193 events for the next 18 months
Girls' evening for ages 12+ featuring workshops, activities, and a chance to meet peers at ABC Atelier.
An information session on online safety with practical advice for protecting your devices, creating strong passwords, and spotting fraud.
Local poets from Alkmaar meet on the second Monday morning of each month at the library to share work, inspire each other and learn together.
Donna's Hot Stuff takes the stage in Alkmaar for an energetic live performance.
An evening of Latin American music and dance in Alkmaar.
Dutch pop band Racoon performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
A lecture exploring the Cold War bunkers hidden beneath Alkmaar and the city's preparations for potential nuclear conflict.
Free drop-in sessions to improve your computer skills, Dutch, maths, and safe internet use at Wijkcentrum De Oever.
Learn fermentation techniques and create your own fermented products at this hands-on workshop, part of Waste-Free Week.
Club Droog is a club night in Alkmaar featuring music and dancing at Podium Victorie.
Nomansland performs at Alkmaars Bierhuis on 18 September 2026.
Arising Rebellion performs at HAL25 in Alkmaar.
A playful bingo night at RUIS Alkmaar with a fun twist on the classic game.
Visual artist Mirjam Peters showcases her new 'Industrial Paintings' series at the Kunst10daagse in Bergen.
BLOID marks two decades with a celebratory night at HAL 25 in Alkmaar.
A creative writing workshop with Maureen Hessel for anyone interested in exploring the craft of writing and enjoying language.
A cosy knitting circle at Bergen library where knitters of all levels gather to work on their projects together.
DUO service desk at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar offering personal advice on student finance, loans, and repayment.
Twisted marks a decade with DJ sets from FLAVA and Manie at RUIS Alkmaar.
Repair Café at Bibliotheek De Mare: bring broken items and fix them together with volunteers. Free and sustainable.
Steffen Morrison takes the stage at Sunday Sessions in Podium Victorie, Alkmaar.
An afternoon of poetry and live music presented by Dichterskring Alkmaar at Bibliotheek Centrum.
Five-afternoon course on safe internet use: learn to recognize phishing, log in securely, and protect your devices.
A gathering where participants discuss poems, columns and newspaper articles together and share their thoughts.
Legendary British new wave band Fischer-Z takes the stage in Alkmaar.
A friendly community gathering at the library featuring games, creative activities, and refreshments with live music.
A dark electronic club night at Podium Victorie, blending alternative vibes with cutting-edge beats.
A dance party featuring electronic music and DJs at Podium Victorie.
Club night with classic hits from past decades at RUIS Alkmaar.
Three-day music festival in Alkmaar's city centre featuring 60-70 bands and musicians performing in local venues. Blues, blues rock and a range of other genres.
A drawing workshop led by graphic designer Astrid Hakkert, open to all skill levels.
Museum Night Alkmaar brings together museums and cultural venues for an evening of art and cultural exploration.
Learn to play the mouth organ in this hands-on workshop at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Alkmaar's museum night festival returns with live performances by emerging and established artists across the city's unique venues.
Club Ruis in Alkmaar features DJs Boss Priester, LOTTE AIMEE, Marijn Jansen and Outhoff.
A late-night party at HAL 25 featuring music and dancing until dawn.
The Grand East takes the stage at the Alkmaar Live Weekend in Podium Victorie.
Free parent-child activity based on Charlotte Dematons' 'Alfabet', combining reading, play, and digital skills practice.
Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard welcomes you for coffee, tea and conversation as part of the Week Against Loneliness. Take home a small gift for your next reading adventure.
Test your pop music knowledge against friends at this quiz night in Alkmaar.
Creative workshop where you design your own story and turn it into a digital creation. A fun introduction to digital media for children.
Ploegendienst takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar for a late-night performance.
Stand-up comedy night in Alkmaar featuring multiple performers as part of the Comedytunes Comedynight series.
Acoustic live music in MTV Unplugged style at RUIS Alkmaar.
Interactive family workshop where children and adults sing, create rhythms and explore instruments together, ending with a group performance.
