53 events for the next 18 months
Restaurant Paisan presents a wine and appetizers evening in Hilversum's city garden.
Lein presents a unique lying concert experience at Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg.
Rainbow Night is an event on 21 September at Filmtheater Hilversum.
The Goois Symphony Orchestra under conductor Joost Geevers performs with organist Arno Rog in a programme featuring Rossini, Hans Zimmer and Saint-Saëns, where the organ is a full orchestral member.
A meditative sound healing concert featuring Tibetan healing tones in a country estate near Hilversum.
The Hilversum Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of Dutch and international films at Filmtheater Hilversum.
A five-week travelling pub quiz across Hilversum venues, with questions about the village, media, music and general knowledge. Teams of two to six can join any Thursday evening.
Firefighter Kris offers fire safety advice and reads stories to young children at the library.
Yoga classes for children aged 4-9 combining movement and storybook adventures. Kids playfully build balance, flexibility and self-confidence.
A lecture on the role of rituals and grief in processing loss.
The Croatian Pianoduo Kos-Gašparović performs works by Beethoven, Ravel and others, preceded by local young talents with duets.
Grilled specialities paired with wine at restaurant Roast in Hilversum.
A lecture on female mysticism and the spiritual traditions of women, their significance and transformative power.
Aisling & Magnus take the stage at Heuvellaan Hilversum on 12 November 2026.
Dutch actress and singer Ellen ten Damme presents Medusa, an intimate and powerful theatrical performance.
Tribute show where audiences sing along to ABBA's biggest hits at Theater Gooiland.
Jazz in 2 presents two acts in one evening: Reinier Voet and Pigalle 44 with guest musician Gert Wantenaar.
Guided autumn walk through the Gooi forest where you'll learn to identify edible mushrooms and distinguish them from inedible species.
Exhibition showcasing the architectural legacy and visionary ideas of Hendrik Petrus Berlage at Hilversum Town Hall.
Wave music event at De Vorstin with doors opening at 19:30 and the programme starting at 20:30.
A festive wine tasting experience at Il diVino Wijnen in Hilversum, perfect for discovering new wines and flavours.
A neighbourhood Sinterklaas celebration at wijkcentrum de Kruisdam with activities for families and locals.
Workshop on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a self-help method for emotional wellbeing and stress reduction.
Theater Kleintje Kunst stages a festive Sinterklaas performance for children in Hilversum.
Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and acts perform across twenty venues in Hilversum in one night.
Large vinyl and record fair in Hilversum featuring classic and modern records for collectors and music lovers.
Create your own Christmas card using botanical drawing techniques at Het Ontwerpfabriekje in Hilversum.
A lecture exploring how children's brains develop, examining the neurobiological processes that drive their growth.
AI expert Sammie de Vries leads free workshops on artificial intelligence at Hilversum's Central Library.
Kei Fout takes the stage at the Kei Foute Party in De Vorstin for a lively night of music and celebration.
Young musicians from Dutch conservatories join singer Jeangu Macrooy and conductor Simon Dobson for an evening blending jazz and classical music with pop hits.
Dutch singer-songwriter Niels Geusebroek performs Coldplay's greatest hits in his own style at De Vorstin.
Singer Mike Boddé performs a Sinterklaas concert in Hilversum on 29 November.
An evening of classic rock music with LEGENDS of ROCK - ROADHOUSE at De Vorstin.
Two chamber choirs perform traditional and contemporary music with the Pierre Palla Concert Organ, with an interval refreshment included.
Dance party for adults aged 30 and over at the Amrâth Hotel in Hilversum, with music and dancing for this age group.
A festive sing-along evening with classic Christmas carols on Heuvellaan in Hilversum, open to all who enjoy singing.
Vintage, second-hand and handmade goods at the Snuffelmarkt in Hilversum.
The Groot Omroepkoor rehearses under Benjamin Goodson with works by Mozart, Tůma and Wagenseil. A public rehearsal, not a concert.
Yoga classes for toddlers aged 2-4 with their parents, focusing on movement, fun and building confidence through themed activities.
