
Botanical Gardens Season Opening
The Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University welcome visitors for the new season.
333 events for the next 18 months

Interactive exhibition at Museum Catharijneconvent featuring hands-on activities for children celebrating the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition.

The Sint Maarten Parade winds through Utrecht with light sculptures, orchestras, choirs and theatrical performances for all ages.

In this special anniversary edition of the Sint Maarten Parade, visitors walk their own route through Utrecht's city centre, encountering light sculptures, choirs, brass bands, circus acts and dancers.

& JULIET brings a fresh, irreverent take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story to the Beatrix Theater.

A guided tour through Utrecht's former post office, now a library, exploring the building's history, artwork, and collection spaces.

Secret Underground's Kamasutra club night brings together DJs including Emiel RochΓ©, Eric van Kleef and more at Jaarbeurs Utrecht.

Halloween rock festival party at dB's Utrecht with Swiss garage-rock legends The Monsters, Dutch power trio Money & the Man, and four more acts delivering fuzzed-out riffs and raw rock-'n-roll.

Rapper Bartofso brings his album LE MASQUE to De Helling in Utrecht on Halloween, featuring dark The Hague trap sound and sharp lyricism.

Tentacles returns for a Halloween edition packed with Drum & Bass, Psytrance, UK Garage and more. Dress in your scariest clown outfit and dive into a rave among tentacle installations and vintage CRT TVs.

Club night at BASIS Utrecht featuring DJs EARGASM GOD, HiTMiLΓW, INNSANE and MOT!VE on Halloween.

The Cat Eye Cabaret brings a Halloween cabaret show full of witchcraft and mystery to EKKO in Utrecht.

Halloween extravaganza featuring a Rocky Horror Picture Show screening, karaoke acts and costume contest. Freaky Film Collective, The Worst Karaoke and De Nijverheid combine forces for a night of horror, music and hormonal mayhem.

Desire Vivian Giesbertz performs at Stadsklooster Utrecht on Halloween.

Sing along to the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween, with three flexible ticket options.

A house music night featuring three DJs - Milla More, Peasy Kay and Rose - at K-Sjot.

A Halloween masquerade party at Centrum Utrecht featuring music and dancing until dawn.

A gathering for Portuguese literature enthusiasts in Utrecht where members celebrate their shared passion for reading.

Children's yoga instructor Deborah pairs picture books with yoga lessons for ages 4-8 and their grown-ups at the library.

Portuguese-language story time for young children at Bibliotheek Neude. A warm, welcoming activity where toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories read aloud.

A relaxed handcraft meetup where you can work on your own projects - knitting, crochet, embroidery, or anything else - in the company of fellow makers.

Antony Szmierek takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht on 1 November for an evening of live performance.

Goth, wave and post-punk festival at De Helling with Potochkine, Vioflesh, Silent Runners, Dear Omen and DARKER, plus DJ sets from the dark underground.

Stephen Wilson Jr. performs his 'Gary The Torch Tour' at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.

Momentum III brings together goth, wave and post-punk acts from across the globe for Utrecht's dark underground festival.

Soy Cubano Latin Party kicks off with a beginner's Latin dance workshop (Bachata, Salsa and more), followed by an evening of dancing to live percussion and Latin music.

A guided tour through Bibliotheek Neude for children aged 8-12, exploring the building's past as a post office and solving riddles along the way.

A guided bird-watching walk on Haarzuilens estate with a forest ranger. Spot local bird species in their natural habitat.

Watch the recording of VPRO Boeken, where Lotje IJzermans interviews writers of literary fiction and non-fiction. Registration required.

Interactive workshop where you solder your own measurement device and collect data about the urban environment.

Flawed Mangoes perform at EKKO Utrecht. The concert is organized by EKKO and Friendly Fire, with different ticket options available.

Death Valley Girls bring their signature "California Doom Boogie" from Los Angeles to Utrecht, with support from Bella & the Bizarre.

Electronic live act lots of hands & sundots takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht.

A creative workshop where participants discover what you can do with scissors and paper, from simple shapes to combinations with drawing or folding.

A story-reading session in Tigrinya for children aged 4 to 8 at Bibliotheek Overvecht library.

Interactive hour for the youngest children featuring storytelling, movement, play and music around changing themes.

Interactive story and activity session for toddlers featuring movement, play, singing and music around changing monthly themes.

An evening of poetry writing at Bibliotheek Neude, surrounded by books and fellow writers. Bring your unfinished poems or start something new.

The Clockworks takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht on November 4th.

Open mic evening about grief, hosted by poet Maarten Meijer. Share your story and find support from others who have experienced the same.

The Great Utrecht City Conversation brings speakers with lived experience together to share personal stories around the theme 'Sharing Together', with live music from folk band Odevare.

