59 events for the next 18 months
A six-day sailing adventure on the Wadden Sea aboard the Vertrouwen, with meals included and time to explore the islands or simply rest.
Theatre company Pier21 explores family secrets and intergenerational trauma in this compelling performance.
The Harlinger Blues Festival brings blues artists together at Milûk for a day of live music.
An exhibition at Werkplaats12 in Harlingen, open daily to the public.
An intimate storytelling evening where visitors share personal and existing stories at het Brouwdok in Harlingen.
A guided stargazing walk in Harlingen where you explore the night sky under expert guidance.
The Harlingen library becomes a pop-up restaurant for Whole Netherlands Reads 2026, combining books and dining.
Join a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons one-shot at the library. Perfect for curious newcomers and experienced players alike.
Multi-day midsummer retreat aboard the Rode Swan on the Wadden Sea, centred on rest, reflection and connection with nature.
A sailing retreat across the Wadden Sea aboard the Rode Swan, experiencing spring as nature awakens.
Harlingen Street Festival brings music, dance, theatre and circus acts to the city centre for the whole family.
The Hannemahuis showcases Harlingen's maritime history and its trading connections with the Baltic region.
Taek Ontvangt performs a concert of film music, from famous soundtracks to hidden treasures of the genre.
Percussionist Martin Verdonk performs an afternoon of groove, Latin and pop music in Harlingen.
A follow-up exhibition showcasing highlights from the collection at Galerie de Vis in Harlingen.
Two Frisian football legends, Aldo Swager and Sandor van der Heide, share their stories of rivalry and careers in an evening of football memories.
Annual Christmas market in Harlingen around the Zoutsloot canal, featuring traditional festive atmosphere.
Taek Receives welcomes Peter Tiehuis at Milûk in Harlingen. An intimate conversation with the artist.
Boat tour through Harlingen's waterways aboard the Singel Prinses, a scenic cruise through this Frisian harbour town.
A 25-year tradition celebrating blues music with headline acts and local performers at Cultureel Centrum Miluk.
Free beginner course covering essential computer skills for those new to using a computer.
Open drop-in session at the library's makerspace where adults can explore robots, program with Lego, and experiment with various technologies.
Discover programming and robotics at the makerspace: experiment with Dash, ozobots, Lego, and Bluebot.
Friday afternoon chess sessions at Bibliotheek Harlingen for players of all levels.
Children's books are read aloud in the library, with games and songs for young children.
Poetry Club at Harlingen Library where you discuss poems with others, read together and create your own work.
The library becomes a pop-up restaurant where you eat a three-course meal served on book stands, inspired by Herman Koch's bestseller "Het Diner".
Children's author Mark Haayema brings theatre, song and dance to Bibliotheek Harlingen as part of the 72nd Children's Book Week.
Kaatsvereniging Eendracht celebrates 125 years of history with an exhibition at the Hannemahuis in Harlingen.
A night sailing trip across the Wadden Sea to watch the Orionids meteor shower, far from light pollution.
A retrospective exhibition at Hannemahuis showcasing the Oriental works and craftsmanship of artist Tonny Holsbergen.
A sailing weekend in Harlingen without phone or internet - pure peace on the water.
A culinary walking dinner through Harlingen with four courses served across four restaurants: Grand Café De Reus, Zeezicht, Brasserie Braam and Grand Café De Zaak.
A guided walking tour through Harlingen's historic centre with five stops at local bars and restaurants, featuring bock beer and snacks.
Nova Zembla is a late-night party at the Entrepotgebouw in Harlingen, running from 19:00 to 02:00.
Art detective Arthur Brand shares stories of stolen masterpieces and the thieves who took them with young audiences.
Weekly rotating film programme at Milûk cinema in Harlingen. Browse the current selection and book tickets online.
The James Oesi Trio brings together baroque, jazz and Latin in a refined performance by three virtuoso musicians.
Art detective Arthur Brand reveals how art thieves work and why artworks are so valuable to the criminal underworld.
An afternoon dedicated to Paul McCartney's post-Beatles catalogue, featuring his greatest hits, hidden gems and the stories that shaped them.
Exhibition showcasing Ukrainian artists Oleh Tistol, Nikita Vlasov and Serhii Ihnatiuk together with sculptures by Ilse Oelbers.
Guided tour of the historic shipyard Het Brouwdok in Harlingen, a key part of the city's maritime heritage.
