127 events for the next 18 months
Children create their own rap or spoken word pieces in this creative workshop, with the option to enter their work in the Woordkunst competition.
A language salon for women improving their Dutch, practicing speaking and reading with volunteers using everyday topics.
A casual gathering at the library to read the newspaper, enjoy coffee, and chat about current events.
Creative workshop for children aged 6-13, every Tuesday afternoon at the library. Make things and experiment with your ideas.
A pop quiz celebrating classic songs and artists from past decades at the Burgerweeshuis.
A book club for queer readers and anyone interested in literature with a queer perspective, meeting regularly with changing themes.
BoekStart story time at Bibliotheek Colmschate: an hour of listening, playing and singing designed for toddlers and babies.
Weekly story time session for parents and young children at Bibliotheek Centrum Deventer.
Information session about volunteering at Deventer library. Find out what opportunities are available to become a volunteer.
A neighbourhood coffee gathering where residents share hobbies and talents while supporting each other. The For Each Other team fosters community connection and mutual care.
A friendly knitting cafΓ© where participants knit together for Ukraine. Both experienced knitters and beginners are welcome at the library.
PrutsHub is a creative workshop for children aged 6-13, held every Wednesday afternoon at Bibliotheek Centrum in Deventer.
Min Taka blends indie, liquid drum and bass, synthpop and hyperpop into a distinctive sound. The Turkish-Dutch artist explores identity and femininity, with influences from Mitski and Charli XCX.
A Tegenlicht Meet-up gathering in Deventer where participants discuss critical thinking and how to live together constructively.
A story time session for toddlers and young children with their parents at 't Hovenhuus in Deventer.
English musician Seamus Cater performs a solo concert blending songs and acoustic instrumental music on his Rhodes piano.
Biweekly workshop where participants draw and paint mandalas around rotating themes. No experience required.
Programming workshops for children aged 8-14 at Bibliotheek Centrum in Deventer.
Children create their own rap or spoken word pieces in this creative workshop, perfect for participants in the Word Art competition.
A weekly story time session for parents and carers with young children at the library.
A monthly open discussion at the library exploring the theme of strength through personal experiences and perspectives of participants.
Popronde Deventer showcases dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists across twenty venues in the city. All concerts are free.
Popronde Deventer brings live music to the Bibliotheek Centrum. A relaxed afternoon featuring local artists.
Volunteers read stories aloud in multiple languages - Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish and sign language - during Peace Week in Deventer.
The Weaving Club's hands-on session at Bibliotheek Keizerslanden focuses on learning and practising weaving techniques.
Canadian punk legends Gob return to the stage with support from Nijmegen's No Breakfast Goodbye. Fast, melodic punk with classic hits and renewed energy.
SPEELDRANG presents an evening with three acts: Zwarte Markt, Harley Francine, and Suma Katra at Walhalla.
A guided city walk through Deventer with Bibliotheek Centrum and NivonJong, focused on connection and community.
A welcoming gathering space where you can share your story, chat with others, or simply sit down for meaningful connection and new friendships.
Reading club for children aged 10-13 at Bibliotheek Centrum Deventer, meeting on the second and last Thursday of each month. Free, no registration required.
Rowwen Hèze performs a mix of new material and beloved classics, balancing energetic moments with intimate passages.
A nocturnal art festival where masked visitors wander through installations and performances in an atmosphere between a formal ball and a club night.
Club night Hipnotized with DJs Higgens and Ritchie in Deventer.
A theater lecture where Janine shares her personal story about depression and its impact on herself and her surroundings, followed by a discussion on mental health.
Fiesta Macumba brings a night of Latin music to Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, featuring reggaeton, salsa, bachata and more. Dancing and flirting are the main ingredients.
Vroeg Pieken is a late-night festival at De Zwarte Silo featuring music and cultural programming into the early morning.
Debbie Huisman takes the stage at Walhalla as part of the Achter de Muren series.
Opening exhibition exploring loneliness and belonging through portraits and stories of twenty young adults at Bibliotheek Centrum Deventer.
Children learn filmmaking from professionals and create their own film, which is then screened for an audience.
Derek Ogilvie delivers a three-hour evening of messages from the spirit world and personal readings in an intimate lounge setting for around 70 guests.
An evening of stories, play and spoken word where people genuinely connect in an open, intimate atmosphere.
Eloi Youssef, former frontman of Kensington, performs with acoustic guitar. An intimate concert where he presents his songs in their original form.
A writing workshop where you document family rituals and traditions. A meaningful way to preserve memories and pass them on to future generations.
Monthly board game gathering at Bibliotheek Centrum: bring your own game or join others, all skill levels welcome.
British big beat pioneers Dub Pistols bring their energetic blend of dub, punk, jungle and breakbeat to Deventer.
A social lunch gathering for seniors featuring a reading session at Bibliotheek Colmschate in Deventer.
A cosy reading lunch for seniors at the library, where you listen to stories read aloud while enjoying your meal.
A social lunch gathering for seniors featuring a reading session at one of four venues.