A Christmas celebration devoted entirely to WHAM!'s biggest hits, featuring the iconic British duo's music at De Vorstin.
Watch a live studio recording of the satirical news show Dit Was Het Nieuws.
Winter edition of the Druif Wine Festival featuring tastings and the chance to connect with other wine lovers in Hilversum.
Three pianists perform a romantic Valentine's concert featuring Chopin, Thalberg and Rachmaninoff, with a post-concert reception to meet the artists.
International tribute bands perform the greatest hits of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day and Soundgarden at Poppodium de Vorstin in Hilversum.
Semi-final of the Globe International Piano Competition featuring ten pianists aged 18-21 from around the world, each performing 30 minutes on 26 March in Hilversum.
Opening concert of GIPC 2027 featuring Denise Lutgens and Bertrand Giraud, followed by performances from Hilversum's young pianists and the announcement of Category D finalists.
Semi-finals of the Globe International Piano Competition featuring 30 young pianists aged 6-17 from around the world at Heuvellaan Hilversum.
GIPC Concert featuring Denise Lutgens and Pier Carmine Garzillo, followed by local pianists and the announcement of finalists for the next round.
Young pianists from around the world compete in the GIPC Final 2027. The programme is kept secret until Saturday evening, 27 March, when the jury reveals its selection.
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Learn botanical drawing with live flowers, fruit and leaves. This workshop teaches observation, composition and coloured pencil techniques.
Metal festival in Hilversum showcasing only Dutch bands on Halloween.
BLOS celebrates its opening on 31 October at Fotomuseum Hilversum.
A live synthpop night celebrating 1980s hits, specially curated for audiences up to 27 years old.
A tasting evening of full-bodied red wines at Il diVino Wijnen in Hilversum.
A celebratory night of music and dancing in Hilversum, welcoming all to join the festivities.
Casual board game evening at Hilversum's Central Library. Bring your own favourite game or choose from what's available.
World Press Photo 2026 opens at the Fotomuseum Hilversum, showcasing the year's best photojournalistic work.
Jazz orchestra Jong Metropole joins forces with vocalist Jeangu Macrooy for a concert in Hilversum.
An intimate theatre show exploring love and fear, designed for singles. Funny, personal, and a chance to connect with others.
Bahar Shahi guides a moon circle gathering at Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg in Hilversum, offering a moment of connection and reflection beneath the night sky.
Guided foraging walk where you learn to identify edible mushrooms and safely collect them in the countryside around Hilversum.
A listening café where Jan Douwe Kroeske plays vinyl recordings from the 2 Meter Sessies in Hilversum.
The duo Innemee and Bosma perform their show 'Zand erover' at Theater Kleintje Kunst in Hilversum.
The Goois Jeugd Orkest opens the season with a gala concert featuring classical masterworks from Handel to Williams.
HET GOEDE DOEL ® with Henk Westbroek performs Dutch-language classics at De Vorstin. An evening of beloved hits including 'België' and 'Vlieg met me mee'.
Workshop on Medieval Weaving, a genealogical database for family tree research before 1700, organized by the NGV Gooiland and Hilversum Library.
Pop & Jazz Hilversum is a festival at Gooiland bringing together pop and jazz artists.
Fresku and the Metropole Orkest hold a public rehearsal on 23 October in Hilversum. See how the collaboration between the rapper and the jazz orchestra develops.
Comedian André performs his comedy show 'Just André' at De Vorstin in Hilversum.
Crime journalist Saskia Belleman discusses her work covering court cases and criminal investigations in an evening conversation.
An exhibition at Fotomuseum Hilversum featuring artists who use photography and collage to investigate multiple dimensions of reality.
Photography exhibition 'Mother Song II' by Wineke Gartz at the Fotomuseum Hilversum.
The Davor Stehlik Group brings an evening of jazz improvisation and musical creativity to Heuvellaan.
An interactive bingo event at De Vorstin where the audience actively takes part in the game.
Wicker presents a film screening combined with breakfast at Filmtheater Hilversum on 18 October.