Author Floor Paul reads from her book and discusses comfort with children, then they craft a memory tree together.

Creative workshop for teens (14-17) exploring grief and loss through collage-making, led by artist Barbara van Beers and grief coach Manja Litjens.

Jannet Vermeulen-Stulen teaches you how to turn your personal experiences into a bookmark and a simple poem, drawing inspiration from her book 'BLIJVEN GAAN ons land rond over een weg vol poΓ«zie'.

Every Thursday NAR hosts long listening sessions with pizzas and cocktails for β¬ 5 each. Enjoy the bar, terrace, or dance floor.

A regular story time session for toddlers aged 2 to 4 at Bibliotheek Overvecht, where children can enjoy listening to stories in a comfortable setting.

Weekly tea gathering at Bibliotheek Tuinwijk where neighbors meet, share ideas and enjoy friendly conversation. Drop in anytime, no booking required.

Thursday afternoon games session at the library for children aged 6-12, featuring board games and active games.

Le Guess Who? 2026 brings a diverse line-up of electronic, reggae, jazz and experimental artists to TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.

Amsterdam indie pop duo Ciao Lucifer delivers danceable, sunny tracks with witty lyrics and kazoo. Their energetic show is one continuous stream of hooks and grooves.

Norwegian metal band Shining delivers their signature 'blackjazz' - a collision of avant-garde metal, electronics and virtuoso saxophone - at dB's in Utrecht.

Good Health Good Wealth takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for a performance lasting over two hours.

Swiss-Spanish pianist Willy Haroun presents his project BASES, where classical music, jazz and improvisation merge through original compositions and Latin American influences.

The ZORA DJs take over the dancefloor at NAR in Utrecht every Thursday night with free entry and music until dawn.

A gathering where participants read aloud from world literature together and discover unexpected connections with each other.

Stories are read aloud in a warm setting where memories and conversation take centre stage. Free entry.

A reading group where you practice Dutch by reading books and stories together, listening, speaking, and discussing with fellow learners.

A neighbourhood meeting place for parents with young children in Zuilen, where you share experiences about parenting over coffee.

Weekly English story time for children aged 4 to 8 at Bibliotheek Neude Utrecht.

A cosy story time session for children aged 4 to 6 at Bibliotheek Zuilen, with no need to book ahead.

English-language story time for children aged 4 to 8 featuring beautiful stories at the library.

Le Guess Who? is an international music festival in Utrecht featuring artists from a wide range of genres and cultural backgrounds.

Club night at BASIS Utrecht featuring DJs Charlie Sparks, N00M1 and THISO from 23:00 to 06:00.

Club night at NAR with DJs Mauro Moreno and Idilay spinning from their extensive vinyl collections.

Ensemble Smukke men Giftige performs a lunchtime concert at Stadsklooster Utrecht.

A full evening of electronic dance music at Stadsklooster Utrecht, featuring a large-scale rave with electronic acts.

A neon-themed dance party hosted by Pop the Bottles at Maggy, featuring dancing and vibrant lighting.

A monthly book club meeting to discuss literary works about friendship, loss, and identity. All are welcome to participate.

Hart voor Humor presents a try-out evening with 4 to 8 comedians testing their latest material. Tickets cost β¬ 15 or β¬ 25 on a pay-what-you-wish basis; regular donors enter free.

A gathering place for Utrecht writers to share experiences and support each other, regardless of genre or skill level.

Volunteers help you repair broken items instead of throwing them away. Free and open to everyone.

A Saturday morning story session in Serbian for young children at Bibliotheek Neude in Utrecht.

A tarot reading session where you discover the meaning of the cards and explore the influences currently at play in your life.

FreaX brings underground techno to De Helling with French producer Verdure making his Dutch debut, alongside national and international artists.

24 Hour Dub brings together reggae and dub music artists in Utrecht, featuring Aba Shanti-I, Mad Professor and Greentea Peng among others.

Club night at NAR Utrecht with DJ sets from Retromigration and Pelanoir. An informal evening of dancing to their vinyl selection.

Every Sunday at NAR's beach in Utrecht: relax with friends, enjoy food from the Sunday menu, and listen to curated DJ sets.

SUBSTANCE presents JF.HECTOR at BASIS Utrecht. An evening of electronic music with live performance.

Club night at BASIS Utrecht featuring davyboi, lizaliza and LUMINE.

WAS. and Le Guess Who? present a night with Eris Drew and Octo Octa performing as a b2b duo, plus HervΓ© and jannah.

Pianist Koen Boeijinga presents an intimate concert at Stadsklooster Utrecht where the audience listens while lying down.

A vogue ball inspired by the classic ballroom era, with workshops, panel discussion and community dinner. Dress in pink and red to celebrate love and community.

A 24-hour non-stop dub session featuring pioneers, sound systems and emerging bass explorers, with vegan food and multiple ticket options.

