5 events for the next 18 months
A celebration of dark bock beers, live music and seasonal cuisine at Bierbrouwerij Maallust in Veenhuizen.
A lecture series exploring social themes, punishment, freedom and society, held at the National Prison Museum.
Garden Theatre presents an absurdist fairy tale about two friends caught in a petty squabble. Through slapstick and obstinacy, the company shows how not to resolve a conflict - a family-friendly show for ages 8 and up.
A music and theatre performance uniting a Western soprano, a Drenthe farmer, and farm rock in one unique show.
Last 12 events that already happened.
Join a guided cycling tour through historic Veenhuizen every Saturday, exploring its colonial heritage, nature, and local stories with an expert guide.
Heritage guide Peter leads you through Veenhuizen, one of the Colonies of Benevolence, sharing his personal knowledge of the village's history and its prisons.
Heritage guide Peter leads you through Veenhuizen, one of the Colonies of Benevolence, sharing personal stories about the village and his work in the prisons.
Ahmed Aboutaleb delivers a lecture on contemporary issues in Veenhuizen.
Artist Sonja Hooglander presents the life and work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec with visual material and shares her own work inspired by Paris.
A theatrical evening featuring four characters in a doomed airplane, followed by philosophical discussion and dinner with Ronald Hünneman.
Three bands perform in Veenhuizen: Dustbin Dandy, Dynand and Vollek share the bill for one night.
Join a guided foraging walk with Elsje Bruijnesteijn to discover edible wild plants and prepare them in simple vegetarian recipes, with tastings and roasted chestnuts along the way.
An outdoor autumn treasure hunt for children around the Nationaal Gevangenismuseum, combining exploration and seasonal discovery through games.
An evening of storytelling at the National Prison Museum where you hear tales about Veenhuizen's past at various locations in the former prison village - fact or fiction is yours to judge.
Film night with a choice of one or two films and a film buffet at Madre Mia Cultuurplaats.
Guided cycling tour through the Fochteloërveen, an extensive raised bog with Natura 2000 status, departing from the UNESCO-listed village of Veenhuizen.
