseum, Veenhuizen
A lecture series exploring social themes, punishment, freedom and society, held at the National Prison Museum.
Guided Walk | Onderduikersmuseum
Sun 15.8.
Onderduikersmuseum de Duikelaar, Nieuwlande
A guided walk through Nieuwlande exploring the region's resistance history and the stories of those who hid during World War II.
Eyewitness Lecture by Marita Simons-Deen
Sun 15.8.
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork, Hooghalen
Marita Simons-Deen shares her personal testimony as a Holocaust survivor. Her parents were deported from Westerbork camp to Auschwitz; she herself experienced hiding and internment in the camp's orphanage.
Stargazing in Daylight
Sun 15.8.
Radiotelescoop Dwingeloo, Dwingeloo
Demonstrations at the historic radio telescope in Dwingeloo during the summer holidays. Advance booking required.
Build Games with Scratch (7+)
Sun 15.8.
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Create your own game with Scratch in this hands-on workshop for children aged 7 and up.
Digital Fabrication - Build and Program Your Own Mobile Robot (7+)
Sun 15.8.
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Five-week course where you learn digital fabrication techniques and build and program your own mobile robot. For children aged 7 and up.
Koelonie
Sun 15.8.
Madre Mia Cultuurplaats Veenhuizen, Veenhuizen
A music and theatre performance uniting a Western soprano, a Drenthe farmer, and farm rock in one unique show.
As You Like It
Sun 15.8.
Shakespearetheater en Globetheater, Diever
Shakespeare's comedy 'As You Like It' performed by the Shakespearetheater in a modern Dutch translation.
Make Your Own Shell Photo Frame
Sun 15.8.
Miramar zeemuseum, Vledder
A hands-on craft workshop where children decorate their own photo frames with shells, held every Thursday during summer break.
Make Your Own Shell Mosaic
Sun 15.8.
Miramar zeemuseum, Vledder
Create your own shell mosaic at the Miramar ZeeLab. Every Friday during summer holidays, children can make their own artwork with shells.
Coral Afternoon at Miramar ZeeLab
Sun 15.8.
Miramar zeemuseum, Vledder
Create your own coral craft every Sunday afternoon during summer holidays at this hands-on workshop in Vledder.
Exhibition at Hoeve Koning Willem III
Sun 15.8.
Hoeve Koning Willem III, Frederiksoord
An exhibition exploring the history and management of this historic farm in Frederiksoord.
Exhibition Aukje Nienhuis and Eida Groeneveld
Sun 15.8.
Galerie Beeldbrengers, Emmer-Compascuum
Two textile artists, Aukje Nienhuis and Eida Groeneveld, showcase their needle and thread work at Galerie Beeldbrengers.
City PubQuiz Meppel
Sun 15.8.
Activiteiten in Meppel, Meppel
A walking pub quiz through Meppel's city centre where you and your team answer trivia questions on diverse topics while exploring the streets.
Kids City PubQuiz
Sun 15.8.
Activiteiten in Meppel, Meppel
Interactive treasure hunt with quiz through Meppel's city centre for children aged 6-10, accompanied by parents or friends.
Historical city walk Coevorden
Sun 15.8.
Tourist Info Coevorden, Coevorden
Guided walk through historic Coevorden with a local guide sharing stories about the city's past.
Getting Started as a Beekeeper?
Sun 15.8.
Bibliotheek Schoonoord, Schoonoord
An experienced beekeeper introduces the fundamentals of beekeeping, from bee care to honey harvesting and the practical requirements involved.
Personal Guided Tour of the Colonies of Benevolence
Sun 15.8.
Cykel | Fietsverhuur Frederiksoord, Frederiksoord
Explore the historic Colonies of Benevolence on a personal guided tour in a fully electric vehicle, departing from Cykel bike rental in Frederiksoord.
Thai Cooking Workshop
Sun 15.8.
Sarena's Keuken, Ees
Master authentic Thai cooking at Sarena's Keuken in Ees with Angie. Discover the traditions and flavours that define Thai cuisine.
Baking Workshop - Small Cakes
Sun 15.8.
Sarena's Keuken, Ees
Learn various cake-making techniques and prepare multiple types of small cakes in this hands-on workshop at Sarena's Keuken.