Free festival celebrating DIY and punk culture with zine launch, workshop, exhibition, films and market. Curated by Le Guess Who?, U? and partners including Antipode and Girls to the Front.

Children aged 4 to 8 gather at Bibliotheek Neude for an afternoon of stories read in Spanish, bringing the language to life through engaging tales.

Italian story time for toddlers and preschoolers, where children aged 2-6 listen to tales read aloud in a warm, welcoming setting.

An evening of art installations, interactive workshops and live DJ sets at VOGELFREI, organised by Daantje Bons and House of Daan.

Free coding workshop for children and teens aged 7-17. Learn programming, build websites, create apps and games, or program robots.

Interactive story and activity session for babies and toddlers with singing, movement and music around changing monthly themes.

Guided tour through Bibliotheek Neude discovering hidden animals and stories, designed for children aged 4 to 7.

A Sunday morning session blending a picture book with guided yoga movements for children aged 4 to 8.

Story time in Russian for toddlers and preschoolers at the library.

Ghostly Kisses delivers intimate singer-songwriter music with minimalist arrangements and a delicate voice. Margaux SauvΓ© plays in Utrecht with her latest album.

Australian supergroup Bleak Squad featuring Mick Turner, Mick Harvey, Adalita and Marty Brown plays noir rock at dB's. Opener is singer-songwriter Jess Ribeiro.

Visual art and live music explore masculinity and vulnerability in Project Man, featuring sculptures by Othilia Verdurmen and musical portraits by Ilse van de Kasteelen.

A guided walk through Utrecht discovering poems and texts on walls and pavements, explained by a Dutch language student.

Guided walk through the Voedselbos of Haarzuilens, discovering edible plants and culinary finds hidden in the landscape.

A fortnightly tech cafΓ© where makers work on hands-on projects. After a short introduction, participants dive into their own ideas or continue existing work.

British post-punk band Dry Cleaning brings their experimental sound and spoken-word style to Utrecht.

VPRO's Tegenlicht hosts a meet-up where documentary clips and YouTube Specials spark conversation with guests and visitors about global developments.

A reading group where you practice Dutch together through books, discussion and conversation with fellow learners.

Scottish post-rock pioneers Mogwai celebrate 30 years with a concert featuring classic tracks and new material.

Ash performs their debut album '1977' in full at De Helling, celebrating three decades of this classic britpop record.

Interactive workshop exploring algorithms and information bubbles. Discover how your personalized online experience diverges from what others see.

A monthly discussion group for active older adults in Utrecht, where participants collectively choose the theme for each meeting.

An interactive performance on three Tuesday evenings in September at Utrecht's VOGELFREI, exploring what happens when you have an idea and decide to act on it.

Story time for the youngest with parents: picture books, movement, play and music around a changing monthly theme.

British singer-songwriter Martin Luke Brown takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht with intimate, lyrical pop.

Ivonne from Atelier Spat runs a monthly card and envelope-making workshop at Bibliotheek Neude in Utrecht.

Interactive storytelling and activity session for babies and toddlers featuring movement, play, and music. A different theme each month.

Learn Dutch while cooking together at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland. A practical language activity where you prepare simple dishes and have conversations in Dutch.

An evening for queer people and their allies in Utrecht to meet and share experiences.

Japanese metal trio Boris performs their landmark album Pink in full for its 20th anniversary, with support from Planning for Burial.

VALS ALARM brings new music from their I.D.I.O.T. project: energetic punk with relatable themes about insecurity, frustration and everyday struggles.

Free dance night every Thursday at NAR Utrecht, with DJ Merel Helderman spinning all night.

Interactive workshop teaching you to identify fake images, deepfakes and misleading information, and to tell fact from fiction.

A drawing session with live models, music and drinks in Utrecht's De Nijverheid warehouse, where sketching happens in a relaxed, pressure-free atmosphere.

Practice Dutch while cooking simple dishes with others at this community centre activity. A hands-on way to improve your language skills and make new connections.

Late-night party at EKKO Utrecht featuring DJs spinning until dawn.

Saint Levant performs the AFANDI WORLD TOUR at TivoliVredenburg.

VOIDBORN VI is the sixth edition of this psytrance and electronic music festival at De Helling, Utrecht, featuring diverse genres from psytrance to psycore.

VOIDBORN delivers an electronic set at De Helling, late into the night.

ON&ON night at TivoliVredenburg featuring Locklead and other artists.

Club night at BASIS with DJs Amy Rymes, saskia laval, SNTS and SOBER, running from 23:00 to 06:00.

Club night at NAR in Utrecht featuring DJs spinning from a vast record collection. Laid-back, chaotic, and welcoming.