A lecture on the history of the farmer's handkerchief, with insights into its use across the centuries and a small fashion show.
The Dublin Legends bring Irish folk and traditional music to Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
The New Wave Era performs classic 1980s new wave hits at this concert in Alkmaar.
Dr. Lektroluv brings Lektroluvs, an electronic club night at Podium Victorie.
Limburgian folk ensemble Rowwen Hèze performs traditional and contemporary arrangements at Podium Victorie.
Shary-An performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Alkmaar Ontzet celebrates the historic 1573 siege with a week of choral music, traditional hutspot distribution, and festivities on Waagplein.
Children's party with costumes, photo session, silent disco and creative activities for ages 4-12 at Bergen Library.
FutureFest 2026 brings a diverse programme to Alkmaar, welcoming visitors of all ages.
Trinity brings together three acts - Trias Kinetica, HURTS and Brent Honey - at RUIS Alkmaar.
Guided tour of Moersleutel brewery with an explanation of the brewing process and tasting of local beers.
A jazz festival with live performances at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
A creative workshop where you make new poems by crossing out, circling, or highlighting words in existing texts to create something entirely new.
Dance workshop for children aged 9-14 focusing on dance and presentation skills, with parents invited to watch the final 10 minutes.
Kees Schilder presents a morning lecture on Italian opera, featuring the finest excerpts from classical works.
A story-time and play session for young children at the library.
Accessible crafting session for young adults aged 18-30 at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar.
Hype Fest brings music and entertainment to Alkmaar with performances starting at 15:00 at Podium Victorie.
HAL 25's Oktoberfest party in Alkmaar with beer, food, and festive atmosphere.
Interactive improvisation theatre for children aged 3-10, where the audience shapes the story and can join in the performance.
FEUERENGEL delivers a tribute to Rammstein with hard-hitting German industrial rock and an impressive live spectacle.
Board games and strategy night for ages 18-28 at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar, held every second Friday of the month.
A dance party in Alkmaar kicking off at 21:00.
Exhibition exploring humanity's impact on the landscape, bringing together works by Renaissance master Jan van Scorel and contemporary artist Pé Okx.
Resident DJ Olivier Weiter spins all night long at club RUIS in Alkmaar.
Bintangs performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar with an energetic concert.
Create your own friendly cockroach Zaza from Pluk van de Petteflet using wire and wax in this hands-on family workshop for children aged 5 and up.
Theater workshop for children aged 6-9 based on the story of Pluk van de Petteflet, with plenty of room for creative exploration and play.
Artist Rosina Loocks teaches children aged 5+ the monoprint technique with autumn leaves. A creative workshop where you make your own leaf prints.
A creative workshop where children work together to build a large Petteflet using scissors, glue and coloured pencils.
Guitarist Carl Verheyen performs live at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Guitarist Carl Verheyen leads a masterclass at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar. Learn directly from the experienced musician.
Muziris brings Annie M.G. Schmidt's children's book 'My Grandpa!' to life with play, dance and song for ages 3-7.
A casual live music and drinks event at café 't Ossehoofd, organized by De Vrienden van Amstel Live.
André shares his father's remarkable story - a Dutch naval officer held as a prisoner of war in Nagasaki who survived the atomic bomb and returned home in 1945.
Children and parents craft their own animal plush toy inspired by characters from Annie MG. Schmidt's books, guided by artist Regula Maria Müller.
Create your own Takkie character from the Dutch children's story Jip and Janneke using craft materials.
Learn macramé techniques and create your own knotted plant hanger in this hands-on workshop at Bibliotheek De Mare.
Dutch musician Thijs Veldhuis takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Super Zeroes takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar for an evening concert.
Visual artist Sven Oyntzen explores the relationship between humans, technology and the world through paintings that blend realism with surrealism.
Artiance Art School showcases 50 artists with small, affordable works available for purchase at Bergen Library.
Exhibition of figurative oil paintings by artist Jacobijn Jonker, inspired by nature and open to interpretation.
An exhibition of paintings by Linda Goudsblom featuring women and birds, exploring themes of silence, nature, and serenity.