Fresh Pasta Cooking Workshop
Sun 15.8.
Sarena's Keuken, Ees
Learn to make fresh pasta dough and traditional Italian sauces in this hands-on workshop. You'll leave with a homemade pasta that rivals anything from Italy.
Brazilian Cooking Workshop
Sun 15.8.
Sarena's Keuken, Ees
Learn to cook Brazilian cuisine with Alvaro, who shares family recipes from his homeland, from classic to lesser-known dishes.
Experience the Flardenpad
Sun 15.8.
Tourist Info Punt Havelte, Havelte
An audiovisual walking route through Havelte with sound fragments exploring the area's history, accessible via a mobile app.
Whiskey Murder Mystery: Deadly Distillation
Sun 15.8.
Activiteiten in Meppel, Meppel
An interactive murder mystery set in a distillery in Meppel where you and fellow guests uncover a deadly secret while enjoying whiskey tastings.
Puzzle Ride on E-Chopper, E-Step or Kids' Fatbike
Sun 15.8.
Cykel | Fietsverhuur Frederiksoord, Frederiksoord
A family-friendly puzzle ride on wheels with cargo bikes, Beach Cruisers, E-Choppers and E-Steps. Multiple stops along a route designed for all skill levels.
Stropersjacht
Sun 15.8.
Vakantiepark Westerbergen, Echten
An adventurous puzzle hunt for three generations at Vakantiepark Westerbergen in Echten.
E-chopper rental
Sun 15.8.
Park Drentheland, Zorgvlied
Rent an e-chopper and explore the Drents-Friese Wold from Park Drentheland.
Unique day packages
Sun 15.8.
Eko-Tours, Exloo
Eko-Tours offers full-day packages combining electric vehicle tours with meals and a second activity of your choice - perfect for families, businesses and groups.
Combo Deal: Detectives + Catch the Crooks and Swimming at Bad Hesselingen
Sun 15.8.
Activiteiten in Meppel, Meppel
Summer activity at Bad Hesselingen: detective hunt and crook-catching followed by swimming.
Silent walk with sound bowl concert
Sun 15.8.
Boomkroonpad, Drouwen
A silent walk on the Hondsrug followed by a Tibetan sound bowl concert - a chance to slow down and connect with nature.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Sun 15.8.
Natuureducatie Centrum Drents-Friese Wold, Diever
Discover the secrets of owls by examining their pellets at this hands-on nature education workshop.
Feather Painting
Sun 15.8.
Natuureducatie Centrum Drents-Friese Wold, Diever
A creative workshop where you paint feathers at the Natuureducatie Centrum Drents-Friese Wold.
Coevorden Boat Tour
Sun 15.8.
Tourist Info Coevorden, Coevorden
An hour-long boat tour through Coevorden with a city guide sharing the city's rich history.
Summer Cheese Market (1 August)
Sun 15.8.
Kerkplein, Woerden
Local cheese producers and regional specialities gather at Kerkplein in Woerden for a summer market.
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.
Alain Clark - Date Night
Tue 3.11. – Sun 8.11.
(6 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Alain Clark brings his show 'Date Night' to ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
Ronnie Romero & Gus G.
Thu 1.10. – Sun 4.10.
(4 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Hard rock evening with vocalist Ronnie Romero and guitarist Gus G. in Hoogeveen.
Bökkers
Sun 13.9. – Sun 20.9.
in progress
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Bökkers takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen.
Electric Eel Shock
Thu 15.10. – Sun 18.10.
(4 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Japanese rock band Electric Eel Shock takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium.
Tim Akkerman
Sat 7.11. – Sat 14.11.
(8 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Dutch blues-rock guitarist Tim Akkerman takes the stage in Hoogeveen.
GLOCK '45 + The Dirty Denims
Sat 14.11. – Sat 21.11.
(8 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
GLOCK '45 and The Dirty Denims take the stage in Hoogeveen for an evening of live music.
Paceshifters play Nirvana
Sun 22.11. – Sun 29.11.
(8 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Paceshifters delivers a complete Nirvana tribute show at this intimate venue.