Horizontoer, the annual festival where emerging talent sails the Wadden on classic boats, brings a special evening to Utrecht with La Nique, Minor Citizen, Spoet and Wordbites.

Theatre company Aluintuin presents 'Metamorfosen II', a production exploring transformation and theatrical imagination at Villa Concordia.

A group discussion about meaning and personal growth for adults, with a different theme each month.

A late-night club session with progressive and hard house DJs Nino Wattimena b2b Remmert, Newtone and Kara Okay at De Helling.

Psychedelic club night featuring Voidborn and electronic music at De Helling, for lovers of experimental sound and visual effects.

DJ Cynthia Spiering takes over BASIS for an all-night set in Utrecht.

Late-night dance party at EKKO Utrecht with electronic music running into the early hours.

NO BRAINS FEST is a late-night dance party in Utrecht featuring DJs spinning carefully curated vinyl collections.

Club Zer00s hosts an evening of music and dancing at Werfkelder in Utrecht.

A late-night dark electronic music event at DB's Studio in Utrecht, spinning experimental sounds until dawn.

Guitig by day & night is a party at KABUL Γ GoGo in Utrecht running from 16:00 to 05:00.

A creative writing workshop where culinary techniques inspire writing methods. Join the Writing CafΓ© for an afternoon of hands-on wordcraft.

Aluintuin and Boudica share the stage at Villa Concordia for a two-hour concert featuring two Dutch bands.

Aluintuin presents the musical theatre production 'Odyssee' at Villa Concordia. An evening of music and theatre.

A Tamil-language story time for young children at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland in Utrecht.

The Indian Center hosts story time sessions for children aged 4-12, with each event featuring stories in a different Indian language.

Holy Fawn blends rock and electronic music at EKKO in Utrecht, with Outlander as support.

American singer-songwriter Early James brings a rocking blend of blues, country and folk. Discovered by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, he performs at dB's Utrecht.

HE:LEEN Play brings two indie-pop artists together: Ils with jazzy indie-pop and KIIK with dreamy sound. Free entry with reservation.

Three metalcore and deathcore bands perform at ACU Utrecht: Cornered, Insurgent, and Visceral Contempt.

British stand-up comedian Flora Hibberd brings an evening of comedy to Brewpub de Kromme Haring, showcasing her sharp wit and observational humour.

Theatre company Aluintuin performs KJK Shakespeare, a youth theatre production designed for young audiences.

Aluintuin presents their distinctive interpretation of the classical Greek tragedy Medea, exploring themes of revenge and loss.

A meeting place for people with dyslexia, their loved ones, and anyone with a differently wired brain. Share experiences and ask questions in a supportive setting.

Free monthly digital skills workshop at Bibliotheek Overvecht with step-by-step guidance for beginners.

American hardcore legends Pro-Pain bring their intense, uncompromising sound to the intimate dB's venue, showcasing new album Stone Cold Anger.

Practice Dutch while cooking simple dishes with others at Bibliotheek Overvecht. A hands-on language lesson combined with meeting new people.

Joshua Idehen brings his unique blend of poetry and house beats to De Helling. The British artist combines philosophical lyrics with danceable rhythms and speaks out against racism and ideology.

BLACKGOLD is an English nu-metal band performing in masks. Their sound draws from Limp Bizkit, Korn and System of a Down, with a playful attitude and recent EP 'E.P Phone Home!'

LΓ©zard takes the stage at ACU, an intimate venue in Utrecht for live music and culture.

Deirdre Carasso and Menno Hurenkamp investigate why people are drawn to strong leaders and how authoritarian seduction takes hold.

Five-part writing workshop series exploring what 'feeling at home' means, led by Brenda van Dam and Marion Lommers. Each Wednesday in November and December, discover this theme from different perspectives in a small, safe group.

Restorative CafΓ© exploring emotional recovery and restorative justice through conversations with speakers on victim-offender mediation, community conferences, and peer mediation.

Creative writing workshop for children aged 8-12 in the library where you invent characters, poems and stories.

Workshop for teenagers (14-17) exploring grief and loss through creative practice with artist Barbara van Beers and grief coach Manja Litjens, using cyanotype photography techniques.

Muylike performs his third album 'Darling': tinkling indie pop in dreamy pastel colours, with support from Dolphin Love.

Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht.

Sugar Spine brings metal and deathcore to dB's in Utrecht, with support from Tilburg hardcore band BRACES.

Free dance night every Thursday at NAR Utrecht with rotating DJs. Arrive early as the venue fills up quickly.

Documentary screening of Wolf's Message with a guided body exercise and heart meditation beforehand.

A club and party night at ACU Utrecht featuring DJs and dancing.

Monthly gathering for haiku enthusiasts in Utrecht where participants write poetry together and share their work with one another.

Energy CafΓ© at Bibliotheek Tuinwijk: meet energy ambassadors and local experts to discuss sustainable home improvements, green roofs, heat pumps and solar panels.

