81 events for the next 18 months
A private party at Café de Cactus in Hengelo, from 20:30 to 00:30.
A poetry lunch where members of the Net-iets-anders collective share their work, a guest poet performs, and new voices get a chance to be heard.
A practical course on safe internet use and digital security, covering risks like viruses, phishing, and privacy threats.
Art historian Miranda Nieuwenhuis teaches four lessons on the symbolism of primary colors in masterpieces from art history.
A welcoming space for expectant parents and parents with babies and toddlers to meet and connect with one another.
A silent group reading from Herman Koch's 'The Dinner', followed by discussion and a free book to take home.
American Americana and country artist Jeremy Pinnell brings his band to Café de Cactus for an evening of rootsy, heartfelt country music.
Annual festival celebrating extreme music - doom, grindcore, hardcore and experimental electronics - with DIY roots and an international, socially conscious edge.
Practical workshop on safe and responsible use of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Ablazing Sense returns for its sixth edition as an indoor festival featuring Rene Ablaze.
Women-only dance night with DJ Gwen spinning 90's hits, guilty pleasures and feel-good party tracks at Café de Cactus.
Magician Lars explores the digital world with children, revealing how easily our brains are tricked. An interactive show about distinguishing fact from fiction online.
Spanish story time for children aged 3 to 7, followed by crafts and games conducted entirely in Spanish.
Yellofox, a folk-Americana band from The Hague, performs on Sunday afternoon at Café de Cactus. With acoustic instruments and rich harmonies, they deliver contemporary folk with a 1970s feel.
Beginner-friendly course teaching you how to use WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal on Android devices.
Learn how to manage your healthcare online: booking appointments with your doctor, requesting prescriptions, and checking test results. A practical, hands-on course for beginners.
Belgian author Lize Spit talks with moderator Marleen Stein about her books and writing career as part of the Heel Nederland Leest programme.
Interactive workshop on cryptocurrency for ages 16-18. Learn how crypto works and explore the opportunities and risks involved.
Music Bingo Hitster is a live musical show where you identify songs, artists, and years. Play solo or in a team and compete for prizes and a spot in the grand final.
A practical course teaching you how to send and receive messages, photos and files via WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal on your iPhone or iPad.
A tribute band performs the classic rock repertoire of De Dijk with a full lineup including brass section at Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
Interactive lecture on digital crime with a specialist from Politie Oost-Nederland. Learn to spot suspicious emails and WhatsApp fraud to protect yourself.
A practical course on organizing files on your computer or laptop, with tips to find everything faster.
A friendly gathering where you listen to stories together, discuss them and share thoughts with others.
Children's workshop where you create your own audiobook: read a passage from 'Het geheim van de wifi', record it, and add sound effects.
Children design a smart invention combining technology and the human body, then use AI to visualize their creation.
Workshop for young children based on the picture book 'The Lion in the Mouse', where they act out the story and photograph scenes with an iPad.
Practical workshop teaching you how to pay with Tikkie and scan QR codes, with personalized guidance at your own pace.
Argentine blues guitarist and singer Vanesa Harbeck brings an evening of blues, soul, jazz and Latin music. An accomplished performer who has played festivals worldwide.
Church of Cash brings Johnny Cash's legacy to life with a strong tribute band from Hawaii. Playing hits like I Walk The Line, Ring Of Fire and Hurt, the group delivers a broad repertoire of Cash classics.
Edward Niemeijer from the AI Expertise Centre explores what artificial intelligence can do today and its impact on work and society.
Church of Cash, a renowned Johnny Cash tribute band from Hawaii, delivers the full repertoire of the legendary singer. With vocalist Jay Ernest and his distinctive baritone, backed by acoustic guitar and harmonica, the band recreates Cash's authentic sound.
The Nature and Environment Council Hengelo hosts a themed evening for discussing environmental and nature topics, with the opportunity for attendees to raise their own subjects.
Wendy Moore & Band opens the national Popronde in Hengelo with dark, guitar-driven alt-pop. Free entry on Saturday, 21 November.
Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and artists perform across twenty venues in Hengelo in one evening. All concerts are free.
Award-winning author Mariska Overman guides teenagers aged 12-15 through story structure with writing exercises and one-on-one feedback.
A private celebration for Sarah at Café de Cactus in Hengelo on Friday night.