Sacred Reich
Fri 27.11. – Mon 30.11.
(4 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
American metal band Sacred Reich takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium.
Onslaught
Sat 3.10. – Sat 10.10.
(8 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
British thrash metal band Onslaught takes the stage in Hoogeveen.
God Dethroned
Wed 21.10. – Sun 25.10.
(5 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Dutch death metal band God Dethroned takes the stage in Hoogeveen.
Krezip - Theatre Tour
Sat 31.10. – Sat 7.11.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Dutch rock band Krezip performs an intimate theatre concert in Emmen, showcasing their extensive catalogue.
Hans Dulfer
Sat 24.10. – Sat 31.10.
(8 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Saxophonist Hans Dulfer brings his signature mix of jazz, funk and soul to Hoogeveen.
LEGENDS of ROCK Roadhouse
Sat 14.11. – Sat 21.11.
(8 days)
Hotel De Bonte Wever Assen, Assen
Legends of Rock Roadhouse brings together three tribute bands: Tim Akkerman performs Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac by Rumours Unchained, and The Johnny Cash Experience.
Waylon - Time Jumper - REPRISE
Sun 27.9. – Sat 3.10.
(7 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Dutch country singer Waylon brings his 'Time Jumper' show back to ATLAS Theater in Emmen, featuring his own songs.
Charly Luske - The Story of George Michael
Sun 18.10. – Sat 24.10.
(7 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Charly Luske honours George Michael with his distinctive voice and fresh arrangements of the British pop icon's greatest hits.
40 Years Rowwen Hèze - Rhobijn
Sun 22.11. – Sun 29.11.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Rowwen Hèze celebrates four decades with a special jubilee performance at ATLAS Theater Emmen, featuring their album Rhobijn.
The Golden Years | TRY OUT Erik van Muiswinkel, Cor Bakker and others
Sat 26.9. – Mon 28.9.
(3 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
A try-out performance of 'The Golden Years' with Erik van Muiswinkel and Cor Bakker at ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
The Hillbilly Moonshiners
Tue 3.11. – Sun 8.11.
(6 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
The Hillbilly Moonshiners bring country and Americana to Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen.
Love Letters - Anne Wil Blankers and Hans Croiset
Sun 29.11. – Mon 7.12.
(9 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Anne Wil Blankers and Hans Croiset perform the intimate production 'Love Letters', exploring themes of love and written correspondence.
Yentl en de Boer - Rekhalzen
Sat 14.11. – Sat 21.11.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Comedy duo Yentl en de Boer present their show 'Rekhalzen' at ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
Herman van Veen - Today
Sat 21.11. – Sat 28.11.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Herman van Veen performs his show 'Vandaag' at ATLAS Theater in Emmen, an evening with the versatile artist and performer.
Dilana Smith - Legendary Men of Rock
Sun 4.10. – Sat 10.10.
(7 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Dilana Smith performs a tribute show celebrating the greatest rock hits from legendary male rock stars.
GROLLO - A Tribute To Cuby + Blizzards
Wed 21.10. – Sun 25.10.
(5 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Tribute band GROLLO celebrates the classic repertoire of Cuby + Blizzards at ATLAS Theater.
Radiohead, A Jazz Symphony - NNO & Noordpool Orkest
Fri 27.11. – Fri 4.12.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Two Dutch orchestras reimagine Radiohead's catalogue as a jazz-inflected symphonic work.
Danny Vera
Sun 11.10. – Sat 17.10.
(7 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
Danny Vera takes the stage at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.
Johnny de Mol - Goed dat jij bestaat!
Sat 7.11. – Sat 14.11.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Stand-up comedian Johnny de Mol brings his show 'Good That You Exist!' to ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
Waylon live at De Bonte Wever
Sun 11.10. – Sat 17.10.
(7 days)
Hotel De Bonte Wever Assen, Assen
Waylon performs live at Hotel De Bonte Wever in Assen, playing his biggest hits and songs from the album Time Jumper.
De Bonte Wever LIVE!
Wed 21.10. – Sat 24.10.
(4 days)
Hotel De Bonte Wever Assen, Assen
An evening of Dutch music at Hotel De Bonte Wever featuring 3JS, Emma Heesters, Mart Hoogkamer, Dare Devils and DJ Hans Stroeve.