Residents and volunteers at Broedplaats Tuinwijk collaborate on initiatives to gradually improve their neighbourhood.

Omar Doom performs as STRAIGHT RAZOR, blending darkwave, EBM and industrial electronic music. A Dutch exclusive show at dB's Utrecht.

Krav Boca, a French-Moroccan-Greek punk circus with rap and aerial acrobatics, plays Utrecht with support from Venlo's rapper and city poet Emirhan X.

mustbejohn takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht on 20 November.

Accordionist Sara SalvΓ©rius and clarinetist Jean-Philippe Poncin perform new compositions inspired by the life stories of care home residents in an intimate concert.

TASSERY spins all night long at BASIS Utrecht, an all-night dance event for electronic music lovers.

Resident Toine (askmelater) plays an all-night set at NAR, spinning breakbeats, house, garage and hip-hop.

An experimental theatre project where performers test and develop their work in Utrecht.

Metalcore singer Violent Vira (Amy Gonzales) brings her fierce, melodic sound to De Helling in Utrecht. A debut Dutch show featuring her brand new album.

Club night at TivoliVredenburg with DJs MENESIX and Simon Kidzoo.

A dance party night at Utrecht's NAR nightclub with high-energy club vibes.

Soenda Indoor brings a diverse line-up to the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht, featuring Benwal, Faster Horses, LAMMER and MALUGI.

Screamo Fest TBA at ACU Utrecht features intense screamo music. The full line-up will be revealed soon.

Lords of Altamont deliver fast-paced garage rock with wailing riffs and organ. The American band plays an intimate show at dB's in Utrecht.

Fiesta Latina Utrecht returns with Latin jazz and salsa: three bands, a dance workshop and good company at De Helling.

A reading club for book lovers where participants meet to read together and share their passion for literature.

A reading club exploring diaspora literature with neighbors discussing books about migration, identity, and living between cultures.

Monthly workshop for beginners covering practical digital skills, from file management to safe internet use.

Spanish storytelling session for children aged 4 to 8 at Bibliotheek Oog in Al, bringing stories to life in Spanish.

Children aged 4 to 8 enjoy stories read aloud in Arabic at Bibliotheek Overvecht.

Monthly gathering for Turkish-speaking book lovers who read and discuss a book together at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland.

Swiss post-punk band Coilguns brings their raw, improvised live energy to dB's. Known for uncompromising performances and complete creative control, they're a must-see for fans of angular, experimental rock.

A workshop for teens (14-17) exploring grief and loss through creative expression with ecoline, guided by an artist and grief coach.

Monthly digital skills workshop at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland where you learn at your own pace and practice alongside others.

Startblok Finale showcases multiple artists for an evening of live music at De Helling.

Karaoke night with live singing and music at EKKO Utrecht, running into the early morning hours.

Free dance night every Thursday at NAR Utrecht with top selectors. Arrive early as the venue fills up quickly.

Newcomers to Utrecht present their dreams through theatre and music, inviting the audience to help turn those dreams into reality.

A welcoming gathering for anyone curious about Dutch culture, customs and traditions, held regularly at the library.

Belgian singer-songwriter Kaat Van Stralen takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for an intimate evening.

NAR resident Ajuma and guest DJ Danilo Plessow (MCDE) spin boogie, disco and soulful house at this club night in Utrecht.

Club night at BASIS Utrecht featuring DJs Helena Lauwaert, Kalou, and S3PPA.

A casual evening at Back&Fourth where you head to the pub early, starting at 18:00.

Workshop for parents on guiding children through grief and emotional challenges to build resilience.

History of House Utrecht brings together Housequake, ROOG, Erick E and Funkerman at TivoliVredenburg for a night of house music.

Iron Jinn and Temple Fang bring experimental and psychedelic music to EKKO Utrecht.

The Hillbilly Moonshiners deliver pop hits in bluegrass style: Taylor Swift, BeyoncΓ© and Michael Jackson with banjo and raw energy.

Hardcore dance event at Werkspoorkathedraal featuring nine DJs and producers including Radical Redemption and Rebelion.

ZALZALA FEST 2026 is the inaugural full-day festival from the ZALZALA collective, showcasing heavy music artists from Southwest Asia, North Africa and South Asia. TAQBIR is the headliner.

Late-night club event at BASIS featuring four electronic acts: AphΓΈtic, Kevin Makkinga, Noneoftheabove, and Ornella.

Author Herman Koch discusses his novel 'The Dinner' with Ruth Bergmans on the closing day of the national reading month.

House of NAR x House of Logdrums brings disco and house music with groovy basslines and hot melodies every last Saturday of the month.

Culinary journalist Hiske Versprille leads a workshop on writing about restaurants and food, inspired by Herman Koch's novel "Het diner".