Chamber music concert featuring works by Johann Joachim Quantz and Georg Philipp Telemann, performed by traverso virtuoso Benedek Csalog, recorder and traverso player Sascha Mommertz, and harpsichordist Marijn Slappendel.
Introduction to the traverso for secondary school students on Saturday 17 October, led by Mirjam van der Maas. Part of the Globe Autumn School on Johann Joachim Quantz, featuring lectures, masterclasses and a teachers' concert.
A concert celebrating classic hits from yesteryear, with the setlist kept as a surprise.
British rock band Kitty, Daisy & Lewis brings rock and pop songs to De Vorstin.
Toddlers and preschoolers listen to stories in a storytelling box and then create a funny or spooky monster.
A children's fair with rides and games on Marktplein in Hilversum.
Recorder masterclass with Sascha Mommertz at the Globe Autumn School in Hilversum, aimed at professional and advanced amateur musicians. Two 45-minute lessons focused on the music and teaching method of Johann Joachim Quantz.
Masterclass traverso with Benedek Csalog at the Globe Autumn School, a three-day festival dedicated to German flautist Johann Joachim Quantz. For advanced amateur and professional flautists.
Toddlers and young children search for a hidden elephant and create their own during this festive story time session at the library.
Three-day masterclass and symposium on 18th-century flautist and composer Johann Joachim Quantz. For professional and amateur flute players, featuring lectures, masterclasses, open sessions and an instrument market.
A guided tour of the depot at Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid, where you explore the museum's behind-the-scenes collection.
A play day at the Erfgooiers playground where children can climb, slide and enjoy the equipment.
Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid showcases a pop-up exhibition about the popular Dutch television programme Heel Holland Zoekt.
The Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid celebrates 75 years of Dutch television with an interactive exhibition showcasing highlights from the medium's history.
An exhibition at Grafisch Atelier Hilversum exploring life, transience, and meaning.
Exhibition exploring 110 years of Gispen, the Dutch furniture and architecture company, at the Dudok Architecture Centre.
Dance performance by the company Dans & Beweging at ART Hilversum.
Permanent exhibition exploring architect Willem Dudok's life and work, featuring original materials and an introductory film at Hilversum's Town Hall.
Explore the remarkably preserved Huis Sloëtjes and discover how one family lived from the 1950s through the 1980s. The intact interior reveals the intimate details of their daily life.
Watch the sports talk show Racecafé Ziggo Sport being recorded live in Hilversum and discover how the programme is produced.
Explore the hidden natural world of Media Park in Hilversum on a guided expedition through the green space behind the broadcasting studios.
Attend a live recording of the Dutch current affairs show Pauw & De Wit in the Hilversum studio and watch discussions on politics and society unfold.
Collage artist Pauli Mast guides you through creating your own artwork in this hands-on workshop at Fotomuseum Hilversum.
A theatrical dance performance for children aged 6 and up, inspired by the Kracht PATS concept.
Guided tour of Hilversum Town Hall, Dudok's architectural masterpiece, including a climb to the top of the 47-meter tower.
A Beatles-themed pub quiz hosted by Upbeatles for fans and quiz lovers at David's in Hilversum.
A sculpture garden featuring works by three artists - Riesjart Bus, Ineke Moes and Peggy Eras - each exploring their own artistic practice.
An interactive world tour for children aged 8 and up, exploring destinations from around the globe at Pinetum Blijdenstein.
Youri performs at Rainbow Night, an evening of live music at Filmtheater Hilversum.
Guided tour through the Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid exploring the history of Dutch media and television.
The Radiotown Jazzband performs a live jazz evening at Wijkcentrum de Kruisdam in Hilversum.
Nico Meurs presents his show 'Three Kings' at Theater Kleintje Kunst in Hilversum.
Peter Douglas brings his show 'MY WAY' back to De Vioolkist in Hilversum following strong audience demand.
A special dinner where guests dine together at Restaurant Bij de Tuinman in Hilversum.
Interactive theater show for children aged 4-8 featuring imagination, humor and magic tricks at the Centrale Bibliotheek.