The Billy Joel Experience (ft. La Finesse String Quartet) - Nocturne
Sat 3.10. – Sat 10.10.
(8 days)
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
The Billy Joel Experience performs with La Finesse String Quartet in a nocturnal programme celebrating the classical influences woven through Billy Joel's iconic songs.
Izaline Calister - Rum and Coca-Cola
Fri 30.10. – Fri 6.11.
(8 days)
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Izaline Calister explores Caribbean heritage from World War II, uncovering the stories behind classic songs from that era.
Herman van Veen
Sun 8.11. – Mon 16.11.
(9 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
The Dutch multi-talented performer Herman van Veen presents an evening of music, theatre and performance at Theater De Tamboer.
Paul Haenen - 50 Years of Margreet Dolman
Sun 8.11. – Sun 15.11.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Paul Haenen performs a tribute to 50 years of Margreet Dolman at ATLAS Theater Emmen.
The Zac Schulze Gang
Sat 14.11. – Fri 20.11.
(7 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
The Zac Schulze Gang takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen for a live music performance.
Julika Marijn - No Kidding
Sat 28.11. – Sat 5.12.
(8 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Julika Marijn brings her stand-up comedy show 'No Kidding' to ATLAS Theater in Emmen.
Noord Nederlands Orkest - Shostakovich 2 & Brahms 3
Sun 1.11. – Sun 8.11.
(8 days)
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
The Noord Nederlands Orkest and Concertkoor perform Shostakovich's Second Symphony and Brahms' Third Symphony.
Huub Stapel - Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
Sun 29.11. – Thu 10.12.
(12 days)
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Huub Stapel returns with his relationship comedy 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' at De Nieuwe Kolk in Assen.
Adventure with Dikkie Dik | 2+ Trapperdetrap & Het Concertgebouw
Fri 9.10. – Mon 12.10.
(4 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
Toddlers and preschoolers join the beloved character Dikkie Dik on a musical adventure in this interactive show by Trapperdetrap and Het Concertgebouw.
Huub Stapel
Sun 18.10. – Sat 24.10.
(7 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
Dutch actor and comedian Huub Stapel takes the stage at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.
Pink Floyd Project
Sun 13.9. – Sat 19.9.
in progress
De Nieuwe Kolk, Assen
Pink Floyd Project recreates the classic 1975 album 'Wish You Were Here' in a full concert performance in Assen.
Muziekmomenten - An Evening of Gouwe Ouwe XL
Sun 20.9. – Sat 26.9.
in 6 days (7 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Muziekmomenten presents a nostalgic evening of classic hits at Poppodium Het Podium.
Eagles Tribute
Wed 23.9. – Sun 27.9.
(5 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
A tribute band celebrates The Eagles' classic rock catalogue at this live show.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Sat 10.10. – Fri 16.10.
(7 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra performs at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.
Dimitris Karkoulias Trio
Sat 17.10. – Mon 19.10.
(3 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Greek pianist Dimitris Karkoulias performs jazz with his trio in an intimate concert.
Tangarine
Sun 18.10. – Sat 24.10.
(7 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
Tangarine takes the stage at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.
Nona
Sat 24.10. – Sun 1.11.
(9 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Nona takes the stage at Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen on Halloween.
Hilde Vos & Band
Sat 31.10. – Sat 7.11.
(8 days)
Poppodium Het Podium, Hoogeveen
Hilde Vos takes the stage with her band at Poppodium Het Podium in Hoogeveen.
Karin Bloemen and band
Sat 31.10. – Sat 7.11.
(8 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
Karin Bloemen takes the stage with her band at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.
Dilana Smith
Tue 3.11. – Sun 8.11.
(6 days)
Theater De Tamboer, Hoogeveen
Dilana Smith takes the stage at Theater De Tamboer in Hoogeveen.
TOSCA with Francis van Broekhuizen
Sat 14.11. – Fri 20.11.
(7 days)
ATLAS Theater, Emmen
The opera Tosca with Francis van Broekhuizen in the lead role at ATLAS Theater Emmen.
+ 278 more long-running events — see the calendar.