Neurospicy Club 030 is a meeting place for neurodivergent people where you connect with others who have ADHD, autism, or HSP and share experiences.

An evening of Latin American cinema: a documentary about homelessness in Montevideo, followed by a panel discussion and Uruguayan dinner.

A gentle musical theatre show where Pietje Moe joins Sinterklaas for the first time. Full of funny scenes, traditional and original Saint Nicholas songs that invite the audience to sing along.

Five American street musicians bring bluegrass and folk in a contemporary package. Tophouse performs with support from Raynes, a genre-blending ensemble.

Two-day training on designing events that truly make an impact. Learn from experienced organisers how to plan a gathering your audience won't forget.

German avant-garde noisepunk duo DΕΈSE delivers a chaotic, virtuoso show packed with absurd mashups, German humour and unfiltered noise.

Thessaloniki street band Banda Entopica brings Balkan energy to Utrecht, blending traditional music from Macedonia, Thrace and beyond with improvisation and live intensity. A physical, spontaneous performance where the boundary between stage and audience dissolves.

A workshop for teens (14-17) exploring grief and loss through clay work, led by artist Barbara van Beers and grief coach Manja Litjens.

SPKtR, the reincarnation of legendary industrial synthpop pioneers SPK, returns with a modernized sound. Graeme Revell and his son Robert bring the cold, grim industrial heritage to De Helling in Utrecht.

Avant-garde black metal from Leeds: A Forest Of Stars present their new album 'Stack Overflow in Corpse Pile Interface' with Nemorous as opener.

Singer-songwriter Sarah Julia performs an intimate concert at EKKO Utrecht.

Bus 12 takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for a late-night concert from 23:00 to 03:00.

Klezmagic brings traditional Yiddish music and modern klezmer with infectious rhythms to EKKO Utrecht.

Electronic music night with Joris Voorn and Nicky Elisabeth spinning at TivoliVredenburg, running late into the early morning.

Canadian alternative rock band Spite House delivers intense, compact songs with emo and post-hardcore edge, supported by Prize Horse and Feverchild.

VoxTechnik celebrates the 1980s with synthpop, analogue instruments and futuristic visuals. A virtual robot frontman performs with four musicians in a show inspired by Depeche Mode and Giorgio Moroder.

Three singer-songwriters present new work: Kasmin, LifeLoan and FEMI share the stage at Stadsklooster Utrecht on an intimate December evening.

The Utrecht String Ensemble performs a classical lunchtime concert at the Stadsklooster.

Curselifter takes the stage at EKKO with support from Soulprison and Spear & Tiger Knife.

A cosy morning where you listen together with others to a traditional Iranian story at the library.

Italian roots duo Lovesick Duo brings country, Western Swing and rockabilly to dB's Utrecht on a Sunday afternoon.

The Scratch brings a unique blend of Irish folk and heavy metal to De Helling, with support from DUG and a brand new album.

Widowspeak brings their seventh album 'Roses' to Utrecht with support from John Andrews & the Yawns. The American indie band plays at the new dB's venue.

Ebbb takes the stage at ACU in Utrecht for an evening of live music.

An evening of food and connection where people from Utrecht with roots around the world gather to eat, meet and talk together.

Irish rock band Kodaline brings their farewell tour to TivoliVredenburg on 10 December 2026 - their final live performance before the band disbands.

Warbuhl brings a joyful blend of ska, Dutch rap and poetry with plenty of humour. The band performs on 10 December at De Helling Utrecht.

An evening of inspiring stories and positive news from Utrecht, shared through rapid-fire short presentations at this interactive Pechakucha Night event.

Boogiefest brings together four bands: The Phantom Four (Dutch surf), Powersolo (Danish garage-punk), Les Robots (instro-rock) and Bacon Fat Louis (garage blues) for an energetic night of rock and roll.

Four electronic acts take the stage at BASIS Utrecht: BΓΔRY, D|K|OXY, Jaz Jagers and SEMPLIFIER.

High Hi takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute concert.

The Smiths Presumably brings the finest Smiths tribute to De Helling in Utrecht. The Belgian-Limburgian band performs all the classics from the British indie legends.

An evening celebrating alternative music from the 1980s. Post-punk, new wave, and indie rock from the decade at De Helling.

Free coding session for ages 7-17. Build websites, create apps and programs, or explore games and robots.

A writing cafΓ© where you pen meaningful wishes - for those you love or for your stories. A reflective way to say goodbye to 2026 at the library.

A flea market where children buy and sell second-hand items at RAUM & Venster in Utrecht.

Library Card performs at EKKO Utrecht with three ticket tiers: standard, New Gen (up to age 23), and premium.

Library Card takes the stage at ACU Utrecht for an evening of indie rock and energetic live music.