British rock band King King takes the stage at De Vorstin in Hilversum.
Peter Douglas celebrates Frank Sinatra's legacy with MY WAY, a tribute show spanning four decades of the iconic crooner's career.
A celebratory walk through Hilversum for LGBTQ+ pride, starting from De Oude Haven.
A curated programme of children's films screened at Filmtheater Hilversum as part of the Cinekid on Tour initiative.
A solidarity march for the LGBTIQ+ community in Hilversum, departing from De Oude Haven. Registration required.
Vroeg Pieken hosts a late-night event at Rex, a popular club in Hilversum.
Bert van den Brink and the Television Choir Oebele Hamelen celebrate 75 years of television with the Pierre Palla Concert Organ. A nostalgic evening of classic TV themes, children's series and appearances by three television icons.
An evening of 1980s hits at De Vorstin, perfect for anyone feeling nostalgic or looking to dance to classic pop music.
Taste seasonal autumn wines with other wine lovers at Il diVino Wijnen in Hilversum.
Learn the fundamentals of painting with instructor Sjors van Leeuwen, covering tone, form, colour theory, composition and perspective over a ten-week course.
A lecture exploring how connection is essential for personal and social recovery, held at Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg.
Interactive workshop where children create their own video and learn about vlogging and social media with Contentfabriek.
Hands-on workshop on integrating positive health into daily life, centred on health promotion and wellbeing.
Jazz vocalist Fay Claassen performs at Theater De Vioolkist in Hilversum.
Guided tour of the Mediamuseum Beeld & Geluid exploring the history of Dutch radio and television with a behind-the-scenes look at the building.
A festival at Media Park in Hilversum with live music and entertainment performances.
Learn botanical drawing techniques by sketching autumn leaves on grey paper at Het Ontwerpfabriekje in Hilversum.
Desray's Circle of Live is a live event at De Vioolkist in Hilversum.
An Animal Day concert celebration takes place on Heuvellaan in Hilversum.
Yin yoga and nidra meditation for deep relaxation at Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg in Hilversum.
Dutch tribute band Century's Crime brings the classic hits of Supertramp to life at De Vorstin.
40UP is an adult dance party with music late into the night at De Vorstin.
Children test their knowledge of children's books in this quiz during Children's Book Week and compete for the champion title.
Hilversum Library celebrates 75 years of Dutch television with rare archive footage from former journalist Lex Sternfeld, featuring classic children's shows and iconic entertainment moments.
Local entrepreneurs showcase their products and services at a sample market in Kerkelanden shopping centre.
A music evening with good vibes at De Vorstin, Hilversum.
A literature course exploring Dutch and world literature, taught by Renée van Marissing on Friday afternoons at the Centrale Bibliotheek.
Donna's Hot Stuff performs the 'Could It be Magic Tour' in Hilversum with an evening of music and entertainment.
Secret Rendezvous is an event on 2 October 2026 at De Vorstin in Hilversum.
Visit the Media Museum Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum for free and explore the history of media and television.
Hilversum Library celebrates the opening of Children's Book Week 2026 with a festive performance featuring theatre, song and dance, headlined by children's author Marco Kunst.
A treasure hunt for children at Hilversum Library: solve puzzles, find clues and discover a secret word.
Introductory Japanese course for complete beginners. Learn basic greetings, numbers, days of the week, and practical phrases for dining out.
Documentary about Dutch filmmaker Tamar Valkenier, who trains eagles for hunting in Kazakhstan, with the director in attendance.
A treasure hunt through Brasserie Zonnestraal in Hilversum, an interactive adventure for participants of all ages.
Caecilia Camerata performs Mahler, Tchaikovsky and Bizet in an autumn concert led by conductor Jasper de Waal.
Two accomplished pianists - GIPC winner Firoze Madon and Hungarian concert pianist István Székely - perform with young local talent in a classical concert afternoon.
Exhibition exploring the architectural links between Hilversum and Kurashiki, two cities known for their distinctive architectural traditions.
Guided cycling tour through the countryside around Hilversum tracking deer and wildlife signs.