Carla Emmink and Henk Buijsen showcase paintings and ceramics at Galerie Artlingen. An exhibition combining two distinct artistic disciplines.
Rent a boat from Ouwe Seun and explore Harlingen and its surroundings by water.
Guided walk along Harlingen's Wadden Sea dike combining litter collection with exploration of the mudflat ecosystem and its wildlife.
A creative workshop for children in Harlingen where they can experiment with art and design in a playful setting.
PuurZilt sells fresh and smoked fish every Thursday and Friday at the Zeeverse Vismarkt in Harlingen.
An interactive D&D adventure in the library where you and friends must stop the chaos. Part of October Children's Month.
A scenic canal tour through Harlingen aboard the Suupsloatprinses, with stories about the city's past and landmarks.
An evening of stories from Friesland, where people come together in libraries, museums and cafés to listen to each other.
Join the Great Dictation of the Dutch Language, a nationwide radio programme on NPO Radio 1. Participate from Bibliotheek Harlingen.
Writer and theatre maker Malou Holshuijsen explores intergenerational trauma and how unresolved experiences from parents ripple through subsequent generations.
Free four-part course for those with basic computer knowledge who want to improve their skills and confidence.
Guided stargazing walk with natural scientist Theo Jurriens, with access to telescopes rented by the library.
Free coffee drop-in hosted by VamoeFrl, a parents' group from COC Fryslân, at Bibliotheek Harlingen.
Harlingen Library invites you to a blind date with a book this Valentine's season - discover a mystery title and see what catches your eye.
Second edition of the Harlinger Dictee, a spelling competition in the Harlingen local dialect. Test your knowledge of this regional language.
Last 28 events that already happened.
An interactive lecture on spotting disinformation and fake news in the digital age, with practical strategies to stay informed and critical.
Dorian Craft performs at Crane Hotel in Harlingen.
Learn practical tips for staying safe online - from family contact to banking and beyond.
A story-reading session for young children using the traditional Japanese kamishibai storytelling box, with a different tale each time.
Children's Book Week event featuring author and performer Mark Haayema bringing theatre, music and dance to the library.
An interactive D&D adventure in the library where you and friends must solve a chaotic mystery together.
Live performance by Theun met een H in Harlingen.
Historic monuments in Harlingen welcome visitors on 12 September. Explore the city's heritage and architecture in one day.
Multidisciplinary exhibition showcasing paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, installations and textile art at the Entrepotgebouw.
Kleintje Ongeschut is a family-friendly afternoon programme in Harlingen for all ages.
An evening boat tour through Harlingen's canals, exploring the city from the water.
Weekly film screenings at Milûk cinema in Harlingen. Browse the programme and order tickets online.
Cabaret group Twee Recht Twee Averecht performs their show Meestribbelen at Milûk in Harlingen.
Bluescruise brings live blues music to the Entrepotgebouw in Harlingen on Friday evening, 25 September.
Resonans WereldmuziekConsort presents a diverse world music concert at Milûk.
Visual artist Tonny Holsbergen discusses the origins and context of her Oriental-inspired artworks.
Live music every Saturday at the Grote Kerk in Harlingen, part of the Tsjerkepaad programme.
Galerie de Vis marks 45 years with an anniversary show featuring beloved classics alongside fresh discoveries.
A luxury boat tour through Harlingen with coffee or tea and pastries at the start, followed by a snack platter.
Dok Dogs exhibition at Box Buitensporig, a new cultural space by artists Erik Sok and Ellen van Putten in Harlingen.
An art workshop in Harlingen combining sound art, recycled materials, and creative imagination in a summer-long installation.
The Dutch Customs Orchestra performs twice during the 65th anniversary celebration of the Fisheries Days in Harlingen.
A fishing exhibition at DOK 5 where stories about the Wadden Sea and its maritime heritage are on display.
Traditional open house of Vereniging Oud Harlingen featuring archival photographs and films from the fishing heritage collection.
A spectacular fireworks show over the harbour during Harlingen's Fishing Days festival.
An exhibition of paintings by port painter Jan Roos, featuring ships, docks, and scenes from working life on the water.
Joachim Gehrold performs the final concert of the summer series on the Hinsz organ at Harlingen's Grote Kerk.
Create a floral arrangement inspired by the colours of the Wadden Sea under expert guidance at the Fishing Days festival in Harlingen.
