Dorpsstraat 164
Art historian Josée Claassen explores the life and artistic legacy of Henri Matisse in this evening lecture.
Jessica Manuputty performs traditional Moluccan folk songs and her own work, accompanied by two band members on ukulele and vocals.
Three professional storytellers present fairy tales, myths and folk tales in two sessions. For adults and children from age 8 onwards.
Author Judith Visser discusses her bestselling novels, including "The Girl with the Half Star" and the Sunday trilogy about living with autism. She shares personal insights into writing and reading, accompanied by her dog.
Concert pianist Maria Nemtsova performs a solo recital featuring works by Scarlatti, Rameau, Purcell, Rachmaninoff, Silvestrov and Denisov. A programme with personal significance, centring on music by exiled Russian and Ukrainian composers.
A wordless puppet theatre about Lars, a little polar bear whose ice floe breaks away on a stormy night, carrying him into a strange new world. For children aged 2 to 7 and their families.
Writer Bert Natter and pianist Marcel Worms present a literary concert around the novel "At the End of the War", with readings and music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and persecuted composers.
Latvian soprano Ieva Gorda and Dutch pianist Maurice Lammerts van Bueren perform a Christmas concert blending classical works, traditional carols, and rarely heard Latvian songs.
A theatrical show about a boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Through playful experiments, music, and a homemade rocket, he discovers the solar system and beyond.
Guitarist Tim Panman and bandoneon player Lysandre Donoso perform tango, Argentine folk and chamamé music, drawing inspiration from legendary duos like Grela - Federico and the virtuoso Flores brothers.
Pim & Pom sneak into the museum after hours and have adventures among artworks and colourful sets. A cheerful show full of songs, interaction and cat antics for children aged 2 to 7.
A musical performance for young children where actress Marianne van Houten brings Nijntje's cycling adventure to life, with familiar sets and Dick Bruna's distinctive illustrations.
The Nemea String Quartet, four Spanish musicians from the Dutch String Quartet Academy, performs a programme of Mozart, Haydn and Dvořák.
A playful performance for preschoolers about a hungry crocodile who loves bananas. With singing, dancing and plenty of interaction for children from age 4.
Kunsthal curator Joris Westerink discusses Paul Signac and the neo-impressionist movement, exploring the artist's influence on pointillism and his contemporaries.
Tres Ríos brings son jarocho from Veracruz - a Mexican musical tradition blending African, Spanish, and indigenous influences, performed on traditional string instruments and tap dance.
Ensemble VIJF! performs a musical programme centred on Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade, featuring works by Satie and Tierssen.
A playful children's show featuring Meneer Zee's cumulative storytelling with music and repetition, designed for ages 3 and up.
Kofferbak Collectief presents a grotesque music-theatre piece inspired by Bach's Hunt Cantata. Hunters undergo group therapy to bid farewell to their traditions, while Diana and a traumatized deer defend their right to exist.
Open Monuments Day celebration at Van Cappellenhuis featuring performances by two choirs, storytelling, young pianists, plus an art exhibition and photo presentation.
The Maccaferri's open the concert season with Italo Gypsy Jazz - a blend of Sicilian waltzes, Paolo Conte and Frank Sinatra classics at Van Cappellenhuis.
Van Cappellenhuis opens the season with a festival featuring jazz, world music, chamber music, chamber opera and a children's show. Saturday also offers a free programme with storytelling, choirs and piano.