Forum Groningen is a striking cultural building on the Grote Markt, opened in 2019 to a design by NL Architects. Its ten floors house a Pathé cinema, the city library, a gaming hall, exhibition spaces and several cafés and restaurants. The rooftop garden is publicly accessible and offers a panoramic view over the city centre.
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Drop in to the Smartlab at Forum Groningen and try hands-on activities in this creative workshop space.
Weekly creative workshop at the Medialab with craft projects, bracelet-making and watercolour painting for children aged 6 and up.
Hands-on workshop where you operate 3D printers and laser cutters under the guidance of a Smartlab instructor.
Team up to program a LEGO Mindstorms robot in this hands-on workshop. Every Wednesday at Wonderland, free to join.
Morning programme for babies and toddlers featuring a story reading and playtime.
Repair your damaged clothing on-site at Forum Groningen. A hands-on workshop where you learn to fix your favourite garments yourself.
Drop in to collect measuring tools and map your own neighbourhood at this free, open session.
Monthly Flanor lecture featuring writer Yael van der Wouden on Tuesday, September 8 at Forum Groningen.
Free beginner course teaching computer and internet skills.
Pub Heroes brings epic adventures with friends in a cozy pub atmosphere, minus the real perils.
A meetup for home automation and IoT enthusiasts of all levels, from newcomers to seasoned experts.
A hands-on workshop where children aged 6+ learn how to repair items and discover the importance of sustainability.
Design your own stickers and personalize your school supplies in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up.
Continuation Dutch course for non-native speakers at B1 level, part 1. For learners who have completed the A2 level.
Conversation group for intermediate Dutch learners (level B) in small groups at Forum Groningen.
Children design their own monster and bring it to life using 3D printing in this hands-on workshop.
Tech journalist Rutger Middendorp explores current technological developments in an interactive session.
Advanced Dutch language course at C1 level for non-native speakers in Groningen.
Continuation course in Dutch for non-native speakers at B1 level, following the A2/B1 programme.
Advanced Dutch language course (B2 level) in Groningen for learners with foundational knowledge of the language.
Beginner Dutch language course (A1 level) for non-native speakers at Forum Groningen.
Intermediate Dutch language course at A2 level for non-native speakers with basic prior knowledge.
Advanced Dutch language course (B2 level) in Groningen for learners with solid foundational skills.
Small-group conversation practice for Dutch learners, where participants develop speaking skills through discussions on diverse topics at various proficiency levels.
Try out board games for an evening at Forum Groningen. Meet fellow board game enthusiasts and discover new games to play together.
A cosy gathering where you read your own book in silence, surrounded by fellow readers at Forum Groningen.
Create your own standing clock while learning to blend 3D design techniques with practical craftsmanship in this hands-on workshop.
Teun van de Keuken explores how the meat industry influences us and why it's so hard to stop eating meat in this engaging theatre lecture.
Learn comic drawing techniques with Loeki in this hands-on workshop for children aged 7 and up.
A lecture exploring self-organization and how order arises spontaneously without central planning.
A visual exhibition featuring images of Groningen at Forum Groningen.
A lecture exploring the Groningen Scheurkalender and the logic of collective behaviour when there is no hierarchy.
An introductory course in Dutch Sign Language, combining learning with enjoyment for anyone interested in communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Joep Boerboom shares the story of Klazien from Zalk, a remarkable figure from this small village's history, in the Naked Lunch series.
A knowledge café exploring the moon: who owns it, what it would be like to walk there, and what the moon means to us.
A lecture exploring the relationship between media and democracy, and the responsibilities that role entails.
Create your own Halloween lamp in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up.
Jurre Geluk guides children through an interactive performance celebrating the performing arts during Children's Book Week.
Get hands-on experience creating special-effects makeup for film in this workshop designed for children aged 8 and up.
Discover the art of film grime in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up. Work as a special make-up artist and explore how grime is used in movies.
A monthly story time session for toddlers and young children at Wonderland, held on the third Thursday of each month.
Learn the fundamentals of analogue animation and make your own flipbook in this hands-on workshop for children aged 7 and up.
An interactive workshop where children aged 6 and up discover how sound works and create their own sound designs.
A hands-on workshop where children learn to create a vlog from concept to finished edit.
Learn drone football in this interactive workshop for children and young people. Play against others using drones in a unique sporting experience.
Learn to fly drones and play Drone Soccer in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up.
Let's Talk Money is Forum Groningen's major money festival, bringing financial themes and discussions to the forefront.
A festival dedicated to money, finance, and economics. Time to talk about money.
Dutch author Connie Palmen discusses her latest novel 'Johnnie Walker' at this Naked Lunch event.
The Best Groningen Book Festival announces the winners of the Best Groningen Book of 2026 award.
Create your own pumpkin lantern with a laser cutter and prepare for Halloween with a unique handmade design.
A reading club exploring Bregje Hofstede's novel Oersoep, which inspired the new NITE and K.O. Brass production.
A lecture exploring why knowledge about climate change fails to translate into meaningful action.
A programme examining climate fatigue: why do many people stay passive on climate issues? Forum Groningen investigates the reasons behind the lack of concrete action.
Children's Book Week Festival with stage performances and craft activities for kids aged 6 and up.
Interactive party for children aged 8 and up where you bring a book's story to life together.
An open stage where you can present your own initiative or programme to a live audience.
Rogier Hoenders delivers a talk on maintaining mental balance and brain health. An informative evening about wellbeing and cognitive wellness.
A lecture exploring Europe's future role: how will the continent navigate a world where American support is no longer guaranteed?
Marli Huijer examines how people come to view each other as enemies and what can help prevent this.
Marli Huijer explores how we construct enemies and what counteracts the psychology of enmity in this lecture.
VPRO's history programme OVT presents a live broadcast from Forum Groningen to kick off history month.
Practical workshop on using LinkedIn effectively for your job search in the Netherlands and creating a standout profile.
Eureka! brings together science, art and music in a festival celebrating experimentation and creative discovery.
A Knowledge Café exploring medical choices at the end of life, saying goodbye, and difficult questions we often sidestep.
Combine laser cutting and hand-stitching to create your own unique table lamp in this hands-on workshop.
A six-lesson fantasy writing course with Martijn Lindeboom teaching you how to construct an immersive fantasy world.
Learn Dutch Sign Language in this workshop designed for children aged 9 and older. Discover how deaf and hard of hearing people communicate.
A lecture exploring the menopause and its often-overlooked effects: sleep problems, loss of libido, panic attacks, and depression.
Three scientists deliver lectures on the universe, from galaxies to cosmic mysteries.
Groningen celebrates its tenth Museum Night with an evening of art, culture and discovery across the city's museums.
A programme on Caribbean literature and history, part of the Caribbean Letters Caravan, at Forum Groningen.
The Caribbean Letters Caravan examines how a shared past can guide toward a shared future, using breakdance as artistic expression.
Interactive astronomy course for children aged 8 and up, exploring the universe and space travel.
Design your own buttons and print them on a 3D printer in this hands-on workshop. See how a digital idea transforms into a real object.
A lecture exploring how manosphere influences affect education and how schools and teachers can respond.
A writing café where participants in National Writing Month work on their own books, supported by a community of writers at Forum Groningen.
A creative workshop where you make your own travel journal to record your vacation memories in a personal, artistic way.
A father and daughter have an open dialogue about feminism and its meaning in their lives.