Exhibition by Alkmaar artist Maroesja Konijn-van Atten, exploring drawn rhythms and structures on paper through layered compositions.
The library sells withdrawn art books during Kunst10Daagse, with works on classic and contemporary artists.
An exhibition of paintings by Nicole de Vries at Bibliotheek Bergen, featuring vibrant and expressive works during the Kunst10Daagse.
Visual artist Mirjam Peters exhibits her 'Industrial Paintings' at Bibliotheek Bergen during the Kunst10Daagse, featuring her distinctive factory and river scenes.
A giant colouring page at Bibliotheek Bergen where visitors of all ages can collaborate during the Kunst10Daagse.
A creative writing workshop where you practice through exercises and style experiments while meeting fellow writers.
A club night at Podium Victorie designed for people in their forties, featuring music and socializing for adults.
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Multidisciplinary dance performance UNDISCLOSED XXIII [UNPLUGGED] combining dance, music and visual art.
Linocut workshop in Bergen: carve your own design into linoleum and create stamps. Experiment with shapes, lines and patterns.
A coding workshop for children aged 7-17 at Bibliotheek Centrum in Alkmaar, where young programmers can learn and create together.
Extince takes the stage at Podium Victorie's Sunday Sessions, a weekly live music showcase in Alkmaar.
A large-scale pop music quiz competition where participants compete to demonstrate their knowledge of popular music.
Theater De Vest brings a day of short performances to Alkmaar's city centre on 18 October: theatre, dance, stand-up, film and music in shops and public spaces, all free.
Martijn Pieters explores the history, architecture, and decoration of Amsterdam Central Station in this engaging lecture.
Israeli singer-songwriter Dotan performs his emotional pop-rock at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
A clothing exhibition showcasing traditional West-Frisian costumes and accessories from around 1900.
Cultural historian Marita Mathijsen explores the life of Betje Wolff, an independent eighteenth-century figure, and her lasting impact on Dutch society.
Niels Geusebroek performs a tribute to Coldplay with a selection of the band's greatest hits.
Korsakoff presents a night of electronic music with Hans Glock, Korsakoff, Predator, Viruz and The Pacifier at RUIS.
Dance party featuring the biggest hits from four decades at RUIS Alkmaar.
Learn tetra printing with Nicole de Vries: create graphic prints from milk cartons in this hands-on waste art workshop.
A children's festival in Alkmaar with music, activities, and entertainment for kids of all ages.
A meeting lecture exploring how to maintain your sense of self while constantly trying to meet others' expectations, featuring personal stories and audience interaction.
Dutch singer-songwriter Frank Boeijen performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar with his own evening programme of classic songs.
Belgian stand-up comedian Mark Waumans brings his humorous performance to Alkmaar.
A lecture about Bergen Airfield and its significance in the aerial warfare over North Holland during World War II.
Free Halloween party at Podium Victorie with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Fout & Freaky · Spookhotel is a spooky night of entertainment and thrills in a former prison building in Alkmaar.
A spooky Halloween evening celebrating guilty pleasures at RUIS Alkmaar.
A haiku-writing workshop with Vakil Eelman exploring creative wordplay inspired by everyday moments.
A creative workshop where you discuss family stories from the book 'The Dinner' and transform them into a collage.
The Fatal Flowers take the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar for a rock concert.
Marije Binnekade explores how grief manifests physically in the body, in a lecture timed around All Saints' Day.
A book club at Alkmaar Central Library for young adults aged 18 to 30 who want to discuss and discover new reads together.
Dutch rock band Bökkers takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
A creative morning workshop where you'll make your own greeting card with collage techniques.
VroegZat is a regular evening programme at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar, featuring live music and entertainment.
Alkmaars Vertier presents a live performance by BRACE at RUIS.
Dutch pop group K-OTIC takes the stage in Alkmaar.
An evening celebrating emo classics and nostalgic hits with emo, pop-punk and alternative rock at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Legacy - Strictly Early Hardcore brings together nine acts at HAL 25: Chuck One, Delirium, GSE, Jiggly Desh, Leviathan, MD&A, MESSI4H, Reeza, and STRAFF.