Bezzem plays an acoustic set on Sunday afternoon, 22 November at Café de Cactus in Hengelo, featuring mellower versions of hits from Normaal, Jovink and Bökkers.
Lisa Loeb explores 800 years of fake feminism in the Netherlands, questioning whether the country's reputation for gender equality matches the reality.
Learn advanced iPhone and iPad features in this practical course at Bibliotheek Hengelo Stad. Registration required.
Monthly meeting for writers of all levels to share ideas and work on different themes together.
A practical course teaching you how to organize files on your iPhone and iPad and find them quickly.
Learn to organize your Android smartphone or tablet: find files, understand local and cloud storage, and manage your device more effectively.
Private gathering on 25 November at Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
British singer-songwriter Rachel Croft brings her cinematic, indie folk sound to Café de Cactus. An artist who has performed at The Bluebird Cafe and Abbey Road Studios, with BBC airplay and festival credentials across Europe.
Hands-on Android course for users ready to go beyond the basics. Learn advanced features, settings, and app management through practical exercises.
Rasta Pasta brings a nine-piece tribute show to reggae and ska, featuring hits from Bob Marley, Doe Maar, The Specials and more.
Rasta Pasta brings a full evening of live reggae and ska classics from Bob Marley, Doe Maar, The Specials and more. Nine musicians perform all songs live, with no backing tracks.
Build your own miniature booknook with all the pieces from a complete kit in this hands-on creative workshop for book and craft lovers.
Lovesick Duo from Bologna plays country, western swing and rockabilly with original songs. The Italian duo performs on 3 December at Café de Cactus.
PennyLeen returns with her new band for an evening of blues, soul, and funk. She performs tracks from her albums and previously unreleased material, marking her 35th anniversary as a musician and her 50th birthday.
Private Christmas drinks event on 17 December at Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
Dilana Smith and her band bring a festive rock show to Café de Cactus. The South African singer, known from Rockstar Supernova and The Voice of Holland, performs her hits and new material.
Workshop on digital legacy: learn how to secure your online accounts, passwords, and digital files for after your death.
Music Bingo Hitster is a live musical show where you identify songs, artists, and release years. Play solo or with your team and compete for prizes.
A private Christmas drinks event at Café de Cactus with festive cheer for invited guests.
Create your own miniature world to display between your books in this hands-on workshop for ages 16-21.
PJ Taylor Band plays traditional honky tonk and Bakersfield country with two lead guitars, pedal steel and plenty of swing. An uptempo rockin' country show on a Sunday afternoon in Hengelo.
Vocal jazz ensemble IN4 explores European winter traditions through music and stories about darkness, light and human connection.
Private New Year's Eve party at Café de Cactus. Invitation only.
An 80s dance party with hits from Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Bon Jovi and Queen, featuring a Radical Dance-Off competition.
Old Ni-js, a gathering of veterans from Dutch pop history, performs on Sunday afternoon at Café de Cactus. Featuring songs from Normaal and Boh Foi Toch, plus original material.
Nobo's Blues Band has been playing raw, warm blues for over 40 years. After the death of frontman Cor Timmer, the remaining members continue his legacy with the same no-nonsense repertoire.
Nick & Friends performs soul, funk and R&B classics from Stevie Wonder, Prince and Chaka Khan at Café de Cactus. A rescheduled show honouring the originals with room for the band's own interpretation.
Murphy McCoy brings blues, soul and funk to Café de Cactus for their annual performance with original songs and covers.
Monkey King, a five-piece rock cover band, plays songs by Ghost, Muse, Foo Fighters and more at Café de Cactus.
Just Nobody, a seven-piece soul band from Twente, plays funk and groove from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at Café de Cactus.
Sicilian rockabilly and country trio Don Diego Trio plays Café de Cactus. Classic rockabilly and sixties country with a tight, danceable rhythm section.
Old school new wave and post-punk dance night at Café de Cactus, featuring a DJ spinning classics from New Order, Joy Division, Depeche Mode and more.
Blue Grass Boogiemen and singer-songwriter Pieternel perform together with a fully acoustic bluegrass and Americana programme.
U2ONE delivers an authentic U2 tribute show at Café de Cactus in Hengelo, featuring distinctive guitar sounds and energetic live performance.