Perifest x Nachtparlement is a night party at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer featuring electronic music and dancing.
Documentary about a mysterious UFO incident over the Netherlands, followed by a discussion at the library.
Vroeg Clubben is a club night at De Zwarte Silo in Deventer featuring dancing and electronic music.
Perifest returns to Deventer with live shows, DJ sets, films and light and video art across multiple venues. A nocturnal festival combining wonder and reflection.
Monthly gathering for board game and card game lovers at the library's cafΓ©.
A gathering place for Linux users and the curious in Deventer, with support for beginners.
A musical finale to Children's Book Week with author Tosca Menten and musician Mirek Walton performing together.
Children's author Tosca Menten meets her young readers (8+) at the library for an afternoon of conversation and connection.
The Deventer Youth Choir performs at the Children's Book Week Spectacular. Audience members can join in singing.
Meet children's author Pieter Koolwijk, creator of Limbusland, Baas van de Wereld and Luna. A chance for young readers to meet their favourite author.
Three storytellers invite children aged 3 and up to join interactive tales filled with imagination and adventure.
Aangenaam! Theatersport invites children to identify character types during the Children's Book Week Spectacular in Deventer.
A musical story show introducing Muk, the beloved dog character from Mark Haayema's picture books, designed for children aged 3 and up.
Meet authors and illustrators at Boekhandel Praamstra's stand and get your book signed.
Boekhandel Praamstra sells children's books at their stand during the Children's Book Week Festival.
Illustrator Tirza Beekhuis leads a creative drawing workshop for children aged 4 and up.
Illustrator Lieve Merlijn sketches your portrait on a bookmark in the live photobooth at Bibliotheek Centrum Deventer.
A treasure hunt for children aged 8 and up where you guess which foods match which children's books, with clues hidden throughout Bibliotheek Centrum.
Learn to draw animals in this workshop led by illustrator Saskia Halfmouw, designed for children aged 6 and up.
An evening of storytelling at Library Centre, where visitors share inspiring and moving stories with one another.
A meetup group for young readers aged 12-15 who love books and want to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Luwten presents electronic and acoustic music in an intimate surround setup with Frank Wienk and Lisa Lukaszczyk at Het Penninckshuis.
40UP presents Let's Dance Again, a dance party at De Zwarte Silo where you can dance late into the night.
A night of classic disco at the Burgerweeshuis, perfect for dance floor enthusiasts.
A social gathering for people over 60 to meet, chat, and enjoy coffee together at the library.
British folk-pop duo Turin Brakes performs an intimate acoustic set drawing from their extensive catalogue, including their latest album Spacehopper.
Disco-bingo with music tracks instead of numbers, hosted by drag queens and DJ Disco Danny. A chaotic, interactive party with dancing guests and prizes for Best Dressed.
German hardcore hip-hop duo Outerspass performs hedonistic lyrics over heavy beats, with support from Simcha.
A late-night party at the Burgerweeshuis with music into the early hours.
A creative workshop where you decorate your own sketchbook under the guidance of Lieve Merlijn and Femke Studio, including a meet & greet.
Primary school teachers gather to discuss children's books and share experiences at Bibliotheek Centrum.
An Offline CafΓ© at Bibliotheek Centrum exploring AI, games and algorithms through the exhibition 'Everywhere and Always'. Discover what drives the technology in our everyday lives.
Three experts discuss key parenting questions about smartphones and screen time for children in a panel discussion.
BaBa ZuLa, the Istanbul-based world music band, delivers an energetic blend of shamanic roots and contemporary Istanbul with electric saz, wooden spoons, dance and theatre.
VALS ALARM brings punk, guitars and synths packed with humour and self-mockery. The energetic alternative band plays tracks from their new I.D.I.O.T. Tour.
VroegZat is an evening programme at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, a relaxed early-evening outing.
BCUC, a seven-piece South African band from Soweto, fuses funk, hip-hop and punk rock with African traditions. Their energetic live shows combine political statement with spiritual experience.
Jaap Blonk and Terrie Ex perform with the duo SAVIΔ & REONA, followed by a book presentation of Blonk/Petrichor.
David Vogel explores how AI, design, and neuro-inclusivity can shape a more inclusive future, examining human differences and technology's role in culture, education, and civic life.
Multidisciplinary artist Janne Schra blends music and visual art. Former frontwoman of Room Eleven, Edison Jazz Award winner and collaborator with M. Ward and the Metropole Orkest.
Gruppo Sportivo celebrates their 50th anniversary with a farewell tour. The legendary Dutch pop band performs classics and deep cuts from their rich catalogue.
Icelandic indie-folk artist Axel FlΓ³vent performs in Deventer with support from Tjels, blending Nordic melancholy and ambient soundscapes.
Grime rapper Simcha from Zutphen presents his debut album 'Grime to Shine' in Deventer. An energetic show featuring dark sounds and collaborations with artists across multiple genres.
Alter ego is a Halloween club night at Burgerweeshuis featuring electronic music from Ineffekt and Wantigga.