Club RUIS hosts an electronic live performance by Superstrings. An evening of synthesizers and experimental soundscapes.
Wende performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Slash n' Roses performs a Guns n' Roses tribute at RUIS, delivering an energetic recreation of classic rock hits.
Toontje Lager takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Dag & Dauw presents the story of a returning canal digger through music and performance. An intimate show at Bibliotheek De Mare.
Legendary techno DJ Dave Clarke spins a full night of electronic music at Podium Victorie.
Local and national musicians perform live at Popronde Alkmaar, a showcase event at Podium Victorie.
The Soulful Sessions brings an evening of soul music to Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Dennis Quin and Jesse Maas bring grooves and house to club RUIS in Alkmaar.
CoderDojo Kennemerwaard brings together children aged 7-17 to learn programming with peer support and volunteer mentors.
Interactive theatre workshop where you create your own theatre through different assignments, open to all.
Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen, former frontwoman of The Gathering, performs her best-known songs at Podium Victorie.
ACinDC, an AC/DC tribute band, performs in Alkmaar.
A musical morning performance with songs in multiple languages and Celtic influences in Alkmaar.
Dutch rock band Van Dik Hout takes the stage in Alkmaar.
A one-off reading circle discussing Herman Koch's "The Dinner" at Bibliotheek De Mare, where you can explore the novel with other readers.
Flavium takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar for a concert performance.
Author Herman Koch, known for The Dinner, discusses his work in an interview and audience conversation at Bibliotheek Alkmaar.
Flemming performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
An evening exploring the diary of 18th-century sailor Aerjen Ruijs, who sailed on whaling expeditions to Greenland and Spitsbergen. Jack Muis and Erik Verheul recount his adventures and their place in Dutch whaling history.
A creative workshop where you fold book pages into artistic figures. An introduction to the book art technique for all ages.
PIÑA takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar on Saturday, 5 September.
Permanent exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar exploring the paintings of Charley Toorop and her son Edgar Fernhout, two artists drawn to the North Holland landscape.
Vroeg Pieken hosts a night at RUIS, a club in Alkmaar featuring music and dancing into the early morning hours.
An evening of the greatest hits from the 1990s at Podium Victorie.
HERRIE FEST 2026 is a day festival in Alkmaar with live bands and artists performing all day at HAL 25.
A masquerade ball at the Grote Kerk in Alkmaar, organized by Rumors Are True and After Supper.
Theatre production Leading Ladies at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Vinylly brings together vinyl and music enthusiasts in Alkmaar for a celebration of records and sound.
Create your own Christmas angel from wool roving using felting techniques in this hands-on craft workshop for children.
Finnish polka-rock band Steve 'n' Seagulls performs in Alkmaar.
Paceshifters delivers a complete Nirvana tribute show at this concert venue.
A creative felting workshop for children where you make flowers and other objects with felt. All materials are included.
An evening celebrating K-pop and Korean pop culture, featuring music and entertainment from South Korea.
A friendly bingo game with a language theme, complete with coffee or tea and attractive prizes to win.
Dag & Dauw celebrates Christmas with an afternoon programme at the library in Alkmaar.
Lucky Fonz III brings funk, soul and hip-hop to the stage in Alkmaar.
The Dirty Daddies take the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar with rock energy.
Green experts share practical tips on sustainable living, from energy efficiency to reusable nappies at the Sustainability Square in Bibliotheek Centrum.
Dutch singer-songwriter Jett Rebel takes the stage in Alkmaar.
A live tribute to Queen performed at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
An 8-hour rave at Club Ruis featuring a collaboration between RUIS and THE BEGINNING, with electronic music and dancing.
Festive Christmas dinners at Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis in Alkmaar on Christmas Day.
Classic Hits in Concert presents an evening of classic songs at Podium Victorie.
Legendary British blues rock band Ten Years After takes the stage in Alkmaar.
Call it Off performs a night of Taylor Swift covers at Podium Victorie.