The Riverstreet Band delivers an evening-long tribute to Bruce Springsteen, featuring classics and deeper cuts from his catalogue.
A tribute band of six musicians performs Dutch pop and rock classics from the 1980s and 1990s at Café de Cactus.
Polish band Jo & Lazy Fellow plays country, blues and rock-'n-roll with original songs and covers of Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt and more.
Dansmaar brings back the Cactus Reunion with DJ Anton and Nelleke for a nostalgic night at Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
Tribute bands of Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Blink-182 and Muse perform their biggest hits at the Legends of Rock Tribute Festival in Hengelo.
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The library sells withdrawn books at bargain prices, welcoming both members and non-members alike.
Kingdom of Toto performs Toto's classic hits and deep cuts with an 8-piece band at Café de Cactus.
Skin Deep brings bluesrock with funk influences, fronted by Willy Gout. The band performs songs by Joe Bonamassa, Storyville and John Mayer.
De Heinoos perform their musical show HØNKEREN at Café de Cactus in Hengelo - a rock 'n roll ode to rural life with hits and stories.
EightySeven brings seven musicians and three sets of eighties classics, from Michael McDonald to Abba and Doe Maar, to Café de Cactus.
Marlon Pichel, the singing drummer from Rotterdam, performs solo with guitar. An intimate concert full of soul and blues at Café de Cactus.
Music Bingo Hitster is an interactive live music show where you must recognize songs, artists, and years. Play solo or in a team and win prizes and a chance at the grand finale.
Learn podcast production by writing and recording your own true crime episode based on real cases, using professional equipment.
Art historian Miranda Nieuwenhuis explores how twentieth-century artists used the body as a tool for social and political expression, tracing the evolution of body art.
Amy's Legacy offers a musical tribute to Amy Winehouse with singer Susanne. Alongside major hits like Rehab and Back to Black, the programme features ska and reggae numbers.
South African bluesrock guitarist Dan Patlansky performs with his band at Café de Cactus. An evening of soulful vocals and impressive guitar work.
Artist Jan te Wierik exhibits his work in his hometown of Hengelo at Galerie & Kunstuitleen De Pook.
The Wolvecampprijs 2026 art prize is presented on 6 September at Museum Hengelo.
Double concert featuring Ruby Electric and La Ratte, two Dutch bands with original material. Rock, roots and swamp blues on Thursday, 15 October at Café de Cactus.
Free help understanding and completing letters, emails and forms at the library.
Journalist Marco Krijnsen explores the Hippie Murder in Hengelo, a tragic case from the seventies that he chronicles in his book and podcast.
A course for iPhone and iPad users looking to build their skills. Learn to use the internet safely: search for information, book travel, order tickets, and shop online.
TunnelBeats #4 is a dance party in Hengelo featuring Break Rules Enjoy, Danny de Klonia, JTB, Pat Baker and RAVY.
Kunstwerkplaats De Möllerwerf showcases works by three artists: Heide Haanepen, Carel Harbrink and Tom de Jong.
Practical course teaching you how to get the most out of your Windows computer or laptop, from basic skills to customizing settings.
Dutch R&B band Tristan presents their album Frou-Frou with vocalist Irma Derby and guitarist Glenn Black at Café de Cactus.
Martijn Nuis explores how sleep works and shares practical tips for better rest. A lecture on the science and importance of healthy sleep.
Café de Cactus is closed to the public on 8 October from 15:00 to 18:30 for a private gathering.
Monthly acoustic session at Café de Cactus featuring a house band and open to guest artists. Advance tickets from € 5, at the door € 7.50.
Private gathering on 19 September at Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
Journalist Suzanna Jansen discusses her essay 'Project Rust', examining women's roles in the 1950s and 1960s.
A hands-on workshop covering MacBook essentials, from file management to the core macOS applications.
Students from Zangstudio Twente present their work at Café de Cactus. A chance to see young talent perform.
Children's book festival with stories, music and theatre at Bibliotheek Hengelo Stad. Interactive programme where kids can watch, listen and join in.
After Ten, a six-piece cover band from Twente, brings an energetic mix of Queen, Abba, Hazes and Happy Hardcore to Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
American singer-songwriter Tim Grimm performs with musical partner Sergio Webb at Café de Cactus. Grimm writes songs about community and history in the tradition of John Prine and Bob Dylan.