Practical workshop on safe internet use with tips you can apply right away.
Two energetic rock bands, Cloudsurfers and Grote Geelstaart, perform together at Burgerweeshuis. A double bill packed with distortion and raw power.
The Leiden producer trio Kraak & Smaak performs their seventh album 'Velvet Seas' live, blending new material with classics from their catalogue.
Late-night party SantΓ© at Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, running from 23:00 to 04:00.
Afternoon of lectures on Geert Grote, the influential medieval thinker. Speakers explore who he was as a person and what his work means today.
Free workshop on digital banking at Bibliotheek Centrum Deventer. Learn how to handle your daily banking online and where to find support.
One of the Netherlands' most influential live performers, Lucky Fonz III brings his emotionally intense and celebratory shows to Deventer, with support from Esther de Jong.
Time Of my Life is a club night featuring dance and club music at Burgerweeshuis in Deventer.
David Eugene Edwards, known for 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand, performs an intimate set of songs about faith, love and personal struggle.
All-night party at the Burgerweeshuis with dancing and celebration until sunrise.
Indie-folk band Mister and Mississippi reunites after seven years for an intimate concert in Deventer.
Entourage brings a night of Afrobeats, Afrohouse and Amapiano to Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, with red lanterns and neon lights.
A hands-on workshop teaching you how to protect yourself while managing your finances online.
LEMONSUCKR from Brighton and Arson from Ghent deliver post-punk, electronics and rock-'n-roll with raw energy and driving beats.
A language-focused programme with readings and creative insights into the making and growth process of artists working with words.
Amsterdam garage punk band L.A. Sagne brings raw riffs and moshpit energy. Their debut album 'Good Company' explores punk as solidarity and survival.
Late-night party at Burgerweeshuis running until 4 a.m.
Freshta is a European jazz ensemble of five soloists with strong credentials in the international jazz scene. Flutist Mark Lotz assembled the group for music dedicated to Afghan women's rights activist Freshta Kohistani, blending contemporary jazz, chamber music and world influences.
A writing workshop at Bibliotheek Centrum in Deventer where you can discover what makes writing engaging and improve your own skills.
Irish folk-metal band The Scratch brings their album Pull Like A Dog to Deventer, inspired by Olympic rowers Gary and Paul O'Donovan. DUG opens the show.
Dutch punk-rock band John Coffey returns with their high-energy live shows. Performing at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer with support.
Amsterdam crooner Thijs Boontjes brings an evening of seductive, sharp songs between Dutch pop and show-orchestra glam at the Burgerweeshuis.
Aram Abbas and Arnica Montana take the stage at De Perifeer for a concert featuring both acts on 12 December.
BOOGIEFEST brings three bands with roots, garage and rock-'n-roll: Danish PowerSolo, northern Netherlands' Bacon Fat Louis and La Ratte with their energetic blues and roots rock mix.
Amsterdam sextet Nusantara Beat fuses 20th-century Indonesian songs with contemporary sound. A band that honours tradition while pushing forward.
Singer-songwriter Jaimi Faulkner brings a mix of intimate ballads and powerful songs to Het Penninckshuis.
Rotterdam postpunk band Library Card brings their distinctive blend of spoken word, raw emotion and energetic guitar work to the stage as support act.
Explore the tools at Makersplaats in Bibliotheek Centrum: 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl plotter and more.
A festive Christmas celebration at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer on 27 December, running from 3 PM to 8 PM.
Electronic dance party with DJs spinning until dawn at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer.
American singer-songwriter Laura Veirs performs with her intimate album 'Temple Songs', a self-produced work recorded in her Portland home studio with a raw, organic sound.
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Acheface performs at Cafe De Hip in Deventer.
Garrett T. Capps brings his album 'I Still Love San Antone' to Deventer, a love letter to San Antonio blending country rock, Tex-Mex and cosmic outlaw spirit. Little Mazarn opens the show.
A short documentary following three people with dyslexia and their relationship with written language, by filmmaker Rianne Aalbers.
Afro Bros perform an evening of African music at Burgerweeshuis in Deventer.
The inaugural Young Adult book festival in Deventer featuring author meet-and-greets, creative workshops and book merchandise.
A lively bachelor party on a boat in Deventer with live music and dancing.
A cosy reading group where participants discuss their favourite books and share experiences in Deventer.
Roosmarijn performs at Culture Club Oost in Deventer.
Pieternel performs at Burgerweeshuis in Deventer.
Live music from Robert Weston at Cafe De Hip.
Legendary Dutch-Moluccan band Massada brings their distinctive blend of Latin rock and Moluccan music to the stage, with DJ Teddy Talapessy providing the opening and closing sets.
Electronic music night with Mold and Steppin' Ground Soundsystem at Burnside Skatepark & CafΓ©.
A major exhibition dedicated to Jan Henderikse, the leading figure of the Nul movement, showcasing his bold and colourful artistic vision.
Studio TAMTAM showcases object art by GΓ©rard Schiphorst and Marije van der Sande in the basement of Museum EICAS in Deventer.