The Fortunate Sons takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
A tribute band celebrates the legendary soul and funk icon James Brown with a high-energy performance.
Erwin Nyhoff & The Prodigal Sons take the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
New Cool Collective performs live at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Fleddy Melculy takes the stage in Alkmaar for an evening of music and entertainment.
The Dutch Queen takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Singer-songwriter Maite Hontolé takes the stage at Podium Victorie for an intimate concert.
Interactive concert by Daredevils where you sing along in Dutch.
Tribute band Pink Floyd Project plays the classic songs of Pink Floyd in Alkmaar.
Blackbird takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar for an energetic musical performance.
Singer-songwriter Julian Sas takes the stage in Alkmaar.
Ruben Hillen takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
British pop star Kim Wilde performs her classic hits at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
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The Voyage takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar on 13 September.
Upcycle your own denim at The ReWorkshop by MAROÚ The Label with embroidery, studs and fringe. No experience needed, guidance included, and you take home your creation.
Artist Inderjeet Sandhu discusses his work and the HuisRAAD exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar.
DJ Jaap Ligthart spins an evening of electronic music and dancing at Podium Victorie.
Lowfriends takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
FUSION brings an electronic music night with MEEK, Navi, Sam Hofman and Tell Moore at RUIS.
A nostalgic party night featuring hits from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s at Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis.
De Parallel performs at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Mama Africa takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar for a late-night performance.
A night of live music featuring Knives Out!, Fellatio, Real Farmer and Liquid Desert at Podium Victorie.
Theatre production exploring displacement and identity through three characters from different faith backgrounds sharing their stories via monologues, poetry and live music.
Nomansland performs at Stadsfabriek Alkmaar in Alkmaar.
Legendary American hip-hop group Arrested Development performs a live show in Alkmaar.
The American hip-hop group Arrested Development performs in Alkmaar.
An open mic night where local artists and musicians perform and share their work.
Supervised homework support for primary and secondary school students, available Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 PM.
A sustainable meal at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, focused on reducing food waste and fostering community.
Julian Goedhart performs at City Light Alkmaar.
Micheline Van Hautem performs at Hof van Sonoy in Alkmaar.
Drukwerk takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Evenemententerrein Olympiaweg in Alkmaar.
American rock band The Wildfires performs a concert in Alkmaar.
A pop music festival in Alkmaar with live performances on the Olympiaweg.
Climb the historic Accijnstoren tower and enjoy views over Alkmaar's canals and rooftops.
Free craft activities for all skill levels at Bibliotheek De Mare, welcoming both beginners and experienced makers.
Tribute band Beach Boys' Best plays the biggest hits of The Beach Boys in Alkmaar.
Stand-up comedy night in Alkmaar. WHAT'S NEW?! brings together local and national comedians for an evening of laughs.
Dietitian Yasmin Raisse offers parents practical tips on healthy eating while children create their own fruit caterpillars.
An adult maker hub where you explore different digital technologies each session, from VR headsets to 3D design and robotics.
Dietitian Yasmin Raisse offers practical advice on healthy eating while children create their own fruit caterpillar snacks.
Dance party on the rooftop of Podium Victorie with Jonna Fraser, featuring live music and views across Alkmaar.
Casentrino performs a live set at HAL25 on a summer Saturday afternoon.
The trio Memento performs on Saturday, 29 August in Alkmaar.
A poetry and spoken word festival in Alkmaar featuring performance art and live acts.
Special Social Club takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Super Zeroes Rooftop is an event on the rooftop of Podium Victorie in Alkmaar on 28 August.
Free morning programme for toddlers and young children (0-4 years) with parents or carers at the library.
Write a haiku at Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar: an interactive station in the exhibition about Leo Gestel and Gustave De Smet where you capture your impressions in poetry.
Laurence Aëgerter explores the gap between accumulated knowledge and true wisdom in a lecture at Alkmaar's Grote Kerk.
The Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar presents the work of two painter friends: Gustave De Smet and Leo Gestel, key figures of early modernism.