Jeffrey Halford & The Healers, a roots trio with over thirty years of experience, plays Sunday afternoon 27 September at Café de Cactus. A blend of rock-'n-roll, country, blues and soul.
Twidl sessions celebrates duustere dns's birthday with five DJs at Innocent. An electronic music night in Hengelo.
Learn the fundamentals of weaving and create your own work using different stitches and materials in this hands-on workshop.
Café de Cactus is closed to the public on 25 September from 16:00 to 18:00 for a private event.
The Hi-Ballin' Daddies from Mexico City bring authentic 1950s rock & roll and rhythm & blues to Café de Cactus in Hengelo.
Homework support for children who are struggling at school or procrastinating on their assignments.
An introductory Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure for teenagers aged 15 to 18, with no prior experience required.
An information session about what changes when your child reaches 18, covering legal rights, responsibilities, financial matters, and available support resources.
Erwin Nyhoff performs an intimate theater show featuring classics and hidden gems from his career, with stories about the artists and songs behind the numbers.
Annual fair on Hengelo's Markt with rides, food and drink for families.
Good Times performs soul, funk and pop covers from artists like Joss Stone, Bruno Mars and Amy Winehouse. The five-piece live band takes the stage at Café de Cactus.
Lars Bekkenkamp and Anouk van Duursen present their cover show Mildly Impressive with blues, rock, country and americana at Café de Cactus.
Live music quiz show where you identify songs, artists, and release years. Play solo or in a team and compete for prizes and a spot in the grand final.
Marlies Gommers and Judith Kraak from Grandparents for the Climate discuss their activism, personal motivations, and practical steps anyone can take for a sustainable future.
An art history course exploring the female nude across centuries, from classical Venus to the femme fatale archetype.
A mobile escape room that lets you experience low literacy from the inside. An awareness-raising project for adults exploring a pressing social issue.
Music Sunday at Café de Cactus featuring soul, a live music quiz and 80's disco. Robert spins vinyl, Quantatosti hosts an interactive quiz and DJ John Vortex closes with dance music.
Private wedding celebration at Café de Cactus. This event is not open to the public.
Ablazing Sense Festival - White Chapter features Rene Ablaze. An electronic music festival with DJs and live acts in Hengelo.
Beerland celebrates Goomah Music's 20th anniversary with a festive edition featuring label artists including The Fatal Flowers, Paceshifters and Badminton.
Join artist Willemijn den Harder at the library to weave your own thread into a shared tapestry capturing the stories of Hengelo.
Whisky & Music at Metropool Hengelo: live music on multiple stages, whisky tastings from major and independent distilleries, BBQ and craft beers.
Dan Again, a Dutch tribute band, performs the music of Steely Dan with precision and complex arrangements at Café de Cactus.
A gathering on mental health and suicide prevention featuring Ben Middelkamp's personal story and expert guidance on recognizing warning signs and taking action.
Mark Harman, guitarist of rockabilly pioneers Restless, performs with The Rhumba Kings on their anniversary tour. Energetic rock&roll and rockabilly on a Sunday afternoon at Café de Cactus.
Dansmaar brings back the 90s with a DJ night featuring Take That, Nirvana, 2 Unlimited and more - pop, grunge, eurodance and happy hardcore at Café de Cactus.
A creative workshop where teens aged 12-15 decorate their own totebag with markers, fabric and rhinestones, plus make a custom button to take home.
Open day of Alliance Française Twente with free language assessments and information about French cultural events, reading club, and creative writing workshops.
The Jon Amor Trio brings original blues, funk and rock with frontman Jon Amor (The Hoax), bassist Jerry Soffe and drummer Tom Gilkes. An evening of groovy, energetic music.
Monthly acoustic session at Café de Cactus with a core band and opportunities for guest musicians to perform or jam along.
Beginner-friendly course for those new to computers. Learn the essentials: startup, basic operations, internet browsing and email.
Guitarist Josh Smith performs blues, rock and jazz with his band at Café de Cactus. A rare Dutch appearance with musicians Travis Carlton and Gene Lake.
Beginner-friendly course covering the fundamentals of using your iPhone and/or iPad, from powering on to essential settings.
Old Ni-js, a gathering of veterans from Dutch pop history, plays Sunday afternoon at Café de Cactus. Featuring songs from Normaal and Boh Foi Toch, plus original material.