A children's workshop where you create your own song lyrics from text fragments in books. For ages 8 to 12.
Last 100 events that already happened.

Open mic evening about grief, hosted by poet Maarten Meijer. Share your story and find solace in shared experience.

Themed guided tour at the Centraal Museum for blind and visually impaired visitors, focusing on women in the collection.

A space to release frustration and tension without causing real harm - an alternative take on the traditional rage room experience.

The Historische Kring Tolsteeg-Hoograven presents the story of the De Liesbosch shipyard, an important but nearly forgotten part of Utrecht's heritage.

A programme for children aged 6-12 dealing with loss. After a read-aloud, they can craft or write a letter to someone they miss, which is then posted together in a special letterbox.

Late-night house event at BASIS with Cici Daze, Djora, Prunk and Stefan Meser. An evening of electronic music and dancing.

PERRX celebrates Halloween with a night of music and decolonial, queer imaginaries on the dance floor. Come in costume and join the Creatures of the Night.

FROM BEYOND is a dance party in Utrecht where DJs with extensive record collections deliver chaotic, raw beats all night.

Punk club night at EKKO Utrecht with live music from Girls to the Front. Dance floor open for all punk enthusiasts.

Tusky delivers raw punk rock with Magic Tom on guitar, supported by the power trio RATS & DAGGERS. An evening of adrenaline, chaos and moshpits.

The fourth edition of Rave at Stadsklooster Utrecht: electronic music and dancing into the night.

An evening exploring grief and solace through two photo exhibitions, poetry by Maud Vanhauwaert, and music by Hilde Konings at Bibliotheek Neude in Utrecht.

Electronic music night with DJs at EKKO Utrecht. Dance-floor beats and electronic soundscapes.

Aggro-punk band NASTY plays in Utrecht with Crawlspace, Pintglass and Premonition. An evening of hardcore, thrash and hip-hop.

Vroeg naar de Kroeg celebrates Halloween with a special edition at Back&Fourth. A festive evening full of spooky surprises.

A reading club exploring grief through literature, led by writer Lena Bril. Select a book, read it at home, then discuss how the theme of grief emerges in your choice.

Free Thursday night dance sessions with Camille Maria & Gropina at NAR's dance floor in Utrecht.

Turkish singer GΓΆkhan Γinar performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.

Three bands - Inherited, White Knuckle Grip, and Cold Grip - perform at ACU Utrecht.

A personal theatre performance by Bright Richards and David Richards exploring origin, identity and the father-son bond through poetry, dance and intimate storytelling.

Club 3voor12 Utrecht brings live music and DJs together at dB's for a night of dancing open to all club-goers.

The Guest List takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute concert.

A workshop on grief and support: learn how to be present for someone who has lost a loved one and understand the processes people experience after loss.

Thai comedy-drama about a student who cares for his dying grandmother while hoping to inherit her wealth.

Create your own clay candlestick in this hands-on workshop. No experience required; all are welcome to join and connect with others.

Prize Collect presents their new EP Even Light Gets Dark, followed by the returning Coparck at dB's Utrecht.

Arlo Parks brings her Desire Tour to Utrecht. This is a Mobile Only show; tickets can be forwarded or resold until October 28 at 3:00 PM.

bby takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht on 28 October.

Bright Richards and David Richards explore heritage and family bonds in this intimate performance combining poetry, dance, and personal narratives about what we inherit across generations.

Four-part philosophy course on William James and spirituality, led by philosopher Annerieke Bakker. Explore how religious experiences give meaning to our lives.

A theatre production exploring displacement and identity through three characters of different faiths, told via monologues, poetry and live music.

A portrait series exploring grief, loss, and the people who help us through difficult times. An exhibition honouring those who offer comfort and solace.

Nectar Woode takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht for a concert from 20:00 to 22:15.

A nostalgic festival celebrating 1980s and 1990s music and entertainment at De Nijverheid in Utrecht.

Pim van de Werken and de Tijdgeest launch their debut album 'Val maar kapot (we hebben elkaar)' with support from Vampire Boyfriend and Rinze.

Guided bike ride through Utrecht discovering street poetry on walls, pavements and urban surfaces, led by a Dutch language student.

A late-night electronic music club night at EKKO Utrecht, running until the early hours.

Club night at NAR with DJs Bennet & Naomi spinning their vinyl collection for a night of dancing.

Club night at BASIS Utrecht featuring Ben Techy, Brtinzz and Remon Verhoeve. Dancing from 23:00 to 06:00.

Fiesta PorQueNo brings reggae and Latin vibes to ACU with live band Integration Reggae Band. Dance until the early morning.

Joy Division Undercover pays tribute to the legendary post-punk repertoire with singer Erny Green and guitarist Henk Koorn (Hallo Venray), performing the classics as originally intended.

Static Dress performs in Utrecht with Soul Blind and Holder as special guests. An evening of alternative rock featuring three bands.

Meet fellow cycle travellers, share your plans and get inspired by stories of long-distance routes to Berlin, Rome and beyond.

Pandemonium Β· RISE is a hardcore and gabber party at Gietijzer featuring over 20 DJs and producers.

Intergalactic FM brings a night with DJs I-F and Mowgli at NAR Utrecht. Electronic music and dancing into the early morning.

Electronic music night with Moonbean, Eneona, and 0ooOo000oO0ooO0OoOO at ACU Utrecht, including an after party.

Portuguese power trio MAQUINA. delivers raw post-punk with electronic textures and Krautrock influences. A live experience without backing tracks - pure guitar, bass and drums.

Coco van der Wiel presents her solo performance 'The Dearest Possession' at Stadsklooster Utrecht. An intimate evening of theatre.

House poet Joost Oomen performs absurdist poetry with the Frisian garage-jazz ensemble Kruidkoek - a chaotic blend of verse and hyperactive jazz punk.

Ontaard takes the stage at EKKO in Utrecht for an evening of music and energy.

A symposium exploring housing market mobility in Utrecht, examining who makes room for whom.

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh's birthday with an English story, games, and a craft activity for children aged 4 to 8.

Researchers Dina and Dano hunt for the last bones of a baby triceratops in this interactive adventure about teamwork and problem-solving for children aged 5 and up.

Free dance night every Thursday at NAR Utrecht, featuring top selectors spinning the hottest tracks.



A musical take on the Narcissus and Echo myth featuring live singing and cabaret-style characters. A tragicomic exploration of unrequited love for children aged 9 and up.

A theatre production exploring identity and displacement through the stories of three characters from Christian, Jewish and Islamic backgrounds, told via monologues, poetry and live music.

Bawler performs a live show at Trapop! in Utrecht.

Popronde, the Netherlands' largest touring talent festival, showcases four emerging artists - Keely Westwood, Girlhead, KRAM and Vonder - with DJs Menno de Meester & Brutus.

Celine Cairo performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht on 22 October 2026.

Norwegian psychedelic rock trio Kanaan delivers instrumental rock with heavy riffs and grooves, drawing from Hawkwind, CAN and Jimi Hendrix influences.


Dutch Criminal Record and Hotel Mira take the stage together at EKKO Utrecht for an evening of rock and energy.




British metalcore band Acres headline this four-act bill with new album 'Host', supported by Australian shoegaze-emo duo Wayside, Pennsylvania metalcore act What Lies Below, and German 'heavy pop' band Lifespark.





Wednesday evening risotto and Italian leftover wines at auction at NAR in Utrecht. Freshly made risotto and a wine auction where you decide the price.

Learn to draw Dog Man and his friends step by step in this drawing workshop for children aged 7 and up.

Tieke Masfar reads from the children's book Louis Paraplouis, then kids make their own lucky charm.

Learn to draw Dog Man and his friends step by step in this hands-on workshop designed for children aged 7 and up.

Tieke Masfar reads the story of Louis Paraplouis aloud, followed by a hands-on craft activity where children make their own lucky charm. For ages 4+.

The Sonnenborgh Museum opens its doors in the evening for a special stargazing experience. On clear nights, visitors can observe the sky through the telescope.

An interactive show about the sun for children aged 8 and up and adults at Sonnenborgh Museum.

Hotel Mira performs at EKKO in Utrecht on 21 October 2026.


Three extreme metal bands from Belgium, Italy and Switzerland: Wolvennest blends black metal with psychedelia and ambient, Bedsore adds prog rock, and VΓgljΓ³s closes with classic Norwegian black metal.

A music quiz with live hints and guitar solos to guess. Test your knowledge, have fun, and enjoy a lively evening at NAR.

Ecologist Nanda 't Lam explores how cities can expand green spaces to build resilience against climate change and accommodate growing populations.



A fan-organized evening celebrating Billie Eilish's music from Ocean Eyes to BIRDS OF A FEATHER at De Helling in Utrecht.


Tieke Masfar reads the story of Louis Paraplouis aloud, then children craft their own lucky charm.

Tieke Masfar reads from the children's book Louis Paraplouis, then kids create their own lucky charm.

Wolvennest plays dB's in Utrecht on 20 October 2026, with support from Bedsore.

Everything Yes performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht on 20 October 2026.

Three scholars explore how emotions like anger, hope and empathy increasingly shape political decision-making and what this means for democracy.

Panicbaby performs at EKKO Utrecht, an evening of indie-pop and electronic sounds.





Monthly second-hand market in Utrecht featuring more than 100 stalls selling vintage items, used goods, and unique finds.

Eloi Youssef performs at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht on 19 October 2026.